Customize your AI output

Customize your AI output: You can block certain words or phrases an AI chatbot is spitting out. Just type “–no [words]” in your prompt to exclude one or more. Note: Use exactly two hyphens and closing square brackets for it to work properly.

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Been in a data breach? Take these steps to stop future scams

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.

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How to take family pics good enough to print

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.

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Free Blockbuster near you!

Check out freeblockbuster.org for details on how to start your own.

Trivia

Let’s do a fun math problem that’s stumping the internet. “A bat and a ball cost $1.10 in total. The bat costs $1.00 more than the ball. How much does the ball cost?”

Find the answer here!

$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.

🧱 I just found out the Kool-Aid Man plays on a baseball team. He’s the pitcher. Sorry, I had to.

Stop those annoying political texts

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)!

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Find your family tree without compromising your data

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.

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New contest idea💡

Would you share the newsletter – getkim.com – with more friends if I gave this away?

The fresh face of payday loans: Cash-advance apps

You get paid next week, but your credit card bill is due this week, and, oops, so is that new car payment. You’re only a few hundred bucks short — you just need a way to bridge the gap.

Unfortunately for you, there’s an app for that. Actually, there are dozens. They’re called cash-advance apps. And most things about them tick me off.

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