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You can screenshot an entire webpage on your iPhone - Here's how

Do you know everything your iPhone is capable of? There are plenty of hidden features that you might not be utilizing. Tap or click for seven hidden iPhone features you wish you knew before now.

The ability to take a screenshot on your iPhone has long been a handy feature. But what if you wanted to save an entire webpage and view it later to avoid taking dozens of screenshots?

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What happens when you overload a capacitor?

Capacitors are essential components that help regulate energy inside most complex electronics. But since they’re only able to handle a certain amount of electricity, what happens when they overload?

Blue light hurts your eyes, but does it make you look older, too?

Many people readily admit that they sleep with their mobile phones next to their beds. Scrolling through social media or catching up on the news is often the last thing people do before switching off the light.

That is a bad idea, as it doesn’t allow the brain to unwind from a strenuous day and keeps it engaged for much longer. If you find it hard to fall asleep or you keep tossing and turning, looking at your screen before lights out is probably to blame.

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Scam alert: How to spot fake Ukrainian aid sites before you donate

Scammers have no shame in exploiting devastating events, natural disasters or human tragedies. Whether it’s the global pandemic or tornados ravaging the Midwest, scammers are always on the lookout for unsuspecting targets.

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Free app to make smartphones easier to use for older folks

Your Android phone comes with many hidden features and tricks. Whether it’s a shortcut or an easier way to accomplish a task, there’s always something new to discover.

Did you know that you can set your Android phone to automatically lock depending on whether or not it’s moving or where it is currently located? Tap or click here to check out some of the best Android features you may not know about.

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Easy trick to keep track of all your favorite shows and movies

There are lots of television channels and streaming options in the U.S. This makes it tough to keep track of what is showing and where. For example, DirectTV customers can access more than 330 channels that broadcast over 80,000 shows and movies.

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These bank suspension alerts are fake – Don’t fall for them

When scammers can’t intimidate you through fear and bullying to hand over your account details, they often switch to a different tactic.

In a sneaky new campaign, scammers are sending messages to potential victims claiming that their bank account has been frozen due to suspicious transactions. The only way to unlock your assets? You must verify that you are the legitimate account owner.

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Will we be able to merge with our tech?

Our gadgets go where we do, in our pockets and on our wrists. But what if one day we were able to enhance our bodies with technology? Scientists are exploring the possibility.

Ukraine invasion: Are these 5 rumors true or false?

In times of crisis, you can expect to see misinformation circulating. Now that Russia invaded Ukraine, social media is flooded with misleading news, like doctored images and inaccurate reports. Tap or click here for six clever ways to spot fake news stories and scams.

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Student loan scammers are going after people WITHOUT loans, too

Students in the U.S. got a reprieve from paying back hefty federal study loans during the pandemic, with the government putting a halt on repayments. The deal was initially set to expire in January 2022 but got extended to May.

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