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These are the passwords that hackers will guess first
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These are the passwords that hackers will guess first

Avoid these common, easy-to-crack passwords...unless you want to end up as the victim of a hacker.
6 smartphone repairs you shouldn’t pay someone to fix
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6 smartphone repairs you shouldn’t pay someone to fix

Mobile phone gone for a swim? Screen shattered? These smartphone repair techniques can make all the difference.
When is it better to restart vs. shut down your computer?
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When is it better to restart vs. shut down your computer?

Don't do anything until you read this. Your computer will thank you.
This 10-step digital detox will help you break up with Facebook
Mental Health, Science/Technology

This 10-step digital detox will help you break up with Facebook

Do you get anxious when you realise you’ve left your phone charger at home? Whether you’re suffering from social media fatigue, or you simply need some relief from the digital noise of Facebook, [...]
How to organise your digital clutter
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How to organise your digital clutter

Feeling overwhelmed by your inbox? Here’s a step-by-step guide to tackling your virtual mess.
The most useful iphone and ipad keyboard shortcuts
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The most useful iphone and ipad keyboard shortcuts

Once you know these text shortcuts for your iPhone you'll be responding to text messages faster than ever!
21 fascinating facts behind the mystery of pi
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21 fascinating facts behind the mystery of pi

Find out why this ancient mathematical constant gets an annual celebration – one that's growing every year!
Smartphone security: everything you need to know to keep your phone safe
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Smartphone security: everything you need to know to keep your phone safe

These days, your smartphone is more than just a way to call or text people – it serves as an external backup brain that more often than not holds all the important data in your life. Here’s how [...]
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The best way to charge your device will make its battery last way longer

Let's hope you'll never be stuck with a dead smartphone or laptop again.
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Science/Technology

8 apps security experts would never have on their phone

It's time to take a look at your phone and clear out any apps that may be causing you more harm than good.
iPhone tricks that will make things so much easier
Science/Technology

30+ iPhone tricks that will make things so much easier

Want to help a friend find her missing phone? Need an activity tracker, tape measure, or magnifying glass? Look no further than your iPhone for dozens of features you had no idea it offered!
Science/Technology

9 ways your computer password will get you hacked

You may feel like your password is safe because it uses letters, numbers, and an ampersand, but don't be so sure. We have the secrets to why your secure account is more hackable than you think.
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10 things you should never post on social media about your holidays

Here's what experts say you should never post on social media during or after your holidays.
What is doomscrolling? What psychologists need you to know
Mental Health, Science/Technology

What is doomscrolling? What psychologists need you to know

If reading bad news gives you a rush, you may be doomscrolling. Psychologists explain why people do it and how bad it can be.
Spooky facts about the moon
Culture, Science/Technology

Spooky facts about the moon

That mysterious ball of rock 384,633 kilometres from Earth has inspired myths and superstitions for thousands of years. But sometimes truth is stranger than fiction.
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