Hello on this fine, techy Tuesday! Zillow's Zestimate guesses how much your house (or any other house) is worth. How many data points does Zillow factor in? Is it close to … A.) 100, B.) 500, C.) 7.5 million or D.) 20 million? Answer’s at the end!

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Stories like this make my blood boil. Some creep was caught taking pics up a woman’s skirt at a Target store. Let’s give a big cheer for the woman who called him out — and filmed it.

Peeping Toms and tech are a match made in you-know-where. They use everything from smartphones to hidden cameras to get their fix. Luckily, I’m on your side to keep you and your loved ones safe.

Skirting around the issue

On an otherwise ordinary day in Greenville, North Carolina, a woman took a trip to her local Target. She noticed a 21-year-old man getting a little too close for comfort — crouching down on the ground near her.

When she moved, so did the man. Then she noticed his cellphone on the floor. That's when it clicked: She was wearing a skirt that day, and this creep was trying to slide his phone underneath to get a photo. It makes my stomach turn!

Caught red-handed

Another Target shopper spotted the creep, too. She started filming the peeper after noticing him following the victim around the store. She captured him putting his phone on the floor and posted it to social media.

Ultimately, that video is what led to the peeper's arrest.

Of course, when the cops picked him up, he denied it all and gladly handed over his phone. Cops got a search warrant to dig deeper, and fortunately, they didn't find any inappropriate photos of children.

The peeper was released on bond, and his fate now rests in the courts. He also won't return to his job anytime soon. Where’d he work, you ask? An elementary school.

Protect your privacy

Whether you're on a Target run or vacation, a Peeping Tom could be lurking. Stay safe and smart with these tips:

• Any public place is fair game for a creep. Be aware of your surroundings anywhere you change clothes, including fitting rooms, hotel rooms and gyms.
• Be on the lookout for cameras. Red flags include suspicious wires and tiny flashing lights. Cameras can also be hidden behind things like wall decor, lamps and shelves.
• Mirrors are camera hotspots. To check for one, turn off the lights in the room and shine your phone's flashlight into the mirror.
• Don't forget to check the toilets, too. Cameras could be hiding behind seats and tanks.
• For an added layer of protection, invest in a hidden camera detector and keep it in your purse. There are also hidden camera detection apps for iPhone and Android if you want to go the free route. Just don’t expect perfect results.

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Five little essentials to pack for your voyage on the high seas — or, really, any summer vacay:

Pocket-sized router: Think of a travel router as your own private hub on the ship’s network. Pay for the internet for one device but share it using this. Score: Under $34 right now.

Outlets for everyone: Buyer beware: Cruise staff will confiscate regular surge protectors. Opt for this cruise-approved model with three outlets, two USB‑A ports and two USB‑C ports — now 29% off ($9.98).

Li’l nightlight: Cruise cabins get dark at night. Light your path to the loo with a motion sensor nightlight that runs on AAA batteries. Right now, it’s 25% off ($17.99).

Hangin’ out: Hang your towels, shirts, toiletry bag, sunnies — whatever ya got — on these super-strong magnetic hooks.

Cruise juice: A dead phone battery on an off-ship excursion? What a disaster. This portable power bank is 40% off ($17.99).

Hackers are smarter than ever: And they know exactly what to do to get even the savviest among us to click their malicious links. Don’t leave it up to chance. Protect all your devices with one subscription to my recommended award-winning antivirus software.*

Dead man walking: On the dark web, Incognito Market sold illegal drugs, firearms and more. Its owner said everything was anonymous. Nope. He closed it down and is threatening to hand over all buyers’ and sellers’ names to law enforcement — unless they pay him a ransom. His biggest customers? Drug cartels.

Gone phishing: An Army veteran turned romance scammer was sentenced to three years in prison — not for stealing hearts, but for stealing money from lonely folks. His total take was $350,000. One recent divorcée gave him $100,000. Jerkface.

🐻 Unbearable: In North Carolina, dummies were filmed pulling black bear cubs from a tree for selfies. After the video hit the state’s Wildlife Resources Commission, authorities found one cold, wet cub separated from its family. The culprits walked away with just a warning.

Latest Instagram craze: "Grid Zero" is the term for Gen Zers deliberately hiding their entire photo grid. The reason makes sense to me: They're frustrated with everything in life being documented. Instead, they're opting for temporary Stories and DMs.

Keep it coal: In northern Virginia (paywall link), internet data and AI centers are using so much electricity, old coal plants are being fired back up. Yup, those very same plants we closed because of air pollutants, such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide and particulate matter. Cue a $5.2 billion project for new power lines stretching across state lines.

Heads-up, Windows 10 users: Microsoft will start nagging you to sign up for an online account. While it’s handy for backing up data and managing subscriptions, remember — you’re also letting them peek at your data. Switch off the prompts by going to Settings > Privacy & security > General and deselecting everything.

🥩 Check your fridge: The FDA says a bunch of ground beef might be contaminated with E. coli. Impacted products have a packaging date of "032824" and a use-by or freeze-by date of April 22, 2024. They're also marked with "EST. 960A" inside the USDA inspection stamp. Toss 'em or return 'em.

🎉 It’s-a me in the Daily Mail! I’m super excited about my new weekly column in the Daily Mail! This week, I helped someone avoid a crypto scam and a woman being tracked. Check it out, leave a comment (I read them all. Let’s get some USA folks on that page!), and share it with a pal. Your support means a ton.

Get a better Uber price: Put in your destination and pick a car. Close the app, then wait five minutes and reopen the app. I usually get at least a 10% lower price doing this trick.

Print texts for court (or anything else): For iPhone, iExplorer lets you access, view and transfer music, messages, photos and files from any iOS device to Mac or PC. On Android, you can use SMS Backup & Restore.

Get a little space: Virtual desktops on Windows let you keep work, play, vacation planning and whatever else separate. Hit Windows key + Ctrl + D to create a new virtual desktop. Use Windows key + Ctrl + the left or right arrows to move between your desktops. When you’re done, hit Windows key + Ctrl + F4 to close your current virtual desktop.

Facebook, feed me: Prioritize who you see first in your news feed. It’s easiest on your computer. Start by clicking your profile picture in the top right. Select Settings & privacy > Feed. Next, tap Favorites to select people and pages you want to prioritize.

Finding the best candidate is crucial for your business success, but hiring can be a royal pain in the butt. That’s where LinkedIn steps in.

As the professional network with literally millions of job seekers, LinkedIn is loaded with skilled individuals actively seeking new opportunities. We’ve tapped into this rich talent pool to build our standout team — essential to producing this very newsletter and all our other projects.

Don’t get bogged down sorting through mismatched resumes. Use LinkedIn’s advanced tools to efficiently pinpoint the perfect fit, giving you more time to focus on what really matters.

This joke panes me.

The answer: C.) 7.5 million. Dang. That starts with home stats, location data, recent sales and tax assessments, just to name a few. Just like any estimate, you’ll want a professional's advice when making real estate decisions.

🏡 A realtor is passing out information for a home as potential buyers are walking in an open house. A guy says, "Hey, can I see one of those pamphlets?" The realtor says, "Brochure." (Get it? “Bro, sure.” Oh, tough crowd today!)

Big Tech’s algorithms need training. That’s why I need your help. Reply to this email. Anything is fine — it tells your email provider you value this info. Thanks in advance, my friend. Appreciate you. — Kim