The rise and fall of Circuit City

Circuit City, the once-dominant electronics retailer, really struggled to keep up with the rapid changes in the industry. From its humble beginnings in the 1950s to its eventual bankruptcy in the late 2000s, this is the story of Circuit City’s decline and fall.

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Traveling this year? Don't get fooled by these cancellation scams

Holiday travel is always chaotic. But people looking to fly to visit family and friends this Christmas were met with a logistics nightmare! Airlines had many cancellations due to an epic winter storm covering most of the country. There were nearly 4,000 flight cancellations the day after Christmas alone.

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Vehicle recalls: Dodge Rams, Chevys, Chryslers and more

Many vehicles have been recalled this year, but manufacturers aren’t entirely done issuing safety notices. More than 5 million vehicles were impacted over six months, but another 2 million are being added to the list.

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Don’t make this major privacy mistake when renting a car

The holiday season is a time of togetherness. Here are a few pro tips to save time and money if you have a long drive ahead.

Are you staying in a hotel? Don’t sign into your room TV to access the streaming services. Here are three hacks to help you get the most out of your temporary TV.

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Return policies for all the gifts you don't want

Remember that cheesy sweater your aunt got you last year? The one with the light-up Rudolph nose? It’s still hanging in your closet, untouched, where it has been since Dec. 26, 2021. You should have exchanged it for one of these tech gifts instead.

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Slow PC? Easy way to streamline your computer's start up

When it comes to tech, speed is everything. We want our devices to boot in seconds and our apps to run seamlessly. The catch is that no matter how fast our devices are out of the box, we are the main culprits in slowing things down.

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Scary sign that someone hacked your Amazon account

‘Tis the season [for scammers] to be jolly. With all the excitement and frustration this time of year, crooks are ramping up their efforts. Tap or click here for holiday scams making the rounds.

It’s not always easy to spot a scam, and you can overlook the signs as a mistake. For example, have you ever received a package that wasn’t intended for you? How about an empty box?

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Watch out: Fake coupons spreading on social media

If you haven’t done the bulk of your Christmas shopping by now, you might have to brave the hordes of people crammed into a mall. If you’re shopping online, don’t fall for this fake seller scam.

A recent study found that the average American spends around $800 on holiday gifts. That’s a lot of money, so you might consider using coupons to lessen the financial blow. But before you signup for that website that promises amazing discounts, be careful.

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Find the best holiday light displays near you with this map

The end of the year is fast approaching, and along with it comes nonstop holiday prep. Among the more stressful tasks is gift shopping.

Do you need help finding gifts for those hard-to-shop-for people? Tap or click here for gift ideas for the person who doesn’t want or need anything.

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All the best Christmas movies to watch on Netflix

Baby, it’s cold outside … depending on where you live. Regardless, it’s still a great time of year to barricade yourself indoors and binge-watch a little Netflix. Or a lot. Tap or click here for a clever money-saving Netflix tip.

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Have this security cam at home? You should probably stop using it

Tech makes for great Christmas presents, but be careful — you may be giving your loved ones more than they wish for. Here are the five worst and five best tech devices regarding privacy. 

Among the biggest offenders that have made headlines recently is Eufy, a subsidiary of Anker. The company sells smart locks, doorbells, cameras, hubs and more.

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