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Clear Your Android Phone's Cookies and Cache To Get Rid of Excess Junk Files

Clear Your Android Phone's Cookies and Cache To Get Rid of Excess Junk Files

A quick trip to your web browser's settings could eliminate a lot of extra files that you don't need.

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Change These 20 iPhone Settings to Make Your Life Easier

Change These 20 iPhone Settings to Make Your Life Easier

These 20 tips and tricks will make your iPhone work the way you want.

by Jason Cipriani

Here's How to Download iOS16 Beta to Your iPhone Today

Can't wait for iOS 16's public release? You can download the developer beta to your iPhone now, but there are some things to keep in mind.

2 New iOS 16 Apple Maps Features Will Improve the Way You Travel

iPhone's Maps app is getting an upgrade this year. Here are the two most notable changes and how you'll use them.

Why 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Isn't Streaming But 'Doctor Strange' Is

Spider-Man: No Way Home hit theaters in December. Doctor Strange, in May. But Strange is streaming now, and Spider-Man is still weeks away. What's going on?

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Clear Your Android Phone's Cookies and Cache To Get Rid of Excess Junk Files

A quick trip to your web browser's settings could eliminate a lot of extra files that you don't need.

by Mike Sorrentino

Is That Old or Used Phone Safe to Use? Here's What You Should Know

Buying an old or used Android phone is a great money-saving option, but it might not be safe.

by Andrew Lanxon

Creators Can Save up to 40% on CyberLink's PowerDirector 365 Video Editor

CNET readers can save an extra 10% off a discounted subscription plans for this video editor for Windows or Mac.

by Adrian Marlow

NHL Stanley Cup Final 2022: How to Watch Game 6 of Lightning vs. Avalanche

The Tampa Bay Lightning are still alive, but in order to tie the series they'll need to prevent the Colorado Avalanche from winning the Cup on Sunday.

by Sarah Lord

Peacock Review: Lots of Free TV, But You'll Need a Paid Plan to See Everything

NBC's streaming service offers older and original content, some of it free with ads, but even Yellowstone may not be enough to justify a paid premium account.

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2 New iOS 16 Apple Maps Features Will Improve the Way You Travel

iPhone's Maps app is getting an upgrade this year. Here are the two most notable changes and how you'll use them.

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'The Black Phone' Isn't Streaming Yet, Sorry

The Black Phone's streaming release is expected about 45 days after hitting theaters -- though it could be longer.

by Joan E. Solsman

Netflix's Biggest Hit Shows and Movies, Ranked (According to Netflix)

Every week, Netflix updates popularity charts, including rankings of its all-time most watched shows and films, hoping you'll find something hot to watch.

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Why 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Isn't Streaming But 'Doctor Strange' Is

Spider-Man: No Way Home hit theaters in December. Doctor Strange, in May. But Strange is streaming now, and Spider-Man is still weeks away. What's going on?

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Bob's Burgers Movie Comes to Streaming July 12: How to Watch

Bob's Burgers fans can watch the movie on Hulu or HBO Max this summer.

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Find any genre you want with Netflix secret codes. Here's what to know.

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Best Streaming Services for Reality TV: Peacock, Discovery Plus, Netflix and More

When it comes to reality show streaming, you can binge 90 Day Fiance, The Real Housewives and more on these services.

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Instagram Testing Tool to Verify the Age of Some Underage Users

Children who try to change their date of birth on Instagram to say they're adults will be asked to verify their age.

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Netflix Co-CEO Says It's Seeking Ads Partnerships, Not a Roku Takeover

According to reports from a major advertising summit, Netflix's Ted Sarandos said the company wants to launch a cheaper subscription with ads through tie-ups with existing firms.

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Social Security Numbers Stolen in Flagstar Bank Data Breach

The personal information of 1.5 million customers was affected by the hacking of the bank's systems.

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iOS 16 Offers Editable Messages but Maybe Not for Older Phones

Apple's updated software is still in development.

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iOS 16 Will Make Your iPhone's Lock Screen More Useful

Commentary: The iPhone update brings Apple Watch-like widgets for showing information at a glance to the lock screen.

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Ransomware Cost US Schools $3.56 Billion in 2021, Study Says

The attacks affected nearly 1 million students at schools and colleges across the country.

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