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Mouse Print*-- FTC Says TurboTax's Free, Free, Free Ads Were False, False, False

In a stunningly candid decision last week by the Federal Trade Commission, the agency called Intuit's deceptive advertising for TurboTax widespread, knowing, and egregious leading people to believe they could prepare their taxes for free. That is our Mouse Print* story this week.

Turn On This New iPhone Setting to Protect Your Money and Photos

Last week, as a part of the now-available iOS 17.3 update, Apple released Stolen Device Protection. The setting adds a layer of security that could foil a thief who has stolen both your iPhone and the passcode you use to unlock it. If you enable that feature, your iPhone will restrict the passcode's power over certain settings when you are away from a location familiar to the iPhone, such as your home or work.

Are "Seed" Oils Healthy for You?

Olive oil and avocado oil are often thought to be among the healthiest. But, seed oils, especially safflower oil, sunflower oil, corn oil and soybean oil, are rich in a kind of unsaturated fat called omega-6. This story explores the pros and cons of various types of oil.

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Can You Tell Which Faces Were Generated by Computer (AI)?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is getting smarter and smarter. In this quiz from the NY Times, there are 10 faces of people. Take the quiz to see if you can distinguish whether each face is real or created by a computer. [Alternate link.]

Frustrations of Reaching Customer Service

CBS Sunday Mornings' David Pogue examines the difficulty in getting good customer service these days... or even just reaching them. He asks "is your call really important to them?"

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