Streaming opens up a whole new world of options. But it's easy to buy more services than you use. In fact, many people are spending more money on streaming services than they were with cable. Here are three tips to save you from this pitfall.

Tap into your inner James Bond with secret communication on your iPhone — without messages coming up in your regular text messages. All you have to do is create a note and share it with anyone you want to have a chat.

• Open the Notes app.
• From the list of notes, swipe left on the one you want to share and tap on the person icon to add someone. You can also open a note, tap the three dots, then Share Note.
• Under Share Options, choose Can Make Changes.
• Send your note via text or email.

The person you’ve added to the note can make changes, as can you. Now you can communicate privately, and it won’t show up in your text messages.

The Notes app is full of tricks. Did you know it has a built-in scanner feature? Tap or click for steps to scan a document with your phone.

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Have you upgraded to LED light bulbs? They can save you a ton on energy costs, so they're worth the investment. We found lights that won't just light up your house — they'll clean the air of viruses, odors, pollution and more just by being on.

We keep track of the biggest threats to your online safety and security so you don't have to. Get Kim's alerts to see the news that impacts you — and what you can do about it.

Running a business is hard enough. Don’t let QuickBooks and spreadsheets slow you down. It’s time to upgrade to NetSuite and stop paying for multiple systems that don’t give you the information you need when you need it. 

Ditch all the old software you’ve outgrown. NetSuite by Oracle is the world’s No. 1 cloud business system. NetSuite gives you visibility and control over your financials, HR, inventory, e-commerce, and more — all in one place.

Sick of paying sky-high phone bills? We found five solutions that could save you a ton of money in the long run. Plus, we've got a tip for getting reduced service. If you qualify, you could even get cell phone service for free.

There's been a tremendous spike in cybercrimes targeting banks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Between banking Trojans and phishing campaigns, there's no shortage of ways to have your account hijacked and money stolen. If you want to keep your money safe, follow these steps to secure your bank account.

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French fries are a ubiquitous snack not only in America but across the globe. These tasty fried potato sticks have had many myths about their origin, but it turns out the true history may be even more interesting.

If you’ve ever watched Ridley Scott’s “Alien,” you know its famous conclusion. Later this summer, though, you could rewrite the movie entirely. That’s thanks to a brand new board game called Alien: Fate of the Nostromo.

One to five players can collaborate on their personal recreation of the game. You must survive and escape before the titular alien devours the crew. Since the alien’s played by an unpredictable character driven by cards and tokens, anything can happen! 👽