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Photo : Antonio Guillem ( Shutterstock ) Netflix might be doing away with free password sharing soon , but until then, the passwords are still flowing freely. If you’re generous with your Netflix account, you’ve no doubt found yourself saddled with moochers . Maybe you loaned your password out to a friend to catch up on Stranger Things , or you’re still logged into an ex’s TV and notice a lot of content you did n’ t watch. No matter the case, there’s now an easy way to kick anyone off your Netflix account. In the past, the only way to deal with Netflix moochers was the nuclear option: sign out of all devices. Sure, this feature kicks any unwanted users off the account, but it also kicks you off the account on every device you’re signed into. The price for Netflix justice is to sign back into Netflix on your TV, iPad, smartphone, and anywhere you watch. In short, it wasn’t fun. Netflix now allows users to remove select devices off of the account , which makes this process so m...

Photo : Jarretera ( Shutterstock ) One Gmail, one address. That seems right. After all, you have one phone number, and one home address. The same should be true for your email addresses, Gmail included. As it happens, though, your Gmail account has an unlimited number of addresses you can use whenever you want, fooling everyone from Netflix to spammers alike. There are actually a couple of methods here. The first is what allows you to turn your single gmail address into infinite addresses, through a tactic called “plus addressing” (a fitting name). In order to take advantage of plus addressing, you simply type a plus (+) after the local-part (the name before the @), then type whatever you want. For example, if my Gmail address were jake@gmail.com, I could type jake+lifehacker@gmail.com, or jake+gomedia@gmail.com. The service you’re using that email with will think it’s an entirely new address, but any emails to that address will still be sent to your inbox. This works for any Gmai...

Photo : Toystory ( Shutterstock ) If your kids are like mine, they love stickers—my youngest will place them on his forehead the moment he gets one. If your little ones are eager to add more to their collection (or face), Pipsticks has two subscriptions for you to choose from. Their Petite Pack, which starts at $11.95, has seven sheets of premium decorative adhesives. The Classic Pack, starting at $17.95, has 15 sheets with a retail value of $50. Past boxes have included fun designs and features, including scratch and sniffs, puffy stickers, and a storage pouch. https://www.tausiinsider.com/10-of-the-best-subscription-kits-for-kids-in-2022/?feed_id=333232&_unique_id=64768f518b5c1

Add another to the list of TV shows that no one in New York City even realizes exist : In December, Paramount+ will launch its second spinoff of the massively popular   Succession -meets- Hey Dude! hit Yellowstone called 1923, not to be confused with its first Yellowstone spinoff, 1883, also not to be confused with 1899 , the new German-language Netflix hit about a haunted Titanic or something (no spoilers!). I do think it’ s a bit funny that Paramount’s streaming network is home to two spinoffs of a show you can’t stream on Paramount+ (to watch it, you’ll need access to the Paramount Network premium channel, which apparently exists), but my incredulity aside, there’s no arguing with the popularity of this franchise masterminded by prolific writer/creator Taylor Sheridan (who is also behind the recent Mayor of Kingstown and Tulsa King ). And then there’s that cast. A straight-to-streaming TV western starring Helen Fucking Mirren and Harrison Fucking Ford was not on my 2...

A Netflix DVD envelope in San Francisco, Calif., on Nov. 17. Michael Liedtke/The Associated Press Netflix’s trail-blazing DVD-by-mail rental service has been relegated as a relic in the age of video streaming, but there is still a steady – albeit shrinking – audience of diehards like Amanda Konkle who are happily paying to receive those discs in the iconic red-and-white envelopes. “When you open your mailbox, it’s still something you actually want instead of just bills,” said Konkle, a resident of Savannah, Georgia, who has been subscribing to Netflix’s DVD-by-mail service since 2005. It’s a small pleasure that Konkle and other still-dedicated DVD subscribers enjoy but it’s not clear for how much longer. Netflix declined to comment for this story but during a 2018 media event, co-founder and co-CEO of Netflix Reed Hastings suggested the DVD-by-mail service might close around 2023. When – not if – it happens, Netflix NFLX-Q will shut down a service that has shipped more than 5 billion...

Netflix Inc NFLX-Q is planning to let tens of thousands of users around the world to preview content from early next year, expanding beyond its current previewer base of 2,000-plus subscribers, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. Netflix’s Preview Club, which started more than a year ago, allows its members to watch some shows or films before they appear broadly on the platform and review them, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The video streaming giant did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. The move underpins Netflix’s efforts to ensure quality content, at a time when investors and analysts focus more on the profitability of streaming firms. https://www.tausiinsider.com/netflix-reportedly-planning-to-let-more-subscribers-preview-content/?feed_id=331568&_unique_id=6455d96229785

The main challenge of White Elephant is to gift something with universal appeal, considering the nature of the game is that you don’t know who the gift recipient will be. And personally, when it comes to these kinds of organized gift exchanges, the spirit of giving rarely compels me to go beyond 20 or 30 smackeroonies. At the same time, I don’t want to come to the table with something lazy or unwanted. So, how do you find a popular gift that is somehow not boring, but also not expensive? I’ve rounded up the best white elephant gift ideas that are all under $30 (so long as you’re willing to get a little creative with it). Even if the final recipient isn’t thrilled with their bounty, every idea here is decent enough to be re-gifted. And isn’t the ability to re-gift sort of like a gift in itself? https://www.tausiinsider.com/7-of-the-best-white-elephant-gifts-for-less-than-30/?feed_id=331108&_unique_id=64518836dda69

