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My “Pick” for today is this fantastic RoamWiFi 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Hotspot.
Want to take your own secure WiFi network along with you when you travel? With this little gem you’ll have Internet connectivity most anywhere you go as long as there’s a cell signal available.
Click here to check out the RoamWiFi 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Hotspot at Amazon.
Did you miss (or want to revisit) one of my earlier picks? You might find it right here.
Today’s POTD features a partial view of the London skyline, including the iconic London Eye Ferris wheel and River Thames. I hope you like it.
Have lots of treasured photos of your own that you’d love to display in your home but you have limited wall space? A digital picture frame (#ad) is an excellent solution. Check them out!
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March’s winner will receive a fantastic Samsung 27” Odyssey OLED G5 Gaming Monitor.
Whether you’re a gamer looking to up your gaming experience or a regular user who is just looking for a great monitor to replace the one you have now, this is a fantastic option.
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The drawing for this month’s prize will be held on March 31 and the winner will be notified by email. The winner will be selected at random.
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Question from Charise: I read that with all the hacking going on we need to check the strength of our passwords with an online password checker.
I did a Google search for the term “password checker” and a bunch of them came up. The thing is, I’m wondering if it’s safe to use them.
I’m a little leery of typing my passwords into a form on a website that I don’t know anything about.
Are those password checker websites safe to use? [Read more…]
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Question from Kellie: I have Xfinity Internet and the plan I’m on is for 300 Mbps download speed.
I used SpeedTest.net to run several speed tests yesterday and again this morning. The fastest speed I got was around 165 Mbps.
I called Xfinity this afternoon and they ran some kind of test from their end and said I was getting all the speed I’m paying for.
Is there something I’m doing wrong when I run the speed test or is Xfinity just blowing me off? [Read more…]
There are travel adventures ahead — really — and that’s what getting a passport for your baby signifies. But first, you’ll need one thing that seems to stress even the most relaxed parents: a compliant passport photo.
The good news? There’s no need to book a studio session or make an appointment at the drugstore, especially not with a fussy baby in tow. [Read more…]