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Reddit
How to Change Your Reddit Username

Get yourself a new persona.

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Hardware
How to Make the Most of Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales

It's that time of year again.

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YouTube
How to Block Specific Ads on YouTube

Tired of the same annoying pre-roll ad over and over again?

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Windows 10
How Do I Open a Port on Windows Firewall?

Firewalls keep your PC safe, but they can also get in the way.

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Windows 10
How to Download a Windows 10 ISO Without the Media Creation Tool

Don't like or need the Media Creation Tool?

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Cellular Carriers
The Pros and Cons of Buying Phones From Your Carrier

Should you wander into the dreaded carrier store?

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Windows 10
How to Disable Bing in the Windows 10 Start Menu

Tired of those web searches in the Start menu? Here's how to get rid of them.

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Android
How to Print From an Android Phone

You can print from your Android phone, and it's easier than you might think.

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Hardware
The Best Cloud Storage Services of 2023

Running out of storage space on your computer? Then it's time to look at cloud storage.

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facebook
Never Communicate with a Seller Outside of Facebook Marketplace

Don't take the bait.

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Hardware
What Is End-to-End Encryption, and Why Does It Matter?

The best way to keep your sensitive data safe from prying eyes.

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Web
How to Secure Your Gmail and Google Account

Out of all your online accounts, there's a good chance that Google holds most of your information.

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Features
Browser Extensions Are a Privacy Nightmare

Browser extensions are much more dangerous than most people realize.

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Explainers
What Is Encryption, and How Does It Work?

You've probably seen the term "encryption" used around the internet.

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iPhone & iPad
How to Transfer Photos From an iPhone to a PC

iCloud on Windows? Why not?

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iPhone & iPad
Why Are Some iMessages Green and Some Blue on My iPhone?

It ain't easy being green.

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Windows 10
Where to Download the Windows 8 and Windows 10 ISO

You can also download Windows 8.1 ISOs!

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Hardware
Static IP vs. Dynamic IP: What Is the Difference?

Which is right for you, static IP or dynamic IP?

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Google Chrome
Tabs in Chrome: 10 Power User Tips and Tricks

There are lots of cool tricks you can use when handling your tabs in Chrome.

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Hardware
How to Use the FTP Command on Linux

Never use FTP over the Internet.

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