Bing Tests Dark Gray Favicons Backgrounds
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- Posted on April 14, 2025
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Microsoft is testing yet another variation for its favicons in the Bing Search snippets. This one uses a dark gray background, with a circle formatted favicon, next to the search result snippets.
Google Ask A Follow-Up Search Box
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- Posted on April 14, 2025
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Google is testing yet another search feature that generates new queries on Google Search. This one is named “Ask a follow-up” and they are sported with the Gemini stars next to them.
New Google Ad Strength Guide Best Practices
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- Posted on April 14, 2025
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Google released a new Google Ads ad strength guide and best practices document. The document should help you improve your overall ad strength in Google Ads.
How to Accurately Analyze Property Values and Avoid Bad Investments
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- Posted on April 11, 2025
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When it comes to real estate investing, knowing the true value of a property is everything. Overpaying for a deal can destroy your returns while undervaluing a potential investment could mean […]
Hackers Stole Health Records From 1.6 Million Planned Parenthood Patients
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- Posted on April 11, 2025
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Another major data breach has compromised the sensitive health records of more than 1.6 million patients—including minors under 18—who received care at Planned Parenthood in more than 30 states. Laboratory Services Cooperative (LSC), which provides lab testing services to reproductive health clinics across the U.S., is notifying individuals who may have been affected by a […]
Why Aren’t We Seeing Mortgage Rate Relief Yet?
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- Posted on April 11, 2025
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If you’ve been watching the markets and wondering why mortgage rates remain stubbornly high—despite whispers of economic softening—you’re not alone. It’s mid-April and many expected mortgage rate relief by now. […]
Microsoft Edge Recently Got a Speed Boost
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- Posted on April 11, 2025
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For many, Microsoft Edge’s only purpose is to download another browser entirely, like Chrome or Firefox. But this isn’t Internet Explorer: Edge is a competent browser in its own right, whether you have a Mac or a PC. If you do use the browser, you might be pleasantly surprised by how snappy it feels after […]
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Samsung’s ‘The Frame’ TV
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. After Consumer Electronics Show (CES) brought some exciting new tech products this January, older flagship models began to drop in price, and TVs were no exception. A Pro version of The Frame TV was […]
This Samsung Gaming Monitor Is at Its Lowest Price Ever Right Now
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’ve been holding out for a 240Hz gaming monitor without blowing your budget, the Samsung Odyssey G4 is currently at its lowest price ever, according to price trackers—$179.99 (down from $279.99). Samsung Odyssey […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: April 11, 2025
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- Posted on April 11, 2025
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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 has officially made AI Overviews text link back to more Google Search results, no…
You Can Get This Ring Battery Video Doorbell on Sale for $120 Right Now
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is currently marked down to $119.99 on StackSocial (was $149.99), and if you’ve been eyeing a smart doorbell that won’t need rewiring or a professional install, it could fit […]
Use This YouTube Music App for a More Spotify-Like Experience on Desktop
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- Posted on April 11, 2025
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YouTube Music is a decent Spotify alternative, especially if you’re already paying for YouTube Premium to remove the ads. There’s a big downside, though: Google doesn’t offer a desktop app for YouTube Music, meaning you have to run the application in a browser. It also means you can’t really customize YouTube Music the way you […]
Home Renovation Q&A: Permits, Building a Scope of Work, & Managing Renovations
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- Posted on April 11, 2025
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Does your rental property need some updating? Maybe you’re buying a house with unpermitted work, and you’ve got to go back and fix a few problems. Or, this could be […]
3 Things YOU Can Do to Find More Real Estate Deals That Cash Flow (Rookie Reply)
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- Posted on April 11, 2025
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You’ve got some money. You’ve got your strategy. You’ve even analyzed a bunch of rentals. But you still can’t find real estate deals that cash flow. What gives? Today, we’re […]
How to FIRE in Your 40s on a Teacher’s Salary (or Average Income) (Finance Friday)
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- Posted on April 11, 2025
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Is it possible to reach FIRE by 45, even on a teacher’s salary or an average income? Today’s guest is proving that, yes, you can retire early, regardless of your […]







