It’s Monday, my tech-marvelous friend! Let’s kick things off with trivia. What percentage of divorces are blamed on people reconnecting or finding new loves on Facebook? Is it … A.) 7.5%, B.) 14.29%, C.) 22.43% or D.) 33.91%? The answer is at the end!

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I will never forget the day my mother was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. The doctors gave her just three months to live, so I made it my mission to be her fiercest advocate, fighting alongside her.

Against all odds, she defied the initial prognosis and was blessed with a year of being cancer-free. But then, cruelly and without warning after four long years, the cancer returned with a vengeance, taking my wonderful mother from us on Sept. 19, 2021.

Then, I did something I'd never done before: I was the executor of an estate.

Shutting down a person’s digital life

Your loved one's cellphone is the key to important information. From stored passwords to two-factor authentication codes, so many services are tied to our phones.

Without access, retrieving this information can become a frustrating task. Having the phone active lets you easily access accounts, manage subscriptions and handle final bills without the added stress of trying to prove your identity to various service providers.

Keep their phone active for at least six months. If cost is an issue, call the carrier and get the cheapest plan possible. It’ll be on Wi‑Fi most of the time anyway.

Save the memories

Take a deep breath and look on the phone for important things:

• Sentimental text conversations: Screenshot and email them to yourself, or, better yet, use one of these options.
• Photos and videos: Sync them to a cloud account of yours or send them to yourself another way.
• Voicemails: Save them so they last forever.
• Check the Notes app: Look for important information, instructions or personal thoughts that should be saved.

Pass on the passcode

Without the passcode, getting into the phone can be nearly impossible. Even a simple four-digit PIN has 10,000 possible combinations, and most smartphones will lock you out after several failed attempts — or even wipe all the data from the phone.

If you’re caring for someone elderly or terminally ill, encourage them to include their passcode in their will or in a document given to the person handling their estate.

🩷 When my friend, Bob, died, his wife asked me to help her find the accounting files on his PC. While doing this, I stumbled upon a folder labeled, "For my wife." Inside, I discovered a heartfelt letter, expressing how deeply he loved her. She didn’t know how to use a PC at all. But Bob knew I would find that letter and give it to her.

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🇰🇵 Live fast, die Jong: A Nashville man could spend 20 years in prison for helping North Koreans infiltrate U.S. companies. North Korean intelligence used his identity to get remote IT positions, then had company-issued laptops sent to his home. Then the North Koreans logged onto these laptops to spy on U.S. companies.

New Amazon scam spreading: In triangulation fraud, a scammer lists a product at a crazy-low price, gets payment from an unsuspecting buyer and then uses a stolen credit card to buy the product from a real retailer. The scammer ships the product off to the buyer, the fraudulent charge is reversed, and the jerk is long gone with the money. Incredibly low prices are always a red flag.

🎮 Don’t buy a Switch: A new version of the handheld Nintendo console is rumored for early next year (paywall link). The 2017 model is the third-bestselling console of all time, behind the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS. Mario is mad at Peach; he caught her going through his Bowser history.

Going green: There’s a new code word for smoking marijuana: “Gardening.” Teens use the term to get past content filters on TikTok and other sites. Now you know.

👀 Insurance spies in the skies: Homeowners insurance companies are using drones to spot potential issues. One guy had his policy canceled because of moss on the roof … that he cleaned up after the drone had already snapped a pic. I warned this was happening back in April. Listen here, in case you missed it.

🙏🏻 Let’s say a quick prayer: A mom saw a baby on TikTok who closely resembled hers, diagnosed with a rare terminal illness called Sanfilippo Syndrome. The baby also had the same symptoms as her child: Ear infections, distended belly and sleep issues. Testing confirmed her fears. Sadly, there’s no cure yet.

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For a few bucks, make your phone or computer for your eyes only. See ya, snoops.

• Ailun is a reliable, affordable brand. Hit this link and choose your phone maker and model at the top.
• Here’s one for the iPhone 15 lineup for just $7. Sweet.
• This $10 option works with lots of newer Samsung Galaxy models.
• Find the right-sized magnetic screen shield for your PC or Mac on this page. Worth it if you often have sensitive info on your screen!

📺 Your remote is dirtier than your toilet: Remove the batteries and blast it with compressed air if you have it, then clean it with a disinfectant wipe. Cotton swabs and toothpicks are great for removing stubborn gunk. Remember: Don't put the batteries back in until it’s fully dry.

When you get a pop-up that won’t close: On a PC, hit Ctrl + Shift + Esc. Click the Processes tab. Shut down all your browser tabs. On a Mac, hold down Cmd + spacebar to open Spotlight Search, then type Activity Monitor and press Enter.

Click and drag: On a computer, you don’t have to go into the settings of your digital calendar tool (like Outlook or Google Calendar) to move an appointment or meeting. Just click it, then drag it to the new date or time slot.

🐭 Mouse magic: Middle-click (click on the mouse wheel) on a link to open it in a new tab, or middle-click on an open tab to close it. Sweet!

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Worst job I ever had was ironing cowboy shirts. Howdy pressing.

The answer: B.) 14.29%. One in seven divorces is attributed to Facebook. Sure, Facebook's the platform, but it's really about how folks use it. It's not Facebook sending flirty messages, looking up an old lover or liking photos; it's the person behind the screen.

⚒️ If you’re regretting looking up an old flame, wipe your search history and move on. Log into Facebook on your browser and tap your profile picture. Select Settings & Privacy > Activity Log. Click Logged actions and other activity > Search history > Clear Searches.

🤣 I changed my Facebook name to Nobody. Now, when I like something, it’ll say, "Nobody likes this."

That’s another issue in the books, my friend. Now, don’t forget to help me and reply to this email. Every single interaction tells Big Tech, “Yep, I like getting emails from Kim,” and it keeps me out of your spam folder. Appreciate you! — Kim