Image : Etsy Gamers have expensive taste. It might not be in your holiday budget to gift your gamer a $400 PS5, or a $1,600 GPU, but you still want to get them something they’re interested in. Luckily, there are plenty of great gaming gifts out there under $50, ranging from products they can use while gaming, to fun gaming-related gifts they’ll enjoy in between campaigns. On the flip side, if you want to spoil your gamer friends and family members, we have a guide on the best luxury gaming gifts you can buy . https://www.tausiinsider.com/17-of-the-best-gifts-for-gamers-that-cost-under-50/?feed_id=331058&_unique_id=645110915c4a9

Photo : Kristen Prahl ( Shutterstock ) Travel—whether it’s for the holidays, vacation, or for business—is a double-edged experience. It can be exciting to see new places, comforting to be with family, or thrilling to pursue professional goals, but travel can also be stressful , and doubly so during the holidays . Aside from the frantic nature of actually getting to your destination, there’s also the anxiety that c omes with being in an unfamiliar room. Hotel rooms can be nice, but also a bit impersonal, with every moment spent in them reminding you that you’re in an unfamiliar place. And your sister-in-law’s guest room might be cozy, but it’s not your room. Nothing is the way you like it, and it’s easy to feel constrained by being in someone else’s space. This contributes to the stress of travel because you can never quite relax and settle in, floating through a rootless existence. The trick is to find ways to make your hotel room or the musty guest room in your cousin’s house ...

Photo : tinhkhuong ( Shutterstock ) Unlike Firefox and Chrome, it’s not easy for Mac users to find good ad blockers for Safari. Apple has certain restrictions (like using the Mac App Store to ship updates) that drive ad b locker developers away from their browser, and as a result, your favorites from Firefox or Chrome might not work well on Safari, if they’re even available at all. There still are a few good ad blockers that you can use with Safari, though. Adguard If you want a good free ad blocker for Safari, Adguard is among the best options. It’s fast, free, and works well without any additional customization, which is great for most people. If you want the ability to set up custom filter lists, DNS-level adblocking, and additional security features, you can check out Adguard Pro ($10). Wipr Wipr is also a great adblocking option for Safari. It costs $2 and lets you block ads, cookie notices, and includes several custom regional block lists that may appeal to you. It’s as g...

Photo : Jukov studio ( Shutterstock ) It’s less than a week before Christmas, which marks the official start of “Amazon and Starbucks gift card” season. There’s nothing wrong with gift cards per se, but these two in particular are so commonly gifted that they practically scream “I panicked and got this at the last minute”—which is exactly what you don’t want in a last-minute gift. On top of being predictable, Amazon and Starbucks have spent most of 2022 engaging in blatant union-busting, which is a great reason to not give them your money. For this exact reason, unionized Starbucks workers are asking customers to skip the gift cards this year: In a Dec. 16 press release from Starbucks Workers United , partner Nabretta Hardin pointed out that “Each year, [Starbucks] makes over a hundred million dollars from gift cards that are never even used by customers.” That’s free money for Starbucks to spend on whatever they like, and by now, it’s obvious that they really like union-busti...

Image : That ‘90s Show/Netflix Like a narrative embodiment of one of those “do you want to feel old?” memes, That ‘90s Show —the decades- later followup to the hit Fox sitcom That ‘70s Show (which actually premiered in the ‘90s)—arrives on Netflix on Jan. 19. As I was basically an adult throughout the entire run of the original series, I am not OK with this. Though the ‘90s don’t really seem that long ago in my head, I must admit they do feel that way sometimes as I look back on my teenage years . Back then, for example, going online meant dialup AOL and accidentally huge phone bills. No one had cell phones. Politicians could actually be shamed out of office . That ‘90s Show | Official Teaser | Netflix What I’m saying is, I could use some nostalgia, so bring on the further adventures of Kitty (Debra Jo Rupp), Red (Kurtwood Smith), and their assorted grandkids, because obviously Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis weren’t coming back for this. Here’s everything else coming to Netflix in...

Photo : BearFotos ( Shutterstock ) Well, well, well. The hour is nigh, and you’re in need of a last-minute gift. It’s too late for even the fastest online delivery, and most viable in-person store options are already closed. All that’s left to do is invent an excuse to get out of the house and proceed to sprint to your local 24-hour drug store. Like a chef turning baskets of mystery ingredients into a three-course meal on Chopped , this category of gifts is all about your innovation. Here are some of our ideas for themed collections, but you can customize at your convenience. Movie night : Popcorn. Funky popcorn toppings . Candy. Hot chocolate. Fuzzy socks. A little slip of paper with your Netflix login. You can’t go wrong with a cozy movie-night theme. Treat yo’ self : Think spa day materials, like face masks, nail polish, and bath bombs. Throw in a candle to help set the pampering vibe. Health and wellness : Browse around for gummy vitamins, supplements, protein powder, and what...

The time for New Year's resolutions is right around the corner, and for many, that means doubling down on commitments to health and fitness in an attempt to better themselves. WebWire Netflix is hoping to capitalize on the popular sentiment by announcing a new partnership with Nike that will roll out at the end of this month. Starting on December 30, the streaming giant will begin providing subscribers with Nike Training Club videos, released in two parts and totaling 30 hours worth of content. Related: What's Going on With Netflix? Everything You Need to Know About the Company's Massive Fall The first batch to roll out will include 46 videos divided among five programs, including "Two Weeks to a Stronger Core" and "Feel-Good Fitness." The collection will live under a specialized Nike area of the Netflix app but can also be accessed by simply sea...