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Mouse Print*-- AT&T's Free iPhone Pro 17 Has a High Price Tag

All the major cell carriers are trying to get customers to switch to their service by offering the new iPhone Pro 17 "on us." The free phone, however, will cost you an arm and a leg because of the expensive rate plan you have to enroll in. Not at AT&T, they try to make you think in their advertising. That story is in Mouse Print* this week.

How to Get Free Windows 10 Security Updates After October 14

Security updates and support end on October 14 for Windows 10. If you have not upgraded yet to Windows 11, see if your computer is compatible and if it is, you can upgrade for free. If not, you can still get security updates free for one year in two ways. Do either of these: Use Windows Backup to save your settings, etc. to OneDrive OR redeem 1,000 Microsoft rewards points that you earn by searching using the Edge browser.

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Do You Have Unclaimed Money?

It could be a forgotten bank account, uncashed dividend check, stock certificates, or other money you may have forgotten about. It is called abandoned property, and under the law of most states, it has to be turned over to the state after X years. States are holding billions and billions of dollars of it, and some small portion may have your name (or that of a deceased relative) on it! Here is an article about abandoned property and this is the national registry you can check to see if they are holding some money in your name. Here is a state-by-state listing of unclaimed property departments. The local databases may contain information as to amounts/types not in the national list.

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Consumer Eyeopener

When His Airline Wanted $5 to Print a Boarding Pass, This Passenger Caused a Scene

A man was checking in for his flight at a Florida airport recently when he was told he either had to download their app which had his boarding pass or pay $5 for them to print one. He refused and became irate to the point where the police intervened. Above is a 15-minute video from the officer's bodycam documenting the incident. Could any of us demonstrate the remarkable restraint shown by this officer when dealing with this passenger? Here is the print version of this story.

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