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Check Your Email For Data Breaches For Free

13 Features I Use to Keep My Privacy While Using WhatsApp

How to Hide and Lock Apps on iPhone and iPad

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Make a Custom Web Gallery with Piwigo

Spotify Web Player Not Working? Here Are the Fixes

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Hohem iSteady V3 Gimbal: The Ultimate Selfie Tool

Too many great features and abilities to cover in one review.

Create Custom Spooktacular Displays With AiDot Linkind SL5 Smart Solar Lights

Brilliant lighting effects to create custom ambience all year round.

This $30 Fitness Tracker Proves You Don’t Need a $300 Smartwatch

The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 sets the benchmark for how an affordable fitness tracker should be. It gets all the basics right, at a price point that's unbelievably affordable.

Does The WolfBox G900 Pro Dash Cam's Bulk Outweigh Its Clear Footage?

Clear footage front and back to catch every small detail.

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SetMe: Remote App that Made Me Everyone’s Tech Support Hero

SetMe makes remote control and team collaboration a breeze with its easy-to-use intuitive tools. Find out more in this review.

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How to Set Up An Android Phone For a Child

You can easily set up an old Android phone for a child with this step-by-step guide. Control and monitor the child’s phone usage to protect them.

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Meta Is Taking a Stand Against ‘Pig Butchering’ and Other Scams

Meta is taking a stand against the organized crime sector that hosts scams such as “pig butchering.” They are taking them down.

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You Can Now Use MS Paint Image Creator to Generate Free Images

Microsoft Paint Image Creator has a new feature that can generate images based on user text input. Find out how to make good use of this tool.

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Disable These Unnecessary Windows Services to Boost PC Speed

Want a faster PC? Learn how to disable unnecessary Windows services to optimize your system’s performance and boost speed.

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10 of the Best Ebook Readers for Windows, macOS, and Mobile

Want to read your favorite ebook, but aren’t sure what app to use? Check out the best ebook readers for all devices.

Do You Sell Your Old Phones? 70% of Us Don’t

Nothing beats the excitement of a new phone, yet nearly 70% of smartphone users hold on to their old phones and don’t sell them.

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How to Remove Apps from the “Open With” List in Windows

The “Open With” list in Windows may contain applications that you have no use for. Learn how to remove applications from the “Open With” list in Windows.

In the Market for a CD Player? Consider These Signs of Quality

If you’re interested in collecting CDs, you’ll want a quality player that can play every disc you throw at it, regardless of damage.

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11 Reasons Why You Should Switch from Windows to Linux

Looking to switch from Windows? Here are a number of reasons why you should consider Linux as your next operating system

Can a Social Network Sue a Company for Not Advertising?

X added Twitch to a lawsuit for “boycotting” the social media platform’s advertising options. It would seem that should be a free choice.

Windows Security Not Opening in Windows? Here are 8 Fixes

Trying to check in on your PC’s security, but having issues? Check out how to fix Windows Security not opening in 8 ways.

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Beware! Legal Tricks Online Sellers Use to Manipulate Your Purchase

Don’t let online sellers trick you into making an incorrect decision. Sellers use these common tricks to influence your online purchasing.

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How to Automatically Skip Sponsored Sections in a YouTube Video

Tired of watching sponsored segments on YouTube? Here’s how you can use SponsorBlock to automatically skip YouTube sponsored sections.

You’ll Have to Keep Waiting for the New AI Version of Alexa

Leaked documents show that Amazon is indeed trying to add AI to Alexa, but it’s too flawed right now for release. Is it too little too late?

Cybercriminals Target Black Friday Shoppers with Phishing Attack

Cybercriminals have launched a phishing campaign with fake websites, designed to steal Black Friday shoppers’ information.

How to Stop Music From Auto-Playing on Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

Annoyed with music playing in your car as soon as you get in? Here’s how to disable automatic music playback on Android Auto and CarPlay.

How I Accidentally Went “Viral” on TikTok: Tips From a Creator Program Member

Content creator Megan Glosson (@because_of_emily) shares tips on how she accidentally went TikTok viral, and other Creator Program insights.

How I Turned My Raspberry Pi Into a Private Internet Archive

After the Internet Archive breach, I built my own private Internet archive using a Raspberry Pi and ArchiveBox. Here’s how I did it.

7 of the Best Apps to Take Selfies on Android

Love taking selfies? Check our post for the best filter apps for selfies recommendations that will take your selfies to the next levels.

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Am I The Only Person Not Using WhatsApp?

As a tech writer, is it weird I’m not using WhatsApp? Find out why I’m not on board and what I use to stay in contact instead.

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How to Manage and Organize Your Chrome Bookmarks

If you have many bookmarks in your browser that are hard to manage, these tips will help you organize your bookmarks in Chrome.

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Boost Your Remote Work With These 8 Tools for Digital Nomads

Does the remote work option excite you? Pack your bags with these tech tools for digital nomads to have the best productivity when traveling.

Amidst Defections, X Is Making Even More Changes

A new TOS document shows that X owner Elon Musk can use your tweets and media to train Grok, his new AI bot. You may want to defect.

How I Quit Social Media (And You Can Too)

Looking to quit social media? These tips, based on personal experience, show how to distance yourself from your digital social life.

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8 of the Best Podcast Clients for Linux

Looking to bring your podcast library to your Linux desktop? Check out some of the best podcast clients available for Linux today.

How to Stay Entertained on Long Flights

Shooting through the air in a metal tube can be mind-numbing. Thankfully, there are many ways to stay entertained on long flights.

Apple’s Shazam Can Now Remember Where You Identified a Song

Shazam (Music Recognition in iOS 18.2) will do more than identify a song – it can now tell you when and where you identified a song.

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My Top Google Search Tips for More Accurate Results

Google’s search engine has many specialized operators to perform special searches. Here are a few tips and tricks to super-charge your Google searches.

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Enable the Motion Sickness Settings in iPhone For a Comfortable Road Trip

If you feel nauseated when you use your phone in cars or trains, this nifty little motion sickness iPhone setting could be a game-changer.

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How to Inspect a Used Windows PC Before You Buy It

Checking PC hardware isn’t enough when buying a used PC. These Windows software checks will ensure you get your money’s worth.

How to Download Instagram Stories and Highlights on Android

If you want to download an Instagram story or highlight on your Android for later viewing, use one of these methods.

Why I Switched to Everand For Audiobooks and Ebooks

Looking for a better alternative to Audible and Kindle Unlimited? See why I use Everand for ebooks and audibooks.

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Netflix Customers Fight Back by Hitting Pause

Customers are fighting back against Netflix and others by pausing their subscriptions or canceling outright, then resubscribing later.

How to Record Calls on iPhone and Transcribe Them With iOS 18.1

iOS 18.1 finally lets you record calls on your iPhone. Here’s how to use the feature while also learning how to transcribe the recordings.

How to Check Pending Follow Requests on Instagram

Wondering how many follow requests haven’t been accepted? Learn how to check your pending follow requests on Instagram.