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Phones Are Dirtier Than Toilet Seats-Here’s How to Clean Them Safely

Cameron R. Hayes December 31, 2025

At a Glance Phones can be dirtier than a public toilet seat FCC recommends daily cleaning to avoid damage 70% isopropyl alcohol wipes or a soft...

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Jackson Hewitt Online Review: Transparent Pricing, but User Experience Falls Short

Caleb R. Anderson December 31, 2025

At a Glance $25 flat fee covers federal and unlimited state returns Limited for complex filings and no free tier Overall score 5.4/10 with strong...

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Google Unveils Gmail Address Change Feature-What You Need to Know

Megan L. Whitfield December 31, 2025

At a Glance Google is rolling out a Gmail address change feature. The official support page is only in Hindi and offers no timeline. Over...

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Woot Cuts Dyson Headphones to $180-Last Chance for Big Savings

Megan L. Whitfield December 30, 2025

At a Glance Dyson Zone headphones now $180, a $520 discount. Dyson Zone Absolute Plus at $200, $500 off. Deal valid until Dec. 31, 9:59 pm PT or...

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Pixel Watch 4 Slashes to $300 on Amazon’s Black Friday Deal

Caleb R. Anderson December 30, 2025

At a Glance Pixel Watch 4 drops to $300 for Wi-Fi models on Amazon's Black Friday sale. LTE versions slashed $100, now $350. Battery lasts up to 40...

Home office desk busy with a laptop open to TurboTax and a cup of coffee amid receipts and tax season.

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TurboTax Review: Does the Premium Price Pay Off?

Natalie A. Brooks December 30, 2025

At a Glance TurboTax earns 8.2/10 overall, ranking high in eligibility and features but low in affordability. The free tier covers simple returns,...

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FreeTaxUSA Review: Free Federal Filing, Low State Fees, and Clear Pricing

Megan L. Whitfield December 30, 2025

> At a Glance > - Free federal filing is always free with FreeTaxUSA. > - State returns cost $15.99, cheaper than most competitors. > - Pricing...

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Amazon Unveils 30+ Deals Under $100, Prime Saves Up to $5

Megan L. Whitfield December 30, 2025

At a Glance Amazon offers over 30 deals under $100, many with Prime discounts. Prime members can save up to 30% on select items like noise-canceling...

Laptop screen showing Cash App Taxes software with a simplified W-2 form open and a cup of coffee on a cluttered desk

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Cash App Taxes Offers Free Filing, But Falls Short for Complex Returns

Natalie A. Brooks December 30, 2025

At a Glance $0 for federal and one state return Works best for simple W-2 filers using the standard deduction Lacks access to tax professionals and...

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Costco’s Quest 3 Deal: 12-Month Horizon Plus Free

Natalie A. Brooks December 30, 2025

At a Glance Costco bundles 12 months of Meta Horizon Plus with the Quest 3, a $60 value. Other retailers offer 3-month trials, but no direct headset...