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5 privacy settings you should change in Windows 10

Taking back the operating system, one privacy setting at a time...

By November 8, 2018

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What is FLAC? The high-def MP3 explained

CNET explains what FLAC is, where to buy music in the format, and how to play it on your phone, computer or hi-fi.

By October 28, 2018

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Why some iMessage texts are blue and some are green

Admit it: You've always wanted to know.

By June 8, 2017

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How to watch DVDs and Blu-rays for free in Windows 10

Microsoft wants to charge you $15 to spin your old movies, and doesn't even support Blu-ray. Fortunately, there are freebie alternatives.

By March 24, 2017

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Where to find the Windows Spotlight photos

Grab Windows 10's pretty lock screen images for your desktop background.

By March 21, 2016

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This is why your laptop battery dies fast

A simple change can help your laptop die less often.

By May 4, 2016

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How to play Android games on your Windows PC

Free Android emulator Nox App Player specializes in desktop-powered gaming. Here's how to get started.

By March 4, 2016

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Twitch streaming from your PC guide: Setting up a video stream in OBS

How to set up your first Open Broadcaster Software 'scene' with a webcam's video feed.

By January 26, 2016

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Pin links to the Start menu from any browser

Edge has Start menu pinning built in, but that doesn't mean you can't do the same thing from Chrome or Firefox.

By October 31, 2015

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Attention students and teachers: Check if you can get Office 365 for free now

Going back to school soon? You may be able to get your hands on a free full version of Microsoft Office with just a few steps.

By August 5, 2015

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Everything you need to know about NFC and mobile payments

Now available in the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch, NFC is poised to play an important role in the way we use our phones, especially when it comes to mobile payments. Here's how it works.

By September 5, 2014

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The best way to clean out your iPhone

iPhone or iPad not charging? The Lightning port may be clogged. Here's how to clean it out with basic household items.

By August 1, 2014

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How to find a reliable network speed test

Your ISP may be delivering slower download and upload speeds than it promised when you signed up, but wide variations in test results could leave you scratching your head.

By May 2, 2014

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How to install SteamOS on your computer

A beta version of Valve's gaming operating system is now available for download. Here's how you can transform your current computer into a Steam Machine.

By January 31, 2014

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What you need to know before building your own computer

The second part of CNET's guide to building your own computer teaches you about the components you need to get the job done.

By October 17, 2013

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How to check if a Web site is safe

Is that link on your Facebook wall truly the funniest thing ever, or is it a nefarious attempt to hook you with a phishing attack? Here's some tips on how to check out the deluge of links that swamp you daily, for both phone and desktop.

By August 26, 2011

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What to do with your USB flash drive: Run Linux

What do you use your USB flash drive for? Have you considered running Linux from it? In part one of our "What To Do With Your USB Flash Drive" series, we're going to show you how to run Linux right from your USB flash drive.

By July 6, 2011

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I'm starting to think the ultimate iPad may be a Mac

WWDC raised questions for the future of the Mac. But it also made me wonder about the iPad, too.

By June 23, 2020

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How police can use protesters' phones against them

The searches, sometimes known as reverse location requests, increased fivefold from 2018 to 2019.

By June 16, 2020

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Microsoft isn't making another Windows phone for one simple reason

It's going all-in with Android for next year's dual-screen phone.

By October 5, 2019

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How to open iPhone HEIC images on Windows

After the iOS 11 update, iPhones now use HEIC images by default. The new standard isn't widely supported yet. Here's how to deal with HEIC images on your Windows machine.

By February 7, 2018

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What is Windows 10's fast startup?

And will it make my computer start up faster? Yes. Yes, it will.

By February 11, 2016

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How to set up a VPN on Windows 10

Windows 10 has a built-in VPN client. Here's a step-by-step guide for how to set it up for more secure browsing.

By November 16, 2020

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New Windows 10 build fixes lots of bugs

Windows 10 build 20H2 Build 19042.608, now in beta, also brings Meet Now to your taskbar for easier video call access.

By October 23, 2020

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Windows 10 update removes Adobe Flash Player for good

Flash Player reaches end of support on Dec. 31, and the latest update will take it off your machine before that point.

By October 28, 2020

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Surfshark vs. ExpressVPN: VPN speed, security and price compared

It's a close race between two speedy VPNs from the Virgin Islands.

By December 4, 2020

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Norton Secure VPN vs. ExpressVPN: Security, speed and price compared

ExpressVPN speeds past another familiar brand to take first place.

By December 3, 2020

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Varjo's lidar-enabled XR-3 VR headset shows where VR and AR are bound to blend

The $5,000 pro-level headset boasts perfect retina-level eye resolution for training and more

By December 1, 2020

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Google is loosening its grip on Chrome's foundations

Major Chromium browser allies include Microsoft, Samsung and Brave.

By November 30, 2020

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Best Mac VPN of 2020

These VPN services are flexible, fast and secure for use with Apple's MacOS.

By November 28, 2020