Author: Missy Kellor

Weekly tech news roundup for December 16

Some new air is coming to stores on Monday, there's a new Nintendo app taking the world by storm, and Amazon makes their first customer delivery by air (and there's a video to prove it). Also, hatch some new Pokemon, Evernote's new "privacy policy" is anything but, and there are things you need to do if your Yahoo account was one of the one BILLION hacked.
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Make a Snapchat filter for your party!

With holiday events coming quickly, we thought it would be worth revisiting something we’ve talked about before—Snapchat filters. If you’re all about throwing Pinterest-worthy parties, creating a custom filter for your holiday or New Year’s party would be the perfect finishing touch. Yes, you can make one of your very own and have it ready in 24 hours (and could cost you as little as $5!).
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December TV: what’s on and when to watch

With the holidays in full-swing, you want to catch your favorite holiday specials, but you have no idea when they’re on. Or, you might not care about holiday specials, but DO wish you knew what else is out there to watch. No matter which category you fall into, we can hook you up with ideas and resources so you can find what you're looking for.
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Weekly tech news roundup for December 2

Netflix has a new feature we've all been waiting for, there's a way to make your selfies look professional, and you should probably check your Android for some new malware that's making the rounds. Also, check out a Kickstarter for an origami microscope (yes, I'm serious!), and find out why space travel is making astronauts near sighted.
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Weekly tech news roundup for November 18

Reviews for this year's hottest toy, the NES Classic, are in (and yes, it does have at least one major flaw). Also this week: Twitter rolls out anti-troll features, Amazon's pre-Black Friday deals have started (but there's a catch), and there's a Kickstarter remote you just might want if you've got lots of connected devices. All this, and more in today's roundup.
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The right and wrong ways to defrost a turkey: answers from the internet

The joy of a frozen turkey is that you can buy it well in advance of your holiday and eat it later—as long as you defrost it safely. If you defrost your turkey wrong? Well, you could be inviting bacteria to join you for dinner. I scoured the internet in search of the best and worst ways to go about defrosting your Butterball. Here are your answers (including a way to cook the turkey straight from frozen, if you missed your defrosting window!).
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