FTC accuses Amazon executives of using Signal to auto-delete messages
For years, Signal has been the go-to messaging app for private communications. The federal government now believes Amazon was using that power inappropriately. According to the Washington Post, the Federal Trade Commission accused top Amazon executives, including former CEO Jeff Bezos, of using Signal’s automatic message deletion feature to hide communications, even after the FTC […]
Random Apple ID password resets are plaguing the internet
Apple got the weekend off to a weird start for some of its users. As has been reported at 9to5Mac and The Verge, a strange problem is occurring for some users of Apple devices. Namely, folks are finding that their Apple ID accounts have been logged out and they need to log back in. For […]
Score lifetime access to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for only $56
TL;DR: Through May 5, use the code ENJOY20 to score a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for only $55.99 (reg. $219). Aside from the Microsoft Office suite, are there any other apps you can confidently say you’ve used religiously since elementary school? Even your grandma abandoned Internet Explorer at some point. […]
Here’s how the TikTok ban will likely play out in the courts
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that could effectively ban TikTok in the U.S. — but it’s not going to be that easy. The bill requires ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, to sell its shares in the app to a buyer that meets U.S. government requirements within 270 days. Failure to do […]
The best laptops for video editing, according to an experienced editor
Shopping for a new laptop is a tough task as it is. With the sheer number of options, it’s easier than ever to fall into a cycle of choice paralysis, where making a final decision feels literally impossible. If you’re a creative type who needs a laptop for a very specific purpose — in this […]
This refurbished Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 is only $569.99
TL;DR: As of April 27, level up your computer with this refurbished Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 for only $569.99 (reg. $712). Working from home means having all the right tools at your disposal. When your computer starts to lag or has trouble completing basic tasks, it may be an indicator that it’s time for an […]
Lifetime access to an AdGuard Family Plan is on sale for 68% off
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to an AdGuard Family Plan is on sale for £20.10, saving you 68% on list price. The average person will see between 4,000 and 10,000 ads a day, every day. That number may sound totally ridiculous, but most of those come from just using the internet. As remarkable as it is […]