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How to change your plan to avoid the latest Netflix price hike

January 27th, 2022

Jacob Siegal

Earlier this month, Netflix increased the prices of every one of its plans in the United States. This was the first price hike for American subscribers since October 2020, but it was a rather substantial one. Prices rose by as much as two dollars per month, and as it stands, Netflix’s Standard plan is now …

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January 26th, 2022

Meet the $28 gadget that helps you cook perfect steak every time

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January 27th, 2022

This is the new Netflix sci-fi spy thriller everyone will be talking about

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iOS 16 interactive widgets show up in sketchy leaked photo

January 27th, 2022

Chris Smith

We waited years for iPhones and iPads to get widgets on the home screen, and Apple finally delivered in recent years. It started with iOS 14, which brought widgets to iPhones. But iPad users had to wait an extra year for widgets to populate their screens with iPadOS 15. The expectation is that Apple will …

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Windows 11’s first major update adds Android apps, taskbar upgrades, and more

January 26th, 2022

Chris Smith

One of the best Windows 11 features is support for Android apps, but that feature is still in the works. If you want to use Android apps on a Windows 11 PC today, you have to join the Windows 11 Insider beta program to start testing the feature. It’s also worth noting that this isn’t …

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Did you know there’s a hidden paint app on your Mac? Here’s how to find it

January 26th, 2022

Zach Epstein

Every once in a while, Apple introduces a new OS for its Macs that provides us with brand new features. Apple’s OS X 10.10 Yosemite software introduced so many new features that users back in 2014. OS X had some old features that you might not know about that still exist today. Even now, with …

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WhatsApp chat transfers from Android to iPhone coming soon

January 24th, 2022

Chris Smith

WhatsApp chat transfer is one of many annoying things you have to worry about when upgrading your smartphone. It’s not a real issue if you’re staying on the same operating system. You should have no problem backing up all of your data when upgrading from one iPhone to another. The same goes for Android. But …

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If you use Venmo or Credit Karma, this company might owe you money

January 24th, 2022

Jacob Siegal

Within the past several weeks, you might have received an email informing you that a company called Plaid owes you money. In fact, so many people received this notice that there’s an entire Snopes page dedicated to it. As it turns out, the Plaid class action settlement is real, and there’s a good chance that …

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Viral iPhone app lets you share photos directly to a friend’s home screen

January 13th, 2022

Jacob Siegal

Right now, the most popular free app on Apple’s App Store is not a streaming service or a messaging platform. It isn’t HBO Max, TikTok, Facebook, or Gmail. Rather, the top free iPhone app of the week is a widget called Locket. With this app, you can send photos to your friends that will immediately …

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Apple releases iOS 15.2.1 with fix for HomeKit security flaw

January 12th, 2022

Jacob Siegal

Apple has yet to roll out any big software updates in 2022, but Wednesday was a busy day for new releases. In addition to launching the second betas for iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3, Apple also released iOS 15.2.1. This iOS update addresses a vulnerability affecting HomeKit which could allow attackers to send devices into …

Apple Fitness Plus adds Time to Run in winter update.

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Apple Fitness Plus adds new features to save your New Year’s resolutions

January 7th, 2022

Jacob Siegal

One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to get in shape. Unfortunately, studies show that most people abandon their resolutions within a month. One way to avoid giving up is to start making your resolution a habit. There are many ways to accomplish that, such as applying for a membership at your local …

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Your iPhone might be sending read receipts even if you turn them off

January 6th, 2022

Jacob Siegal

There are two types of people in the world: Those who use read receipts and those who don’t. Many people prefer to turn them off, as they add even more stress to texting. With read receipts, all of your friends, family members, and coworkers will know precisely how long you’ve been ignoring them. But some …