Hey, hi, hello on this Presidents Day. Let's start with a fun fact for those with electric bikes. If you won't be using your e-bike for a while, how much charge should you leave on the battery? Is it 25%, 50%, 75% or 100%? The answer's at the end, friends.

🚀 Get ready to blast off to keep you tech-savvy and a step ahead of those sneaky hackers. Ready to embark on this adventure? Let's get the party started! — Kim

For every national holiday, there’s a big, fat list of things you should try to score on sale — and things you should definitely wait on.

Presidents Day is all about mattresses, furniture, appliances and cleaning gear. Pro tip: Wait for better sales on summer stuff, like swimwear, grills and outdoor furniture.

Let’s make things easy. I rounded up some of the best bargains. You're welcome and happy shopping.

• Everyone needs an air fryer like this Ninja model (save $40)
• Silicone air fryer liners mean way easier cleanups (20% off)
• This 11-piece pots and pans set is a no-brainer if yours are stained and scraped (50% off)
• Stop buying bottled water and grab a Brita premium bottle that filters (29% off)
• A temperature-controlled mug keeps your tea or coffee hot all morning (save $23)
• An adaptive foam mattress because you deserve a great night’s sleep (save $75)
• A hydration face mask set for a little pampering at home (33% off)
• The iRobot Roomba vacuum does the cleaning for you (save $300)
• Bissell’s upholstery cleaner is a favorite for good reason — it’s small and easy to use! (save $25)
• These trendy bubble-shaped, scented candles look good anywhere (35% off)
• I ditched the old-fashioned version for an electric lighter (34% off)
• Energizing eye masks to make you look fresh and awake (52% off)
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 for my Android folks (save $120)
• Dang! The Apple Watch SE is under $200 right now (save $60)
• Grab some Lightning-to-USB‑C adapters if you have a bunch of old iPhone cords hanging around (44% off)
• This REDTIGER dash cam will help keep you safe while driving (36% off)
• Telescope, tripod and backpack (save $30)
• This water-resistant women’s puffer coat comes in a ton of colors (40% off)
• A puffer coat for guys who need a warm upgrade (40% off)
• Stackable shoe organizer so you can finally clean out the closet (22% off)

🎩 Speaking of … The CEO of Ikea was just elected president in Sweden. He should have his cabinet together by the end of the week. (Good one, right?)

Still shaking my head: Facebook and Instagram proudly announced this week they’ve closed the accounts of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Just one question: Why, in heaven’s name, did the Ayatollah even have an Instagram and Facebook account to begin with?

💵 Buy ads for your business? Meta is passing along Apple’s 30% fee when you promote posts on Facebook or Instagram via the iOS apps. Use the browser on your phone or the web version to skirt the extra charge, marketing folks.

Not surprising but really gross: A woman in Connecticut started chemotherapy to fight cancer. It wasn’t long before her mailbox was full of ads for cremation services. How’d she get on their list? A data broker site sold her info. Medical information isn’t as protected as we’d like to think.

Traffic deaths are way up: That’s the explanation for all the speed cameras being installed across the U.S. Is it truly a way to make streets safer or a cash grab? Good points on both sides here.

🎮 Mario vs. Donkey Kong: The plumber takes on the giant gorilla in a remake of the 2004 Game Boy Advance title. This one has lots of puzzles and a cooperative mode to play with pals … or the kids. Download for the Switch.

Where’s Adam, though? OpenAI’s new humanoid robot, Eve, has claws for hands, rolls around on wheels and features an LED face like a Tamagotchi. It also does a heck of a job in factory work. Watch it here.

Bose’s new earbuds don’t go inside your ears: They’re meant to wrap around the outside of your ear, and a silicone arm pipes in the music. Smart if you’re a cyclist, walker or runner, so you can hear cars and other people. And, score, 48 hours of battery life. Check ‘em out.

☎️ Landlines are back, cord and all: Call it 2000s nostalgia from the Gen Z crowd. A 24-year-old told The Guardian that talking on her landline makes her “feel like the main character in my favorite TV shows.” Cute.

🤳🏻 Does it bother you when you’re talking with someone and they get a notification on their phone, look down and read it? It’s like your convo with them wasn’t as important as knowing the exact moment someone liked a tweet or posted a new vacation photo. So rude.

My solution: Let notifications come through at specific times. This way, you can stay focused on what matters.

On iPhone:

• Go to Settings > Notifications and scroll to select the app for which you want to receive notifications. (NOTE: You’ll need to enable Allow Notifications for this to work.)
• Tap Notification Grouping. Here, you can choose Automatic, By App or Off. To batch your notifications, select By App.
• In iOS  15 and later, you can also receive a summary of notifications at specific times. To set this up, go to Settings > Notifications > Scheduled Summary and enable it.

On Android:

• Go to Settings > Apps & Notifications. Steps may vary slightly depending on your phone.
• Tap to see a list of all your apps. Pick the app you want batch notifications for, then tap Notifications.
• On the next window, look for an option called Notification Grouping or Bundled Notifications. Turn it on or select how you want your app’s notifications grouped.

👀 Night moves: Your computer’s Night mode is easier on your peepers before bed — and not a waste of money, like blue-light glasses. On a Mac, find it under System Preferences > Displays > Night Shift. Windows buddies, go to Start > Settings > System > Display > Night light.

🔖 Easier than bookmarks: Want all your tabs to open up when you start your browser? In Chrome, click the three vertical dots, then Settings. Click On startup > Continue where you left off. Steps for Safari, Firefox and Edge here.

☕ Add a latte: Target is luring people into using its app and Drive Up curbside service with caffeine — and I bet it'll work. At more than 1,700 locations, you can add a Starbucks drink to your order. Yep, you stay in the car, and someone will bring out your toilet paper and a frappuccino.

🖊️ Still writing checks? Use a pen (4-pack for $10) with specially formulated ink that gets trapped in paper, helping to prevent criminal check washing and other document alteration.

One wrong move: You’re doing some math on your calculator app and one wrong tap ruins it all. Not anymore. Swipe to the right or left to delete the last character. My high school math teacher called me average. How mean.

You need the right tools to get the job done. Yeah, sorry, but Quicken, Excel and QuickBooks just aren't going to get it done.

After 20-plus years operating a business in the radio and tech industry, I know you have to let the data do the talking. I wish someone had told me this a long time ago.

That’s what is so great about NetSuite by Oracle. In one easy-to-use dashboard, you see everything — revenue, inventory, sales, employees, expenses, you name it. Over 37,000 businesses rely on NetSuite.

This souped-up 1958 Ford Country Squire camper cost around $3,000.

🚲 The answer: 50%. It's best to keep your e-bike's battery in a cool, dry place, not fully charged and not totally empty, so anywhere between 40% and 60% is best. You know, I studied the buying trends of e‑bikes; it’s so e‑cyclical.

Let's play "Pass the Tech!" Forward this newsletter to your pals. They get free, fun tech insights and you get more buddies to talk with about tech stuff. Win-win, right? Thanks a ton. You're the best! 👏 — Kim