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Expert Tips on How to Inspect a Used Car
Body condition: Check each panel and the roof, looking for scratches, dents, and rust. Watch out for misaligned panels or large gaps, which can indicate either sloppy assembly at the factory or shoddy repair work. The paint color and finish should be the same on every body panel. If you think the body or other parts of the car have…
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Expert warns against this viral TikTok hack that can totally ruin your floors
If you have mainly hard flooring in your home, you’ll probably want to keep it clean and stain-free with one of the best vacuum cleaners, wet and dry vacs or your trusted mop and bucket. And if you want an easier way to clean your hardwood floors, TikTok is full of quick and handy cleaning tips shared by the dedicated…
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Twitching in your sleep? Expert shares 5 most common causes of hypnic jerks
It tends to happen when you’re just about to drift off where your legs or your body will suddenly twitch or jump. It might momentarily disturb your sleep but it usually doesn’t affect your ability to instantly return to the land of nod. But what are these fleeting moments called and why do they happen? Hypnic jerks (also referred to…
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5 Things Our Laundry Expert Would Never Do
“I’d never use fabric softener—it’s a waste of money. Not only can it irritate sensitive skin, but it can also leave a layer of residue on your clothes and reduce the absorption of your towels.” —Rich Handel Who doesn’t want soft clothes? A warm T-shirt pulled from the dryer after tumbling through the washer with liquid fabric softener looks and…
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Misinformation expert admits ChatGPT added fake details to his anti-deepfake court filing
A misinformation expert accused of using AI to generate a legal document admitted he used ChatGPT to help him organize his citations, leading to “hallucinations” that critics said called the entire filing into question. Jeff Hancock, the founder of the Stanford Social Media Lab who wrote the document, says the errors don’t change the “substantive points in the declaration.” Hancock…
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Finastra breach puts file transfer security in the spotlight, says expert
Fintech firm Finastra is investigating a cybersecurity breach related to one of its file transfer systems, and experts have told ITPro that this highlights an important issue for organizations. Finastra first detected suspicious activity on an internally hosted Secure File Transfer Platform (SFTP) on November 7, according to a statement first reported on and shared by cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs.…
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I’m a Black Friday mattress deals expert — what I recommend buying this year
If you’ve been waiting for Black Friday to buy a mattress, I see little point in waiting any longer as the best deals are already out there. The majority match the biggest discounts I’ve tracked in every other major sale this year, so you won’t miss a cent if you buy now instead of on Black Friday. There is an…
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This is the one mistake you’re probably making with bleach, according to a cleaning expert
When it comes to daily cleaning chores, bleach is often the trusted, go-to product in most households. From disinfecting toilets and sanitizing items and surfaces, to whitening our laundry, there are so many things you never knew you could clean with bleach. But while bleach seems like an effective, multi-purpose cleaner that can be used to clean everything around the…
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Cyber expert suggests American Water cyber incident was a ransomware attack
A security specialist has speculated that a recent attack on the US’s largest water utility, described as a “cyber incident” in its 8-K disclosure to the SEC, was driven by ransomware. American Water said it became aware of the incident on 3 October, after detecting a cyber incident where it identified unauthorized activity on its internal networks, and promptly activated…
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This is how often you should actually be vacuuming your floors — from an expert
When it comes to our cleaning chores, having one of the best vacuum cleaners is an essential tool to quickly suck up dirt and debris for spotless floors. But, are you vacuuming your floors often enough? What’s more, when was the last time you gave your hard floors a deep clean with a mop or a wet/dry vacuum? According to…
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