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 If your Google Home or Amazon Echo has trouble controlling multiple lights or devices in a room, you probably haven't set up groups correctly. Giving each item a unique name and then grouping those items makes your Voice Assistant work better. Read More »
|  TechCrunch claims many iPhone apps “secretly record your screen.” Is that true? Well, yes, kind of—but their recording abilities are limited. Apple is now cracking down on these apps and requiring more transparency, too. Read More »
|  Printer ink is expensive. HP promises to help with a subscription service for ink, complete with cartridges that stop working when you cancel your subscription. But HP makes you count pages, and I’d rather print as much as I want. Read More »
| REVIEW GEEK  Can a label maker bring you joy? Kind of. It can certainly help you organize your life a little better and make it easier to find things—we’ve got a selection of great label makers for aiding everything from everyday items to crafting or outdoor use. Read More »
| REVIEW GEEK  In our interconnected world a power outage is particularly frustrating. But if you have an electric power station on hand, then you never have to worry about dead cellphones or gadgets again. Read More »
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| | DEAL OF THE DAY  There’s nothing better than a new iPad. And now might be your only chance to grab a new iPad for $100 off before Valentine’s Day. Read More »
| DEAL OF THE DAY  Have you been telling yourself to buy a Raspberry Pi for the past few years? Well, today might be the day that you actually do it. Read More »
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Google Created Faster Encryption for Low-End Android Phones and IoT Devices
 Low-resource Android phones and IoT devices don’t have the processing power to use modern encryption services, which makes them vulnerable to hacking. That’s why Google is introducing Adiantum, a super-fast encryption standard for low-resource Android devices. Read More »
How to Block Specific Artists on Spotify
 Spotify is beta testing a feature that will you block music from an artist you don’t like. The option will likely come to everyone eventually but remains in testing for now. The good news is that it's pretty easy to use. Read More »
Update Now to Fix Group FaceTime on Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac
 Apple just released iOS 12.1.4 and a macOS 10.14.3 patch. These updates fix the huge group FaceTime flaw that could let anyone call your iPhone, iPad, or Mac and hear audio or see video—even if you don’t accept the call. Read More »
PSA: Watch out for This New Google Translate Phishing Attack
 You know, the thing with scammers is that they’re always going to find new ways to scam. It’s what they do. And this new Google Translate phishing attempt is simple, yet brilliant. It’s one you’ll have to watch out for. Read More »
How to Use Skype’s New Blur Background Feature
 When you make a video call over Skype, you’re inviting people to look in your home. Letting mom see your disgusting kitchen isn’t a big deal, but what happens when a co-worker or a potential employer sees your surroundings? Read More »
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| The voice actors behind Mickey and Minnie Mouse throughout the 1980s, 1990s, and most of the 2000s were real-life husband and wife: Wayne Allwine and Russi Taylor.  | |
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 Google Assistant voice commands for your smarthome work best if your devices are in groups (Google calls these groups “rooms”). Skipping this step during setup makes using your devices harder. Here's how to create rooms and add devices to them. Read More »
|  Wireless routers have fourteen different channels they can use for 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, but three of them are off limits. Channels 12 and 13 are allowed in low-power mode, while channel 14 is banned—and only allowed in Japan. Read More »
| REVIEW GEEK  When it comes to pet hair removal, you need a dedicated vacuum cleaner specifically designed with pet hair in mind. We’ve checked out the best vacuum cleaners for the job. Read More »
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| | DEAL OF THE DAY  If you’ve been in the market for a security system, now might be the time to jump in, because you can grab a five-piece Ring Alarm system and a 3rd-generation Echo Dot for just $159, which is pretty bonkers. Read More »
| DEAL OF THE DAY  If you’re an Android user looking for a decent Wear OS smartwatch, today may be the day to grab one of the better options from Fossil. The company is selling both its Gen 4 and Sport Smartwatches for just $199 apiece. Read More »
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