Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Tips for online buying

Stack coupons.  If you're shopping on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, there are bound to be various coupons you can use ― many of which are stackable. "These might not show up until Cyber Monday, but they're really valuable for making sure you're able to grab serious price lows," Ramhold said. Use coupon-tracking and cash back tools such as Honey, Wikibuy and Rakuten to find them.


https://apple.news/Aha1kkvyJQF-pyKUvzohl3Q

Saturday, October 26, 2019

Blinkist app

Blinkist app summarizes key insights from over 3,000—and counting—of the world's best nonfiction books into snappy 15-minute reads and listens.


https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blinkist-read-in-15-minutes/id568839295

Friday, October 25, 2019

Sync swap - hijacking phone number to access your accounts

Hi Kay,

This is a real problem — hackers are taking over phone numbers to access password reset text messages from banks and retirement accounts — and take your money.  Solution:  use two-factor security solutions and keep phone number off social media.  

Lee

Thursday, September 5, 2019

Saturday, August 31, 2019

Re: Mirrorless Lexus on sale in Japan

I looked at the photos and it does make some sense.  Hmm.  Reduced window noise and improved visibility.  It's just if the tech goes bad... what then.  I also like folding mirrors because I have then autofold when I lock it.  That way I can tell immediately if it's locked or not.

On Thu, Aug 29, 2019 at 7:35 AM Stephanie <freefarf@gmail.com> wrote:
guess you just turn your head like the old days. 

On Thu, Aug 29, 2019 at 6:37 AM Lee Quintanar <leequintanar@gmail.com> wrote:
Dumb.  What if screen goes out...

On Thu, Aug 29, 2019 at 12:42 AM Stephanie <freefarf@gmail.com> wrote:
 No side view mirrors - screen inside car instead. 

On Wed, Aug 28, 2019 at 5:37 PM Lee Quintanar <leequintanar@gmail.com> wrote:
Huh?

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Congress Has a Dangerous Idea for Your 401(k)

401k savings are a great way to save for retirement.   However...

Watch out for risky fund options: bad annuities and less fiduciary responsibilities as companies buy republicans to add these into 401k savings. 


https://news.yahoo.com/amphtml/congress-dangerous-idea-401-k-110009103.html

Sunday, July 28, 2019

25 Things That Basically Pay For Themselves The Very First Time You Use Them - BuzzFeed

Interesting and useful stuff here.  Just skim to find the ones you like.  With amazon links. 



https://apple.news/Ai75cRkDWQOCB8q7jaID7LA

Saturday, June 22, 2019

Review | Goodbye, Chrome: Google’s web browser has become spy software - The Washington Post

I may decide to do this too.  I don't like being tracked!  Or have my privacy invaded.  But I have a chrome book!  Yikes.  What to do... especially on passwords management. 



https://apple.news/AI24Bl25CS36W-s45-J_Mdw

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

The 6 Coolest New iPhone Features Apple Just Announced

The 6 Coolest New iPhone Features Apple Just Announced

Your iPhone is about to get an upgrade.

Apple CEO Tim Cook took the stage at the San Jose Convention Center on Monday to kick off the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), where he and other 


https://time.com/5600028/ios-13-phone-features/?amp=true

Saturday, June 1, 2019

When are Wi-Fi 6 smart home gadgets coming? Here's what the manufacturers say

"A user needs to have more than 50 connected devices on their home network (the average Google Wifi user currently has 18) to notice a significant difference between a Wi-Fi 5 and a Wi-Fi 6 router." 



https://www.cnet.com/news/when-are-wi-fi-6-smart-home-gadgets-coming-what-the-manufacturers-say-wifi/

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Fwd: “Wow, what is that?”: Navy pilots report unexplained flying objects - The New York Times

Dad would have found this fascinating:

Incidents reported to the Pentagon's Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program.  Pilots reported the incidents tapered off after they left the United States, the pilots said.  See also six-part History Channel series, "Unidentified: Inside America's U.F.O. Investigation"

Sunday, January 6, 2019

Smart home cameras that detect intruders

the smart home platform can detect a stranger lurking around the home and automatically turns on smart lights and music to deter the intruder.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/home/tuya-smart-home-security-ces-2019/amp/