June 11, 2021 |
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Where Spotify beats Apple Music – and where it doesn’tSpotify and Apple Music both offer the chance for us to listen to and download music so we can be entertained no matter where we are. But which one is better for you? We've put together a handy comparison so you can find out which one should be your music streaming service of choice. Tap or click here for our Spotify vs. Apple Music comparison. → |
Quick tip of the dayHere’s an item to add to your quarterly to-do list: Audit your apps. This frees up valuable digital real estate and protects you from yet another developer who wants to get their hands on your data. Scroll through your app list. You’ll find at least a couple you no longer use. Do you have multiple perform the same function? What about a game you gave up long ago or a loyalty app for a company that went out of business? Before you just hit the big X, you need to know the right steps to take. Tap or click here for a step-by-step guide for deleting apps and their data the right way. |
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Where to find Kim’s printer pick, the Epson EcoTank, in stock nowThe Epson EcoTank is a rockstar of a printer, and it will save you a ton of cash in the long run with its easy-to-fill ink tanks. It's so popular that it often sells out. Luckily, we found it in stock at several retailers and we're passing along the insider intel. Sick of spending a lot on ink? This is the printer for you. Tap or click to see where you can find Kim's favorite printer. → |
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Protect your most important data the right wayYou probably have thousands of photos on your phone eating up space, and you want to preserve those memories. IDrive is the perfect solution for backing up and protecting all your precious photos and videos. Use it to back up all your devices: PCs, Macs, servers, iPhones, Android phones and more. Sync everything to one account. IDrive is like an insurance policy for your data. Plans start at less than $6 a month. Go to IDrive.com and use "KIM" to get 90% off your first year. → |
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AND FINALLY ...💃 TikTok’s famous for three things: its viral dance moves, its new celebrities and, unfortunately, its fondness for surveillance. Now, TikTok’s taking that last bit even further. Poke around its privacy policy and you’ll find a scary new addition. 🗣️ Get this: TikTok just said it might start collecting American users’ biometric data. That includes faceprints and voiceprints! So next time you open up your app and start singing, just be wary: Your voice and face may live on Chinese servers. Here’s more information about TikTok’s checkered past. |
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