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Wait until after Christmas to buy these 8 things

The best time to buy Christmas wrapping paper, supplies and artificial trees is the day after Christmas, but what about other gift ideas? There are certain times of the year when you can expect amazing discounts and deals. If you're interested in the best time to purchase a quality TV or exercise equipment, we can help.

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Top 10 how-tos and DIYs of 2019

At Komando.com, our mission is to be a trusted resource for technology news, advice and how-to's that make life easier in the digital age. That's why we're counting down our favorite how-to articles from 2019, which help break down complicated topics like digital research and activity tracking. Can you guess what our favorite how-to is?

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The payment app mistake that leads scammers right to you

Venmo is used by millions every day for simple peer-to-peer transactions. But because it's so easy to use, a number of scammers have begun spamming users with payment requests. If you accidentally click one of these spam messages, you might end up losing money. Fortunately, you can adjust a few settings to block this spam attack. We'll show you how.

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The 12min Micro Book Library turns best-selling books into bite-sized reads

Do you love to read but it seems there's never enough hours in a day? Work, family and responsibilities can come between you and your reading list, but that doesn't mean you have to give up your favorite pastime. What if we told you there was a way to read your favorite titles during a single 15-minute break? That's a lot of books to cross off your list!

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Mom bans kids from tech, Uber safety warning, dad takes over daughter's Instagram

In this episode of Komando On Demand, Kim talks to a mom who banned her kids from using technology for 30 days. Youâll never believe the results. Plus, a warning for the students in your life: Put down the smartphone in class. Hereâs why. And Uber recently released its first-ever safety report. The data might make you rethink ridesharing services.

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How do we name generations?

Whether you consider yourself a millennial, baby boomer or part of Gen X, we all live on this planet together. But who names the generations? Is there a specific way we come up with these names or are they just randomly pulled out of a hat? The answer is more complex, and yet more simple, than you might think.

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Free download: Komando.com holiday gift guide

Get all your Christmas gift ideas in one handy place with our holiday shopping guide. Weâve scoured the web and put together all of our favorite gadgets, devices and smart everything for anyone on your list, so you can find the right present â at any budget.

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One of my most popular eBooks: 'How to Get Free HDTV and Cut the Cable'

Are you sick of spending hundreds or thousands of dollars each month on channels you never watch? Ready to save money and still watch your canât-miss shows, sports, news and movies? Itâs time to cut the cord or ditch the satellite dish. Youâre probably not sure where to start, and thatâs where I come in. In âHow to Get Free HDTV and Cut the Cable,â Iâll walk you through how to say goodbye to your expensive cable subscription and still watch the shows you love. Iâll teach you about the different service options and help you find the hardware you need.

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A Christmas tradition: Yet another fruitcake you canât eat

Itâs almost a clichÃ© at this point, but a fruitcake for Christmas is a long-lived tradition that some take more seriously than others. But for one family in Michigan, thereâs no need to ever buy or make another one again. The Ruttingers have a fruitcake in their possession thatâs older than every single living member of their family. Originally baked by a great great grandparent who died before it could be enjoyed, the surviving family decided to preserve the fruitcake as an heirloom. Now, 141 years later, the Ruttingers still show off the dish to family, friends and curious onlookers. In fact, the Ruttingerâs cake is one of the oldest in the world, but itâs got nothing on the record holder: a cake from Ancient Egypt baked 4,176 years ago. Itâs got a ways to go, but letâs hope the Ruttinger cake has a chance to bring the family joy for another 4,035 Christmases.

Cakes have changed quite a bit over the years.

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