How to Kick Hackers Out of Your Ring Account

Much has been written about the security of Amazon’s Ring Cameras. I still maintain that most of the issues people are discovering with the company’s security all require an attacker to know your user name and password—something you can help prevent by using a strong, unique password for your account. But don’t stop…

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Author: David Murphy

Did Your Spending in 2019 Match Your Personal Values?

Earlier this week, I ran a report on all of my 2019 spending to date, divided by category. While I’m sure I’ll have a few more expenses before the year ends, I was still able to get a fairly accurate picture of where my money has gone this year—and whether I allocated my money in accordance with my values.

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Author: Nicole Dieker on Two Cents, shared by Nicole Dieker to Lifehacker

Glaze Your Holiday Ham With Pepper Jelly

Brushing a sticky, sugary glaze on your salty holiday ham is practically a given, but the best glazes have need a flavor besides sweet to make them shine. A splash of vinegar or orange juice can add some acid and depth, but truly interesting people glaze their cured pork with pepper jelly.

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Author: Claire Lower on Skillet, shared by Claire Lower to Lifehacker

Talk to Kids About Racist Stereotypes in Disney+ Classic Movies

When the much-anticipated Disney+ launched last month, some of its classic kids’ movies came with a warning: “This program is presented as originally created. It may contain outdated cultural depictions.” The language of the warning itself is inadequate in how it categorizes racist stereotypes in many of Disney’s…

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Author: Meghan Moravcik Walbert on Offspring, shared by Meghan Moravcik Walbert to Lifehacker

Is It Too Late to Stop Amazon?

The brain-splitting moment happened about a week ago. A video (watermarked with the logo of a camera from Ring, an Amazon company) showing a man delivering an Amazon package, finding a box of snacks on a porch, then dancing went viral. My mind failed to find joy in the moment.

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Author: Adam Clark Estes on Gizmodo, shared by Virginia K. Smith to Lifehacker