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One Way to Save Money on Netflix, HBO Max and Other Streaming Services

One Way to Save Money on Netflix, HBO Max and Other Streaming Services

Avoid spending too much on streaming TV by using this clever tactic.

by Kourtnee Jackson

4 Annoying iOS 16 Features You Can Fix Right Now

4 Annoying iOS 16 Features You Can Fix Right Now

There's a lot to love about the latest iPhone update, but some features and settings can be a bit irritating.

by Nelson Aguilar

Netflix's Most Popular Shows and Movies, Ranked (According to Netflix)

Netflix publishes weekly charts of its most watched series and films, hoping you'll find something new to watch. We track the all-timers.

With iOS 16, Here's How to Recover Deleted Text Messages on Your iPhone

If you accidentally delete a text, it's not the end of the world. You can now easily find and get back your trashed messages.

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

We rate the top streaming services on functionality, price, features and what you can watch.

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

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Best Live TV Streaming Service for Cord Cutting in 2022

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Best Password Manager to Use for 2022

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Best Antivirus Software for 2022

Don't Skip Out on Antivirus Software in 2022

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Best VPN Service of 2022: Top Picks by Our VPN Experts

Here Are the Best VPNs in 2022

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Best Dating Sites for 2022

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Best VPN for Windows

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Best Music Streaming Service for 2022

What's the Best Music App for You? We Compare Spotify, Apple Music and More

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The Absolute Best Fantasy Movies on HBO Max

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Best Sports Streaming Service for 2022: FuboTV, DirecTV Stream, ESPN Plus and more

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Best iPhone VPN of 2022

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Best Free VPN 2022: Try Our VPN Experts' Top Picks for Risk-Free Privacy

Best Free VPNs 2022: Our Experts Show You How to Avoid Shady Services and Get Premium Protection

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Best Cheap VPN for October 2022

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Best Streaming Services for Kids

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Best VPN Service for Amazon Fire TV Stick in 2022: Top Picks from Our VPN Experts

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This Hidden iOS Feature Lets You Draw Perfect Shapes on Your Photos

Do you use Markup to edit your photos and screenshots on your iPhone? Then you need to know this secret trick.

by Nelson Aguilar

These 400 Apps Might Have Stolen Facebook Usernames and Passwords

Facebook says it's notifying 1 million users that they might have logged into the social network from a harmful app.

by Queenie Wong

How to Manage Android App Permissions

Don't put your data at risk by granting your Android apps permissions they don't need.

by Attila Tomaschek

How to Use Multiple Desktops on One Screen in Windows 11

The virtual desktop feature in Windows 11 helps you organize and work on different things on one screen.

by Sarah Jacobsson Purewal

Streaming Services in October: You May Want to Cancel These

Netflix and other services can be cut midmonth if you run out of stuff to watch.

by Kourtnee Jackson

Thursday Night Football: How to Watch, Stream Colts vs. Broncos Tonight on Prime Video or Twitch

Indianapolis and Denver meet on Thursday Night Football to kick off Week 5 of the NFL season.

by Eli Blumenthal

The 16 Audible Books that CNET Staff Love to Read

Our editors give their recommendations of audiobooks you won't want to pause.

by CNET staff

TikTok's New Editing Tools Let You Adjust Video, Sound and Text, Add Sound Effects

Content creators can now stack, trim and split videos, zoom in and out of frames and use longer descriptions.

by Dan Avery

Android 12 Hidden Features That You Probably Didn't Know About

The best Android settings are sometimes the ones that are harder to find.

by Nelson Aguilar

VPN Demand Surges in Iran as Protests Continue, Study Shows

Fighting to overcome government censorship of Instagram and WhatsApp, Iranians are seeking out virtual private networks in overwhelming numbers.

by Rae Hodge

With iOS 16, Here's How to Recover Deleted Text Messages on Your iPhone

If you accidentally delete a text, it's not the end of the world. You can now easily find and get back your trashed messages.

by Nelson Aguilar

Watch Netflix Anywhere: 3 Ways to Download Your Movies and Shows

It's easy to put Netflix shows on your laptop or device to watch them offline.

by Peter Butler

Uber's Former Head of Security Convicted Over Concealing 2016 Data Breach

The 2016 Uber hack exposed the personal data of 57 million people but wasn't disclosed for a year.

by Corinne Reichert

Hacker Gets Probation for Massive Capital One Data Breach

The judge cites the hacker's mental health and transgender status in declining to sentence her to prison.

by Steven Musil

One Way to Save Money on Netflix, HBO Max and Other Streaming Services

Avoid spending too much on streaming TV by using this clever tactic.

by Kourtnee Jackson

Twitter Now Lets You Combine Images, Videos and GIFs in One Tweet

Can't decide on whether to tweet an image or a video? Why not both?

by Zachary McAuliffe

Watch Out for These Shady Android VPN Apps

Encrypting your data shouldn't include a free pass for your VPN provider.

by Rae Hodge

Get a Lifetime Subscription to Secure Data Storage With Prism Drive and Save Hundreds

Store up to 10TB of data on Prism Drive's encrypted cloud for just $70 and keep your files secure and accessible anywhere you go.

by Max McHone

4 Annoying iOS 16 Features You Can Fix Right Now

There's a lot to love about the latest iPhone update, but some features and settings can be a bit irritating.

by Nelson Aguilar

Don't Ruin the Surprise. Send Sneaky Gifts With This Amazon Shopping Tip

Kick the guesswork out of gifting by learning how to send presents without the recipient's address.

by Alexandra Garrett