Monthly Archives: August 2022

Here’s another good reason not to download pirated software

If you ever needed a compelling argument against downloading pirated software, cracks, or activators, here’s one – you’ll probably end up with a dangerous infostealer along the way, too.  Experts from Zscaler recently analyzed several ongoing malware distribution campaigns, finding an unknown threat actor (or multiple actors) is using SEO poisoning techniques to have their…

Student-loan forgiveness FAQ: Everything you need to know about Biden’s $10,000 debt cancellation

President Joe Biden motions while boarding Air Force One at Los Angeles International Airport after attending the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, Calif., on June 11, 2022. AP Photo/Evan Vucci Biden announced Wednesday he will forgive $10,000 of student debt for most borrowers. The program’s reveal sparked questions on the process, eligibility, and…

Netflix subscribers now have free access to over two dozen games — here’s how to download them and start playing

Netflix Games are separate from the main Netflix app. Netflix Netflix has over two dozen different games that subscribers can play for free on their phones. These include original games like Stranger Things: 1984, and hit indie titles like Into the Breach. You’ll need a consistent internet connection to download and play some Netflix games….

I’m a personal assistant to Mary Fitzgerald from ‘Selling Sunset.’ Here’s the résumé that got me hired and what a day on the job is like.

Nicole Kramer. Courtesy of Nicole Kramer Nicole Kramer fell in love with ‘Selling Sunset’ and knew she wanted to be part of that world. A cold email she sent to Mary Fitzgerald led to an interview with the ‘Selling Sunset’ star. Kramer says her social media experience and personal branding experience got her the job….

Apple’s AirTag is designed to compete with Tile’s family of Bluetooth trackers — here’s how they stack up

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Apple/Tile Apple AirTag and Tile trackers are both compact Bluetooth trackers that help you find lost items.  Tile devices support iOS and Android, and they come in a few different sizes starting at $25. AirTag costs $29 and integrates with Apple’s…

The average student loan debt by household income, school type, and race

According to the Education Data Initiative, 56% of student debt is held by households with graduate degrees. Caelan Stulken / EyeEm/ Getty Images The average student loan debt was $28,400 for 2019-20 graduates, according to the most recent CollegeBoard data.  Higher-income families tend to have higher average student loan debts.  Student loan debt is highest…

‘FAFSA down’: The Federal Student Aid website crashes after getting swamped following Biden’s loan forgiveness decision

Users had trouble logging into the Federal Student Aid website on August 24. Jordan Hart/Business Insider Pres. Joe Biden announced one-time cancellation of up to $20,000 of student loan debt on Wednesday. Thousands of borrowers flocked to the FSA website to check their loan balances, reports say. Twitter users share their error messages and memes…