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Get rid of AI results in Google Search with this Chrome extension
"Bye Bye, Google AI" strips out the AI Overviews and other annoyances from Google's search results.
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Turning scribbled notes into text on Windows is easier than I thought
You can convert your handwritten notes to text in Windows using this simple method.
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How to turn on dark mode in Microsoft Office
Just like Windows, Microsoft's Office programs offer a dark mode that is easy on the eyes in poor lighting conditions and reduces power consumption.
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How to use CCleaner to free up PC storage and boost performance
CCleaner promises less data waste, more storage space, better performance and fewer PC problems. We show you how to get the most out of this powerful tool.
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How to set up a passkey for your Microsoft account
Microsoft wants people to use passkeys for login across Windows and other devices—so the process is simple.
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Make Chrome safer against scam sites by flipping on this AI feature
Chrome's Enhanced Safe Browsing feature now uses AI to recognize online threats as they surface.
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Don't get locked out of Dashlane! Here's how to set up recovery methods
It takes 10 minutes max, and you’ll avoid a huge headache if you ever forget your password or lose access to your 2FA methods.
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Samsung and LG Smart TVs are watching you. Here's how to stop it
TV manufacturers such as Samsung record viewing behavior of the content you watch. However, consent to this can be refused.
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You should know how to recover your Windows account. Do you?
A few minutes now can save you from getting locked out of your PC later—and losing access to all your cloud files.
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I hate Outlook's reading pane change. Here’s how I fixed it
Several weeks ago, Microsoft would no longer let me hide or turn off the reading pane in Outlook. Then I finally figured out the workaround.
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This free app fixed my posture and stopped my backaches
SitApp will monitor your posture in real time as you sit or stand near your PC and track your progress over time.
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Amazon account hacked? Here's what to do
Getting locked out of your Amazon account or seeing strange orders can be scary. Here’s how to take back control and keep it safe.
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Unlock this AI feature in Firefox and never fall for a scam link again
AI-powered link previews are a great way to "see ahead" so you don't end up clicking on malicious links.
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You should never, ever delete your spam email. Here's why
Instead of deleting spam emails, you should consider marking them, which teaches the spam filter to better recognize and catch unwanted emails.
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Meet BleachBit, the killer free app that cleans your Windows PC's junk
For the first time in many years, the deletion specialist app Bleachbit released a new version. We take a closer look at Bleachbit 5.0 and show you how to use the tool—even from the command line!
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Want to download 4K YouTube videos? This app makes it quick and easy
Some video downloaders act like malware, but 4K Video Downloader Plus downloads video with no fuss.
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Instagram might be leaking your location. Here's how to check
A new feature launched this summer could be letting others track you without you knowing.
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This simple Microsoft Outlook trick helps me sort my emails in a flash
This simple trick in Outlook helps me distinguish emails I'm just CC'd into as opposed to ones I need to urgently reply to.
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Check out this AI chatbot that doesn't spy on your every move
If you have privacy concerns when using mainstream AI chatbots, you might want to switch to Proton Lumo.
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