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Weekend Digital Digest October 17, 2020 |
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Help! What should we watch next? Q: It feels like all we do anymore is watch movies and TV shows, and with winter coming, I know it'll be more of the same. The problem is, it seems like we've watched just about everything on Netflix! Any suggestions? A: You're definitely not alone! I was just complaining about the same things. Here's an idea for you to try without subscribing to yet another streaming service. Use a VPN. Here's why: When you browse Netflix using a VPN, you can see content only available in other countries. I'm not talking international movies or shows, either, but titles like "Forrest Gump" and "The Shining." It's super simple to do and we walk you through it here on Komando.com. Aside from all that, a VPN keeps what you do online private, encrypts your data and stops your ISP from throttling your speeds. Visit ExpressVPN.com/Kim for a 30-day free trial, plus 3 months free with a 12-month subscription. |
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Weekend Joke Why did Cinderella get kicked off the football team? Because she kept running from the ball! I thought that was a pretty good joke. I feel like we all could use a good laugh right now. You know what else we all could use? To stay up to date on everything going on in the digital world. Why not sign up for one of my daily newsletters so you can keep your finger on the pulse of tech? Sign up now → |
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