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Mouse Print*-- Here We Shrink Again - Spring 2024 - Part 2

This week, we conclude our two-part series of items recently subject to shrinkflation. This time, we spotlight big brands of toothpaste, chocolate, detergent and more, all of which were downsized recently. That is our Mouse Print* story this week.

Antivirus Software Tested for Malware Protection and Detection

How good is your antivirus program not only for detecting malware, but to protect your computer from it? AV Comparatives released their latest test results. Depending on the software you installed on your computer, you could be very well protected, or not so much in some cases. Here is a summary chart. And in a separate story, here are seven antivirus myths you should know about.

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New Airline Price Disclosure Rules and Automatic Refunds

Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced new rules to protect air travelers from surprise junk fees by requiring upfront disclosure of fees for baggage, and changing/cancelling a reservation. It also requires all-in fare price advertising. In addition, if flights are cancelled, delayed by at least three hours domestically, baggage is significantly delayed, etc., automatic cash refunds (not travel vouchers) must be made automatically. It is not clear, however, if the problem of "drip pricing" where the cost of extras can really boost your fare is really solved.

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Romance Scams Lead to Lost Money and Lives

There is virtually an epidemic of romance scams nowadays. Victims are losing money and perhaps even their lives (not to mention a trail of broken hearts). Here is the print version of the story.

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