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December 22, 2022

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Find the best holiday light displays near you with this map

Find the best holiday light displays near you with this map

One of the best ways to destress during the holiday seasons is to take a nice scenic drive to view holiday lights and decorations. We've found an interactive map that helps you locate the best displays in your neighborhood, removing any guesswork. We'll also share tips on finding your own decorations and putting them up.

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Quick tip of the day

The holidays are all about memories — reliving old ones and creating new ones. This holiday season, I encourage you to take a few photos and videos you’ll be glad you have in years to come. Here are my tips for capturing your holiday: 

  • Get behind-the-scenes shots of your family’s food traditions — hands cutting out Christmas cookies or a video of Grandma telling you the story behind her favorite dish or dessert. 
  • Before a meal, take your plate to a bright area outside or by a window to get the lighting just right. Take the popular shot looking down at your plate, but try other angles, too. 
  • You can never have too many photos of people laughing, especially when they’re not looking at the camera. 
  • When photographing groups, shoot at eye level or stand on a step ladder so you’re a little higher. 
  • Remember, lighting is important. For beautiful portraits, head outside at the golden hour. That’s about one hour before sunset. Daytime on a cloudy day makes for surprisingly great lighting, too.

📸 And, yes, I know you want to look your best. We all do. Follow these tricks for a slimmer-looking neck in others’ photos and better selfies.

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5 most common antivirus mistakes you should avoid at all costs

5 most common antivirus mistakes you should avoid at all costs

Cybersecurity should be simple, but it often gets pretty complex in practice. That's because you can make tons of computer security mistakes. To make the most of your antivirus software, avoid these common missteps. If you have any of these bad habits, you're more likely to deal with malware infections.

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