Throwback Thursday is here, friend! And I’m feeling nostalgic today. In 2001, DVD sales surpassed VHS sales for the first time. But what was the very first movie released on DVD? Was it … A.) “Jurassic Park,” B.) “Independence Day,” C.) “Twister” or D.) “Batman”? Answer’s at the end!

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The social network X (I still think of it as Twitter) has always had its seedier corners, but now Elon Musk has officially said porn is OK on the platform. And to keep your, uh, activity private, they’re now hiding likes, too. Coincidence? Yeah, I don’t think so.

Running into X-rated images is not going to be OK with millions of X users. If your kid is on X, you should walk them through these steps. If you don’t want to see … well, whatever people start posting, pop into your settings, too. It’s easiest to do on your computer.

To turn off the NSFW stuff on the web:

• Click More > Settings and privacy.
• Choose Privacy and safety > Content you see.
• Uncheck the box for Display media that may contain sensitive content.
• Click Search settings and check Hide sensitive content.

You can get specific, too

On the Privacy and safety menu, there's also a Mute and block option. Use this to hide certain words, hashtags and accounts you don't want popping up on your timeline (or your kids' timelines).

• Choose Muted words.
• Click the + (plus) button at the top right, and enter what you want to block — like #nsfw.
• Make sure From anyone and Until you unmute the word are selected.
• Click Save.

Pro tip: NSFW means “not safe for work.” Yeah, use your imagination, and you’ll know what kind of pics that means.

A word of warning

If you're setting up these filters for your children rather than yourself, they can turn them right back off again. Don’t sneak in and do it — have a frank chat about why these settings should be adjusted. A good conversation can do wonders.

If all else fails, though, there are stricter options.

• On Apple phones and laptops, use the Screen Time feature to put limits on content and apps. Go to Settings > Screen Time on an iPhone or System Settings > Screen Time on a Mac.
• On Android, install Google Family Link, and on Windows, try Microsoft Family Safety.

There are a ton of third-party parental-control apps to choose from if you don't want to rely on the tools from Apple, Google and Microsoft. They'll let you block X altogether or block unsuitable content from showing up.

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Science says a potty stool is good for small kids, older adults and those who need a little help going No. 2. Put your feet up and get down to business.

• Hey there, sweet cheeks: This potty stool is on sale for $19.88 and folds away before guests arrive.
• On the rails: Find you need a little help coming in for a landing and taking off from the toilet? These adjustable safety rails are 35% off.
• For tiny tushies: Calling all potty-training parents or accommodating grandparents. This small seat stays attached by a magnet when not in use. Save 7% to 10% on round or elongated seats.
• Roses really smell like …: Poo-Pourri’s Cypress Woods is on sale for $8.21. The spray-before-you-poo scent eliminates the smell of, well, elimination.
• Brush it off: You should replace your toilet brush now and then. This incredibly well-reviewed set is currently 43% off at $9.99. Yup, you need this.

✈️ They’re spying on you: Travel apps including Airbnb and Booking.com are harvesting your data. Flight and hotel booking app Travelstart, for instance, can access your camera to take pics and videos. MakeMyTrip has 50 million downloads … and it can read your text messages. Check out the full list of snoopy apps. It just never stops.

🚨 Security breach: A hacker infiltrated tracking company Tile, stealing customers’ names, physical addresses, emails and phone numbers. The bad guys even got into tools that process location data for law enforcement agencies. Instead of paying the hacker off, Tile disabled the login credentials.

Nice one for YouTubers: The new Thumbnail Test & Compare lets YouTube creators publish a new video (or update an existing one) and show three thumbnails evenly across viewers. You’ll get back data about which one drew the most watch time and engagement. Fun fact: Mr. Beast spends up to $10,000 per thumbnail to get them just right.

Don’t park your Kia in the garage: A North Carolina driver barely escaped her Kia after she heard a loud pop, then it burst into flames. The car was among 1.7 million recalled last September. The antilock brake system can leak fluid and cause electrical shorts. Some nine months later, repair parts are still MIA.

Use your inside voice: SoftBank Corp. had a big problem, with its customer service employees stressed out from getting yelled at. So, the company created AI that turns angry voices into calm ones. The software lowers the pitch of customers’ voices and slows down angry rambling. The actual words stay the same. Genius.

💊 CVS recall: Over the past decade, CVS has pulled 133 over-the-counter meds of its own in-store brand off the shelves. From bacteria infestations to moldy factory vents and even incorrect dosing, the recall reasons vary. The top offenders are eye drops, cough medicines and constipation treatments. Check your house for any.

🐶 Anything is paw-sible: A puppy got a second chance at life thanks to 3D-printed screws. His owner noticed something wrong when the little guy yelped and collapsed. His spine wasn’t connected properly, causing him to lose limb function. Three months post-surgery, he’s back on his feet. A 3D-printed spine — imagine that!

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Who the heck is that? There’s a spiffy new feature coming to the Google Phone app in the next update. Tap on a number in your "Recents" list, and you’ll see a Lookup option. It opens up a search for that number so you can see who it is. Yup, reverse lookup right on your phone. Nice.

Mac video upgrade: When you’re in a vid meeting, click the camera icon in the top right corner of the toolbar. Select Studio Light, and click the arrow to make your face bright and your background darker. The downside? It only works on newer Macs with an Apple chip.

🔎 Quick search: Hit the Windows logo key + S. You’ll get search results across your files and the web. On a Mac, Cmd (⌘) + spacebar is your search shortcut.

Because you’re not going to read it: Terms of Service; Didn’t Read is both a website and a browser add-on that summarizes the key points before you hit “Agree.”

📍 Never lost in conversation: You don’t need to know the exact name of something anymore to find it in Google Maps. Search for general terms, like “plants and trees,” “frame shop” or “dog park,” and Google will find you spots that match.

An expensive Ring to it: Ring’s raised its Basic video doorbell subscription cost from $3.99 to $4.99 a month. Always something, huh? More than ever, getting SimpliSafe* to protect your whole home is a smarter and cheaper choice.

That’s exactly where you don’t want them. Hackers can scoop them up and work through your accounts one by one until they break in. Everything from your streaming accounts to your online banking is at risk if you’re involved in a big enough data breach.

A password manager can help in more ways than one. My pick, Keeper Security, safely stores all your logins in one spot. It can also tell you if any of those passwords have been part of a data breach. Awesome, right? Keeper will alert you if your info pops up on the dark web, too.

For just $1.46 a month, you can stop trying to remember passwords, protect your identity and keep your info in your hands only.

Remember this: A cat has claws at the end of its paws. A comma is a pause at the end of a clause.

The answer: C.) “Twister” was released on DVD on March 25, 1997. You know the one — Bill Paxton plays a storm chaser and reunites with his estranged wife, Helen Hunt.

🥒 Did you hear about the man who lived by the sea? He grew a cucumber so large, he was able to turn it into his house. One day, a bad storm flooded the area with seawater. Now, he’s in a pickle.

Saving your passwords in a browser is risky. Think about what happens if someone snatches your computer. I recommend Keeper Security to keep all your logins super safe. And hey, you can’t beat 50% off. See you again tomorrow, my friend, with more tech know-how that you need in your life now more than ever. — Kim