Android alternative app stores offer unique, privacy-friendly options for downloading apps and game. Lesser-known browsers like Cromite and privacy-focused apps like NewPipe are available outside the Play Store. F-Droid, Aurora Store, and Droid-ify are great options for exploring FOSS apps with transparent permissions. The Google Play Store seems to have...

4 Awesome Alternatives to the Google Play Store

Is There Anything to Be Worried About with Google Drive?. Is a Paid Google Drive Subscription Worth Spending Money On?. Google Drive offers 15 GB of free storage, but what happens when you run out of space? Since your storage is shared between your email, your photo and video backups, and other services, running out unexpectedly can be a hassle. Here's why you should upgrade.

I Paid for Google's Drive Storage. Here's Why I Don't Regret It

Here's a horror story for you: WhatsApp nuked all my chats during a botched phone reset. The scary part is it can happen to you, too. I didn't do anything wrong, which goes to show that WhatsApp's backups aren't foolproof. Here's what you can do to protect your chats. Understanding...

WhatsApp Nuked 5 Years of My Texts and Media—Don't Let it Happen to You

ChatGPT 4o has an odd quota system with 80 messages per three hours, which does not roll over. Many services on this list give you free access to 5-10 ChatGPT 4o messages if you sign up. Some give you free access to quite a few ChatGPT 4o messages without signing...

How-To Get More Free ChatGPT 4o Access

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

Shower music is one of life’s smaller pleasures, but bathrooms have lots of glass, tile, and ceramic surfaces, creating an echoey environment. You may try to jack up the volume, but that just intensifies it. However, applying these strategies can enhance your bathroom listening experience. Position Your Speaker Correctly.

Don't Let Your Shower Drown Out Your Music: 4 Tips for Perfect Playback

Bryce Gruber

The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

New Jersey State

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Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Governor Gavin Newsom announced, June 28, that 1,700 first-generation homebuyers have been conditionally approved for the Dream For All (DFA) Shared Appreciation Loan program.

CalHFA issues all 1,700 vouchers for down payment assistance program

Cloud storage isn't completely risk-free because your data can be lost or hacked, and you might have privacy concerns about how your data is handled. Local backups provide finer and tighter control, better security (potentially), and as much storage as you can buy. Tools like FreeFileSync make local backups quick...

The Beauty of Local Backups

I've enjoyed YouTube Music daily since it replaced Google Play Music in 2020. But lately, the algorithm seems unfocused, and I was missing that feeling of vibing out to the music. Thankfully, these two little changes to recommendations and streaming quality fixed everything. Make a Custom Radio With 'Your Music...

I Love YouTube Music After Making These Two Changes

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts recently introduced a sweet feline named Clarice who is in search of a loving forever home. Despite her challenging start in life, Clarice is ready to start a new chapter with a family that will love and care for her.

Meet The Unique Little Cat Who Lost Both Eyes Now Searching For Love

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman recently met with Walmart officials to discuss how shoplifting is becoming epidemic at their stores. “This morning, I participated in a productive meeting with Walmart representatives from their corporate headquarters, regional and local leaders,” Coffman posted May 29 on his Facebook page. “The meeting followed their announcement of the closure of the Walmart Neighborhood Market store located at 10400 E. Colfax Ave. in Aurora, triggering the meeting. They are not changing their decision to close the store. Out of this morning's meeting was an agreement to meet with local Walmart managers on a monthly basis to ensure that the city and Walmart are working closely together on reducing retail theft. In addition, they will be participating in a city sponsored retail theft conference, later this summer, between Aurora's major retailers, the Aurora Police Department, prosecutors from the 18th Judicial District, and the Colorado Retail Association to discuss what can be done to bring down retail theft.”

Aurora mayor meets with Walmart over shoplifting crisis

Declutterbuzz

Clutter doesn’t just make your home look icky and run less efficiently, I will point out the specific reasons why clutter can cause mental anxiety and stress. Clutter to me is a visual explosion, it is loud and very distracting. I cannot focus in a cluttered environment whether in a home, a store, or any venue. This may be why I detest crowds and I avoid shopping in large brick-and-mortar stores.

Why Clutter Can Cause Mental Anxiety and Stress

Repurpose old tablets for pets with cat and dog TV, tablet games, and baby monitor apps. Use tablet mounts for optimal viewing angles and keep pets entertained with short bursts of content. Ensure pet wellbeing by monitoring their behavior and providing attention and stimulation. Even tablet computers, which don't need...

You Should Give Your Old Tablet to Your Pets

Local AI chatbots, powered by large language models (LLMs), work only on your computer after correctly downloading and setting them up. They usually need a lot of computer memory (RAM) to work well. However, a few great models can perform on computers with as little as 4GB of RAM. Why...

Only 4–8GB of RAM? These Local LLMs Can Work Directly on Your PC

Finding the perfect laptop makes your computing life both smoother and easier, but it can be a tricky process. Once you know the right areas to focus on, finding the right laptop for you is simple. What to Look For With a Laptop in 2024. The first thing you'll want...

The Best Laptops of 2024

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

No matter where you live, there are plenty of cats looking for a place to call home, but these cats here, these are Kansas City cats. Everybody knows that Kansas City cats are the best cats in the world. Right? Regardless, all are available to adopt from area shelters--go and get them while you can.

A cat named Fluff and five other divine felines available to adopt

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You Can Now Listen To Websites Using Chrome

Reading an article, like how you're doing right now, is cool, but there are some cases where you probably want to listen to something rather than...

You Can Now Listen To Websites Using Chrome

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