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Why Is My Amazon Echo Blinking Yellow, Red, or Green?

You just set up your Amazon Echo, and then you notice that the ring around the top is doing this blinking, flashing yellow thing. What's up with that? Here's why your Echo might flash yellow, red, green, or blue.

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Don't Fall for These Common Holiday Scams

The holiday season is here, whether you're happy about it or are a Grinch. It's a time to shop, enjoy the festivities, and spend time with family, but make sure you avoid all the holiday fraud. Unfortunately, every year, thousands of people fall victim to scams.

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Supersize your holidays this year with one of Samsung's premium Neo series QLED TVs while they're on sale at prices better than Black Friday. This upgrade will take gameday or the Super Bowl to the next level.

For a limited time, Samsung's award-winning QN90D TV is available at a steep discount for both the 65-inch model and the bigger 75-inch. Browse the discounts at the Samsung website linked below.

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How to Stop Christmas Music Messing Up Your Spotify Recommendations

For better or worse, music recommendations are a huge part of the Spotify experience. Everything you listen to is analyzed and used to fill up your personalized playlists and various other features. So, you probably don't want a couple of weeks of holiday cheer mucking up your algorithm.

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Why the Surface Pen Is My Must-Have Accessory

One of the biggest selling points of the Surface when I purchased it was its touchscreen capabilities, and the Surface Pen was an accessory available for it. Here's how I use it and why I wouldn't hesitate to buy a Surface Pen again.

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I Always Change These 6 Safari Security Settings

Every time I set up Safari, whether on a new Mac or after a clean install, I immediately adjust these six essential security settings. They're simple tweaks that dramatically improve privacy and safety while browsing without affecting usability.

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Moving to Bluesky? Here's What You Should Know About Starter Packs

Many people have taken the leap over to Bluesky, the hot new social media platform. Unfortunately, when you get there, one of the most glaring problems is that your follower count is nearly zero. Luckily, the platform has a very easy solution for newcomers.

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9 Common Speaker Placement Mistakes to Avoid

Setting up your speakers requires more than simply plugging them in. Improper positioning can undermine the performance of even the finest audio systems. Here are some common speaker placement mistakes to avoid for a more balanced sound.

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What's Your Favorite Widget to Use on iPhone or Android?

Android users have enjoyed widgets since the beginning, and endless widgets are available to customize their devices. Then, with iOS 14, Apple added widgets to the iPhone. I use a widget for Google Search and YouTube Music, and my favorite weather widget is Overdrop. What about you? What widgets do you use, and which one is your favorite?

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