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What Does .com Stand for?
This sequence of four characters probably appears at the top of your computer screen several times a day. But do...
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4 Signs a “Work from Home” Job Offer Is Actually a Scam
With the new world of widespread remote work, you might be especially eager to consider a job offer or listing...
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How to Delete Multiple Facebook Friends at Once
It's probably time to purge your Facebook friends list. This guide will help you cut out negativity, oversharing, and random...
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What’s the World’s Safest, Best PIN?
Learn how to protect your prime numbers.
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29 Cell Phone Hacks You’ll Wonder How You Ever Lived Without
Today's smartphones can transform into essential tools for everything from home improvement projects to home offices.
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How to Retrieve Deleted Text Messages on Android Phones
If you act quickly, you may be able to save that important message you tossed in the virtual trash
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22 Brilliant Uses for Q-Tips That’ll Come in Handy
You know you’re not supposed to use cotton swabs to clean inside your ears (right?), so here are more uses...
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How to Spot Fake Donation Scams
Scammers are taking advantage of the current climate to create fake accounts and take your money.
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9 Zoom Scams Experts Are Warning About
Before you schedule another virtual happy-hour with your friends or a work meeting with colleagues over Zoom, you might want...
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How to Make Your Phone Charge Faster: 14 Tips from Tech Pros
Low battery? Boost your charging speed and learn how to charge your phone fast with these expert-approved tips.
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How Do Those “I’m Not a Robot” Tests Work?
How does clicking a box verify your humanity?
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Why Do URLs Start with HTTPS?
The reason that URLs have HTTPS in them is slightly confusing, but it's a good bit of information to know.
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What to Do with Old Cell Phones: 14 Genius Uses
Don't know what to do with old cell phones? Don't throw those old phones away until you've checked out these...
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If You’ve Been Invited to a Zoom Meeting with HR, You Might Be Getting Scammed
Scammers are feeding off people's fear of losing their jobs.
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5 Ways Hackers Can Take Control of Your Car
It might seem like something out of a movie, but the risk is real. Find out the different dangers—and some...
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8 Immediate Steps to Take After Your Smart Home Is Hacked
If you suspect your smart home has been hacked there are steps you can take to stop the intruder.
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16 Things to Never Do on a Work Computer
From streaming videos to downloading files, there are a lot of things that can get you in trouble.
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20 Free Things You Can Do Online—That Weren’t Free Before
Put your wallet away. The Internet is full of free books, free movies, free coupons, and so much more.
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Here’s How Filthy Your Cell Phone Really Is
It’s time you start washing your phone as often as you wash your hands.
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When Is It Better to Restart vs. Shut Down Your Computer?
Don't do anything until you read this. Your computer will thank you.
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What Apple Insiders Know About iPhones That You Don’t
Get ready to love your favorite device even more.
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How to Check Your Internet Speed (and Why It’s Important)
Nothing slows down your life like slow Internet.
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15 Cell Phone Accessories You’ll End Up Using Every Day
Given our dependence on smartphones, the idea of making them even more useful is not just enticing—it's exciting. See what...
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11 Ways You’re Shortening the Life of Your iPad
You might want to rethink using your iPad without a cover. Learn the surprising ways you’re shortening the life of...
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Here’s How Often You Should Be Restarting Your Everyday Devices
We'd be lost without all the smart technology in our lives, but how often should we restart our devices? We...
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15 Things You Didn’t Know Your Mac Laptop Could Do
You won’t believe what you’ve been missing—and how much easier it will make your life.
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How to Unfreeze an iPhone
Here's what you can do to restart your phone now, plus tips to prevent another crash in the future.
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I Got Scammed on Facebook—Here’s What I Learned
I thought I knew better than to fall for a Facebook scam—until I actually did fall for a Facebook scam.
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Why You Should Never Charge Your Phone in Rental Cars
Protect yourself—and your personal information. Think twice before plugging your phone into a rental car.