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.

Once you are done cleaning your home and phone, try digging a little deeper. Having tons of photos can take up precious space on your device. Imagine how much space they occupy if you have multiple copies — what a waste. Take advantage of the following free apps that will help you track down and delete all those duplicates.

Android and Apple phones

Do you have numerous duplicate photos taking up storage space on your device? Most people do. It’s estimated an average of 17% of images found on most devices are identical copies of the original, which can compromise the memory and performance of your phone.

Here’s a simple way to fix the problem. Instantly scan your gadget’s memory and delete duplicate files using the Remo Duplicate Photos Remover app. This is a free app for iOS and Android devices.

Remo Duplicate Photos Remover was developed to locate, preview and delete duplicates. Quickly remove altered and similar images received through instant messages and social media. 

Freeing up space on Windows

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3 free ways to encrypt private files, from medical papers to tax records

You should always encrypt private desktop files. Otherwise, hackers could steal your personal information and do as they please, such as putting it up for sale on the Dark Web. Here’s what to do if that happens.

The encryption is not crystal clear since different computer programs don’t always play well together.

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10 tips for using Windows’ built-in photography apps (no extra downloads required!)

Who says you need a paid service or heavy software to store and edit photos? Unless you’re a professional photographer who is trying to work on client images, there’s no need to pay for a photo editing service.

Instead of wasting money, turn to your trusty Windows computer. Many free programs come pre-installed with any new PC, including photo apps.

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Wait, what? Apple just made a big change that’s going to cost you money

There are plenty of free apps available, but sometimes nothing can beat a well-priced subscription to a service or mobile game. A monthly subscription can give you access to added features and in-game goodies.

When you decide to purchase a monthly subscription, you assume that you will pay that price until you cancel or the developer notifies you about a price increase. 

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These free antivirus and cleaning apps are putting your phone at risk - Delete them now

You’re never 100% safe from cyberattacks, no matter how careful you are. From malware to viruses to breaches, the best you can do is take precautions to lower your risk.

You may think it’s easy to detect a hacker on your phone. It’s not. The longer a hack goes undetected, the more damage it can do. Tap or click here to learn about signs that your phone is under attack.

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All the best free utility programs for Windows in one place

There are countless applications out there you can download, so it’s easy to miss out on useful programs. Many free apps can and would make your computing life easier if you only knew about them. Luckily, we’ve got a solution to this problem. This site is a one-stop-shop for useful, free Windows utility programs and we’ve gone ahead and found a bunch of must-have apps on the site!

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Delete this dangerous VPN app with 100 million downloads

Keeping personal information under digital lock and key is extremely important, but it can be difficult when using apps that steal your information or have weak security measures in place. Now that most of us are spending more time online as we’re stuck at home, it’s more important than ever to be vigilant with security.

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