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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 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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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.
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You can now turn on Gmail package tracking in Android and iOS
Gmail’s promised package tracking feature is finally available—but you have to manually enable it.
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Twitter leaks data from 200 million users. Here’s how to check if you’re affected
Last year, a vulnerability in Twitter's codebase allowed hackers to verify user emails and phone numbers. This week's news further reveals the exploit's reach.
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How to download your Twitter data
Want a backup copy of your Twitter data—tweets, follower info, and all? Requesting an archive is a quick five-minute process.
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How to delete your Twitter account
Twitter's process for account deletion is simple and fast—and also leaves you an escape route in case you have second thoughts.
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How (and why) to use your browser's beta versions
Be a beta browser user. You'll get new features faster, with little risk.
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How to remove your browser's auto-fill data
Overwhelmed by form auto-fill options in your web browser? Here's how to clear the clutter in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari.
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How to bypass Google and search your favorite sites directly
Here's the fastest way to search directly on sites like Amazon, Wikipedia, and YouTube.
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Vertical tabs in Firefox: Yes, it's really possible!
Vertical tabs will change the way you browse the web. Here's how to properly set them up in Firefox, with horizontal tabs hidden.
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Midjourney's enthralling AI art generator goes live for everyone
Midjourney offers a spectacular way to generate AI art, and the open beta allows you to generate 15 awesome images for free.
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Are your Facebook messages secure? Maybe. Here’s how to investigate
Keeping the wrong eyes from seeing your Facebook messages takes more than just a strong password on your account.
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How to cheat at Wordle
Here's how to hack Wordle to discover the answers to upcoming Wordle puzzles, as well as ways to increase your Wordle score and streaks. Wordle's new owner, The New York Times, may be signaling that changes are coming to Wordle, however.
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