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Amazon Prime Day is here. This is why it’s awesome

Posted on July 7, 2025

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Well, today Amazon kicks off Prime Day 2025, and this year it’s bigger and better than ever because it’s going to last a whopping four days (July 8-11).

If you’re new to shopping at Amazon, Prime Day is a veritable shopper’s holiday with steep discounts and special deals in virtually every category. It’s almost like Christmas in July!

Whether you need a new laptop, a new recliner, an entire new wardrobe or virtually anything else that Amazon sells, you’re sure to find a fantastic deal waiting for you during this Prime Day period.

If you’re already a Prime member you’re all set. Just head over to the Amazon Home page and start shopping. You’ll see the huge discounts offered right on the item details pages.

If you aren’t yet a Prime member and you’d like to take advantage of this once-in-a-year opportunity, simply head over to the Amazon Prime page and sign up. In addition to the special discounts and deals available during this four day event, you’ll also qualify for all of the many outstanding Prime benefits for an entire year.

I’ve been a Prime member for years and I’ve never regretted it for a second. And Prime Day is one of the many reasons why!

Here’s an easy way to fool burglars into thinking you’re at home

Posted on July 5, 2025

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Did you know that many burglars actually knock on the victim’s door or ring their doorbell before breaking into a home?

Well, it’s true, and there’s a reason why: If no one answers the door, they know there’s a good chance that nobody’s home.

But you don’t have to fall victim to burglars in this way. Simply install a Ring Wi-Fi Enabled Video Doorbell and you’ll be able to answer your door from anywhere in the world. [Read more…]

How to disable all apps and games (and block game requests / app notifications) on Facebook

Posted on July 4, 2025

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Lots of folks love playing games and using apps on Facebook, but many others would rather drink a glass of spoiled milk through a dirty straw.

If you fall into the last group you probably aren’t all that thrilled to see a game or app invitation pop up in your notifications area.

And with all the malicious apps, quizzes and games there are these days, I don’t blame you. After all, malicious games and apps account for a large percentage of the hacks and data theft taking place on the Facebook platform.

As luck would have it, you can easily disable all apps and games as well as block all game and app invitations/notifications, now and forever! [Read more…]

Are your surge protectors giving you a false sense of security?

Posted on July 3, 2025

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You’re probably aware that lightning and power surges can damage electronic devices such as computers and TV sets.

I’m also guessing that you have your expensive tech gear plugged into surge protectors.

But did you know that surge protectors don’t last forever?

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