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Warren Buffett’s take on AI, upload dead people to a computer & our guide to earning $ online

Plus, it’s garden season! I’ve got the best smart sprinklers to keep your lawn green. But that’s not all – Matt’s got a genius email trick to track down data-selling companies. And if you’re sharing a web doc, don’t miss Allie’s tip to avoid embarrassing edits. Also, I tell the tale of an unbelievable Jeep underwater rescue. And can you believe “The Simpsons” predict the future? Matt shares some bone-chilling moments that prove they might.

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Bad Windows default settings you should change today

Whether it’s a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop, your devices come loaded with settings, apps and bloatware. They exist for many reasons: To give you a free tease of a paid program, to collect data or simply part of a deal with other companies.

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What will Apple announce for iOS 17 in June?

You know it’s a big deal when Apple rushes out one update after another. The latest iOS 16.4.1 patch addresses zero-day flaws and other security concerns. Here’s what you need to know and how to get the update.

If we go by the release dates of Apple’s mobile operating system going back to iOS 6, we should see the next one this September. And as is usual, Apple will announce what’s coming at its annual Developers Conference in June.

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Chinese apps you should remove from your phone

Security is something you should never take for granted. You may be exposing yourself to hackers and scammers without even realizing it. Here are 10 things you do daily that put you in danger.

You’ve heard it many times from us: Get rid of TikTok and Temu. Now we’re adding even more to the list. 

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Get Temu, the popular shopping app, off your phone now

Seemingly overnight, everyone’s talking about Temu, an online shopping app full of deals that seem too good to be true. You’ll find $17 wireless earbuds, $1 “gold” necklaces and $23 wedding dresses.

No wonder Temu is the most popular shopping app in the U.S., behind only Amazon. But most of us know little about the app’s origins. Like these apps, it’s tied to China.

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The safe way to save your tax files from years past (do this now!)

We’re down to the eleventh hour: Tax Day is coming up on April 18. If you’re one of the millions of Americans filing electronically, watch out! A popular e-file tax site was caught spreading malware for weeks. Here’s what you need to know.

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Tab overload? How to control what happens when you start your browser

Today’s tech is all about choice. There’s the classic debate: iPhone versus Android. It’s about a lot more than blue and green message bubbles. Here are things you can do on Android phones but still can’t do on iPhones.

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WinAmp revamp takes on Patreon

WinAmp is making waves for the first time in a long time, mainly because we all forgot it was still in the water. The iconic media player has been used by a dedicated few million fans all this time, but now it’s making a big comeback in a new way. It’s going after Patreon.

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Use this app to find food cheaper than at the grocery store

It seems every time you go to the grocery store, your bill grows — even though you’re buying the same items as last week. The cost of living crisis is squeezing wallets across the nation. Luckily, you can cut back on your family’s food costs with popular apps for cheap food like Too Good To Go.

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End these Windows Task Manager processes to make your PC run faster

Processes could be significantly slowing down your PC right now. One way to find out what’s going on is to check the Task Manager. It shows what processes are running on your PC. It’s a window into how your PC is running, including CPU performance, Wi-Fi usage and graphics card processes.

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Simple mistake making your computer slower and less safe

Your privacy is at risk whenever you go online or use a connected device. This isn’t to say you should throw away all your tech and live in a cave, but there are ways to minimize exposure.

Let’s start with your choice of browser. This has a significant impact on your online experience. Many browsers share popular features like dark mode, but you’ll find more significant distinctions when it comes to privacy. Tap or click here for the best privacy-focused browsers.

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