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News
T-Mobile Is Selling Your App Activity: Here’s How to Opt Out
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T-Mobile has positioned itself as a better alternative to other carriers over the past few years, but it also plays many of the same tricks as other networks, including selling user data. The network is now targeting advertisements based on app usage data, but there’s a way to opt out.
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Cyber Security
7 Cybersecurity Trends You Should Know About in 2022
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Cybersecurity trends have evolved considerably over the past few years. As hackers have become more adept at breaking through advanced firewalls, companies have had to update their systems. Millions around the globe are affected by data breaches, while cyber crime continues to run rampant. Cybersecurity is a major concern for businesses, individuals, and organizations alike.
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What Is a Secured-Core PC for Windows 11?
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Home PCs can face very different threats from business machines, which is why Microsoft and its manufacturing partners developed the Secured-Core PC for enterprises. However, some of their security features are included on all versions of Windows 11. Let’s take a look at how a Secured-Core PC compares to your laptop at home.
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Microsoft
What Is Microsoft 365?
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If you’re familiar with Office 365, you already know what Microsoft 365 is. It’s a subscription plan that costs $100 per year of up to six people or $70 per year for one person. Microsoft hasn’t raised the price.
This is the personal or family plan. These are not to be confused with the business offerings of Microsoft 365.
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Windows
Web-Based Apps Are About to Get Better on Windows 10
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Many desktop applications, like Discord and Spotify, are based on web technologies and usually eat up system resources than proper native apps. Microsoft has been working on an alternative to the Electron framework that most web-based apps use, and now it’s rolling out on Windows 10.
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How to Use the Advanced Startup Options to Fix Your Windows 8 or 10 PC
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Windows 8 and 10’s advanced startup tools function differently than the tools on previous versions of Windows. If your Windows 8 or 10 system can’t boot properly, the tools will appear automatically so you can fix the problem.
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Tips & Tricks
How to Remove Background from Images on iPhone or iPad Without Any App
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If you have an iPhone or iPad then this will be a great tip to keep handy once iOS 16 & iPadOS 16 later this fall. This will help you remove background images on your phone. This is something I know many would like to do without having to get or pay for an app to remove the background. What do you think? Will you try this once you upgrade to iOS 16 or iPadOS 16?
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Useful Information
These Gadgets Banish Mosquitos
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Summer is great, but there’s something tiny that can be a big nuisance this time of year: Mosquitos. Lathering on the bug spray is not your only defense against these bloodsuckers. A clever gadget is all you need.
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Do You Need a Surge Protector for Charging Your Phone?
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Power surges are rare but potentially devastating events. In addition to damaging large electrical appliances, your smartphone could be at risk from a power surge too. So should you buy a surge protector for charging over USB?
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Does Dark Mode Make Batteries Last Longer?
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Dark mode is often recommended as a way to conserve battery on devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops. But can it really increase the battery backup of your mobile device? Here’s everything you need to know.
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