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Can I Cancel an Amazon Order After It’s Shipped?

https://www.groovypost.com/tips/cancel-amazon-order-after-shipped/
Have you ever decided you really didn’t want something you ordered on Amazon after it has already shipped? If this happens to you check out this post to find out how to see if you can.

Hoopla Helps You Enjoy the Library From the Comfort of Your Home

https://lifehacker.com/hoopla-helps-you-enjoy-the-library-from-the-comfort-of-1826489986
If your library supports Hoopla, and most do, it is a must try. I am able to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks, comic and TV shows through my library with Hoopla. I have download movies to my tablet to watch in flight, and audiobooks to listen to on long trips.

Asked to Pay by Gift Card? Don’t.

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/05/asked-pay-gift-card-dont
If you are asked to by gift card, it is a scam. Check out this post to find out more.

Why You Should Clean Up Your Amazon Payment Info (And How to Do It)

https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/clean-amazon-payment-info/
If you have an Amazon account, you should read this post and clean up your payment info. After reading this post I cleaned my info because I didn’t realize how many addresses and payment options built up over time.

How to Make a Smart Speaker from an Old Android Device

https://www.maketecheasier.com/make-smart-speaker-old-android-device/
Have an old Android device laying around? Why not save some money by making your own Google Home device? This post tells you what you need and how to set it up. It won’t be exactly the same but it will work.

What to Do If Your Kindle is Running Slowly or Freezing

https://www.howtogeek.com/356281/what-to-do-if-your-kindle-is-running-slow-or-freezing/
If you are like me you only use your Kindle for reading, and the one you have is old. Check out this post to learn what to do if it is running slowly or freezing. Try what they say and if nothing works it is probably time to get a new Kindle.

What is Phubbing and What it Means for Personal Relations

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/what-is-phubbingDo you know what phubbing is? If not, how do you know whether you should stop? I admit that I have phubbed, but now that I know what it is I consciously try to stop doing it.

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