Whoa, Saturday looks good on you, friend! Let’s get started with a tech brainteaser. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos holds meetings to encourage discussion and decision-making. Does he call them … A.) Open-mic meetings, B.) Silent meetings, C.) Lightning meetings or D.) Non-meetings? Very interesting answer at the end.

Today’s newsletter is made possible with the support of Pure-Light LED bulbs. On to the news! — Kim

Hey, where do you live? Can I listen to what you say through your microphone? What about watching through your webcam? Send me all your contacts. Oh, and I’d like to send notifications anytime I feel like it and also watch what websites you visit and what you do there.

If that’s how websites asked for permission, I guarantee you’d say “No” a lot more often. They’re sneaky about it, though. Heck, you might not even realize you clicked “Yes” just to get a pop-up to go away.

Let’s double-check to make sure the sites you visit don't overreach … because they'll try.

Calling all my Windows and Android people

You probably use Google Chrome. First up, let’s take care of your computer:

• Click the three dots in the top right. Choose Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings.
• Click any permission, like Location, to see the sites with access to it. For most sites, location is a no-go for me. Buzz off!

Shortcut: If you’re curious about a certain site you have open in Chrome, click the icon on the left of the address bar (it looks like two toggle switches), then Site settings.

iPhones don't handle permissions like this — it's all or nothing for the browser app as a whole — but on Chrome for Android, you can tap the three dots, then Settings > Site settings to get to the permissions list.

On to the Apple-verse

This is for my Safari people. Start with your computer:

• Open the Safari menu > Settings > Websites to see a list of permissions.
• Click any permission, like Camera, to see sites with access. Zoom? Sure. A shopping site? Absolutely not.

Shortcut: Check permissions for any site you've got open in Safari. Click the Safari menu > Settings for... (it'll have the site name listed). Click that to make changes.

For Safari on your iPhone, tap the icon to the left of the address bar. It may look like two A’s or a rectangle and lines. Then, tap Website Settings or the three dots. You’ll see all the permissions as a list. Be choosy, my friend!

🪟🦊 I’ve got steps for Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox, too, here on my site.

‘OK, I’m done. That’s it, right?’

Like with most things tech, it’s not a one-and-done situation. I check my permissions settings every few months because there are always new requests. Plus, you might have allowed a site permission to sneak its way through just to get a website to work correctly.

🤗 Now, be a pal and use the sharing links below to send this to a friend.

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🚨 Spoiler: You’re on the list! See if your info was exposed in the NPD breach that hit 2.9 billion people. Go to Pentester and enter your name, state and date of birth. The crazy part? You can look up anyone on this site. I found Bill Gates!

🔍 Google’s ultimatum for website owners: In short, “Let us use all your website’s content for AI search results for free or we’ll never send you any more traffic from Google Search.” And, yes, since Google feeds its search results to 93% of all sites, your site will be dead if you don’t agree. How is this not illegal?

Where there’s smoke … Mark Zuckerberg has three weeks to tell Congress why drug dealers are allowed to advertise on Facebook and Instagram. We’re talking ads featuring piles of pills, weed and bricks of cocaine, all directing you to chat apps and drug dealers. Wonder how he’ll spin this one.

X marks the spot: When Elon Musk took over Twitter two years ago, he told employees they’d need to work “extremely hardcore” with “long hours at high intensity.” Those who didn't agree within 24 hours were fired. It turns out that not responding doesn’t legally count as resignation. A canned employee got $600,000.

🧪 Deadly deals: Toxic substances have been found in cheap products from Shein and Temu at levels hundreds of times above what’s acceptable. Case in point: A pair of shoes on Shein contained phthalates at 229 times the legal limit. The chemicals make plastics more flexible but can cause infertility or worse. Not worth it, folks.

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💦 I’ll tumble for you: Forgetting about clothes in the washer is the worst. GE’s new Profile Ultrafast washes and dries. It’s super energy-efficient, saves space and can finish a load in two hours. Hey, look! It’s on sale on Amazon. I have a similar machine on my boat, and I’m lucky if I can get three towels in it.

☕ With enemas like these: If you're lucky, you haven't heard of the latest detox trend on TikTok: The coffee enema. Yup, you brew coffee and put it up your butt. Side effects range from unpleasant to deadly. PSA: Docs say it doesn't work. Knowledge is poo‑wer.

I always get bit by the organization bug toward the end of summer. You, too? Let’s do this.

• Clear bins for the fridge are a game‑changer.
• A genius holder for all your Tupperware lids.
• Stop knocking over the shampoo! Nice shelves that stick better than the suction cup kind.
• A water bottle rack that can hold wine, too.
• Useful, stackable storage racks that can go anywhere.

You never know what you have … till you clean your house.

Help me hit 100,000: I’m close to a big milestone on YouTube. Hit this link to subscribe to my channel. Every click helps me out! Watch a video while you’re there. Bet I make you laugh.

Be the James Bond of Windows: There’s a secret version of the Start menu. Hold down the Windows key and click the letter X, and you’ll access an advanced menu with Device Manager, Task Manager and Disk Management options. You can also right-click on the Start button to access this menu.

Type with your voice: In Word, sign into Microsoft 365. Open a new or existing doc and go to Home > Dictate. Wait for the Dictate button to turn on and start listening. In Google Docs, click Tools > Voice typing. Click the microphone that appears.

That was easy: Adobe has two URLs for the next time you need to adjust a PDF or add your John Hancock: edit.ing and sign.ing. Yep, those are real URLs.

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Get the discount: Check now to see if what you buy often is on sale on Amazon.

🍎 Update, update: Here’s a look at what’s coming to your iPhone next month.

You’re my fave: A quick, easy upgrade for your Android.

🛳️ The haves and have yachts: OK, it’s not exactly yacht rock, but you’ll be in a great mood listening to my summer playlist.

What a waste: How to see what you have set to auto-ship from Amazon … and stop it if you need to!

The answer: B.) Silent meetings. 🤫 Everyone quietly reads a detailed memo for about 30 minutes, and then the meeting starts. No misunderstandings, no fluff — just focused, informed dialogue once the reading's done.

Before jumping on the radio train, I worked for Unisys. One day, I got called into HR because my manager filed a grievance against me, claiming I said his name in an “offensive manner.” Ahem, his name was “Dick.”

📻 Listen up! My national radio show is airing all across the country this weekend. Find your local station on social media and give them a nice thank you. This keeps me on the air!

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