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Buyer beware of online seller's tactics

Be aware of the ways retailers encourage impulse buying, such as wording that makes an item seem like it is almost out of stock.

1:08 Nassau Republicans want probe of 'phishing' scam
Legislators want state comptroller and county inspector general to probe "phishing" scam at Democrat Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman's office. His office temporarily lost $710,000.
These are the Top 5 video games of the past decade
Pokémon Go leads the list of the best video games of the past decade. Find out what else is on the list.
Kodak Smartphone Photography Kit: Picture perfect
The multipurpose Kodak Smartphone Photography Kit help make your smartphone photography more efficient and fun with better results.
Jeff Bezos' phone may have been hacked by Saudis, experts say
The phone of Jeff Bezos was hacked after receiving a file sent from an account used by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, United Nations experts alleged.
+ FOR OUR SUBSCRIBERS LI Airbnb hosts earned $58.2 million in 2019
Almost half the total earned by hosts last year — $25.8 million — came in the five peak travel weekends of 2019, the company said.
1:31 + FOR OUR SUBSCRIBERS Offshore wind farms could bring windfall to LI firms
LI companies and unions hope to cash in on more than $1.2 billion in spending that wind farms will bring.
The Column: Alexa's got me singing a different tune
It is true that people worry "virtual assistants" like Alexa and her competitors lurk forever in snoop-mode. News articles advise consumers to be careful.
Two-factor authentication protects you online
Two-factor authentication makes it harder for hackers to log into your accounts, even if they have the correct login and password.
Scosche's BaseLynx: A one-stop charging system
Charging iPhones, AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, cameras and more with Scosche's BaseLynx charging system
2nd defendant in hacking case expected to be sentenced
A tribal member had charged that his email account had been accessed without his permission to reveal details of casino gaming initiatives he and other tribal leaders had been working on.