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We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.About a year ago, I found a 42-inch plasma TV at Goodwill. It was heavy, outdated, and absolutely not a smart TV, but it was $15, and I couldn’t resist. The only problem: it couldn’t stream anything on its own. No Netflix, no YouTube, nothing. Enter the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select. I bought it on a whim, plugged it in, and within minutes, that old TV suddenly felt modern. Setup really is just three steps. Plug into HDMI, connect…

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Forget using a smartphone to search for information or take pictures. Just use your convenient, hands-free smart glasses. Yet, there are so many smart glasses privacy risks that many people are not aware of. You Turn into a Surveillance Camera Yes, smart glasses give you the option to turn off recording, but that doesn’t mean they’re not still scanning the area in order to provide information when you ask. And, when they’re in recording mode, it’s like wearing a surveillance camera on your face. The worst part is all this data is stored and end users never really know how…

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Microsoft has recently updated the timeline for retiring its popular free scanning app, Microsoft Lens. Support will end on February 9, when the app will also be removed from the mobile app stores. By March 9, Lens will stop working altogether. For users wondering what to do next, Microsoft recommends switching to OneDrive, which now integrates most of the Lens’ scanning features. Good to know: learn how to stop forced app updates in the Microsoft Store. Using OneDrive for Scanning Documents One of the reasons many users flocked to Microsoft Lens is that it was a simple and intuitive solution…

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What is a grandparent-owned 529 college savings plan? How do they work? What do you need to know about them and what changes should you know about? A grandparent-owned 529 plan is a type of 529 college savings plan where the account owner is a grandparent, as opposed to a parent. The grandchild is the beneficiary. Another alternative would be a custodial 529 plan account, where the grandchild is both the account owner and beneficiary, but the grandparent serves as custodian. There is no limit on the type of 529 plan where grandparents can make contributions. Grandparents can contribute to grandparent-owned 529…

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Student loan refinance rates increased a bit from their lows. As of January 15, 2026, student loan refinance lenders are offering fixed rates as low as 3.84% APR and variable rates starting as low as 3.99% APR, depending on credit profile, loan type, income, and repayment term.For borrowers with private student loans especially, refinancing to lower your interest rate can save you thousands of dollars over the life of the loan.💰 Today’s Best Student Loan Refinance Rates At a GlanceHere are the best student loan refinance rates today: Lender Fixed APR Variable APR Credible3.99% – 10.15%3.84% – 11.41% ELFI4.88% – 8.44%4.74%…

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