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This Gmail trick reveals which companies sell your data
If you want to know which companies are selling your data use this Gmail trick. It also works with Outlook and iCloud, too.
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This free Adobe Acrobat alternative rocks for basic PDF editing
iLovePDF: A free site for PDF merge, split, sign, and editing.
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This one Brave feature sold me on the whole browser
This Chrome competitor bills itself on privacy and security, but I love it for rescuing me from a daily annoyance.
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How to spot a scam email (and scam texts)
Scam emails can cause massive headaches or, worse, financial ruin. Here are some telltale warning signs to look out for.
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How to tune Windows 10 for laser-focused productivity
Windows 10 is chock full of tools that can eliminate distractions, optimize your workflow, and make you all-around more productive—but they aren't always obvious.
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Speed up Google Chrome: 9 tips and tweaks
Google's Chrome is the world's most popular browser for a reason. But these nine tweaks make it even better, by making it even faster.
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How to update your PC’s BIOS
Updating your BIOS can cut boot times, fix compatibility issues, and improve overall performance–or brick your system if you do it wrong. But with recent AM5 motherboard issues, an out-of-date BIOS can leave your PC vulnerable.
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How to securely erase your hard drive or SSD
Ensure that the data on your old drives is safe from prying eyes with this simple guide to securely wiping your hard drives.
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Organize your Gmail inbox like a pro with these hidden icons
By default, Gmail lets you add a yellow star to email. But there's a bigger variety of colored icons available if you make one quick settings tweak, perfect for more precise tagging.
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Google's Messages for Web helps me hate text messaging a little less
Android users don’t have to put up with annoying mobile keyboards when texting. You can use your PC’s keyboard instead.
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4 Amazon privacy settings you should change right now
Want to change Amazon privacy settings? Here's where to go.
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Avoid bad YouTube recommendations with one tiny habit
Tired of suggested content on YouTube and other sites that don’t really match your interests? A small change to your daily routine will fix that.
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Don't be fooled: Comcast's ‘10G’ doesn't mean what you think it does
Comcast says Xfinity offers 10G home internet, but the term "10G" is hazy and potentially misleading—especially because it has no relation to 5G for cell phones.
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How to secure your Twitter account without paying for Blue
Paying Twitter a monthly fee for two-factor authentication is dumb. Add a free authentication app to the social media platform instead.
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This Microsoft Edge feature drives me insane. Luckily there's a fix
Microsoft Edge's tie-in with Windows multitasking settings probably helps other people's efficiency, but it slows me down. Fortunately, you can change how Alt + Tab behaves.
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Want fast access to Bing AI? Give Microsoft your browser defaults
Let Microsoft change your Edge and Windows defaults to its recommendations, and you can jump ahead in the waitlist for the new Bing experience.
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How to run ChatGPT or the new Bing as a Windows app
You don't have to keep ChatGPT or the new Bing's AI-powered search engine running in a pure web browser. You can make it a Windows app, instead.
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How to try the new AI-powered Bing search
Want to try the new Bing search experience with ChatGPT-powered AI conversations? Here's how to gain access.
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Got an iPhone? Here's how to get Apple iMessages on Windows 11
With Intel's Unison app and Windows 11, you can read and respond to iMessages straight from your PC.
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Switch faster between Chrome tabs with this keyboard shortcut
Don’t waste time hunting for a Chrome tab with your mouse. This simple keyboard shortcut lets you jump to earlier opened tabs quicker than you can blink.