Must-change Amazon security settings — The latest in a long line of shortages
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4 things you need to know today 1. Was your Facebook hacked? Here’s how to check the 533 million exposed records Facebook has a history of not protecting its users' data. But things got extensively worse this week as cybercriminals dumped over 530 million user records onto the internet for anyone to see. We've got details on this massive data breach, including what information was exposed and how to determine if you were part of the breach. Tap or click here to see if your data has been exposed. → |
2. Expect even more robocalls soon. Here’s why Nobody likes telemarketers and despite the constant influx of robocalls to our phones, there are several rules to cut down on them. If we take the right steps, of course. But now Facebook and the Supreme Court have changed all that. We'll explain why you might be getting more robocalls than normal soon. Tap or click here to protect yourself from robocalls. → |
3. Amazon privacy: 3 settings you need to change Amazon is convenient for everything from shopping to managing your smart home through Alexa. Convenience and privacy don't always go hand in hand, though. If you're an Amazon shopper or have an Echo at home, don't skip these important privacy steps. Tap or click to lock down your account. → |
4. My secret for a healthy heart and more energy (I take two every day!) When you think of healthy products, your mind probably goes to pills or chalky smoothies — healthy products don't taste good. That's why I was blown away by SuperBeets Chews. These tasty treats are stuffed with antioxidants that promote heart health. I loved them so much I just had to spread the word. Tap or click here for an easy way to keep your heart healthy. → |
RING, RING Is your phone ringing off the hook with robocalls? I know how annoying that is — and I can help you stop them with my eBook, "Complete Guide to Robocalls." DOWNLOAD IT → |
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Protect your most important data the right way You probably have thousands of photos on your phone eating up space, and you want to preserve those memories. IDrive is the perfect solution for backing up and protecting all your precious photos and videos. Use it to back up all your devices: PCs, Macs, servers, iPhones, Android phones and more. Sync everything to one account. IDrive is like an insurance policy for your data. Plans start at less than $6 a month. Go to IDrive.com and use "KIM" to get 90% off your first year. → |
And finally… Food waste is a huge global issue. In the U.S. alone, around one pound of food per person is wasted every day. That equates to around $161 million in annual food waste per year, according to Rubicon data. Some of the soldiers combating food waste are smaller than your thumb. For example, one insect farm in Kenya uses black soldier fly larvae to break down discarded food waste. Then, the larvae are turned into animal feed for neighboring farms. Watch this video to see the bugs at work. This sustainable trick turns trash into treasure. As they said in “The Lion King,” it all comes down to the circle of life! 🌎 |