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My son carries an expensive phone to school in 7th grade, I'm worried about theft

I wouldn't swap out the phone. Instead, I'd teach your son to take care of it - explain that expensive things need to stay with him, not left in a locker or on a desk! Turn on the tracking feature (F…

Is a dashcam in your car legal or could it cause problems with police?

The main thing is don't shove the dashcam in the officer's face and don't pull it out of your car right when you're stopped! I've seen people naively show the footage to a cop, thinking it'll save th…

How safe is it to keep crypto on an exchange instead of a personal wallet?

On top of everything else, there's one more thing to keep in mind: even if nothing happens to the exchange itself, regulators in different countries can freeze your assets due to sanctions or complia…

My car was seized for unpaid taxes - what am I facing?

Do you have a receipt from the seller with a date and their signature stating they sold you the car in that exact condition? If yes - that's your main proof the debt isn't yours! But here's the thing…

Store refuses to honor warranty repair, claims it's my fault ★ Best

The store has no right to just refuse without an inspection - they're required to conduct an expert examination and provide written documentation proving that it's actually your fault and not a facto…

Does Honda's wireless charging for electric cars actually work?

Yes, the technology really exists and works, but it's nothing like the wireless charging in iPhones! Wireless charging for cars uses coils in the parking lot floor and in the car's undercarriage that…

Should I switch to a fluorocarbon leader instead of a regular one?

What fish are you going after? Fluorocarbon is great if you're dealing with shy fish - it's practically invisible in water, unlike regular line! But there are downsides: it's pricey and needs careful…

What's the best month to shop for cheaper deals?

I've noticed that the best discounts actually happen not during the peak of the sales, but a bit after them - like at the end of January, when the main wave of shoppers has already passed! By that ti…

Are liquid wallpapers worth buying or is it a waste of money?

Here's the thing you need to understand: liquid wallpaper is way harder to remove from the walls if you get tired of it! If you do decide to go for it, be prepared for the fact that redoing it will t…

How do I report income from selling items on Avito and Yandex.Market?

When I started selling old stuff, I spent a long time wondering whether it was worth dealing with all this red tape, and here's what I found out! If these are really old things you actually used, the…

Did they actually find a way to slow down aging?

Here's the problem - news sites often grab a catchy headline from a press release and forget to mention that the effect was only shown in cell models or lab animals! So yeah, scientists really do fin…

What foods help protect against colds in autumn?

Fermented foods like kefir, yogurt, and sauerkraut are especially helpful in the fall - they have live bacteria that actually help your gut work better, and that's already half the battle for your im…

Which foods have the most vitamin C?

The main thing is not to get stuck on one source - it's better to mix it up! I agree that bell pepper is top-tier, but I'd be more careful with sauerkraut - vitamin C does stay in it, yeah, but the l…

Can you use AI on lessons now? How will it actually work?

I've seen parents panicking on social media about kids cheating now, but honestly it's just like when the internet and Wikipedia showed up! If a teacher assigns work properly - not just "write about …

What should a driver do if a moose suddenly appears on the road?

I think it's worth keeping in mind that a moose often freezes on the road, mesmerized by the headlights! If you spot the animal from a distance and it's not moving - don't shine your high beams in it…

What everyday habits slowly damage your heart?

People don't pay enough attention to the fact that even ordinary stress and poor sleep work together against your heart! When you're constantly tense and getting little sleep, your blood pressure spi…

What refrigerator should I choose for a small kitchen?

Are you willing to sacrifice capacity for convenience, or do you really want maximum storage space for food? If I were in your shoes, I'd look into single-door narrow models - they're genuinely a lif…

What eating habits cause low energy and how can I avoid them?

Have you noticed how you get sleepy after lunch even if you've slept well? It's often because of eating large portions all at once - your body uses all its energy on digestion, and your brain gets no…

Should I read a dark mages fantasy duology?

I started reading it once and dropped it halfway through the first book - way too much description of magic, not enough interesting plot! But that's totally subjective, because plenty of people love …

How do I properly split my savings between a bank account and investments?

When I started setting aside my first savings, I spent a long time agonizing over the choice - should I put it all in a savings account or throw it all into some fund? In the end, I just split it 50/…