Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 12 #496

Other CNET reviewers and I use tech and tips like these to protect our homes when we're on a getaway. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/home-security-setups-i-recommend-for-easy-vacation-safety/#ftag

Spam calls and unknown numbers haven't bothered me since I downloaded the iOS 26 beta. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-block-spam-calls-and-turn-on-call-screening-in-the-ios-26-

Hide your home from digital view using this simple command. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-keep-your-home-private-on-google-street-view/#ftag=CADf328eec

London derby sees the new FIFA Club World Cup winners host Oliver Glasner's FA Cup holders. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-chelsea-vs-crystal-palace-live-

The Bees kickoff the post-Thomas Frank era with a trip to the Midlands to face the Tricky Trees. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-nottingham-forest-vs-b

Maybe the key to mindfulness is in listening to the world around you. https://www.cnet.com/health/i-now-prefer-the-merlin-bird-id-app-over-meditation-apps-for-staying-in-the-present-moment/#ftag=CADf3

Nearly every TV on the market today is either OLED or LCD. Here's a look at the pros and cons of each technology. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/lcd-vs-oled/#ftag=CADf328eec