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Add fingerprint unlock to any Windows computer with this $23 device

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Do you wish that your Windows laptop or even your desktop had biometric fingerprint security like Apple’s fancy MacBook Pro with Touch Bar? Guess what: it can, and you won’t even need to overpay for a silly Touch Bar in order to get it. The Benss USB Fingerprint Reader for Windows 10 is a tiny little fingerprint reader slapped onto the back of a USB plug. It works with Windows 10 Hello, allowing you to unlock any Windows laptop or desktop with your fingerprint!

USB Fingerprint Reader for Windows 10 Hello Fingerprint Scanner Fingerprint Sensor Multi Finger…: $22.99

Here’s more info from the product page:

  • [Quick Recognition ] Identifying fingerprint in 0.15 seconds, 360 degrees recognition, makes a more accurate and responsive performance than traditional optics.
  • [Easy Operation] Automatically installation under good internet connection. Windows login, screen saver lock and file/folder lock supported, secures your personal data in one easy step.
  • [PC Security Key] Benss fingerprint reader is designed for Window 8 & 10 Hello, fingerprint password secures your personal privacy documents without the need to remember complex password.
  • [Share with families] Family member can enjoy fingerprint recognition and encryption, My ‘world’ enables setup up to 10 fingerprint IDs
  • [Benss Guarantee ] If you have any questions or failed the installation, feel free to contact us. Full refund or a replacement will be offered if you are not satisfied with your purchase.

USB Fingerprint Reader for Windows 10 Hello Fingerprint Scanner Fingerprint Sensor Multi Finger…: $22.99

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Add fingerprint unlock to any Windows computer with this $23 device originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 28 Jun 2019 at 15:29:19 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Another Florida city gives in to hackers’ demands and pays $460,000 ransom

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Florida municipalities are proving to be a juicy and lucrative target these days for hackers who’ve been launching cyber attacks on computer systems, government phones and the like before demanding big ransom payments as a condition for leaving the targeted government alone.

A trio of cities has been hit in recent days, with two of those cities known to have paid collectively more than $1 million to the hackers that hit them. The most recent: Lake City, where leaders at an emergency meeting a few days ago approved a ransom payment of 42 Bitcoin, equal to about $460,000.

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Another Florida city gives in to hackers’ demands and pays $460,000 ransom originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 28 Jun 2019 at 15:00:11 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This brilliant waterproof shower speaker has no batteries and never needs to be charged

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Okay seriously, the Hyquadio Water-Powered Bluetooth 4.0 Shower Speaker is friggin awesome! This brilliant waterproof shower speaker doesn’t use batteries and never needs to be recharged or plugged in for any reason. Instead, it installs in seconds right behind your shower head and is powered by the water that flows while you shower. How cool is that!? It doesn’t sound like a premium Bose speaker or anything, but the audio quality is more than good enough to listen to a few songs while you shower. Definitely check it out.

Hyquadio Water/Hydro-Powered Bluetooth 4.0 Shower Speaker Waterproof – No Recharging Required: $44.99

Here are the highlights from the product page:

  • Never has to be recharged – Hyquadio has a micro hydroelectric generator that powers the speaker whenever you are showering.
  • Turns on automatically – When you start your shower Hyquadio automatically turns on and connects to your phone.
  • Better sound quality than the competition – Hyquadio features a Passive Bass Radiator which improves the bass response and audio quality.
  • Multi User support – Any previously paired phone can reconnect to Hyquadio without having to be re-paired.
  • Easy to install – Simply remove your current shower head and attach it to Hyquadio and then twist Hyquadio onto the shower arm.

Hyquadio Water/Hydro-Powered Bluetooth 4.0 Shower Speaker Waterproof – No Recharging Required: $44.99

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Best Lawn Rake

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Every fall, are you stressed about the amount of leaves that are all over your lawn? Prevent looking at a sea of browns and reds and start seeing your green grass again by using any of these rakes to pile them up. Comb the sand or pick up dead grass or plants with your rake. One of the highlights of autumn as a kid was jumping into a gigantic pile of leaves that your parents had just raked. Now it’s easy to scoop those back up again by checking out these highlighted rakes for your lawn.

