TECH TIP

Did you know that most modern computers and virtually all modern mobile devices can connect wirelessly to Bluetooth-enabled speakers? Introducing the JBL Charge 4 – Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker. This fantastic portable Bluetooth speaker will wirelessly connect up to 2 smartphones or tablets to the speaker and take turns enjoying powerful sound. It has a Built-in rechargeable battery and supports up to 20 hours of playtime and charges your device via USB port. You can take charge 4 to the beach […]

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TECH TIP

Modern technology and the abundance of mobile devices we have at our disposal are great, but keeping all of our gadgets charged up and ready for use when we need them can be a challenge. But that challenge is a lot easier to meet with a powerful USB charger and external battery pack combo. I’m always eager to test and review new portable charging devices, and I recently had the opportunity to put a true powerhouse to the test. What I discovered is […]

July 1, 2021 53

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GAMING COMPUTERS

My son wants a gaming computer for his birthday but I want to get him a computer that he can use for schoolwork too. My question is will a gaming PC do other things besides just play games? Things like let him type essays, view websites, use email and maybe edit pictures? Rick’s answer: That isn’t a dumb question at all, Glenda. This issue is confusing for lots of people, in fact. The short answer is yes, your son will be able to use his gaming computer […]

June 30, 2021 380

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KEVIN HART: Named Most “Foul-Mouthed” Celeb on Twitter

Kevin Hart is the most foul-mouthed celebrity on Twitter. The comedian unleashed 954 curses in his last 3,000 tweets, according to a survey by MrQ. That put him just ahead of reality star Brandi Glanville, who cursed 946 times in her last 3,000 tweets. In a distant third was rapper 50 Cent, who wrote 742 swears. Rapper Cardi B (480 cusses) and singer Charli XCX (446 curses) rounded out the Top 5. The F-bomb was the most commonly used cuss word, being used more than 5,000 times throughout all the tweets surveyed.

June 23, 2021 61

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CHRISSY TEIGEN: Bullied Out of Another Gig

Chrissy Teigen has been bullied out of a Netflix gig. She’s been removed from an unreleased episode of Never Have I Ever. A spokesperson from the show said, (quote) “Chrissy Teigen has decided to step away from a guest voiceover role of the upcoming second season. The role is expected to be recast.” They need to hurry. Never Have I Ever is scheduled to stream on Netflix next month. (Deadline) Chrissy had recorded the narrator tracks before being exposed as a bully. Courtney Stodden called […]

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KIM KARDASHIAN: Failed Legal Exam

Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images Tonight, on Keeping Up With the Kardashians, we learn that Kim Kardashian failed her first-year legal exam. She took the text one year ago. This episode was taped in October. Kim told her sisters (quote) “I did not pass the baby bar. I am a failure. I spent six weeks straight -- 10-to-12 hours a day – studying.” Kim needed to score 560 on the test. She earned 474. Her legal tutor placed the failing grade in context (quote) […]

May 27, 2021 227

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ARETHA FRANKLIN: Jennifer Hudson on Starring in the Bio-pic

Jennifer Hudson calls playing Aretha Franklin "something that's very personal and very dear to me." In a media session for the trailer from the bio-pic Respect, which arrives in August, the Oscar winner recalled the Queen of Soul's interest in her. "We met in New York," while Hudson appeared on Broadway in The Color Purple. Franklin later called and told her, "I've made my decision, and I want you to play me -- but don't you tell a soul!'" Not eager to simply imitate her subject, […]

May 20, 2021 136

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MTV MOVIE & TV AWARDS: Marvel Dominates

Sunday night's MTV Movie & TV Awards could have been called the Marvel Awards, as WandaVision and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier won nearly half of the trophies. The two Marvel/Disney Plus shows picked up a total of six trophies. WandaVision was up for five awards and took home four -- including best show. Star Elizabeth Olsen walked away with best performance in a show, her costar Kathryn Hahn was named best villain, and together they won best fight. During her acceptance speech, Elizabeth said, "You guys are just the greatest fans anyone can […]

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BRIDGERTON: Netflix Spinoff

Netflix is capitalizing on the success of Bridgerton by expanding its universe. They ordered a limited series featuring a young Queen Charlotte. Shonda Rhimes will write the script about Queen Charlotte, who in real life may have been the first Black monarch. She married into the Royal family at age 17 only six hours after meeting King George III. Bridgerton author Julia Quinn did not include Queen Charlotte in her series of novels. She approved the Queen appearing in the Netflix series, (quote) “I go back […]

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