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All I ever really need is a good book. (Shame that the Cyber Monday price of $8.49 couldn’t stick around a little longer.) I hope you’re familiar with theApple TV Plusshow of the same name. Herron’s book is what started it all off. Until this fall, I hadn’t read any of Herron’s books. Then I picked up his latest,The Secret Hours, and it’s a tour de force. I’m curious now to go to the original source material: Slow Horses, the book....

I’m generally not accident prone… except when it comes to my glasses. For some reason, I have an uncanny ability to step on them or otherwise crunch them into oblivion. I knew thatLuxotticadominated the US market for eyeglasses, but I had no idea how much it affected prices. I’ve used EyeBuyDirect and Goggles4U in the past, but I keep coming back to Zenni. Plus, free lenses! For Cyber Monday,prices are getting even lower at Zenni....

Apple’s16-inch MacBook Prois the biggest and best laptop in its lineup right now, and I love mine. And look, that’s still a lot of money. And let’s be honest: Professionals are just going to cost this thing out to their clients anyway. And they’ll be glad they did, thanks to some beefy specs. The model we have here is the M2 Pro with a 12-core CPU and 19-core GPU. It’s that fast....

The text included a convenient link to access and reset my password, which I promptly ignored. After a quick scan for fraudulent charges or suspicious activity, I could tell myApple IDhadn’t been compromised. Like many text messages I get these days, the whole thing was a scam. Here’s how to spot the Apple ID smishing scam and steps to take if you’ve fallen victim. What is the Apple ID scam? The Apple ID scam can target anyone, regardless of whether you have an Apple account....

This can give me a good idea of what’s available and what the going rate is. Finally, you always have to consider the potential charges for carry-on and checked luggage, plus seat assignments. But, when it comes time to book the rooms, I’ll go directly to the hotel chain. This can take a little work, but the savings can be dramatic. Should you use a travel agency to book your travel?...

I got my first credit card over three decades ago, as a college student. Since then, I’ve used credit cards to earn hundreds of thousands of dollars in travel rewards. We’re talking an average of two domestic trips a month, and at least one yearly overseas trip. TAX SOFTWARE DEALS OF THE WEEK Here’s how I cracked the code on free travel. I use all this information to formulate a custom credit card and award travel strategy....

And a smart ring seems like a good way to do just that. Smart rings have exploded onto the scene over the last few months. Yeah, that didn’t work out quite like I’d thought it might. Apple Watch and Circular Ring Slim.Lifewire / Jerri Ledford The Benefits of a Smart Ring Here’s the thing. Smart rings are amazing little bits of tech. And a smartwatch is a lot bigger than even one of the bulkier rings....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. A home security camera without a subscription to a monitoring service really is more about peace-of-mind than anything. So, my hope when Safemo sent the cameras was that I could have that. These 4K cameras use solar power, and they don’t require a subscription to access your videos.Lifewire / Jerri Ledford Here’s how the Safemo Security Cameras faired under those conditions....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Samsung I’m a huge Samsung fan, and I like everything from refrigerators to phones to earbuds. I’ve worn several versions of their earbuds, the most recent being the Buds2/Buds2 Pro. Samsung But do they stack up as a must-have for your ears? Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Lifewire/Slack Wow. The SOUND is incredible! Lifewire/Slack Fitting didn’t go quite as quickly, however....

Everything you need and nothing you don’t want Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Lifewire / Jerri Ledford There’s something about picking up a smartphone that’s designed to be minimalist. The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus offers a minimalist aesthetic and enough performance to handle daily life.Lifewire / Jerri Ledford You’ll either love it or you’ll hate it. There isn’t much in the way of in-between....

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. TAX SOFTWARE DEALS OF THE WEEK Of course, all these perks came at a cost. Should you get a travel rewards card? If you travel a few times a year, then yes. Travel credit cards are great tools for making your trips less stressful and in some cases, less expensive. Which travel card you should get depends on which one provides you with the most valuable rewards and benefits....

The holidays are upon us, and so is the annual quandary of what to buy everyone. The secret lies in giving them a prompt with descriptors and hints. It’s since been hailed as smart enough topass the bar exam. The field widened quickly with other contenders, including Microsoft’s Bing AI andGoogle’s Bard. you might use Bing AI chat without a Microsoft account in any web client, and iniOSandAndroidphoneapps. It’s free to use....

Working title: Knight in ShiningAI-rmor. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. Namely: Your target will find out you didn’t really write anything and your efforts will backfire. Or are we better off flying solo? First Query: Help me write a message to my valentine. You are the light of my life, the melody to my soul’s song. In your presence, I find solace, laughter, and unwavering support. Your kindness, your understanding, and your affection are the greatest gifts I could ever receive....