While you can replace old VHS films with Blu-ray or digital copies, the same can't be said for home movies. These tapes degrade over time and you could lose precious memories. Fortunately, you have options to convert analog videos to digital. Whether you want to do it yourself or pay someone else, we'll show you how.

Do you remember the last time you set foot in a bank? I can’t remember, either. Handling our money matters online is so convenient, but you still have to watch out for a huge mistake when depositing checks from your smartphone.

Sure, it’s easy to take the photos and wait for the “processing” message, and then you’re good to go, right? Don’t write it off just yet.

• Don’t get rid of that paper check immediately. The time it takes for a deposit to clear can vary based on factors like the amount, how long you’ve been with the bank and the status of the payer’s account.
• Set a reminder for 14 days after the deposit. Just use your favorite reminder app to set it up, then put that paper check in a safe place while you wait.
• Once it clears, don’t just throw it away. Shred it so sensitive account details aren’t at risk of falling into the wrong hands.

💸 Check out more about this big online banking mistake here.

Speaking of photos, when you’re sharing holiday photos with your family, it’s easy to get an error message because you tried to send too many at once. My sponsor, IDrive, can help, and you can get a great deal right now through this link. 🤳

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You rely on your medications, but sometimes a bad batch can put you in danger. Luckily, there's a free website you can use to stay up to date on recalls. This site lets you look up your medication to see if authorities found an issue with it or not.

The internet is full of junk. We find the good stuff for you, from helpful tools to get stuff done to the best apps and websites out there.

The more we rely on our devices for work, school and our personal lives, the more we have to lose. Whether it’s bank accounts, personal data, photos, conversations — there’s just so much to preserve and protect. That’s why I recommend TotalAV’s industry-leading security suite. It’s easy to use and offers the best protection in the business. In fact, they’ve received the renowned VB100 award for detecting more than 99% of malware samples for the last three years in a row. 

Not only do you get continuous protection from the latest threats, their AI driven service, WebShield, blocks dangerous websites automatically, stopping threats before they reach you. Plus you can subscribe to data breach alerts and clear out old files with the Junk Cleaner. 

If there is something strange in your neighborhood, who are you going to call? For some iPhone users, that would be Apple. Since its launch, some iPhone 13 devices have been overcome with a mysterious pink hue. Here's what is going on and how to fix it.

The Buy Nothing Project connects neighbors around the world. Even if you don't use the official app, you can start a buy nothing group on Facebook, Nextdoor or any other app you use. It's a great way to get free items — and give away stuff you no longer use. Here's how to get started.

Get Android tips, tricks and updates to your inbox twice a week. Coming up soon: How to hide files and folders on your PC. Handy!

Have you ever wondered what a pinball machine would look like ... in your living room? It might not go with the decor, so one engineer decided to convert a coffee table into a working pinball machine. You won't believe how well it turned out.