It took 41 years

It took 41 years: Windows Notepad finally has spellcheck and autocorrect. In Windows 11, it’s enabled by default. You’ll know it’s working if you see a squiggly, red line under typos. To turn it off, click the gear icon in the top right corner of Notepad and toggle off both under “Spelling.”

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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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Surgeon General's warning on social media

Do you think adding a warning label to social media will actually help all the issues they’ve created?

Go to Greece? Feta late than never! Book international flights online at least 60 days in advance for a deal. “Shoulder season,” aka off-peak times, will save you even more. A September Europe trip means good weather without high prices and summer crowds. We’re talking a roundtrip for under $400!

Trivia

How many 8.5-by-11-inch pages could you print using only one standard black ink cartridge on the lowest print quality setting, with 350 words per page, all in 12-point Times New Roman? Is it … A.) 100, B.) 300, C.) 600 or D.) 1,100 pages?

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No. 1 on the App Store

For noplace, a Gen Z social app. It feels like a mix of Twitter and Myspace, with totally customizable profiles (just like back in the day!) and a Top 10 friends area, similar to the old Myspace Top 8.

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.

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It’s pocket science!

“Alice Through the Looking-Glass” submitted by D_Chadwick to Shorpy.com

Selfie from roughly 1900 using a mirror and box camera. This pic is scanned from the original 4”x5” glass negative. Neat!

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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There’s going to be some stiff competition.