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November 22, 2019

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Best tech gifts under $150

For those on the hunt for the perfect gifts this holiday season, we've put together a buying guide for the best gadgets and gizmos on sale for under $150. Sound too good to be true? It's time to believe. With savings this big, you'll be sure to find something for just about everyone on your list â with enough left over for "Santa" so he can give himself a treat, too.

Click or tap to see the top high-tech gifts for those on a budget. â

Best days and times to avoid Thanksgiving traffic, according to Google

Millions of Americans will be hitting the road this week to spend time with family and friends for Thanksgiving. You know what that means: Gridlock! If you're planning on road-tripping this week, it doesn't have to be stressful. Google has put together a helpful tool that can get you to mom and pop's house without road rage. We'll tell you all about it.

Tap or click to find out the best time to travel for Thanksgiving. â

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Beware: Windows 10 update email is a ransomware trap

There are tons of email scams out there designed to steal your money, identity and private information. So what makes this scam particularly tricky? It disguises itself as an urgent Windows update, but the truth is much darker. It actually contains ransomware that can put all your important files at risk â if it can get off the ground. Here's what you need to know about this bizarre ransomware threat.

Click or tap to learn why this strange email is bad news. â

Warning: Humans rights groups call Instagram a "predators' paradise"

Facebook-owned photo sharing platform Instagram is a great place to keep up with friends and family. But itâs also a haven for predators looking to exploit children. If you have a daughter or granddaughter who uses Instagram, you need to listen to this.

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SEO advice for business owners: Get your company higher in Google search

If you have a business, you know just how important it is to optimize your website for web searches. If your potential customers can't find you, you're dead in the water. After lots of requests from callers, Kim talks to search engine optimization expert Heather Lloyd about ways you can boost your site's SEO and get more people to your site.

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Must read: 'How to Make Your Home a Smart Home on a Budget'

Smart home devices are fundamentally changing the way we live. That Jetsons lifestyle we've all been dreaming about is finally coming true. Prices of smart home gadgets you need are finally affordable. In my eBook, "How to Make Your Home a Smart Home on a Budget," you'll learn how to start your own smart home â from choosing a smart assistant to smart bulbs, thermostats, entertainment and much, much more. And the best part is you won't be breaking the bank.

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Ironic: Cop gets a parking ticket

In the U.S., everyone is expected to follow the law â and police are no exception. But in some situations, we let them slide. For example, cops can run red lights with their sirens on, as well as carry a weapon in gun-free areas. But one cop was absolutely stunned when he returned to his patrol SUV to find a $350 ticket for parking in a handicap spot. While stopping at an Illinois mall, the officer absent-mindedly pulled into the spot and went inside without realizing the same parking rules we follow applied to him as well. But the officer regrets his decision and is taking full responsibility for the fine. At least he didnât try to park the SUV in a compact space â now thatâs unforgivable!

As cities get bigger, parking only gets harder. We should take a cue from Japan.

Click or tap to see Japanâs amazing automated underground parking structure. â

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