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10/16/2026

You don’t need a fancy camera to capture a little fall color. Wipe your phone’s lens, look for soft morning or late-afternoon light, and tap the screen where you want it to focus. A bright leaf, a front-porch pumpkin, or a favorite walking trail can make a great photo. What’s your favorite sign of fall?

10/14/2026

Trying a new app or streaming service? Before you tap “start free trial,” check when the paid subscription begins and what it will cost. Set a calendar reminder a couple of days before renewal so you can decide whether it’s worth keeping. A trial should help you try something—not surprise you with a charge.

10/12/2026

A stolen password shouldn’t be all it takes to get into your account. Turn on two-step verification wherever it’s offered, especially for email and banking. An authenticator app or security key can add another layer of protection. Save your recovery codes somewhere safe, and never share a sign-in code with someone who calls or messages you.

10/10/2026

The toys are back in this animated adventure from Disney and Pixar, which was released in theaters in June. Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they come face-to-face with Lilypad, a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for their kid, Bonnie. Will playtime ever be the same? Toy Story 5 is now streaming on Disney+.

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10/09/2026

A browser pop-up claiming your computer is infected can look convincing—especially when it tells you to call “support” right away. Don’t call the number, install software, or give a stranger remote access to your device. Close the tab or browser; if it won’t close, use your device’s task manager or force-quit option. If you’re concerned, open your trusted security software directly instead of following the pop-up.

10/07/2026

Heading out for a fall road trip? Download a few favorite shows, podcasts, or playlists over your home Wi-Fi before you leave. Apps that support offline listening or viewing can keep you entertained when a connection is unavailable. Check that your downloads play in airplane mode before heading out, and remember that some downloads expire. What’s on your travel playlist?

10/07/2026

This family comedy stars record-breaking comedian Nate Bargatze in his first feature film. In theaters in May, it follows the misadventures of Nate Wilcox, whose wife Katie (Mandy Moore) lands a once-in-a-lifetime deal on Shark Tank that takes her on a prolonged business trip. Now the lifelong breadwinner has to fend for his family as a stay-at-home dad. Nate finds out quickly that running the household is the toughest gig he's ever had. The Breadwinner is now streaming on Netflix.

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10/06/2026

October 6 is National Noodle Day, which feels like a pretty good excuse for a cozy night in. Pick a favorite show, make a bowl of something warm, and enjoy one of fall’s simplest comforts. What’s your go-to noodle dish?

10/02/2026

If your phone keeps flashing that “storage full” warning, a quick cleanup can help. Start by deleting duplicate photos, old screenshots, and apps you no longer use, then move keepers to cloud storage or an external backup. A little tidying now can make room for the moments you actually want to keep.

09/30/2026

QR codes are handy, but scammers are using fake ones on signs, flyers, parking meters, and even emails to send people to lookalike websites. Before you scan, take a second to check whether the code seems tampered with or out of place. When in doubt, type in the website yourself instead of letting a mystery square decide.