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Stop Your Phone From Dying Fast by Turning This Setting Off

Stop Your Phone From Dying Fast by Turning This Setting Off

Here's how to easily save your phone's battery and data.

by Zachary McAuliffe

Amazon's Plan to Eliminate the Barcode

Amazon's Plan to Eliminate the Barcode

Exclusive: Amazon's using computer vision to recognize products, no barcodes needed. The system is designed with robots in mind.

by Laura Hautala

This $30 Lifetime License to Microsoft Office 2021 Is the Deal You'll Regret Missing Today

There's an option available for both Windows and Mac users, and right now you can save 91% on the purchase.

Blur Your House ASAP if It's on Google Maps. Here's Why

It's a matter of privacy.

How to Free Up iPhone Storage Without Deleting Anything

You don't have to permanently get rid of your favorite apps or precious photos to clear up space on your iPhone.

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Best Live TV Streaming Service for Cord Cutting in 2022

by Ty Pendlebury

Best VPN 2022: VPNs Tested and Rated by Our Experts

Here Are the 5 Best VPNs in 2022

by Rae Hodge

Best Music Streaming Service of 2023

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

by Ty Pendlebury

Best Dating Sites for 2022

by Rebecca Fleenor

Best Antivirus Software for 2022

Don't Skip Out on Antivirus Software in 2022

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

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

by Kourtnee Jackson

Best Password Manager to Use for 2022

by Clifford Colby

Best Free TV Streaming Services: Peacock, Pluto TV, Tubi, Roku and More

by Kourtnee Jackson

Best Weather Apps for 2022

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

Best iPhone VPN of 2022

by Rae Hodge

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

by Rae Hodge

The Absolute Best Anime You Should Stream in December

by Kourtnee Jackson

Best Mac VPN for 2022

by Rae Hodge

Work Out for Free by Streaming These Apps on Your TV

by Kourtnee Jackson

Best Language Learning Apps for 2022

10 apps that can actually teach you a new language

by Shelby Brown

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How to Find the Journalists Banned From Twitter on Mastodon

Social network Mastodon has exploded with new accounts since Twitter's controversial suspensions.

by Peter Butler

Last-Minute Gifts? Use CNET Shopping to Seek Out the Best Deals

Here's how to use our browser extension to get the best online deals (and some bonus resources, too) during the holidays -- or any time.

by John Falcone

What Is Mastodon, the Alternative Social Network Now Blocked by Twitter?

Learn everything you need to know about Twitter's open-source competitor.

by Peter Butler

Best Mac VPN for 2022

If you're a MacOS user, your virtual private network needs to be as smart as your machine. Here are the ones we recommend based on our latest tests in 2022.

by Rae Hodge

Apple's New Encryption Effects Could Stretch Across Tech

Apple added Advanced Data Protection in its latest iOS update. It can mean big privacy changes -- if users turn it on.

by Bridget Carey

Apple Music Sing: How to Use Karaoke Mode on iPhone and iPad

Apple's new karaoke feature includes separate lyrics for backup vocals and duets.

by Ty Pendlebury

Apple's New iCloud Encryption Changes Everything

Advanced Data Protection is here, giving end-to-end encryption power to users to shield iCloud data from both cybercriminals and law enforcement.

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Best Dating Sites for 2022

We break down the pros and cons of the top dating sites and apps.

by Rebecca Fleenor

I Tested Disney Plus With Ads and There's One Big Catch

If your kids constantly use the streaming service, you need to know this.

by Kourtnee Jackson

Facebook Memories You'd Rather Forget? Here's How to Block Them

Not all memories are good ones. Here's how to prioritize your mental well-being on social media.

by Shelby Brown

This $30 Lifetime License to Microsoft Office 2021 Is the Deal You'll Regret Missing Today

There's an option available for both Windows and Mac users, and right now you can save 91% on the purchase.

by Adrian Marlow

Instagram Looks to Make Regaining Your Hacked Account Easier

The social media site sets up a new hub meant to help users with hacked or disabled accounts, forgotten passwords, and other issues.

by Marcos Cabello

Locked Out of Facebook? There's a New Lifeline for You

The social media site is expanding a test of a live chat feature for people who are stuck.

by Queenie Wong

Thursday Night Football: How to Watch, Stream 49ers vs. Seahawks Tonight on Prime Video or Twitch

NFC West foes San Francisco and Seattle meet on Thursday Night Football to kick off Week 15 of the NFL season.

by Eli Blumenthal

Limited Time Rosetta Stone Lifetime License Offer Drops Price to Just $119

This saves you more than 50%, so you'll want to act quick.

by Robin Mosley

Best Web Hosting Providers: A2Hosting, HostGator and More

We compared some of the most popular web hosting services so you don't have to.

by Zachary McAuliffe

How to Free Up iPhone Storage Without Deleting Anything

You don't have to permanently get rid of your favorite apps or precious photos to clear up space on your iPhone.

by Nelson Aguilar

16 Netflix Power User Tips You Should Have in Your Back Pocket

It's the mother lode of Netflix pointers, y'all.

by Kourtnee Jackson

Blur Your House ASAP if It's on Google Maps. Here's Why

It's a matter of privacy.

by Nelson Aguilar

Twitter to Shut Down Its Newsletter Platform Revue in 2023

Twitter acquired the platform in early 2021.

by Zachary McAuliffe