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8 Simple Tips to Help You Buy a Better TV
Shopping for a new TV can feel overwhelming due to the abundance of choices and confusing jargon. It’s easy to get lost. But don’t sweat it! I’m here to cut through the noise and give you simple and actionable tips for TV shopping. While not every tip will work for everyone, you might just learn something that will help avoid…
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Smart Tips for Traveling Without Paying Extra Airline Fees
17. Consider skipping seat selection for families. “We often think we need to purchase seats right away, especially for families, to ensure you can all sit together,” Nastro says. “With the Airline Family Seating Dashboard, families should fly in confidence that they aren’t forced to pay for one child 13 or under to sit next to one adult at the…
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7 tips to turbocharge your plants into hypergrowth mode
Tired of staring at your lackluster backyard wondering where you went wrong? Whether you’re dealing with stubbornly slow shrubs, pitiful vegetable patches, or flower beds that refuse to bloom, the secret to outdoor growth isn’t magic, it’s science. By understanding what your garden truly craves and giving it exactly that, you can dramatically speed up plant development. From fixing nutrient-poor…
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Tips for Buying Secondhand Products to Save You Money
The good news is, CR experts say many everyday products can be safely purchased secondhand. Shanika Whitehurst, CR’s associate director of product sustainability, says there are a few exceptions. “I’d probably stay away from smaller appliances like rice cookers, humidifiers, and more health-related products. Stuff you’re going to be cooking on—make sure you can clean every single part of it.”…
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UK shares security tips after major retail cyberattacks
Following three high-profile cyberattacks impacting major UK retailers, the country’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published guidance that all companies are advised to follow to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses. The cybersecurity breaches that prompted NCSC’s alert are the recent hacks at Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods, all multi-million British retailers. The attacks started with M&S, which suffered a…
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12 Proven tips to speed up your Windows 11 PC
Speeding up Windows 11 doesn’t have to cost a dime. You can significantly improve performance using built-in tools, settings, system tweaks, and maintenance strategies. You don’t need expensive hardware upgrades or third-party “performance booster” software that rarely delivers on its promises. Typically, there are two common reasons your system might feel sluggish. First, if you’re running older hardware, your device…
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7 tips and tricks to make your Fire TV even better
Fire TV casts a wide net in terms of devices. Not only is it among some of the best streaming devices, but it’s also baked into some of the best OLED TVs, as well. Whether you’re running Amazon’s Fire TV interface on an actual display, such as the Panasonic Z95A OLED, or a streaming stick, like the Fire TV HD,…
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Is Tubi safe? It can be, with these tips
Tubi and other free streaming sites can seem a little too good to be true. How do they make money? Are you unknowingly watching pirated content? Is Tubi safe regarding its data collection practices? While the jury’s still out on the piracy question, Tubi has been hit with a class-action lawsuit for collecting too much user data without consent. After…
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What is scareware? Easy tips to prevent and remove it
What is scareware? Simply, it’s a trick. Scareware mimics system alerts, virus pop-ups, and even threats of legal action to make you panic. The goal? To push you into downloading junk software, sharing personal data, or paying for fake fixes. It’s also evolved pretty fast over the years. What started as spooky pranks turned into full-blown scams that cost users…
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Expert Tips to Clean Behind and Under Your Stove
It can feel like a daunting job, or at least an oversized one compared with other tasks, but getting in a rhythm of cleaning behind your stove ensures your health and cleanliness in one of the most important rooms of the home. “The best way—meaning the most effective way—is to slide the oven out, vacuum up debris [such as] dust…
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