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How to Factory Reset Your iPhone

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It takes just four steps to restore your iPhone to its "just out of the factory" look.

What the End of 3G Service Means to You

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It had a good run, but after a couple of decades, 3G service is ending as we embrace 5G. What does this mean for our phones, car navigation systems and home alarms?

How to Clean a Mousepad

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Way down on the list of tech accessories to clean is likely the mousepad. That's a shame because it's easy to do and really needs it.

How to Clean AirPods

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All that listening to podcasts and music can get your AirPods dirty! Here's an easy way to clean them

You Track the Weather. Does Your Weather App Track You Back?

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You probably had no idea your favorite weather app is probably collecting and selling your data. In fact, it's very lucrative. So how do you fight back?

How to Unlock Your iPhone

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The ability to unlock your iPhone means that you can use it with different carriers. To unlock your iPhone, use these steps.

How to Delete an Instagram Account

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If you're trying to simplify your social media life and want to end your relationship with Instagram, here's how to delete your account.

How to Cancel Netflix

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Are you ready to break free from Netflix? We'll tell you exactly how.

What Kind of Bird Is That? The Merlin Bird ID App Can Tell You

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Birding is a lot easier with the Merlin app, which can coach you though your first bird identification adventure. From there, it's simple.

How Does My Phone Company Know a Call Is From a Scammer?

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You've probably seen the calls from your buds "Scam Likely" or "Fraud Alert." So, what's the giveaway to your carrier that these callers are not legit?