Best Multi-Purpose Rake

Built to tackle all types of outdoor jobs, the Root Assassin Rake has an angled head that won’t get stuck in the grass. It can be used as a regular rake or flipped upside down and used in a variety of ways such as to shovel, pooper scoop, or skim a pool. The rake is 58″ long and only weighs 1.75 lbs. The aluminum pole comes apart in two pieces, making storage a breeze. The handle is made from aluminum as well and won’t rust or deteriorate. The polypropylene tines won’t bend or break under pressure, making the tool very simple to use. The blade is 16.5″ long, giving you plenty of coverage.

ROOT ASSASSIN RAKE Assassin Tools – Best for The Yard, Beach, Gravel, Gardening, Leafs, Sifting…: $48.99

Best Adjustable Rake

The Gonicc 63-Inch Professional Adjustable Garden Rake has 15 tines, all of which are foldable. The rake width can expand to 22″ and can be folded down to eight inches, meaning you can get to any hard-to-reach areas, like under a deck, between hedges, or in a flower bed. To adjust the head, simply open the lock and extend the head to the desired length and then lock it again. It has a durable, telescopic handle that will last for years and can extend from 36″ to 63″, allowing more reach. This rake will sort any leaves in your yard.

Gonicc 63 inch Professional Adjustable Garden Leaf Rake, Expanding Metal Rake – Adjustable Fold…: $29.95

Best Hand Rake

Shaped like lady bugs, the GardenHome Large Garden and Leaf Scoops get you close to the job at hand. The hand rake has an adjustable handle that allow you to slide your hand in and tighten it to prevent it from slipping off. Measuring 15″ x 12″ x 2″, these leaf grabbers can pick up large piles of leaves in one scoop. Perfect for cradling plant trimmings, mulch, grass clippings, or trash, they are made from polycarbonate, making them lightweight. They offer an efficient way to collect things on your lawn without the hassle of using a stand-up rake.

Large Garden and Yard Leaf Scoops, Leaf Grabbers, Hand Rakes in Lady Bug Shaped, Multiple Use f…: $13.99

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Best Lawn Rake originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 28 Jun 2019 at 14:21:42 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Best Garlic Press

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Make food that explodes with flavor when you add garlic that you’ve run through any of these garlic presses. Garlic can be used with so many different styles of cooking, from Italian to Indian to American to Asian. You don’t need to worry any longer about your hands smelling solely of garlic from trying to mince or dice them with a knife. You definitely don’t have to go the route they went in Goodfellas, slicing garlic with a razor blade. These garlic presses take whole cloves of garlic and give you uniform, diced pieces every time. So spice up your cooking after checking out these handpicked garlic presses.

Best Garlic Press for All Sizes of Garlic

You can put any type of garlic in the OXO Good Grips Soft-Handled Garlic Press and it’ll produce quality results. It has a large capacity chamber that lets you put either peeled or unpeeled garlic, a clove or a head, into it before pressing. Plus it catches the peel, leaving it in the machine and out of your food. The hole pattern of the head maximizes the amount of garlic pressed, giving you large pieces every use. Built from die-cast zinc, it has comfortable non-slip handles that absorb pressure as you’re pushing them down, so you’re not struggling through it. Plus, it’s dishwasher safe for simple cleaning.

OXO Good Grips Soft-Handled Garlic Press: $16.99

Most Versatile Garlic Press

Whether you want to press garlic or mince ginger or crush walnuts, the Alpha Grillers Garlic Press can do it all. The dimensions of the head (1″ x 1.1″ x 1.3″) fit multiple cloves of garlic or anything else you’d like to mince. Made of stainless steel so it won’t rust, it can be hand washed or run through the dishwasher. Plus, it comes with an additional cleaning brush to help you get into the head and sweep out any lasting pieces. The handles are simple to press down, needing minimal effort to crush your food.

