Cable TV — you love it, you hate it, but are you ready to give it up?

Open/download audio“I only watch a few channels, so why do I have to pay so much for all this other stuff?” The TV watcher’s lament. But don’t cut the cable just yet.

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3 music recognition apps to tell you 'What's that song?'

You’ve got a song stuck in your head, but you can’t place the artist or name. Or, you’re out and about and you hear a great song and you must add it to your library … but what’s the name? There are several apps for that, and we’ve vetted three of them for you, that will identify songs based on your question, by tapping and listening, or by searching lyrics.

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Free app safely records your doctor's visits

Regardless of whether it’s you or a close relative who has been diagnosed with a serious disease, it is important to understand the information a doctor is giving you. With consultations lasting only 20 minutes or sho, it is difficult to digest what is being said, much less understood. A new app has been developed to help you record the information the doctor is relaying to you and share it with members of your family.

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YouTube finally figures out that drinking bleach is not a 'miracle' cure

Misinformation is a serious problem on YouTube, and it’s starting to get people hurt. A perfect example is “Miracle Mineral Solution,” a chemical tonic promoted by a healer and self-proclaimed “space bishop.” According to him, this medicine can cure a variety of ailments — including autism. But make no mistake, Miracle Mineral Solution does nothing of the sort. It’s actually a completely different chemical, one that’s poisonous if swallowed: bleach. Worse yet, people are actually consuming it!

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Update: Google Trips app discontinued

Taking a dream vacation is something most of us, well, dream about. The fun begins as soon as you reach your destination. The hardest part is all the planning and keeping track of travel and events. Don’t worry, the Google Trips app and web portal has your back.

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How to record your Android screen

Taking a screenshot on your Android gadget is a great way to capture a moment. The problem with a screenshot is it only captures still images or single frames from a video. If you’re trying to give someone a step-by-step tutorial on how to do anything, you’ll wind up sending a ton of pictures. Fortunately, Android offers a better option for you than the typical screen shot.

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Block your cellphone number from caller ID with this one trick

People know it is you calling when your caller ID pops up on their phone, but it doesn’t have to be like that. There are two ways to keep your identity secret while making a call: one is permanent; the other is temporary on a call-by-call basis.

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5 video sites you'll like more than YouTube

YouTube is the undisputed king of video-sharing platforms, but not everyone is on board with its brand of hosting and data collection. With growing scandals and moderation issues on YouTube’s part, many video-lovers are scrambling for alternative platforms to enjoy the content they crave. Thankfully, YouTube isn’t the only streaming video site on the web. A range of viable competitors exist, each with their own pros and cons that can easily satisfy YouTube expats hungry for fun, new material.

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Frightening Facebook scam spreading and tricking people

We’ve covered a number of tricky scams and rackets on social media, but the latest convoluted scheme hitting Facebook users takes the cake for its sheer audacity. A number of users have reported being tricked into sending money to strangers on Facebook, only to be contacted later by the “U.S. government” because they “sent money to ISIS.” Obviously, none of the parties in this fraud are who they say they are, but with so many moving pieces to this ploy, it’s a wonder it even got off the ground!

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This one feature makes the new Macbook worth the money

When I got the new MacBook Pro, I was pleasantly surprised to discover what the touch bar and touch ID reader at the top of my keyboard could do. You’ve never seen anything like this — you can customize it to different apps and use it for security features.

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Where are the cameras in your car and what are they looking for?

A motor vehicle is filled with incredibly complex technology that can be at your convenience in many ways. If you’re driving, you don’t need to pick up your phone to make a call; most cars have a phone connect feature that allows you to make calls hands free.

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