How Apps Use Push Notifications to Spy on You (and How to Stop Them)
Back in December, we learned that governments and law enforcement agencies are able to spy on your smartphone activity by requesting your push notification data from Apple or Google. Very cool and unconcerning! But as it turns out, it’s not just the authorities who can scrape your push notification data: Apps do it too, without […]
A Bunch of Big Screen TVs Are 40% Off at Amazon Right Now
These days, what we’d call “budget TVs” are a much better value than they were even five years ago. You can get a great TV for under $400 with quality features and specs, like great color, contrast, hands-free connectivity, smart TV features, 4K, etc. The Hisense U6 Series ULED TVs are a great example: They […]
Trust Deeds: The Real Estate Investment You Missed Out on in 2023
As an investor, you have many options when it comes to where you put your money. Trust deeds offer another way to get creative with your financing.
Fannie Mae Expands Allowance for Attorney-Opinion Letters Instead of Title Insurance. What Is the Backlash All About?
As part of its goal to increase affordable mortgage access for homebuyers in the United States, Fannie Mae announced in December that it would accept attorney-opinion letters (AOLs) in place of title […]
The Beginners Guide to Investing in Commercial Real Estate
We’ve created an investing in commercial real estate for beginners guide to help you understand what it means to invest in commercial real estate and what it requires.
AirDNA projects a strong 2024 for STRs after bumpy 2023
Based on early data from its Market Review, 2024 is already looking to be a promising year for vacation rentals after a frustrating 2023.
TikTok’s Viral ‘Core 4’ Method Might Finally Help You Declutter Your Home
There’s a difference between cleaning and decluttering. If you have too much stuff (clutter), you’ll have a much harder time sweeping, dusting, sanitizing, and actually cleaning. But decluttering is hard. It’s overwhelming, even, which is why clutter can get out of hand, making cleaning a nearly impossible task. That’s also why we’re always on the […]
An Age-By-Age Guide to Instilling Gratitude in Kids
Who doesn’t want kids who recognize all the good things in life and express gratitude for them? Unfortunately, our sweet baby angels aren’t born grateful, but according to developmental psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman, you can help children develop gratitude at any age. In her new book, The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to […]
How to Keep Anyone From Accessing Your iCloud Data After You Die
Death is so final, whereas life is full of possibilities—such as whether or not you take the steps to keep people out of your shit. But when you’re gone, so goes your watch over your data. Even if no one in the world knows or can guess your passwords, Apple will unlock your iCloud data […]
These Are the Most Effective Ab Exercises
Do you want a strong core, and maybe a chance of developing a six-pack? Adding some ab isolation exercises will help you target that area. Read on, and I’ll explain the best exercises, the best strategies for training, and what ab training can and cannot do for you—since there are so many myths about this. […]
The Best New TV Shows to Stream on Max This Week
Whether you’re in the mood for a supernatural crime drama, a rip-roaring reality roadtrip with Jason Momoa, or a distressing documentation of a religious cult’s descent into infamy, HBO’s Max app has a new series for you. (See also: Playboy murders, Rap Sh!t, and the underseen gem How to with John Wilson.) True Detective: Night […]
Dyson, Shark, and Samsung All Have Deals on Stick Vacuum Cleaners Right Now
Right now, Dyson, Shark, and Samsung are all offering deals on stick vacuums—with some going for more than half off. Here are three deals worth checking out if you’re in the market for a stick vacuum cleaner. Dyson Omni-glide Cordless Vacuum The Dyson Omni-glide Cordless Vacuum is Dyson’s slimmest hard-floor vacuum, and you can get […]
Christie’s International Real Estate is all-in on sports, entertainment
The Dallas and Austin-based global network will allow athletes, entertainers and others to more seamlessly find homes across the world, with agents who specialize in meeting their unique needs.
Daily Search Forum Recap: January 26, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google is cutting their SEO starter guide in half…
This TSA-Approved Fingerprint Lock Is on Sale for $45 Right Now
You can get this fingerprint-activated travel lock on sale for $44.99 right now (reg. $59.99). The TOKK lock is TSA-approved for travel and works on laptop cases, backpacks, luggage, and carry-on bags. You can program up to ten fingerprints on the lock, and it has a response time of about 0.5 seconds. The lithium-ion battery-powered […]
