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LinkedIn secrets for success
LinkedIn isn’t just a digital résumé graveyard full of corporate buzzwords and “Let’s circle back” types. This is the one social platform where being smart actually works in your favor. Over 250 million folks in the United States use LinkedIn. You probably do, too, but you’re not using it right.
Here’s something you might not have ever considered. Posts on LinkedIn are organically shown to 5%–10% of your audience, which is way higher than Instagram or Facebook, where it’s around 2%. LinkedIn boosts it even more when people actually like, comment or share your post.
You don’t need to be famous. You just need to show up, speak up and share something useful. Let me help.
📈 LinkedIn has incredible reach
Meta’s algorithm may be allergic to your unpaid thoughts, but LinkedIn is still down to help a creator out. Which brings us to…
You may have noticed that when you drop a link in your post, it flops. When you add an external link (like to your website, podcast or article), it sends people off LinkedIn, and the algorithm punishes you for that.
Pro tip: Post your content without the link and drop the link in the first comment. Some people write “link in comments 👇” at the end of their post.
That one trick alone can double or triple your reach and is worth the price of this newsletter.
🗣️ May the link be with you
Drop the “results-oriented professional with a passion for synergy,” 14 hashtags and buzzwords like “growth hacking.” Nope.
You’re not submitting a cover letter, you’re starting a conversation. Be clear about what you do, who you help and how people can work with you.
Your headline matters more than your job title. “Account Manager at X” is fine, but “Helping nonprofits grow donations through better email strategy” is so much better.
Shelf control
📦 Need more space? Nah, you just need smarter storage.
- Tackle that messy junk drawer with some clear dividers (21% off).
- These under-sink organizers (25% off) have pullout drawers for easy access.
- Hang your shoes, bags or hats on a handy over-the-door rack (8% off).
- Dragging heavy laundry? This rolling basket (10% off) glides with you.
- Keep your important things safe with a fireproof document box (18% off).
🤫 Your secret’s safe with me: Stash your valuables in plain sight with a wall safe (18% off) that looks like an outlet.
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You didn’t search it, but the ad still found you
Mention taking a trip to Antarctica near your phone, and suddenly every screen you own starts pushing parkas. You didn’t search it. Didn’t type it. Definitely didn’t ask your smart speaker to recommend thermal underwear. But the “Visit Antarctica” ads found you anyway. So how did they know?
🪫 Battery blues? Let’s find those power-hungry apps. On iPhone, go to Settings > Battery and scroll down to see which apps are sucking the most juice. For Android, head to Settings > Battery > Battery usage. You can tweak notifications or give them a time-out to save power.
Using Windows 11? Last week’s update added a weird empty folder called “inetpub” that popped up on the system drive. If you thought it was useless and deleted it, think again. It’s not malware. It’s just Windows being Windows. It’s tied to a security fix. To bring it back: Go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > Turn Windows features on or off > check Internet Information Services > hit OK.
Spy Cams, Streaming Woes, and a Simple Fix
An Arkansas couple finds more than they bargained for at an Airbnb — and not in a good way. I explain what went wrong and shares a special call with a listener seeking a tech solution for her disabled husband.
🧠 How Google keeps its AI talent: DeepMind employees are apparently locked into strict noncompete agreements that bar them from joining rivals like OpenAI for up to a year. Google might even pay you not to work. Nice, right? Until you realize AI years are like dog years. Sit out too long, and you’re obsolete.
$10 million
The cost to live in a one-bedroom, 1,184-square-foot apartment aboard the Ulyssia superyacht. Need something bigger? A penthouse will run you a cool $90 million. Private chefs, infinity pools and personal submarines are included, of course. The flyer says, “Yacht for sale.” As if people don’t know what a yacht does. 🛥️
Meet the robobear ready to roar
Wyoming’s Game and Fish Department built a fake bear on a remote-controlled platform that charges at you going 35 mph. Truly the Teslabear nobody wanted. The test? See if you can whip out bear spray in time. Spoiler alert: Most people would be toast. Your best bet is to keep that spray holstered, and never in your backpack.
Gadgets galore
⚡ Whether you’re cord-cutting or going cordless, I’ve got the tech to help you do it.
- Sale alert! Binge-watch in 4K with a Roku Streaming Stick (24% off).
- This Sonicare toothbrush (27% off) keeps your smile sparkling.
- Flip through e-books hands-free using a remote page turner (20% off).
- Grab a colorful stylus ($12) to make drawing and taking notes a breeze.
- These nifty AirTag ($10) and Tile ($3.50) cases protect your trackers, so they last a long time.
🪫 Power trio: Charge your phone, smartwatch and earbuds all at once with a 3-in-1 travel station for Apple (32% off) and Samsung (27% off).
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Where to find your phone’s IMEI number
If your phone goes missing, one number can help shut it down fast. Even if someone swaps the SIM.
The Pentagon cut $5.1B in contracts: Deloitte, Booz Allen, Accenture … you may be seated. The government’s slashing spending on outside consultants. Why? They finally realized those agreements are unnecessary, and the work can be done in-house. The extra cash will now be redirected to hypersonic weapons, AI and cybersecurity. So basically: fewer spreadsheets, more lasers.
🚨 Bank of America lost your data … literally: Nope, it wasn’t a cyberattack. This time, savings bond documents went missing in transit, and they had everything. Names, addresses, account numbers, SSNs and more — the full “steal my identity” starter pack. No word yet on how many people are affected, but the bank says it’ll notify you. PSA: Freeze your credit.
🏛️ Meta, meet another existential court case: Mark Zuckerberg put on his best courtroom tie and took the stand Monday in a trial that could break up Meta’s empire. The FTC basically wants (paywall link) Meta to sell off Instagram and WhatsApp, claiming Meta bought them just to squash the competition. If IG goes, it could gut over half of Meta’s U.S. ad revenue. The trial runs through July, but the vibes are already tense.
$200 a month
What you’ll pay for Anthropic’s new Claude “Max” subscription tier. It’s made for people who use Claude a lot and run into rate limits. You’ll get up to 20x more usage than the Pro plan, plus early access to new features. And yeah, the timing’s no coincidence. It’s clearly a move to compete with OpenAI’s $200/month tier.
$3 million
How much NASA is offering to anyone who can invent tech that recycles space poop. Why? Well, there are already 96 bags of human waste sitting on the moon from the Apollo missions. NASA wants to avoid adding to the mess or hauling it back to Earth by turning it into something useful. Uh … space compost, anyone?
What your profile pic says about you (like it or not)
Whether you’re on eBay, Etsy, or LinkedIn, your photo matters more than you think. Here’s how to make it work for you.