Review Geek - How to Avoid Fake Remote Jobs

October 10, 2022

I love my job. No seriously! I get to write amazing content for you to read every day. But one of the best parts? I get to work from home. Yeah, it’s the dream. And maybe that sounds like a dream for you too.

But the problem with finding a remote job? There are a lot of scams out there trying to sucker you with the promise of remote work. So check out the top story, and we’ll help you spot the scammy remote job listings.

Other highlights:

• Sign me up for this working LEGO foosball table.
• The Google Pixel Watch looks pretty great. But it’s missing a few odd features.
• Wait, NASA is sending Snoopy to the moon? Why?
• … and more!

-Josh

While remote work has always been a thing, advances in technology coupled with societal changes that came out of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic have made it more common than ever. While there are obvious benefits to working remotely and great opportunities out there, there are also a lot of scams. Read More »

Another holiday family get-together is winding down. Tables of food are waiting on the second and third servings, and the afternoon game is wrapping up. Now’s the time to sell your family on a new board game. But, which game will you sprint to the backseat of your car for? Read More »

Heated coffee mugs are a must-have for real coffee lovers, including those who love coffee jokes but never joke with their coffee. These smart coffee mugs keep your cappuccino hot all day so you can enjoy your favorite brew from the first sip to the last drop. Read More »

While Tesla and newcomers like Rivian have dominated the electric vehicle news lately, it’s time for America’s best-selling pickup to shine. We’re talking about the F-150 Lightning, Ford’s new all-electric truck. Read More »

If you want to be a rockstar, it helps if you know how to play guitar. And, with these helpful online guitar lesson resources, you won’t have to deal with a teacher—just grab your ax and start jamming your way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Read More »

The spooky season is upon us. If you’re looking for nifty gadgets to help you step up your Halloween decorating this year, look no further than this remote-controlled portable fog machine with 12 different color options. The 3-stage LED lights offer multiple color combinations, strobe settings, and the machine puts out an insane amount of safe, non-toxic smoke or fog in a matter of minutes. Everything is remote-controlled, too, so give it a try this year.

Decorating for the holidays just got way easier. Govee’s new Permanent Outdoor Lights attach to the outside of your home, providing smart controls and per-light customization. Plus, since they’re color-changing smart lights, you don’t have to take them down. Just customize them for every season! Read More »

Wordle was just too easy, wasn’t it? You probably left that behind and moved on to Quordle, the true “hard mode” of the word-guessing game format. But now you’re stuck and so close to failing. Don’t worry, we’re here to help with a hint—and if you really need it, today’s Quordle Answers. Read More »

Are you a huge fan of Wordle and absolutely stuck today? Let me guess; you’re hanging out on guess four or five and feeling the pressure. We get it entirely: nothing feels worse than losing your streak. If you’re not ready to outright cheat, we have you covered with hints and today’s Wordle answer. Read More »

Missile Command is set for yet another release 42 years after its initial arcade launch. Atari announced via Twitter that its revamped version of the classic game, Missile Command Recharged, will get a significant upgrade on November 1st. Read More »

A key aspect of the NES’ success was its design, which mimicked a simple VCR rather than a computer. Of course, modern game consoles take the opposite path. They look and feel like computers, all the way down to their overly-complicated and disorganized operating systems. Read More »

Google’s all-new Pixel Watch has a stunning design and a lot to love, but one feature many are excited about won’t arrive until next year. The new Wear OS 3 watch will be available starting next week, but buyers will have to wait to take advantage of one of its best features. Read More »

The Artemis I mission, which is now delayed until November, is NASA’s first step toward a return to the moon. Humans won’t ride aboard the Artemis rocket, but there’s one important crew member who will make the journey alone—Snoopy from Peanuts. Read More »

LEGO has unveiled several of its popular “Ideas” creations in 2022 like the Jazz Quartet set, but this latest LEGO Ideas build kicks things up a notch. While it’s smaller than the original fan-submitted design, LEGO is releasing a buildable and playable Foosball table. Read More »

Velotric, a new electric bike manufacturer focusing on premium bikes for an affordable price, just released its second bike with a bunch of bells and whistles. The new Velotric Nomad 1 is a fat tire ebike built to handle any terrain so that you can explore anywhere like a nomad. Read More »

Did you get an Amazon Prime membership, maybe for Prime Day or another exclusive event, that you plan to cancel? Or maybe you rotate streaming services, and this month is Prime’s turn. Either way, here’s how to take full advantage of it before you hit that unsubscribe button. Read More »

We won’t tell you not to buy popular Amazon products like those found in the Kindle, Echo, and Fire product lines. We will tell you—with great confidence—that you can and should avoid paying full price for them. Read More »