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Finished your Wordle today? Give these other word games a try

Finished your Wordle today? Give these other word games a try

These eight word games won't make you wait until tomorrow to play again.

by Zachary McAuliffe

It's time to delete the scary amount of data Google has on you

Google keeps tabs on what you search, what you watch and your location. We'll show you how to delete that info.

by Dale Smith

Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Every difference in Microsoft's new OS

Windows 11 is Microsoft's newest OS, but how is it different from Windows 10? We'll explain.

Treat your Windows PC to a lifetime license of PowerPoint, Word, Excel and more for 85% off today

Skip the subscription. Get a lifetime license to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Access and more on your PC for just $50.

Get Microsoft Office with Word, Excel and PowerPoint for free with these tips

You can use every tool in Microsoft 365 for $0, but there are some caveats.

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Get Microsoft Office with Word, Excel and PowerPoint for free with these tips

You can use every tool in Microsoft 365 for $0, but there are some caveats.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

Best Mac VPN for 2022

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

by Rae Hodge

Best iPhone VPN of 2022

These are the best virtual private networks for maximizing your privacy on Apple's iPhones.

by Rae Hodge

HBO Max: Today is your last chance for a yearlong discount

Today is the last day to sign up for 20% off a year of HBO Max, just as Euphoria's new season rolls out and The Gilded Age premieres.

by Joan E. Solsman

How to stream Netflix's epic Kanye West doc today, before it's on Netflix

The documentary trilogy filmed Ye for 20 years and will kick off on Netflix Feb. 16. But early online screenings are happening now, if you know where to look.

by Joan E. Solsman

Command hotkeys on Mac

Here are some go-to hotkeys for the command key on Mac.

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Fake COVID-19 test emails are scams to steal your credit card info

Don't order your free COVID-19 tests from anywhere but the government's website.

by Bree Fowler

9 tips to cut your streaming services budget

Too many services siphoning your funds? Trim your streaming costs and still watch everything you want.

by Rick Broida

Facebook free-internet users charged through their cellular carriers

Some users in free mode are being charged for data while using Facebook's text-only version.

by Corinne Reichert

Can you really stop Google from tracking you? Here's what we know

When you use any of Google's apps, your location and data history are stored. We'll show you how to turn those settings off.

by Kelsey Fogarty

DirecTV Stream review: Expensive, but the best option for streaming NBA and NHL

With access to most regional sports networks on its $90 tier, DirecTV stream is the go-to choice for cable-cutting fans of basketball and hockey.

by Ty Pendlebury

Data breaches break record in 2021

The Identity Theft Resource Center's annual report shows that the number rose 68 percent last year.

by Bree Fowler

Returning your online buys burns fuel and might send them to the dump

Shoppers order from Amazon, Walmart and their favorite brands with a plan to return some of the items. That causes problems.

by Laura Hautala

It's time to delete the scary amount of data Google has on you

Google keeps tabs on what you search, what you watch and your location. We'll show you how to delete that info.

by Dale Smith

Keep all of your data secure with 72% off the Surfshark One VPN bundle

This week at StackSocial you can sign up for a year of Surfshark's VPN and antivirus all-in-one security bundle for just $48.

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Finished your Wordle today? Give these other word games a try

These eight word games won't make you wait until tomorrow to play again.

by Zachary McAuliffe

Google sued by multiple states over how it handles your location data

It's a bipartisan effort from Indiana, Texas, Washington state and Washington, DC.

by Sean Keane

Treat your Windows PC to a lifetime license of PowerPoint, Word, Excel and more for 85% off today

Skip the subscription. Get a lifetime license to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Access and more on your PC for just $50.

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How to use an iPad as a second display for Mac

We show, step by step, how to extend or mirror your Mac's screen to an iPad.

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Starz review: Originals, movies are an antidote for Netflix burnout

With tentpole shows like Power Book II: Ghost and early episode releases, Starz is a suitable alternative to Netflix.

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