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It's so much easier to edit videos on your iPhone now thanks to this update

Your smartphone makes it easy to shoot photos and videos without a second thought. You don’t have to worry about the cost and limited use you get out of old-school film. Just point and tap!

While you can capture footage with reckless abandon, eventually, you’ll hit your phone’s storage limit. Did you know a hidden setting on your iPhone reduces how much storage space your photos and videos take up? Tap or click here and Kim will tell you more.

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Easily move from iPhone to Android with this new app

Apple and Android fans are as loyal as can be. Once you’ve chosen an operating system, most likely, you’ll stick with it for years. Since you are an Android fan, tap or click here for hidden features you should be using.

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Smarter home security: 5 sensors beyond just doors and windows

Smart home products aren’t new to the market, but they are becoming more affordable to make your daily life safer and easier.

If you’re new to the smart home game, start with a must for keeping your home protected 24/7, our sponsor, SimpliSafe. Those old-school security companies that send a pushy salesperson to your door with a 3-year contract and installers are so 20 years ago.

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Here's why you still can't trust product reviews on Amazon

Unlike so many other businesses, Amazon saw growth during the pandemic as people ordered their stuff, essential or otherwise, for delivery.

Do you ever take a moment to review your orders? You may have so many packages delivered that you wouldn’t miss one. You can check your order history in your Amazon account anytime, but you can also download your entire purchase history in a spreadsheet. Tap or click here to learn how.

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Woman realizes she was scammed of life savings after watching hit Netflix documentary

Streaming services are bigger than ever, thanks to the pandemic. Many Hollywood productions went straight to streaming services in the last couple of years, while others were released simultaneously at theaters.

While cutting the cord may be satisfying, it could cost you more than expected. Streaming services have seen increases in prices, and one of the most popular ones out there is raising its numbers again. Tap or click here to find out how much you’ll soon be paying for Netflix.

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Think twice before trying to sell your home for quick cash

So you’ve decided to sell your home. Whatever your reason for moving, there are undoubtedly many ways to unload one of the most expensive purchases you’ve made in your lifetime.

Let’s start with what not to do. For example, just because you have a friend in the real estate business, it doesn’t mean they’re the best choice to help you sell your home. Tap or click here for helpful home selling tips.

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Your computer microphone still listens even on mute - Try this trick

With many people working remotely, everybody should by now know how to behave when in a Zoom or Microsoft Teams meeting. Your camera picks up every move even when you think no one is watching, and your microphone can catch the faintest of sounds.

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Toyota recalls 500K vehicles over braking software issue - Check your VIN

The “Fast & Furious” movie franchise is infamous for high-speed racing and anxiety-inducing drifting around corners. But those are professional drivers, and you should never attempt to do that on public roads.

Unfortunately, some everyday Toyota and Lexus drivers could inadvertently lose stability control and skid all over the freeway. A problem with software in 460,000 vehicles could disable the electronic stability control (ESC) system, posing a severe risk. Tap or click here for details on a similar problem with Ford vehicles.

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How to use Safe Mode to diagnose problems on your Windows PC

Are you having trouble surfing the internet? It could be a simple issue with your web browser. Tap or click here for five ways to speed it up.

The problem could be deeper, though. There might be something wrong with your Windows PC. If you’re experiencing poor performance or crashing apps, pay attention. There’s a real problem behind every surface-level symptom.

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John Oliver busts data brokers, spurs Congress to action

Data brokers know if you have cancer, diabetes or a baby on the way. You might think that’s illegal under HIPAA — but as John Oliver revealed in his show “Last Week Tonight,” many data brokers reveal highly sensitive medical information. To urge Congress to limit data collection, he essentially blackmailed lawmakers with private data he legally obtained.

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