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Turn off Reddit For You? How to keep your home page on Following
Reddit's home page now opens on algorithmic picks. You can't delete that feed, but you can make Following your default and keep it there.
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Discord Google search opt out: keep your posts off the web
From mid-December, posts in big public servers can show up in web search. Here is the one setting to change, who is already protected, and what admins can do.
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How to see who is talking on PS5, and turn down the loud one
A hidden PS5 setting puts the speaker's name on screen during party chat. Here's how to switch it on, move it out of the way and tame a noisy mic.
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Steam stuck on loading user data? What works and what to skip
The endless loading screen locked players out of their libraries twice in a week. Here is how to tell if it's you or Valve, and the fixes worth trying first.
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Phone hacked? How to check your iPhone or Android and fix it
Battery drain, strange pop-ups and login codes you never asked for can mean trouble, or nothing at all. Here's how to tell the difference and what to do.
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Check microphone permissions on iPhone, Android, PC and Mac
Worried an app or gadget is listening? Every major platform shows which apps can use your mic and warns you when one does. Here is where to look.
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How to set up passkeys and stop typing passwords for good
Passkeys let you sign in with your face, fingerprint or PIN, and they can't be phished or pasted into a chatbot. Here's how to start without getting locked out.
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Move data to a new iPhone: 4 ways and what gets left behind
Whether you're upgrading from an old iPhone or leaving Android, here's the quickest way to copy everything over, plus the files that won't make the trip.
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Amazon Prime FTC refund: who gets up to $200 and how to spot fakes
Millions of Prime members can get money back automatically. Here's how to tell if you qualify, how payments arrive and the deadline you can't miss.
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iOS 27 scam protection: turn on this hidden iPhone setting
Impersonation Risk Detection can warn your banking apps when a scammer is talking you through a transfer. It's off by default, and it takes about a minute to switch on.
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Google One benefits: 10% store credit, 24-hour calls and more
Most people pay for Google One to stop the storage-full warnings. Depending on your plan, you may also be paying for store credit, longer Meet calls and other subscriptions.
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iPhone 18 Pro DIY fix: the $49 tool kit, real costs and 5 steps
Apple now sells genuine iPhone 18 Pro parts and rents the tools to install them. Here's what each repair costs, the steps, and when you should skip it.