Amazon changes third-party refund policy — Netflix wants to make you a star
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August 12, 2021

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Update your PC! Latest patch fixes dozens of flaws, including PrintNightmare

3 things you need to know today

1. Update your PC! Latest patch fixes dozens of flaws, including PrintNightmare

It has taken Microsoft nearly a month of scrambling and several Windows patches to finally fix the Print Spooler vulnerability called PrintNightmare. The final fix has been bundled into the company's monthly Patch Tuesday package. Here's what else has been corrected.

Tap or click here to get this critical Windows update from Microsoft. →

2. Not happy with something you bought on Amazon? Huge change coming for third-party items

When you buy a defective product from a third party on Amazon, the retailer directs you to resolve it with the seller. A new policy has been put in place that changes this, however. Amazon will pay out claims for products sold by third parties that cause property damage or injury.

Tap or click here to find out how to get a refund from Amazon. →

3. Want to be a reality star? How to send a try-out video to Netflix

To the dismay of many, reality television is here to stay. Whether you love the genre or it makes you cringe, Netflix is looking to cast the next stars in a host of unscripted shows. If you think you have what it takes to be the next superstar, here's how you can try out.

Tap or click here to find out how to become the next Netflix superstar. →

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Digital Life Hack: 3 Zoom Pro tips you'll use time and time again

Using Zoom for virtual meetings or classes? Yeah, we all are. Here are three insider tips I use for better video calls.

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  1. Recall alert! 2M dehumidifiers can overheat and catch fire. Tap or click to see if yours is a fire hazard.
  2. Millions of routers are at risk of hacking thanks to this bug. Tap or click to protect yours from cybercriminals.
  3. Say goodbye to AT&T TV. Tap or click for our guide to streaming services that offer live TV.
  4. As COVID cases increase, so do related scams. Tap or click for schemes to watch for.
  5. 20 websites most guilty of tracking what you do online. Tap or click to take your privacy back.
 

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Komando.com Review: This flashlight also jump-starts your car

Komando.com Review: This flashlight also jump-starts your car

This week, News Director Ben tests a gadget that looks like a simple flashlight, but is actually a 10-in-1 tool that also includes USB charging ports, a thermometer, compass and a jump-starter. Find out if it works to jump his son’s 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee — and if it’s worth the price.

 

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Streaming tip: Get your money's worth with ExpressVPN

Streaming tip: Get your money's worth with ExpressVPN

You know what’s not fair? Netflix hides thousands of shows and movies from you based on your location and then has the nerve to increase prices yet again. Make sure you’re getting your full money’s worth by using ExpressVPN. 

What’s on Netflix in the U.S. is completely different from what someone in the U.K. or Japan has on theirs. ExpressVPN has over 90 countries to choose from, so every time you run out of stuff to watch, just switch to another country to unlock new shows.

Stop paying full-price for streaming services and only getting access to a fraction of their content.

Go to ExpressVPN.com/Kim and get three extra months free. →

AND FINALLY ...

A new racket emerged on Instagram: banning and restoring accounts. According to a report from Motherboard, you can pay Instagram scammers $60 to ban your enemies’ accounts. These scammers then turn around and charge the people they banned to restore the accounts. 

Basically, scammers will create a new account impersonating your enemies' identity — but they’ll claim the target is impersonating them. They use a ton of different scripts when they spam Instagram's reporting feature. (Apparently, you can send in 40 reports before hitting the app's limits.)

It’s creepy stuff, but it makes for a good reminder: Be kind to people on the internet. You never know if they’ll hire someone to wipe out your account! 😨

 

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