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The 20 worst passwords of 2021
In 1987, comedian Mel Brooks made fun of the password 12345 (and those who use it) in one of his movies—but here’s the not-so-funny punchline: that same bad password is the third most-common one in use THIS YEAR. Find out what the other 19 are (and stop using them!).
Read MoreCheap Tunes Tuesday: Scott Weiland, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Between STP, Velvet Revolver, and a couple other makeshift bands, Scott Weiland’s music persists everywhere. With so many hits to his credit, you can’t go too many days without hearing something he wrote, but today’s entry doesn’t come from any of his bands—it’s Scott running solo and putting his spin on Christmas standards you know and love.
Read MoreFTC: Celebrate Hanukkah without the scams
Hanukkah is all about spending time with loved ones, celebrating traditions, and, for many, giving gifts. So, as you start preparing for all eight nights, here are three things you can do to avoid scammers when shopping online.
Read MoreCheap Tunes Tuesday: Squirrel Nut Zippers’ Christmas Caravan
Unlike most yuletide albums, Christmas Caravan consists mostly of original Squirrel Nut Zippers material, and not just regurgitated standards done in a unique style. Like all of their music—which is usually swing—this album is delightfully different and worth a listen.
Read MoreFTC: Before you join that crowdfunding campaign, read this
Scammers could be behind those crowdfunding efforts and take your money without delivering what they promise. The FTC tells you what to watch out for and how to report a crowdfunding scam.
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