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Clear Your Android Phone's Cookies and Cache To Get Rid of Excess Junk Files

Clear Your Android Phone's Cookies and Cache To Get Rid of Excess Junk Files

A quick trip to your web browser's settings could eliminate a lot of extra files that you don't need.

by Mike Sorrentino

2 New iOS 16 Apple Maps Features Will Improve the Way You Travel

iPhone's Maps app is getting an upgrade this year. Here are the two most notable changes and how you'll use them.

by Katie Teague

What to Know Before You Download the iOS 16 Beta

If you can't wait for iOS 16's public release, you can download the developer beta to your iPhone now, but there are some things to keep in mind.

How to Take a Screenshot on Your Mac: 4 Ways to Capture Your Screen

Apple has new M1 and M2 versions of most of its iconic Macs, but how you take a screenshot remains the same.

Taking Screenshots in Windows 10 and 11 Is Easy. Here's How

You can take screen captures in Windows 10 and 11 with just a few keystrokes.

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Here's how to open the "secret" Start menu, save battery life and more in Microsoft's latest update.

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Do you need antivirus software for your Windows PC? Yes, you do. Here's what's best for malware protection and more.

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Spotify Supergrouper Lets You Build Your Dream Band. Here's How

With the new feature, you can create custom playlists featuring the music of up to five different artists.

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Hangouts Will Shut Down This Fall as Google Moves People to Chat

For most, conversations will automatically be migrated over from Hangouts to Chat.

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Android 12 Hidden Settings You Might Not Know About

These hidden settings have the potential to make your Android phone so much better.

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Apple has new M1 and M2 versions of most of its iconic Macs, but how you take a screenshot remains the same.

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What to Know Before You Download the iOS 16 Beta

If you can't wait for iOS 16's public release, you can download the developer beta to your iPhone now, but there are some things to keep in mind.

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iOS 16: Every New iPhone Feature We Know About So Far

We'll break down the features we're looking forward to in Apple's next big iPhone update, from lock screen to iMessage upgrades.

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NHL Stanley Cup Final Game 6: How to Watch Lightning vs. Avalanche Live

Will the Tampa Bay Lightning tie the series? Or will the Colorado Avalanche win the Cup? Here's how to tune in tonight.

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Clear Your Android Phone's Cookies and Cache To Get Rid of Excess Junk Files

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Is That Old or Used Phone Safe to Use? Here's What You Should Know

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Peacock Review: Lots of Free TV, But You'll Need a Paid Plan to See Everything

NBC's streaming service offers older and original content, some of it free with ads, but even Yellowstone may not be enough to justify a paid premium account.

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