Articles by Sophie Kaemmerle

Sophie is a born and bred New Yorker who, paradoxically, loves being in the great outdoors. Her favorite pastimes include running, baking, and writing. She also spends her time volunteering and leading volunteer projects with the Good+ Foundation and Achilles International when not providing information on the best deals, products, and services on the internet to TopTenReviews readers.

Articles by: Sophie Kaemmerle

Whitepages review

By Sophie Kaemmerle last updated 22 February 21

REVIEW Whitepages provides good criminal reports, but isn't worth paying for.

How to clean your glasses

By Sophie Kaemmerle, Claire Davies published 20 January 21

HOW TO The best way to clean your eyeglasses safely, and the costly mistakes to avoid.

Mortgage rates drop over Coronavirus fears

By Sophie Kaemmerle last updated 4 November 20

NEWS Experts say homeowners and potential home buyers should look into taking advantage of the drop in mortgages rates.

How to get whiter teeth

By Sophie Kaemmerle last updated 10 September 20

How to Here's what to avoid to keep your teeth whiter for longer, and the remedies you'll need to restore discolored teeth.

The different types of teeth whitening

By Sophie Kaemmerle last updated 10 September 20

HOW TO The most common ways to make your smile brighter.

What is teeth whitening?

By Sophie Kaemmerle last updated 10 September 20

How to Everything you need to know about whitening your teeth.

The different types of dental insurance: Which one is right for you?

By Sophie Kaemmerle last updated 3 August 20

There are four main types of plans you can opt for if you're thinking about getting dental insurance – we detail the differences here.

Identity Protect by Intelius review

By Eli McCormick, Sophie Kaemmerle published 24 July 20

REVIEW Identity Protect by Intelius provides mixed results for identity protection, but don’t dismiss it just yet.

Walmart’s ‘Express Delivery’ program will deliver your groceries in under 2 hours - here’s how to sign up

By Sophie Kaemmerle published 1 May 20

NEWS With a dwindling amount of time slots available and delivery delays, Walmart is helping people get what they need on time.

ABCmouse unveils new educational kid's show - here’s how to stream it for free

By Sophie Kaemmerle published 27 April 20

NEWS The popular ABCmouse book series 'Search and Explore' is now a show.

Thousands are falling ill because of cleaning products - these are the CDC’s new safety tips

By Sophie Kaemmerle published 24 April 20

NEWS If you've been constantly disinfecting your surfaces, read this.

Using Zoom and other virtual meeting apps is putting you at risk of identity theft - here's how to stay safe

By Sophie Kaemmerle published 20 April 20

NEWS In April, Over 500,000 Zoom credentials were found on the Dark Web.

Car-owner tips for sheltering in place: get it out of the driveway once a week and more

Stuck indoors? Here’s how to keep your car healthy when you’re not using it

By Sophie Kaemmerle published 8 April 20

FEATURE Your car needs to stretch its legs, too.

eBay waives seller’s fees for new businesses so shuttered brick-and-mortar stores can still make money online

By Sophie Kaemmerle published 3 April 20

NEWS Small business owners are losing thousands of dollars as local governments are forcing them to shut down to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Parents working from home: these 5 activities will keep kids busy all day

By Sophie Kaemmerle published 1 April 20

FEATURE Make working with kids at home easy by keeping their hands and minds busy.

You can now match with anyone in the world on Tinder to find a “quarantine buddy”

By Sophie Kaemmerle published 26 March 20

NEWS Let's face it - IRL dates are in short supply. Tinder is here to help.

1-800-Baskets review

By Sophie Kaemmerle last updated 18 March 20

REVIEW 1-800-Baskets is a fantastic site for gift baskets, and is best for those looking for a wide variety of options and products

Unprotected database leaves millions of sales records exposed; eBay, Shopify, and Paypal users be aware

By Sophie Kaemmerle published 12 March 20

NEWS Shoppers' personal information like names, addresses, and the last four digits of credit card numbers were left exposed online.

This fruit may be able to charge your phone - if you can tolerate its horrible smell

By Sophie Kaemmerle published 11 March 20

NEWS Hold your nose: the 'world's smelliest fruit' can be converted for fast charging.

Can’t get a date? Tinder’s new Concierge service can help you out

By Sophie Kaemmerle published 4 March 20

NEWS Tinder Concierge will beef up your profile for just $20.

Did your Samsung Galaxy phone get a mysterious ‘1’ notification? Here’s why

By Sophie Kaemmerle published 21 February 20

NEWS The alert came through Samsung’s 'Find My Mobile' app.

Valentine’s Day blues: Facebook forced to delay dating service launch in Europe

By Sophie Kaemmerle published 13 February 20

NEWS Ireland breaks Facebook's heart, refuses to let Facebook Dating launch in Europe - for now

Snapchat unveils new tool that intervenes when teens search for sensitive content

By Sophie Kaemmerle published 12 February 20

NEWS Snapchat's 'Here For You' tool is designed to provide mental health resources to teens in an effort to boost "emotional wellness"

Facebook will now let you “clear" your data - but there’s a catch

By Sophie Kaemmerle published 29 January 20

NEWS The "Off Facebook Activity" was launched worldwide, but how effective is it really?

Best Walmart Black Friday Deals: Great deals on TVs, video games, toys, speakers and more

By Sophie Kaemmerle, Millie Fender last updated 27 January 20

DEALS Here are the best Black Friday Walmart deals for savings on TVs, tablets, speakers and more.

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