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Amazon's 30th anniversary: Top-selling books of all time

Fun fact: My first Amazon purchase was a book called “Online Dating: What You Need to Know” in 1996. It was for research purposes, really. That one didn’t win any popularity contests, but what did?

You might not believe it, but Amazon has existed for nearly 30 years. Youngsters might not realize that it began as an online bookstore. It’s true! Curious to know what the best-selling books of all time on Amazon are? You’ve come to the right place.

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NASA's new wheel technology is remarkable

NASA plans to return to the moon and Mars in the next decade. One of the issues it has run into is that a traditional wheel filled with air struggles on the rugged terrain of Mars. So, it developed an entirely new material perfect for getting around on rough surfaces. But how does it work and what makes it so different?

Find and delete duplicate photos with these free apps

Are you someone who likes to keep a super clean home? It can be therapeutic, to say the least. But now that your house is spick-and-span, you might want to start cleaning other things. Tap or click here for instructions on how to disinfect your smartphone.

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New Google tech coming to its biggest show of the year

Google’s got a lot of exciting new products in the works, and we’re just days away from getting our first glimpse at its big I/O tech show. While artificial intelligence (AI) is likely to be a significant focus, all the latest news about chatbots has muddied the waters for some exciting Google hardware, too.

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What you really give away when you sign up for Amazon Clinic

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, protects your private information whenever you visit a healthcare professional. Now, the bad news. HIPAA rules and regulations don’t necessarily apply to mental health apps. Here’s what you need to know.

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Best apps to troubleshoot your bad Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is one of the most precious commodities we use daily. Everything is right with the world when it’s running smoothly. But when there’s any disruption, it can feel like a day-ruining experience, especially if you work from home. Tap or click here for essential work-from-home tips.

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Free up space on your Android by updating a single app

No matter the size of your Android phone’s internal storage capacity, ensuring enough space can be complicated. As applications and mobile games grow, so too does their size. Tap or click for eight simple tips to speed up and clean out your Android phone.

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Would you have a computer chip installed in your brain? The tech is here

Would you have a computer chip implanted in your brain? Now, what if that tech could combat paralysis, crippling depression, deafness or blindness? Sounds like a science fiction novel, but the tech is here. 

A Utah company has already placed brain chips in about three dozen patients. So far, it’s allowed people to control robotic arms and wheelchairs, play video games and even feel sensations in paralyzed areas of the body. Truly amazing stuff.

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Protect your privacy: How to remove your home's photos from Zillow, Redfin and Realtor.com

If you’re not trying to sell your home, there’s no reason to leave interior photos and other details on real estate sites like Realtor, Zillow and Redfin. Just think about how valuable your floor plan might be in the wrong hands.

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Why the witness protection program is so successful

The witness protection program has one purpose, to protect informants from retribution. They do this by moving the person to another location, giving them a new identity and cutting off all contact with their past life. So, how is this program so successful? There is more to the process than you might think.