12 November 2023, 05:00
There are many solutions available that can help reduce the cost of expenses, such as more than 50 boxes per visitor at USPS (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images).
(Photo via Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
BY KIM KOMANDO
The iPhone 15 Pro Max with tons of garage price costs $1,599. The Razor Blade 18 gaming computer starts at $2899. 99. Bang’s Beoplay H95 over-ear headphones
You understand. Technology can cost you a lot of money. That’s why you deserve to take advantage of any and all freebies you can get, with one caveat. Security, antivirus, and VPN programs are not unusual traps for scammers. However, you can accept this list as true.
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1. Stunning Loose Images to Use Anywhere
Looking for stunning, high-quality images for your next assignment, blog post, or social media update? Unsplash offers an extensive collection of single images captured through a talented network of photographers around the world. From stunning landscapes to captivating portraits, find anything to suit your task or to use as your PC background.
2. Go ahead and tell everyone who goes to Harvard.
You don’t have to pay an arm and a leg to stay informed about the top professors in the country. Take over 1,700 online courses from Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and other Ivy League schools on Coursera. Do you need to spice up your sales skills? Take Yale Financial Markets or Accounting Analytics at the University of Pennsylvania, for example.
3. Check your free
You’re entitled to a free credit check every year, so never be forced to pay for it. Even if you don’t apply for a loan, it’s worth finding something strange. You can stumble upon a spoofing much faster than if you waited to notice it in some other way.
4. Free eBooks at the Library
My favorite way to do this is through the Libby app. You can get a library card in the app and then use it to borrow e-books and audiobooks whenever you want. No more $15/month audiobook subscriptions!
5. Visit the museums of the world.
Want to get away from it all without leaving the comfort of your home?Take a virtual museum tour and see works from the world’s most productive museums. The graphics are of such high quality that you will feel like you are there. Best of all, virtual museum tours are one hundred percent free!
No crowds, no tickets, no complications.
6. Get the Popcorn!15 Free Streaming Sites
You need to watch a screen or a movie, but it’s on a streaming service that you’re not subscribed to. . . And you’re already spending $100 a month on other apps. Don’t Google “loose TV screens” or you’ll probably end up with malware. Discover free streaming facilities you can trust. Kanopy, Popcornflix, Vudu, Hoopla, and Xumo are one hundred percent safe. You might have to watch some ads, but hey, it’s free.
7. A second phone number
Protect your privacy by providing a TextNow recorder number to everyone who needs to know your touch information. This free smartphone app provides you with an extra number that you can use to communicate and send text messages. The only downside? Banner classifieds at the end of your conversations, as developers make money from classified ads.
8. Quick Alternative
GnuCash is an excellent accounting software that is totally free. If you’re looking to manage your personal finances or even manage small business accounts, this may be in your best interest. It’s available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and because it’s open source, there’s a whole network of other people who can help you if you want.
9. Sweet, 50 boxes of free USPS
When you want to ship a package, your old Amazon boxes are nowhere to be found. Good news: You can get loose shipping fabrics from the USPS. Not just one or two, either. Get a pack of 50 packs of Priority Mail Express, medium boxes, legal envelopes, shoeboxes, or whatever you want. Who says the government has never done for you?
10. Survey your customers. . . or friends
Anyone with a Google Account can create a Google Forms survey for free. Keep it undeniable (“What do you bring to the potluck?”) or make it as complex as you like. If you’re talking to customers, check out the page branches and it makes sense to skip quick questions so that your survey is personalized for the user. You can also insert photos and videos from YouTube. Here’s everything you want to know to get started.
11. A traditional logo for you
An invitation to a party, your small business idea, the choice is yours. Check out LogoBee. Su free web-based logo maker has a ton of templates that you can customize. You can download a PNG file for free as long as you agree to the terms and conditions, which come with a line stating that you don’t have exclusive rights to your design. In a pinch, it works. If you want your logo in vector format (great for high-quality prints, posters, and graphics), it costs $39.
12. The Perfect Passport Photo
Don’t wait too long for someone to take your picture for your passport. Head over to Passport Photo Online and follow a few steps to take the best shot. It’s undeniable, and the site tells you exactly what to do. This means that you possibly won’t be rejected once you submit the photo. Save time and money!
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