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Weekend Digital Digest August 29, 2020 |
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28 useful websites you’ll want to bookmark right now If you find yourself scrolling endlessly through Facebook and Twitter, it might be time for something new. Instead, try these handy websites out for a change. All of these sites are designed to either show you something cool, teach you something new or make your life easier online. And don't worry — we've made sure they're perfectly safe to visit. Tap or click here to discover fun new websites you can bookmark. → | How to delete yourself from people search sites Facebook isn't the only website that knows everything about you. People search sites also keep tabs on your personal information and offer it up to the highest bidder. These sites crawl across social media and public records to build a detailed profile of your personal information. Odds are, you might not even know it's happening. Here's how you can remove yourself. Tap or click here to stop people search platforms from tracking you. → |
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How COVID-19 broke the airlines The coronavirus has impacted an enormous amount of businesses and people, perhaps none more than airlines. It seems like that industry has felt the brunt of damage from this pandemic but you might not know exactly why. Yes, people are not flying as much as they used to but it actually comes down to how airlines use computers to price their tickets that really did them in. Tap or click to see what is bringing down the airlines. → |
Yikes! Don’t try these dangerous DIY hacks spreading on social media Aside from geopolitical controversy, TikTok is under fire for another serious issue: viral memes spreading among young people that can cause serious bodily harm. These "beauty hacks" are not for the faint of heart, and many involve exposing your face and internal organs to dangerous chemicals. Tap or click here to see why you shouldn't follow these beauty tips from TikTok. → |
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Stuck in a loud house. Help! Q: Kim, I have to confess: My husband's conference calls are driving me crazy. He's working from home and we need a better solution! We're in a pretty small space, so I don't see how we can get around hearing each other all day. A: I feel your pain. Unless you're on different floors, you're going to hear each other's music, TV, conversations and calls — and sometimes even that much distance doesn't make a difference. You both need a pair of great wireless earbuds. Grab a pair from Raycon! They're affordable, super high quality and there aren't any annoying cords to get in the way. He can take his calls (they have a built-in microphone) and you can drown everything out with music or a podcast. Good luck! Use my link to save! Get 15% off your order at BuyRaycon.com/Kim. Use code KIM15. |
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Weekend Joke What do you call someone with no body and no nose? Nobody knows.
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