A new scam you have to watch out for. Kids looking to sell you candy for their school may now be a scam. Here’s what happened to one woman.
Upgrade your home office with one of these 5 great monitors
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Between work, school, hobbies and other responsibilities, you probably use your computer several hours each day. When you spend so much time with one piece of technology, it makes sense to upgrade now and then.
One of the best home office upgrades you can invest in is a new computer monitor. Tap or click for specs that matter when buying a new computer.
Find a screen that matches your lifestyle, like a display with an adjustable mount or an ultrawide screen with a borderless design. Not sure which monitor is right for you? Let us help. Check out our top five home office monitors.
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Need a nice portable battery? This colorful one from Anker is on our wishlist
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When you’re on the go, there’s no time to stand next to an outlet while your smartphone recharges. You need something that can be just as mobile as you are.
A portable battery is the best solution for those of us who use our smartphones for everything from sending and receiving business emails to turning off our smart appliances at home and messaging the kids about their after-school schedules.
August 26th, 2023
I spoke with director Alex Winter about his doc “The YouTube Effect” — and ways the platform has changed our lives. Also, Elon Musk says X could fail after a series of blunders. Dangerous baby products sold on FB, people use dating apps for networking and back-to-school deals. All that and much more, plus all your calls and questions.
It's back-to-school time: Great deals on home office essentials
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Back-to-school shopping doesn’t have to be a drag. Instead of fighting over the last desk organizer or package of your favorite pens, go online. Visit Amazon and take advantage of free 2-day shipping for Prime members.
It's back to school time! Save on tech for you, the kids or the grandkids
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It doesn’t matter if you’re preparing your child for distance learning or if you’re taking college courses — it’s just fun to go back-to-school shopping.
What makes school shopping exceptionally fun is perusing technology that can be used for scholastic, business or entertainment purposes. No one gets excited about purchasing erasers and glue sticks, but everyone pays attention when buying a new laptop or choosing the right wireless keyboard and mouse combo.
ChatGPT could steal your job, EV dangers, new YouTube labels
Plus, Gen Z goes old school for money management, avoid stalkers on dating apps, use your phone to hang pictures the easy way, how to record your computer screen for free, get the cheapest airfare and a trick to find every Wi-Fi network password.
How ChatGPT can hurt you
Do you use ChatGPT for business or school? Listen to this one-minute podcast for the biggest threats to watch out for.
Get this walkie-talkie app for Apple Watch
Do you text more than you talk over the phone? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a better way to communicate. (Hint: It’s modern with an old-school flair!)
Take college classes for free
Wish you could attend an Ivy League school? Listen now for a free way anyone can take classes from a prestigious institution from home.
Starlink coming to school buses
Do your kids or grandkids ride on the school bus? Listen to this one-minute podcast for the full story behind Elon Musk’s newest plot.
Naked job, Meta lawsuit, hacked phone red flags
When it comes to school shootings, everyone is talking about guns. We need to talk about social media, too. Here’s why. Also, a family sues Meta for fueling their daughter’s self-harm. In this episode, you’ll also learn about a new app that helps you track sharks — as well as six signs your phone was hacked. I’ll also tell you about a job you can do without any clothes. Even better, you’ll learn how to find low gas prices and which dangerous apps you need to remove from your phone right now.
Social media fix for school shootings
Why are so few people talking about social media’s role in the Uvalde school shooting? Here’s what needs to change, in 60 seconds.
Facebook's blame in the school shooting
Why didn’t Facebook take down the Texas school shooter’s violent posts? Here’s what needs to be done, in 60 seconds.
Watch out for Oxford High School shooting scams
Do you want to donate to help victims of the Oxford High School shooting? Listen now for two reasons why you should think before you spend.
How to attend Ivy league schools for free
Wish you could attend an Ivy League school? Listen now for a free way anyone can take classes from a prestigious institution from home.
Your cell phone causes cancer
Since their arrival almost 50 years ago, the FDA and the FCC said there’s no link to cancer and cell phones. But now, new research from The University of California’s Berkeley School of Public Health says otherwise.
Hiring? 3 questions to include in your next job posting
If you’re looking to attract new talent, it’s essential to have a social media strategy. After all, 79% of job seekers say they turn to social platforms when looking for new jobs, Zety data says. This number jumps to 86% if you’re specifically targeting younger talent, so if you don’t have a presence on some of the big job search websites, it’s time to hit the ground running.
Back to (virtual) classes: Things you need to know
If your school system is conducting online classes this fall, I’ve put together a list of questions you need to ask before school starts again.
Students addicted to their phones are more likely to fail exams
It stands to reason that students who can’t keep their eyes off their phones won’t do as well in school as those who pay attention. But just how much of an impact does it make? You’ll be surprised. Share this with a student in your life!