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Looking for Great Deals? Use CNET Shopping to Save Time and Money

Looking for Great Deals? Use CNET Shopping to Save Time and Money

Here's how to use our browser extension to get the best deals (and some bonus resources, too) when shopping on many of the web's most popular retailer sites.

by John Falcone

Save Money by Clearing Out Your Google Drive and Gmail

Follow these simple steps so you don't pay for extra storage again.

by Zachary McAuliffe

New Month, New Reminder to Clear Your iPhone Cache

Clearing your cache every month helps give your browsers a fresh look at websites.

Microsoft's New Phone Link for iPhone Brings Messages, Calls and Notifications to Windows 11

The software giant kicks off public testing for its Phone Link software.

Streaming TV in March Is a Slam Dunk, But You Can Cancel 3 Services

Some big shows are releasing new seasons -- including an anime favorite and Ted Lasso -- but here's a guide on which services to drop to save dough.

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One Spotify Premium plan just got pricier. Should you still pay for it?

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Learn Cybersecurity Skills With These 4 Online Courses

Sharpen Your Cybersecurity Skills With These 4 Online Courses

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Quitting Subscriptions to Netflix, Uber Eats and More? Try These Free Options Instead

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Airbnb Says It May Ban People Likely to Travel With Already-Banned Guests

The short-term rental company isn't taking risks with potentially problematic guests.

by Imad Khan

Last Chance to Score a Free Month of Showtime With Your Paramount Plus Subscription

Sign up for an Essential or Premium plan today, and Paramount Plus will throw in a free one-month trial of Showtime so you can try out both services for less.

by Max McHone

Is TikTok Safe For Kids and Teens? Enable These Privacy Settings Right Now

TikTok can be a dangerous place, especially for children.

by Nelson Aguilar

Unlock Your iPhone's Full Potential With These Hidden iOS 16 Features

These 11 iOS 16 features and settings will help you become an iPhone expert.

by Nelson Aguilar

iOS 16.4 Is Almost Here. You Should Still Download iOS 16.3.1 Now

The iOS 16.3.1 update comes with a number of fixes, including one for an issue that might be used to hack your phone.

by Zachary McAuliffe

LastPass Issues Update on Data Breach, But Users Should Still Change Passwords

You still need to take action to protect your data even though LastPass said it hasn't seen any threat-related activity since October.

by Attila Tomaschek

iOS 16.4 Beta 2: New Features Public Beta Testers Can Try Now

New emoji, changes to Apple Podcasts, and what else testers can try now.

by Zachary McAuliffe

TikTok Bans: Scrutiny Escalates as House Panel Advances Latest Bill

TikTok says a US ban of the short-form-video app would be "a ban on the export of American culture."

by Queenie Wong

Save on Tax Software Like H&R Block, TurboTax and More Ahead of Deadline Day

That tax deadline creeps around each year, but you can be prepared for it this time with discounts on popular tax software.

by CNET Commerce

Manchester United vs. West Ham Livestream: How to Watch FA Cup Soccer From Anywhere

Erik ten Hag's men look to build on their Carabao Cup triumph as they host the Hammers in this fifth-round clash at Old Trafford.

by Kevin Lynch

Sling TV Blue Bumps Price by $5 for Some, Adds ABC

Sling TV Blue subscribers in these five markets will see a price hike today.

by Ty Pendlebury

Travel for Less With a Discounted Dollar Flight Club Lifetime Subscription

With prices starting at just $40, you're going to want to take advantage of this offer.

by Adrian Marlow

YouTube's New CEO Says He'll Balance Generative AI's Creativity With Responsibility

A letter from Neal Mohan, heavy on generalizations and light on specifics, says YouTube will cultivate AI's creative opportunities with "thoughtful guardrails."

by Joan E. Solsman