Windows 10 how-to: Roll back to a previous version

Having trouble with the latest Windows 10 update? Maybe it’s so bad, you wish you’d never updated your PC in the first place. In this Komando DIY, we walk you through how to roll back your Windows version.

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Set up this Android privacy feature before you need to use it

Kids can be incredibly insistent when they want something — especially if it is on your mobile phone. They like to take your phone and play a video game or watch videos on YouTube Kids for long periods.

Handing your phone off to your child or someone else to use, there will always be a feeling of uneasiness. Your phone contains a lot of information that would be difficult to replace if something happened. Not to mention personal things no one else needs to see. Tap or click here for seven Android security settings to enable ASAP.

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4 smartwatch security tips you need to know

Smartwatches take many of our smartphones’ useful features and put them in a more convenient and familiar location — our wrists.

Some smartwatches focus on fitness, while others are a small extension of our iPhones and Android phones. There are many to choose from, each with different functions and drawbacks. Tap or click here for our top five smartwatch picks.

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Firefox has a new feature in the fight against tracking

Privacy should be foremost on your mind when browsing the web. Each click, each website you visit and each field you fill in with personal information can be tracked even when you leave a site.

Your choice of browsers directly affects your level of privacy. Some have more built-in protection than others, but which one is right for you? Tap or click here for the best browsers for privacy.

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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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New malware is coming after Macs and 30K computers have been infected

If you’re buying a new Apple laptop, say goodbye to Intel chips. Apple’s new M1 processors are revitalizing the classic MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and Mac Mini lines. Although these high-tech chips are the talk of the town, watch out: Hackers are looking for chinks in the armor.

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New study shows just how much your apps collect about you

Apple recently added more privacy protection to iOS devices with the rollout of iOS 14. When you install an app after updating the OS, it will ask for permission to find and connect to other devices.

This has raised many questions with users. Specifically, why apps like Facebook or Twitter need to find other devices on your local network. WhatsApp needs access to the local network to make calls, and some mobile games use it for multiplayer functions. Tap or click here to find out how to stop apps from connecting to your network.

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Think twice before you click 'OK' on this iPhone pop-up

Many of those free apps on your device are free for a reason. You’re the product. Instead of charging a fee, apps will collect data on you to send you targeted ads. It’s a way to generate revenue without fees.

The thing is, most of the time, when an app tracks you, it’s because you’ve permitted it to do so. This happens when you install an app and agree to its terms and conditions, normally in the fine print. Tap or click here to see which apps collect the most data.

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Security warning: Private browser feature exposes search history

Many browsers have some form of privacy mode built into it. Chromium-based browsers have incognito, where it allows you to browse (somewhat) anonymously without your data being tracked.

In addition to hiding your exact location, incognito mode doesn’t store your search history or which websites you have visited. When you close the incognito window, all data and cookies associated with the session are deleted. Tap or click here to find out when you should be using incognito mode.

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Apple Watch not charging? How to get it fixed for free

Our devices help us navigate the digital landscape. And no matter how far we go, we have everything we need to get back home.

As much as we love our gadgets, we berate them when they lose power. Sometimes the most dutiful charging habits aren’t enough. MacBook owners who experienced spotty battery performance could get a free replacement. Tap or click here to find out how.

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Renovating? App creates 3D floor plan of your home using AI

Planning an extension or renovations to your home? If so, you probably know how difficult it can be to measure the floor space accurately. Not using the right tools can cause you to miscalculate, costing you time and money.

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