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What jailbreaking an iPhone does and why we don’t recommend it
You may have heard about people jailbreaking their iPhones to install unauthorized apps or customize the operating system (OS) in ways Apple doesn’t allow. This guide explains what jailbreaking invo...
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Narrow AI: The tech behind Siri, spam filters, and fraud alerts
Narrow AI is built to do one specific job extremely well. And once you know what to look for, you’ll see it everywhere. When Netflix queues up your next binge-watch. When your bank pings you about a...
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How to recover deleted files on Mac: Step-by-step guide
Deleted a file on your Mac and need it back? In many cases, you can restore it from Trash, Time Machine, iCloud, or another backup. But your chances depend on where the file was stored and how it was ...
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Precise Location on iPhone explained, and how to turn it off
Precise Location is an iPhone setting that controls how accurately apps can see where you are. For apps that don't actually need your exact location, turning it off is one of the simplest ways to limi...
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Your guide to setting up and using a VPN on Starlink
Starlink can connect you from places traditional internet can’t reach, but its network works differently from a typical home broadband setup. That difference matters if you want to use a virtual pri...
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Predator spyware explained: How it works and how to reduce risk
Predator is commercial mobile spyware used in highly targeted surveillance operations. Unlike ordinary spyware, which is often spread through phishing, malicious downloads, or deceptive apps, Predator...
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What is a crypto exit scam? Red flags, examples, and how to protect yourself
There have been many crypto projects over the years that promise huge returns but then disappear, either suddenly or via gradual abandonment of the project. These are known as crypto exit scams, and t...
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What to do if your phone is lost or stolen during the World Cup
Losing your phone or having it stolen at the World Cup is stressful on several levels. It may hold your match ticket, payment apps, hotel bookings, travel details, and a small library of personal data...
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Can a Wi-Fi owner see what websites you visit on your phone?
When you connect your phone to someone else’s Wi-Fi, you hand part of your internet connection to a network you don’t control because your traffic passes through a third-party network that can log...
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What is a daemon? How background processes keep your system running
Whenever someone uses a computer, dozens of processes run in the background. These background service processes are often called daemons. Most users aren’t aware of them, but they help the system st...
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