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Two new Google Maps features you'll want to try today

We'll also tell you five other Google Maps tips you should start using regularly.

by Clifford Colby

Get Microsoft Office with Word, Excel and PowerPoint for free. Yep, that's $0

Get Microsoft Office with Word, Excel and PowerPoint for free. Yep, that's $0

We'll show you how to get access to every tool in Microsoft 365 without spending a dime, but there are some caveats.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

Screenshots in Windows 10 and Windows 11: 7 easy tricks

You only need a few keystrokes to take screen captures in Windows 10 or 11. Here are several ways to do it.

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.

This quick trick deletes your embarrassing Google search history for good

In just two steps, you can get rid of the last 15 minutes of your Google search history.

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Netflix's most popular shows and movies, ranked (according to Netflix)

Red Notice just eclipsed 2018's Bird Box as Netflix's most watched film yet. See Netflix's rankings of its most watched shows and movies.

by Joan E. Solsman

Disney Plus: What to know about Encanto, Eternals, Hawkeye and everything else

Disney Plus is packed with movies, shows and originals, like Hawkeye. Here's everything to know.

by Joan E. Solsman

HBO Max: Movies, shows and what happened to its free trial

HBO Max streams some movies the same day they hit theaters, plus originals and a big library of other shows and movies. Here's everything to know.

by Joan E. Solsman

Encanto isn't streaming on Disney Plus yet, sorry -- but it will soon

Encanto, Disney's latest animated musical, will start streaming on Disney Plus in time for Christmas.

by Joan E. Solsman

A small iPhone settings tweak made me like my selfies better

We'll show you how to mirror your iPhone's front camera to make your selfies look more familiar.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

3 great VPNs for Xbox in 2021

Gamers can have a little privacy -- as a treat.

by Rae Hodge

iPhone productivity tip: How to use the camera to copy text from a photo

Digitize a recipe, handwritten notes and more, just by taking a photo with your iPhone.

by Sareena Dayaram

Best VPN for Chrome

Google Chrome's flexibility makes it easy to find a solid virtual private network designed for the world's most popular browser.

by Rae Hodge

We wanted more from Windows 11

Microsoft's new operating system offers several improvements, but there are eight features still missing.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

Stop using your VPN if it doesn't have these 3 features

Only VPNs that meet these requirements will be worth your time.

by Rae Hodge

PlayStation plans to launch new subscription game service, report says

The new service will reportedly merge Sony's existing subscriptions, PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now.

by Carrie Mihalcik

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

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Best Mac VPN 2021

These VPN services are flexible, fast and secure for use with Apple's MacOS.

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Cord-cutter comparison: How 100 live TV channels stack up

We compare the channel packages of DirecTV Stream, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, Sling TV and more.

by David Katzmaier

Two new Google Maps features you'll want to try today

We'll also tell you five other Google Maps tips you should start using regularly.

by Clifford Colby

Anti-scam tips: First, never pay in gift cards

Scammers love gift cards because they're hard to trace.

by Bree Fowler

Cyber savings at Zyro: Up to 89% off website plans for blogs, ecommerce and more

Zyro is offering massive discounts on its website plans, which can help you get your brand or small business online.

by Adrian Marlow

21 browser extensions and apps that'll save you money this holiday season

From the Honey extension to OctoShop, these tools will slash your online shopping bills.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

Router VPNs vs. VPN apps: How to pick the right privacy protection

Using a VPN on a router has its advantages, but you probably want to just stick with a VPN app in most cases.

by Attila Tomaschek

Verizon 5G Home expands to two more cities

The 5G internet service is now live in parts of Dayton, Ohio, and Jacksonville, Florida.

by Corinne Reichert