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iOS 16 Beta Is Available Right Now. Here's How You Can Get It

iOS 16 Beta Is Available Right Now. Here's How You Can Get It

You can download the forthcoming iPhone update as a public beta.

by Nelson Aguilar

What's the Deal With DuckDuckGo? Everything to Know

DuckDuckGo positions itself as the privacy-minded alternative to Google Search. Here's how it works.

by Adam Benjamin

Disney Plus to Increase Prices on All Plans as It Launches New Ad-Supported Tier

Prefer to keep paying $8 a month? You'll have to watch Disney Plus with commercials.

iOS 15.6: All the iPhone Updates You'll Get After Downloading

Apple's latest software upgrade is ready to be installed on your iPhone.

You Can Get 20 Days of Sling TV for Free Right Now if You Act Quickly

New and returning customers can save $35 to get access to basic and premium streaming services.

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Yes, Your Pet Deserves Its Own Music Playlist. Here's Where to Find Them

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Best Music Streaming Service for 2022

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Best Online Python Course for 2022

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Best VPN Service for Amazon Fire TV Stick in 2022

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Best Cloud Storage for 2022: How to Choose Among Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box

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These Are the Best Apps to Build a Resume

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Change These Default Windows 10 Settings

You can improve your Windows 10 experience by changing any of these settings.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

Discord Fans: Say Bye to That 'Android Support Coming Soon' Message

Discord overhauled its Android app. What that means for users.

by Zachary McAuliffe

NFL Preseason 2022: Schedule, How to Watch Falcons vs. Lions, Packers vs. 49ers Today

The games don't count, but they give football fans a first glimpse of what teams will look like for the 2022 NFL season.

by Matt Elliott

Critical Infrastructure Attacks Remain a Major Threat, Top Security Writer Warns

Last year's ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline could have been prevented, Kim Zetter says.

by Bree Fowler

This Timer App Is the Answer to Your Focus Woes

Forest for iOS and Android turns even the most tedious, procrastination-inducing tasks into tree-planting fun.

by Mary-Elisabeth Combs

Why You Should Be Using Google Chrome's Enhanced Safe Browsing Mode

This mode offers you more security online, but there are some downsides.

by Zachary McAuliffe

Here Are the Best VPNs in 2022

All you need to know to find the best VPN for your online privacy needs.

by Rae Hodge

Disney Plus Price Is Going Up $3 This Year. Here's How to Cancel Your Subscription

To cancel, you'll need to remember how you signed up for the Disney streaming service.

by Katie Teague

FTC Considering Rules on Collecting, Selling People's Personal Data

Tired of companies gathering and selling your data? The FTC is exploring the possibility of rules around the practice.

by Zachary McAuliffe

Disney Plus to Increase Prices on All Plans as It Launches New Ad-Supported Tier

Prefer to keep paying $8 a month? You'll have to watch Disney Plus with commercials.

by Alix Langone

Hulu Review: Steady Stream of New and Classic TV for a Low Price

It's hard to run out of things to watch on the streaming service, especially if you love network TV shows.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

Best Cheap VPN 2022

Better privacy protection through a virtual private network doesn't have to cost you a fortune.

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Hulu Plus Live TV Review: Big Bundle for Cord Cutters at a Premium Price

Now including Disney Plus and an unlimited DVR, Hulu's Live TV service offers a compelling alternative to YouTube TV.

by Ty Pendlebury

Best Streaming Service of 2022: Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus and More

We round up and rate the top streaming services by analyzing their content, cost, features and more.

by Kourtnee Jackson

How to Manage Android App Permissions

You're putting your data at risk by giving your Android apps permissions they don't need. Here's how to manage Android app permissions.

by Attila Tomaschek

HBO Max Review: Expensive, But Its Massive Catalog Is Priceless

With a vault that includes titles from DC, Warner Bros. and HBO, you can watch everything from House of the Dragon to Adventure Time to Joker.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

Keep an Eye on Cyberthreats from China, Ex-CISA Director Says

The threat from both state-sponsored actors and cybercrime gangs continues to rise, while companies collect even more personal data.

by Bree Fowler

iOS 15.6: All the iPhone Updates You'll Get After Downloading

Apple's latest software upgrade is ready to be installed on your iPhone.

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Apple's $14.8 Million iCloud Storage Settlement: How to Find Out if You're Owed Money

The settlement received final approval on Aug. 4, meaning payments can start.

by Dan Avery

Spotify Has a New Site for Selling Concert Tickets Directly to Fans

Spotify Tickets is live now, but still in its testing phase.

by Attila Tomaschek