Monsoons are intense storms that can cause flooding and bring strong winds and heavy rain in the southern U.S. However, they also clean the atmosphere by removing harmful particles and cooling the temperature. Have you experienced the benefits of monsoons on the air you breathe?
How to import all your photos and videos from Facebook
The more social media accounts you have, the more data companies collect on you. There’s an easy way to clean up your old posts from Twitter, Facebook, Imgur and more. Tap or click here for a tool that can automatically remove posts from over 20 sites and apps.
Some of us have been on Facebook for years, meaning we have several years’ worth of photos and videos stored there. If you’re ready to pull the plug, here’s how to get all your media off Facebook.
Grab your stuff and go
Facebook’s built-in downloader tool makes it easy to download your entire history, including photos and videos. You can do this via desktop or mobile.
You will also have the option to download your messages, stories, and Reels.
I recommend selecting the HTML download format to make your data easier to read in your web browser. Select the JSON format to import your data to another app or service.
Downloading your data via the Facebook mobile app
- Open the Facebook app and tap the three-line hamburger menu.
- Tap Settings & privacy > Settings.
- Scroll down and in the Your information section, click Download your information.
- On the next page, select Request a download.
- Next, you’ll be asked to select the accounts and profiles you want to be included in your download. (NOTE: If you have a Facebook and Instagram account, you can request a download with info from both.)
- Select Complete copy for a file that includes all information available. Or, choose Select types of information for a file that will include the information you choose for your selected profiles.
- On the next page, click Submit request.
Shutting down your account
Gather any contact information you need from your Facebook friends before you go. You may have no other way of contacting some of them. If you have a Page set up for your business or just for fun, you’ll have to turn ownership over to someone else, as this will be deleted along with your account.
Be warned that you can’t get anything back once you delete your Facebook account. Your profile, photos, comments, posts, videos, and anything you’ve added and posted will be gone.
Are you ready to extricate yourself from Facebook? It’s easiest to do this on a computer. Here’s how:
Simple guide to managing your Android device storage like a pro
Want more out of your Android phone? We all do. Thankfully, Android is very versatile and accessible. But what if your device is running out of storage and downloading apps isn’t an option?
Here’s a quick guide to managing (and understanding) your device storage.
Small space, big dreams
These sneaky organizers help you get more room out of your, uh, room.
- Clean up that pile of shoes on the floor. This hanging shoe organizer is 32% off with a coupon. So smart.
- If your linen closet looks like a war zone, allow me to introduce you to vacuum storage bags. They’re 21% off right now, and they can shrink your bulky bedding by up to 80%.
- Your bathroom might be tiny, but I know you have room for this shelf (31% off). It’s small storage for TP, candles and cleaners.
- This wall-mounted broom and tool organizer keeps your mudroom and garage in check (25% off with a coupon).
- Save pantry space and stick this clever coffee pod drawer right under your Keurig or Nespresso (38% off). Boom, clean kitchen counters.
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Fun Samsung shortcuts: Instead of hitting the backspace key over and over to clean up a typo, use two fingers to swipe left. That’s “Undo.” Want to “Redo?” Swipe two fingers to the right and your text will come back.
Inbox Zero Method for 2022
Want to clean up your email inbox once and for all? Listen now for a useful strategy that gets the job done in a jiffy.
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How to clean up junk files on your Android
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Space "trashsteroids" coming in hot
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s space junk hurtling toward your house! More than 170 million pieces of space junk are floating above us: Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites, old Chinese rocket boosters, dead Soviet satellites and a whole host of NASA shrapnel.
Your desktop is a mess: Create a new folder with a name like “Clean up” or the date. Drop everything in there. When you have 5 minutes to spare, go through that folder. It’s kind of like that junk drawer in your kitchen.
Easy printer clean-up: Soak a piece of paper with rubbing alcohol (not too much — leave the edges dry), and run it through your printer’s roller to clean off the junk.
8 quick and easy ways to clean up your Android
Your smartphone can get bogged down with software, viruses and too many files like a computer. It can run slowly when that happens, which is less than ideal.
If you own an Android phone and want to keep it running like new, there are some steps you’ll need to take. Here are eight maintenance tips to keep your Android as good as new.
5 apps that can clean up your Android in minutes
Everyone loves that new phone feel. For the entire 15 minutes it lasts. Your phone seems to slow down as soon as you start downloading apps and using them to comb the internet.
Performance is essential for everyone regarding their smartphone, considering they help organize our lives. So a slow phone can be a real buzz kill. Tap or click here for seven things you didn’t know your Android could do.
Tidy your tech: Best cable organization and cord management options
Everyone seems to own laptops, smartphones, desktop computers, Internet of Things devices and so much more. It’s great to be connected, but what isn’t great is all those tangled cords.
Thankfully, there are tons of organizing tools to choose from. Whether you want to hide those cables swinging from your TV or move the wires out of your way on your computer desk, we’ve got the right organizers for you.
Must-do tech cleanups for your inbox, network and gadgets
The best way to embark on a new year is to start fresh. After all, you can’t make a new beginning if you’re tied to the past. Tech issues can hold you back when you’re trying to leap forward.
Cleaning up your tech is one of the best ways to obtain a clean slate. By tidying up your tech, you can ensure they’re working in tip-top shape. Tap or click here for five ways to quickly clean up digital junk.
Low on space on your iPhone? Here's how to clear the hidden 'Other' storage
Is your iPhone running out of storage space? Many things could be taking up valuable real estate from pictures, videos, and streaming downloads. Tap or click here to find out how to clean up your contacts for good.
However, there are occasions when it isn’t apparent why you’re running out of space on your iPhone. These storage issues could be from the little-known Other categories.
Malicious apps found in popular Android app store - What to avoid
If you own an Android, any number of apps can be risky — especially if you download them through unofficial sources. Some pose a danger to your data, and could quietly install malware on your phone.
Even the official Google Play Store doesn’t catch everything. Tap or click here for details on Android apps caught stealing users’ banking information.
How to juggle your many social media accounts - 3 strategies to manage your online presence
Thanks to social media, it’s easier than ever before to update your friends about your life. In a single post, you can let your whole network know what’s going on. If you want your posts to stand out, some simple photo editing techniques can do the trick.
How to find and delete all your duplicate contacts in Gmail
In theory, our smartphones are incredible resources that should help us reach our full potential. Just look at all of the productivity apps: built-in timers, calendars and contact books promise to help us stay on top of our work. In reality, though, many of us don’t keep our digital lives very tidy.
5 simple steps to clean up your Android contacts for good
iPhone user looking for the same information? Tap or click here to learn how to delete your contacts in bulk from your iPhone.
Pick up your Android phone, open your contacts and choose all. Now take a moment to scroll down. How does it look? Cluttered? Outdated? Stuffed with names and numbers you don’t even recognize?
Windows 10 essentials: Downloads you'll wish you were already using
Since its release nearly five years ago, Windows 10 has grown to more than 900 million users worldwide. It’s also packed with more features than ever before, including apps like Your Phone that brings your PC and smartphone closer together.