• How to Block the New Ads Microsoft Added to Windows 11

    Microsoft ships Windows 11 with lots of promotions via notifications and ads. This is a step-by-step guide to blocking ads in Windows 11.

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    Vizio Ads Kicks Off NewFronts With 3 New Ad Formats

    Advertisers on Vizio can now buy ads to run when viewers hit pause, when the screen idles and on the smart TV's home screen. Those new ad formats, which the connected TV maker is announcing today during its 2 p.m. ET presentation at the 2024 NewFronts, are part of Vizio's fourth annual appearance at the IAB's technology- and streaming-focused week of ad sales events. "One of the biggest opportunities that we have helped uncover, candidly, over the past two years, is what this home screen...

  • Google Ad Revenue Up 13% & Bing Ads Revenue Up 12%

    Google and Microsoft both reported very good earnings, driving both stock prices up after hours. I like to dive into the ad revenue side, and it looks like Google Ad revenue was up 13% from last year and Microsoft Advertising revenue was up 12% from last year.And that is good because both companies saw ad revenues increase the previous quarter and the quarter before that.Google reported total ad sales of $61.66 billion — up from $54.55 billion a year ago.GOOG EarningsThe Google earnings release...

  • Google Ads Reminds Advertisers Some Ad Customizers Will Go Away May 31st

    On August 31, 2021, Google notified advertisers it would drop support for expanded text ads for responsive search ads. Google is now reminding advertisers that Ad customizers for text ads, expanded text ads and Dynamic Search Ads will stop serving after May 31, 2024.As a reminder, Google launched ad customizers a decade ago, in 2014. The reminder email was posted by Navah Hopkins who posted a screenshot of it on LinkedIn, the email says:Reminder: Ad customizers for text ads, expanded text ads...

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    Here's My Beef With Ad Agencies

    If you caught my LinkedIn post, you know I've got some serious beef with the current ad agency model. I mean, let's call a spade a spade--it's broken. Outdated. And in desperate need of a shake-up. Apparently, I struck a nerve because that post blew up. We're talking over 800,000 impressions, 5,000 reactions and a

  • Roblox opens up video ads to all brands

    Roblox, a popular online gaming platform known for its user-generated experiences, announced today, that it's making video ads available to all advertisers.

  • Biden administration considers cannabis rescheduling

    Federal restrictions on cannabis could soon be eased across the nation—in a potentially historic move by the White House.

  • How to Avoid Being Added to Spammy WhatsApp Groups

    Do you keep getting unwanted messages from random WhatsApp groups you never asked to join? Spammy groups can be annoying, but you can change a single setting to limit them.

  • How to build an inexpensive homestead reference library

    Though I’m glad to have online resources available, especially how-to videos, there’s a lot to be said for a physical collection.

  • Everything to Consider When Buying a Stand Mixer

    Stand mixers are indispensable for professional chefs, avid bakers, and home cooks alike. There are a lot of options out there, so be sure to consider size, power, capabilities, and price. Here’s what to look for as you shop around for your next stand mixer.

  • Everything to Consider When Buying an Air Fryer

    All air fryers operate the same way: A fan next to the heating element provides rapid circulation of the heated air. However, this efficient appliance comes in different shapes, basket orientations, and with different functions that could make you pivot from one model to the next.

  • Everything to Consider When Buying a Food Processor

    When you need a proper food processor, not just any ol’ food chopper will do. You deserve the best appliance for your kitchen, so consider how you'll use it and look for a brand that offers a lot of range for their equipment.