Alpha Grillers Garlic Press. Stainless Steel Mincer & Crusher With Silicone Roller Peeler. Easy…: $11.97

Best Garlic Press If You Need Small Pieces

To get fine, thinly-minced pieces of garlic, look at the Kebley Garlic Press. With tiny holes in the head, it will churn out small pieces, allowing you to blend them in with your dish with ease. The handles are specifically designed to press efficiently even with minimal force, allowing you to work smarter, not harder. The zinc alloy build is strong but lightweight, allowing you to use it easily. It’s simple to clean, will last for years, and won’t rust.

Garlic Press Professional Heavy Soft-Handled Crush Garlic: $12.97

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Best Mop

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Spills happen to the best of us. But in order to make sure they don’t leave your floor sticky or stain your tiles, grab any of these mops and tackle even the largest of spills. Mops have improved since the dirty water bucket ones you remember from your childhood that needed a “Caution: Slippery When Wet” sign to be put down afterwards. From microfibers to pads, there’s a different mop for every kind of surface. So depending on your home or the kind of spill, check out these hand-selected mops and keep your floors sparkling.

Best Mop and Bucket

Using the O-Cedar EasyWring Microfiber Spin Mop is a great way to clean all your hard surfaces. It has a built-in wringer that allows for hands-free wringing, leaving less mess and more time for you to mop. The microfiber absorbs and clears away the toughest dirt and grime, leaving your floor as clean as the day you moved in. The bucket has a foot pedal that is designed to let you customize how much water you’re wringing out. The bucket also has Splash Guard, which keeps all the water and suds inside. The mop head has a triangular design, so you can reach into the corners of rooms with ease.

Best Mop and Bucket: $29.98

Best Steam Mop

Eliminating 99.9% of germs without using chemicals, the BISSELL PowerFresh Steam Mop 1940 can be used on tile, linoleum and hard wood floors. The continuous steam has three different settings based on how large a mess you have. You can put freshly scented disc inserts to make your room smell nice. BISSELL also works the best with demineralized water. It has a swivel steering column and a 23-foot cord that allows it to be ready to work in 30 seconds. It includes a flip-down easy scrubber to lift the stickiest of stains. The package comes with a microfiber soft pad, a microfiber scrubbing pad, fragrance inserts and a carpet glider.

Best Steam Mop: $78.26

Best Microfiber Pad Mop

The LINKYO Microfiber Mop is perfect for your hardwood floor and it won’t ruin it with chemicals. It is made up of a stainless steel handle, an aluminum mop frame and durable plastic. The handle is adjustable, allowing it to extend up to 70″, letting you get to all the hard-to-reach areas of your home. The 360° rotational head measures 14.75″ and is perfectly fitted for mop pads. The mop pads easily can be slid on and off and they clip on so they won’t slip while in use. The pads are washable for extended usage and the pack comes with three of them.

LINKYO Microfiber Mop | Hardwood Floor Mop | 3 Flat Mop Pads and Stainless Steel Handle with Ex…: $24.95

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Best Leather Cleaner

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Leather never goes out of style. But in order for it to stay looking elegant and impressive, leather cleaner needs to be regularly applied. Whether it’s on boots, a jacket, car seats, or a couch, leather cleaner helps condition the leather, leaving it smooth and healthy. It also assists in removing scratches or dents out of leather, making it look brand new. So if you’re heading out line dancing with your cowboy boots, about to hop on your motorcycle in your leather jacket, or just spending the weekend on your leather couch, these three conditioners will keep your leather looking sharp.

