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The Opt-Out: Stop choosing bad passwords already
The results are in: most people's passwords are horrible. But yours don't have to be. Take control of your security now; thank us later. → Read More
It’s your last chance to save your Internet Explorer bookmarks
Internet Explorer will go out of commission at midnight. This is your chance to transfer your bookmarks to Edge or your favorite browser. → Read More
6 things to know before deciding to raise backyard chickens
Having a coop in your backyard is great If you don't want to pay for eggs ever again. Here's what to know before you become a chicken keeper. → Read More
6 egg alternatives for these trying times
Eggs are scarcer and pricier, so you might want to rethink baking that cake. Unless you use one of these useful replacements we tested. → Read More
It’s time for your 2023 fitness journey—here’s how to get started
If you want to you go on your fitness journey but don't know where to start, let our science-backed fitness stories help you along the way. → Read More
The Opt Out: When it comes to privacy, smart devices are not the smarter choice
Things have gotten better in the past few years, but introducing smart appliances and speakers to your home always comes with a risk. → Read More
Learning a new language? Here’s how to perfect your pronunciation.
Learning a language is hard. If you're studying Spanish, English, French, Japanese, or German, use these pronunciation tips to sound a bit more local. → Read More
Pixel 7 users can now activate Google’s mobile VPN for free
Google latest smartphones, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, come with access to the company's VPN at no extra charge. Here's how to set it up. → Read More
4 apps to make your holiday shopping more joyful
Holiday shopping can be the most stressful part of the end-of-year festivities, but there's an app for that. Four, in fact. → Read More
5 key lessons after a week on Mastodon
If you're curious about Mastodon, there's a lot you'll need to learn. But after spending a week there, we have tips to put you up to speed. → Read More
A complete guide to bulk-deleting tweets
Deleting tweets in bulk requires the help of a third-party app, and the biggest challenge is not removing posts, but choosing a platform. → Read More
The rewards and risks of lying to tech companies
Providing false information to tech companies when you sign up for accounts or move around online can feel subversive, but the reality is more nuanced. → Read More
This spreadsheet trick will simplify your holiday shopping
It's not too early to start planning your holiday shopping, and the ImportFromWeb function in Google Sheets will make it easier than ever. → Read More
What to do when you’re trying not to poop
Holding your poop is not healthy, but sometimes you just got to clench your butt cheeks for a bit. Here's how to make things a bit easier. → Read More
4 free apps that remove photo backgrounds with little fuss
Some emojis and memes are better with a transparent background. If you don't know how to do that, here are 4 alternatives. → Read More
How to check if your at-home COVID test has expired
Yes, COVID tests expire, but yours may still have some shelf life. Make sure your test is still good by using the FDA database. Here's how. → Read More
Android 13 lets you change the language in individual apps. Here’s how.
If your brain operates in various languages, so should your phone. Android 13 allows you to change the lingo in individual apps. Here's how. → Read More
What you can do to prevent a monkeypox infection
Vaccines and treatment against monkeypox is scarce in the US right now, which is why prevention is crucial. → Read More
It's not too late to get good handwriting
Handwriting can improve with practice. We can’t promise the words will make sense, but at least they’ll look pretty. → Read More
11 ways to sleep better in unbearable heat
Sleeping in the middle of a heat wave can be challenging if you don't have air conditioning or can't afford to run it all night long. → Read More