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If you've ever encountered the loading wheel of death in the middle of a Netflix binge or were dropped from a Zoom call thanks to lagging speeds, you know the agony of a sluggish internet connection. There could be several culprits behind the interruptions. First, if you haven't already, a...

Slow Internet Speeds? Your Provider May Be Throttling Your Connection, But You Can Make It Stop Using These Tips

The next time you explore Max's trove of Studio Ghibli movies, you might notice a new Oscar-winning inclusion. Hayao Miyazaki's 2023 fantasy adventure The Boy and the Heron will began streaming in the US on Friday, joining the animation studios' existing My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service and more. The film, which won the best animated feature Academy Award earlier this year, is a semi-autobiographical tale "about life, death, and creation," according to distributor GKIDS. It centers on a young boy, Mahito, who follows a gray heron into another world after losing his mother.

You Can Stream 'The Boy and the Heron' Today. Here's How

What happens to your old phone when you upgrade? You could resell it or recycle it, or you could turn it into a new and useful device that can continue to provide some value for your home. With a little time, patience and free apps, it's fairly simple to turn...

Use Your Old Smartphone as a Free Home Security Camera: How to Do It

With inflation showing signs of cooling, many experts expect the Federal Reserve to cut rates at its upcoming meeting on Sept. 17-18. What does that mean for savings rates? That now’s the time to act because once the Fed cuts rates, your earnings will likely fall too. The best...

Best Savings Rates Today, Sept. 9, 2024: Rates Top 5% APY -- But the Clock Is Ticking

Mercury is notoriously difficult to spot with the naked eye, thanks to its proximity to the sun. Most of the time, you get only a few minutes to see it before the sun comes up over the horizon, obscuring your view with daylight. But if you want the best view of the smallest planet in our solar system, the first two weeks of September are your chance.

Rare Chance to See Mercury Without a Telescope

Cash App is one of the most popular payment services around, with more than 50 million users -- the service has even expanded into free tax filing and high-yield savings accounts. Cash App is facing a major legal settlement due to unauthorized data breaches, and impacted customers could claim up to $2,500 if that settlement is approved.

How to Claim Your Share of Cash App's $15 Million Legal Settlement

With 68 million people receiving Social Security benefits, many are anticipating the official COLA increase announcement for 2025 by the Social Security Administration. Each year, the SSA announces an adjustment for how much it will pay beneficiaries due to inflation. This adjustment is based on a percentage increase in cost-of-living expenses.

2025 Social Security COLA Increase: Here's What the Experts Predict

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There are so many expenses we have to juggle each month. From rent or mortgage payments to grocery costs to gas, you face a never-ending stream of bills. And, of course, there's always utility costs on top of that. So, how can you save money on monthly expenses, for example, including gas, electric, water and AC bills? Rather than straining your budget and paying hundreds of dollars each month, consider making some behavioral changes that will reduce the energy you use and, thus, cut down your bills.

Slash Your Electric, Gas and Water Bills This Fall Season

In some extreme cases, having a good cell signal can be a matter of life or death. Hopefully, you'll never experience such a dire situation. But if you do find yourself in the middle of nowhere with no cell phone coverage, there are quick and easy ways to improve your reception on both iPhone and Android. Something as simple as toggling Airplane mode or resetting your network settings might do the trick.

Boost Your Bars: How to Fix Poor Reception on Your iPhone or Android

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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

It was a big deal when Google announced that it was giving users 15GB of free storage for each account -- in 2013. Today, high resolution images and video take up more space, and many flagship phones come with a whopping 1TB of storage space. So it shouldn't come as a surprise if you've burned through the 15GB that comes free with your Gmail account. You can delete a few spammy emails or unsubscribe to those newsletters you stopped reading, but you might still have hundreds and thousands of unread messages to read and delete.

Declutter Your Gmail Inbox: How to Score 15GB of Free Storage

I've always felt like I'm a generally clean person. I keep my items neat and organized, and the only occasional eyesore in my home is an overfilled closet. But as I move out of my New York apartment, I'm starting to question that fact. There is just so much dust....

13 Places You Might Be Forgetting to Clean in Your Home

Whether it's hot or cold outside, hanging out around a fire is rarely a bad thing when the sun goes down. From relaxation to staying warm, a fire pit is a great thing to have. But there are plenty of other ways you can use them besides just gazing at their soothing flames or roasting marshmallows for delicious s'mores. From cooking tasty pizza and chasing away pesky mosquitoes to making natural fertilizer, fire pits have all kinds of different functions and abilities.

From Flames to Food, These Accessories Make Your Fire Pit Perfect for Year-Round Fun

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Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

Power Book II: Ghost ends this year, with the last five episodes set to kick off in September on Starz. The Jeff Bridges-led FX series is back on Sept. 12 on the network and available to stream on Hulu the next day. This time, former CIA operative Dan Chase and his buddy former FBI director Harold Harper (John Lithgow), go on a rescue mission.

Best TV Shows to Stream in Fall 2024

Laundry is an essential part of your weekly, if not daily, routine. This might include washing your sheets and bedding, doing your laundry according to those symbols on clothing tags and even cleaning your washing machine each week. You probably already know how useful Alexa is around the house, but...

5 Ways Amazon Alexa Can Help on Laundry Day

Cooking dinner every night can be a grind -- meal prepping is a great way to take some of the pressure off by preparing some of that nightly food ahead of time. Lots of foods like fruits and vegetables do well frozen or in the fridge, but you should be careful when cooking large amounts of grains like rice or pasta for the week.

Why You Might Want to Skip the Leftover Rice to Keep Your Stomach Safe

Many people enjoy camping, and the experience is just as varied as the people who partake in it. Some love to "rough it" and go as minimal as possible when trekking into nature. Others may want an experience that is more like a five-star hotel in a more "rural" setting. Regardless of how you camp, some items are essential and others just enhance your time outdoors.

Best Camping Gear for 2024

"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

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Stream Privately: Expert Tips for Setting Up a VPN on Your Smart TV

Do you want to avoid that annoying buffering wheel, keep your streaming activity private or access streaming content not available in your region? Using a VPN...

Stream Privately: Expert Tips for Setting Up a VPN on Your Smart TV

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