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Nextcloud logo and some Google logos scattered on the floor.
After Switching to Linux, This App Helped Me Drop Google for Good
Storage

One self-hosted app to replace them all?

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Two hands holding a phone with a QR code in the center and a Wi-Fi icon.
How to Share Your Android's Hotspot Using a QR Code
Android

Let them scan a QR code to join your hotspot.

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The game of dinosaur in Google Chrome.
The 10 Best Browser Games of All Time
Web

Sneaky fun for everyone.

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3D Nokia 3250
Pretend Its 2005 With This 3D Fully Interactive Nokia 3250
Apps & Web Apps

They don't make 'em like they used to.

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A collection of search engine logos on a dynamic background representing data traffic.
6 Google Search Alternatives That Protect Your Privacy
Google

The search continues.

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MacBook Air showing Incognito mode in Chrome.
Using Incognito Mode? These 7 Entities Can Still Track You
Privacy & Security

All the big brothers are watching.

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incognito mode vs using vpn
Incognito Mode vs. Using a VPN: What's the Difference?
Privacy & Security

Your privacy matters: understand your options.

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A briefcase above the Windows logo with some clouds around it.
Before Dropbox and OneDrive, We Had Windows Briefcase
Windows

Windows Briefcase—the first of its kind.

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A PoE security camera mounted in the corner of a porch.
Why and How I'm Switching to Local Storage for My Security Camera Setup
Smart Home

I’m done renting space in the sky.

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A router with a Wi-Fi icon above it and a woman talking on the phone.
8 Reasons Why I Always Use Wi-Fi Calling (And You Should Too)
Carriers

Better calls in a few clicks.

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A Windows laptop with a cloud-shaped file drawer coming out of the screen.
How to Ensure the Privacy and Security of Your Cloud Uploads
Cybersecurity

Remember that "the cloud" really means "someone else's computer"

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The Minecraft main screen on a laptop.
How I Sync My Minecraft World Between 6 Different Devices
Minecraft

Why keep your Minecraft addiction tied to just one computer?

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Illustration of a server connected to some clouds and two broken clouds with a warning sign.
Don't Only Trust the Cloud—Back Up Your Save Data
Cloud Gaming

Back up your save data, before you lose it for good.

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A broken piggy bank with a SIM card leaning against it.
Are You Overpaying for Your Phone Plan? Here's How to Check
Carriers

Do you feel like your phone plan is too expensive?

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A cellular tower with 5G frequency waves.
What Is 5G mmWave?
5G

And how the internet travels on air.

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T-Mobile and Visible signal bars on an iPhone.
I Switched to a Family Data Cell Plan, and I Wish I Did It Sooner
Carriers

I'll save money any way I can.

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Two people shaking hands closing a deal, and one of the people has a SIM card instead of a head.
How to Negotiate a Better Deal with Your Cell Phone Carrier
Carriers

You don't have to accept the price listed for your phone plan.

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Sign at MWC 2025 event reading MWC25.
How-To Geek's Best of MWC 2025 Award Winners
Cutting Edge

Can you guess what our best concept was?

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A phone running an internet speed test.
Wi-Fi Speed Test Results Explained: What Do They Actually Mean?
Wi-Fi Routers

The need for (Wi-Fi) speed.

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An illustration of a passkey, featuring a key, fingerprint, facial recognition, and password input fields.
Microsoft, Google, and Apple Want You to Use Passkeys—Should You?
Passwords

Passkeys are here to relieve you of the burden of passwords.

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