Best Long-Lasting Leather Cleaner

Using the same formula for nearly 50 years, Leather Honey Leather Conditioner is a tried and true product. One treatment with Leather Honey will last up to six months, so you only need two treatments a year to keep up. It will rejuvenate your leather while softening up any dried areas. It is non-toxic and water repellent while not giving off any oily residue. It controls mildew and protects the leather from rain and snow. It is backed by a 100% money-back satisfaction guarantee. It can be put on a brush or cloth and applied to your leather, so you don’t have to rub it on with your hands.

Leather Honey Leather Conditioner, Best Leather Conditioner Since 1968. For Use on Leather Appa…: $18.95

Best Leather Cleaner for Car Interior

CarGuys Super Cleaner is specifically crafted to keep the inside of your car looking brand new. The newly formulated cleaner lifts away dirt and grime at a molecular level, making sure you get it all. Cleaning your leather seats, interior, floor mat and dashboard is made simple with this all-in-one multi-surface cleaner. It can even clean the exterior of your car. It goes on with a clean finish and doesn’t leave a gloss. It protects your car from UV damage and doesn’t need to be rinsed off after it is applied.

CarGuys Super Cleaner – Effective All Purpose Cleaner – Best for Leather Vinyl Carpet Upholster…: $16.99

Best Leather Cleaner for Scratched Leather

Chamberlain’s Leather Milk Leather Care Liniment restores your leather to its original state. It conditions, cleans, and revitalizes the leather to its proper health. Rubbing it into a deep scratch or cut will fix the wear and tear. It’s made from all-natural ingredients and is free of chemicals. Included with the bottle is a premium applicator pad you can use to rub the treatment in. Its pleasant smell will only last as long as it takes the leather to absorb the conditioner, restoring the leather smell. Chamberlain’s Leather Milk is perfect for natural and cowhide leather and works well with a wide range of leathers.

Leather Milk Conditioner and Cleaner for Furniture, Cars, Purses and Handbags. All-Natural, Non…: $16.95

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8 paid iPhone apps on sale for free on June 28th

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If you missed all the paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free that we rounded up yesterday, head back to that post right away because there are actually still a few freebies left in there. Once you’re done with that, come back here and check out the eight best paid iOS apps on sale for free on Friday.

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The $50 Roku Streaming Stick is only $39 if you get it renewed on Amazon

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Amazon was running a sale a couple weeks ago that slashed $10 off the Roku Streaming Stick and Roku Streaming Stick+, but those deals are both done. Feel like you missed out? Don’t worry because we’ve got you covered. Amazon is selling renewed Roku Streaming Sticks right now for just $39, and you can also pick up a renewed Roku Streaming Stick+ for $47.99, which is an even bigger discount! They have no moving parts so buying renewed is fine, plus they come with a guarantee and a warranty.

Roku Streaming Stick

  • Powerful, portable, exceptional wireless
  • Advanced wireless receiver for 4x the range
  • Brilliant 4K, HDR, and HD streaming. Note: The USB port on some TVs may be unable to power a Streaming Stick+, if you see the on-screen warning message that appears in these cases, use a wall outlet.
  • Voice remote with TV Power and volume

Roku Streaming Stick | Portable, Power-Packed Player with Voice Remote with TV Power and Volume…: $39.00

Roku Streaming Stick+

  • Powerful, portable, exceptional wireless
  • Advanced wireless receiver for 4x the range
  • Brilliant 4K, HDR, and HD streaming

Roku Streaming Stick+ | 4K/HDR/HD Streaming Player with 4X The Wireless Range & Voice Remote wi…: $47.99

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Google Stadia games won’t be free, but they don’t have to be

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Google Stadia was first unveiled a few months ago, but Google waited until the E3 gaming event earlier this month to give us more details about the game streaming service. We now know when and where it’ll launch as well as how much it’ll cost initially, but Google left out a big piece of the puzzle during the event. The company wasn’t clear on what users will pay for the games they stream in Stadia. Now, it turns out that you’ll have to pay full price for the titles you stream — and that makes perfect sense, at least for the time being.

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