Author: Missy Kellor

Weekly tech news roundup for December 2

by on December 2, 2016 0 comments
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

by on November 18, 2016 0 comments
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

by on November 16, 2016 0 comments
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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A love affair with Countdown to Christmas: a confession and advice

by on November 2, 2016 7 comments
Are you one of those who laughs at those of us Hallmark movie watchers? If you are, but you enjoy romance, romcoms, Disney movies, or Nora Roberts books, keep reading—I might just convince you to give one a try. Or if you’ve ever been curious but don’t know where to start, I can help there too. Find out what to watch, what to avoid, and what's coming in this season's batch of Hallmark Christmas movies.
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Facebook hoaxes and scams

by on October 21, 2016 2 comments
Admit it, you’ve seen Facebook posts and wondered if they’re true. We're not talking about probably-Photoshopped photos or memes that make you go “hmmmmmmm.” We mean those posts about giveaways, privacy notices, contests, and more. Are they legit? The hard part is, some are and some aren’t, so the trick is to know the difference. We break down what posts you shouldn't worry about (the hoaxes) and the ones you should (the scams).
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Weekly tech news roundup for October 14

by on October 14, 2016 0 comments
This week check out: the new Fitbit Flex 2, a former Indigogo project coming to market by December, a new Tile to help you find your stuff, plus a new Nike+ tracker/watch. Also find out about Amazon's new music service and BMW's new concept motorcycle that's like nothing you've ever seen. As an added bonus? Watch the Rogue One trailer.
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