Been in a data breach? Take these steps to stop future scams
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It’s easy to push aside news of a data breach; there are just so many, it’s all turned into white noise. The Change Healthcare hack alone exposed one-third of Americans. Spoiler: I alert you to a breach affecting Taylor Swift fans below.
How to take family pics good enough to print
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It’s happened to me, and this holiday weekend, it might happen to you: You finally get everyone together and it’s the perfect time for a pic. Before you snap that first shot, I want to pass along insider tricks you’re going to want to remember.
Is Steam's Banana Game worth it?
There is a new simple game out there where you can make real money by just clicking on a banana, but I wouldn’t go bananas about it just yet.
$300 more revenue
Per month, if you offer extras with your Airbnb. Owners are tacking on things like airport transfers and local tours to boost their Airbnb incomes with almost no overhead. Oh, and be smart with your pricing; folks expect to pay a little more during peak seasons.
Stop those annoying political texts
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Is your phone flooded with texts about “the state of our nation?” ‘Tis the season. As we get closer to the 2024 presidential election, political texts are only going to get worse. Here I am to save the day (and your sanity)!
Find your family tree without compromising your data
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Seven million 23andMe customers thought they were just getting insights into their family history — instead, they got their data hacked.
It went beyond names and addresses. Hackers got their hands on DNA genotypes, predispositions to certain conditions and carrier status. And they were able to hunt down genetic relatives for millions of 23andMe customers. So scary.
Want to make money podcasting?
Trying to start a podcast? Kim chats with the guy who started the very first podcast about podcasts. Now he’s helping creators grow their shows and make money.
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Selfie from roughly 1900 using a mirror and box camera. This pic is scanned from the original 4”x5” glass negative. Neat!
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There’s going to be some stiff competition.
Free Blockbuster near you!
Check out freeblockbuster.org for details on how to start your own.