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SpaceX is now sending out invitations for its new Starlink "family plan," confirming that the option includes discounts on both the satellite dish hardware and the monthly fee. On Tuesday, a Starlink user on Reddit posted a screenshot of the invite, a few weeks after SpaceX’s company support page mentioned...

SpaceX Discounts Starlink Monthly Fee to $100 Through Family Plan

The days of having to spend big money to get a capable smartphone are long gone and you can get a lot of phone for not a lot of money these days. The Samsung Galaxy A15 is a great budget phone with impressive features, and it's our favorite phone under $200. But right now it's even more of a bargain thanks to a Walmart discount that slashes the price all the way down to just $149.

Our Favorite Phone Under $200 Is Currently Discounted to Just $149

Supplemental Security Income recipients have already received their payment for the month of August, but what you may not know is that you're set to receive another one before the end of the month. The payment schedule can change month to month depending on what day a month starts on, which is what's happening this time. We'll explain. Also, if you didn't know, you might be getting a boost to the amount of money in your checks later this year.

SSI Payment Schedule: Here's When You'll Get Your Second Check This Month

If you've ever tried folding a fitted sheet before, you might have had a nightmare experience that went a little something like this: Violently folding and refolding the sheet, sighing in frustration, cursing and eventually balling it up and throwing it in a heap in some tragic corner of your closet. You don't have to resort to this outcome (though I have many times before knowing what I know now). Many people think folding a fitted sheet is an impossible task that takes a team (or at least several hands) to complete. But it's not that hard once you know how to do it the best way.

An Easy Way to Fold a Fitted Sheet (With Pictures)

The first two rounds of August's Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, payments have already gone out, and we have two more to go this month. This coming Wednesday will bring the third check for recipients, depending on their birthday. If you're unsure when you'll get your SSDI check, we'll break down the payment schedule for you and fill you in on how the date is determined by the Social Security Administration.

Social Security Disability Insurance August 2024: Here's When Your Check's Coming

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Air travel prices were expected to increase in 2024, following Boeing's multiple safety incidents and their forecasted decrease in production of new planes. As a result, airlines would have had to cut back on the availability of flights, potentially including less-traveled routes or routes with multiple options per day. However, with a few exceptions, prices have actually decreased this year.

Save Money on Flight Tickets With These 3 Quick Tips

Keurigs are a no-brainer for no-fuss coffee, but all that convenience ain't worth nothing if the coffee is tainted. Worse yet, a dirty Keurig can grow mold which could make you or a loved one sick if consumed. Mold and bad tasting coffee are no laughing matter but cleaning your Keurig only takes a few minutes.

It's Long Past Time to Clean Your Moldy Keurig. Here's How

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Wireless internet connections are convenient, but they're also notoriously unreliable. Nothing proves that point more emphatically than a glitchy video conference call, especially if it's tied to a crucial business meeting. The solution, of course, is to run a wired network connection to your home office. Wi-Fi is great for...

Wi-Fi problems? Add a wired network to your home without Ethernet cable - here's how

Solar generators are becoming increasingly popular with RV enthusiasts, campers and eco-conscious adventurers. Power stations that are compatible with solar panels allow you to recharge a spent battery with the power of the sun, making them perfect for bringing along when you need power even in remote locations. Right now you can get a Jackery 550 power station and solar panel bundle at Lowe's for only $499, a savings of $300. This deal is available only until Aug. 21, so act fast if you want to take advantage of this deal.

Save $300 on This Jackery 550 Solar Generator and Panel at Lowe's for a Limited Time

JBL has long been a leader in the wireless speaker market, with a range of models, including its popular Flip and Charge Bluetooth speakers, as well as an increasing number of larger party speakers that not only play loud but have built-in light shows to add some club vibes to your festivities. JBL's smallest Bluetooth speakers, especially its legacy models, can cost as little as $20-$30, while it's jumbo speakers, some equipped with wheels and handles, cost well over $500. Most of the smaller JBL portable Bluetooth speakers are fully waterproof while the larger PartyBox models tend to be splash-proof.

Best JBL Speakers

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Hurricanes, tropical storms and even severe thunderstorms can lead to power outages. You know the drill. (But if you don't, here's our guide to preparing for power outages.) Hopefully, you'll have planned ahead and made sure your electronics and portable chargers were charged. You'll then unplug any unnecessary appliances or...

How to get internet access even when a storm knocks out power (and Wi-Fi) at home

Houseplants aren't just for looking at, although they're lovely to have around to enhance aesthetics. Some plants keep bugs away while others are known to cool your home's air during hot summer months. For cleaner air, we rounded up the best plants for air purification and others that thrive in low light environments so you don't have to stress about them withering away.

Best Houseplants for Air Purification and Low Light Environments

Food expiration is a soft science at best and those dates stamped on the side of groceries suggest we toss food long before it's actually spoiled. Before you throw out those last few eggs or jar of peanut butter, know that food expiration dates only tell a small part of the story about when it becomes unfit for consumption.

Don't Throw Out 'Expired' Food Without Reading This First

GoTo, the company making IT management, support, and business communications easy, announced more than 40 product enhancements to the GoTo Connect portfolio. These newest innovations further enhance the customer experience for businesses and enable effortless business communications through unified technology tools, data analytics, and simplified workflows. As businesses contend with...

GoTo Boosts Customer Experience with 40+ New Features

Alien: Romulus, now in theaters, returns audiences to the universe that Ridley Scott built. It's been 45 years since Scott's original Alien flick kicked off the enduring franchise, and a rewatch of the various sequels and prequels is definitely in order. Whether you want to curate a marathon or are visiting the franchise for the first time, take note: Every Alien movie is available to stream right now.

How to Watch the 'Alien' Movies in Chronological Order

Since 2022, refinancing activity has gone down in response to surging mortgage rates. But with inflation normalizing and the Federal Reserve positioning itself to cut interest rates next month, mortgage rates should gradually decline. As that happens, more homeowners, especially those with high rates on their home loans, will benefit from a refinance.

Refi Rates Tick Even Lower: Current Refinance Rates on Aug. 22, 2024

Vision health is an important part of everyone's overall health and well-being. However, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 93 million adults in the US are at a high risk of developing serious vision loss, but only half of them have visited an eye doctor in the past 12 months. In many cases, that's because vision care is too expensive.

Can't Afford Vision Insurance? Here's How to Get Cost-Effective Eye Exams, Glasses and Contacts

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Survey Says Starlink Users Are Happier Than Your Average ISP Customer

Starlink customers are some of the happiest in the business, outscoring cable, fiber and fixed wireless providers in a new report from the research firm Recon...

Survey Says Starlink Users Are Happier Than Your Average ISP Customer

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