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Free Microsoft Office? Get Word, Excel and PowerPoint for $0 with these tips

Free Microsoft Office? Get Word, Excel and PowerPoint for $0 with these tips

Yes, you can use every tool in Microsoft 365 without spending a cent. Just note there are some caveats.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

Delete your embarrassing Google search history in just 2 steps

Delete your embarrassing Google search history in just 2 steps

We'll walk you through how to get rid of the last 15 minutes of your Google search history.

by Queenie Wong

Hulu Cyber Monday deal: Last chance to get a year's worth of streaming for just $12

Lock in on one of the best streaming deals ever in the next few hours.

Don't wait to install Windows 11. Download it now with this workaround

Microsoft's new OS is rolling out in phases, but the Windows 11 Installation Assistant can help you get the upgrade today.

Why Yellowstone, Paramount's biggest show, isn't streaming on Paramount Plus

Yellowstone is Paramount's most popular show, and the premiere episode of its new season is free to stream -- just not in the first place you'd think to look.

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Best VPS hosting for 2021

Virtual private server hosting can help you ramp up the performance of your website. Here's how to choose the right provider for you.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

Google Play unveils its list of top apps and games for 2021

Here are the apps and games that topped Google Play's picks as the best of the year.

by Macy Meyer

Amazon illegally interfered with failed union vote, federal official says

An NLRB regional director says the vote at an Alabama facility must be redone. Amazon can appeal the decision.

by Laura Hautala

Meta's Giphy acquisition expected to be blocked by regulators, report says

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority reportedly argues the acquisition harms competition in the social media and digital advertising markets.

by Alexandra Garrett

Best resume writing service for 2021

Whether you're looking for a template or professional help, these resume tools have you covered.

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Hulu Cyber Monday deal: Last chance to get a year's worth of streaming for just $12

Lock in on one of the best streaming deals ever in the next few hours.

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Your iPhone slows down over time, but here's how to speed it back up

Why you should clear your iPhone cache and exactly how to do it in Chrome, Safari and Firefox.

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Delete your embarrassing Google search history in just 2 steps

We'll walk you through how to get rid of the last 15 minutes of your Google search history.

by Queenie Wong

Over Facebook? Transfer your photos, posts and notes to other sites. Here's how

If you're quitting the social media platform for good, use these step-by-step instructions to keep all your photos and posts.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

The best VPN sales and deals right now

Cyber Monday has brought security deals, making it the perfect time to sign up for a virtual private network.

by Tuong Nguyen

Google always knows your location. Turn off these settings to stop it

Your location and data history might be stored when using any Google app. But turning off location services and deleting your location history can help.

by Kelsey Fogarty

Free Microsoft Office? Get Word, Excel and PowerPoint for $0 with these tips

Yes, you can use every tool in Microsoft 365 without spending a cent. Just note there are some caveats.

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NBA League Pass subscriptions will be 50% off for Cyber Monday weekend

All the rest of the regular-season NBA action at half the regular price.

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Use secret Netflix codes to find hidden Christmas movies

Scrolling through Netflix takes forever, but there's a simple trick for finding the genres you want, fast.

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Best VPN for Windows

There's no need to compromise on VPN choices if you're a Microsoft fan, whether you're using Windows 10 or Windows 11.

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15 games for kids on Apple Arcade

Kid-friendly doesn’t have to mean boring.

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9 great reads from CNET this week: Gift cards, Amazon reviews, Oculus Quest 2 and more

We look into why con artists want you to buy them gift cards, how Amazon deals with fake reviews, what parents need to know about VR and their kids, and then some.

by Jon Skillings

Holiday gift ideas you can send instantly, no shipping required

These gifts won't go out of stock, even with supply chain shortages.

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Best photo books to give as gifts this holiday season

Here are the top photo-book services for turning your photo albums into the perfect gift or keepsake.

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Best antivirus software for 2021

Antivirus software provides needed malware protection for your Windows PC -- and free software may not be enough. Here's what's worth paying extra for.

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