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How to Stop Google From Deleting Your Inactive Account

Google announced new plans in May to delete accounts that have been inactive for two years, as well as accounts that were created and never used, or used only briefly. Got an ancient Gmail account gathering cobwebs or a Google Photos account storing vacation pics from years past? It’s time …

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How to Watch Google I/O 2024, and What to Expect

The chirping of birds, the buzzing of bugs, the soft patter of Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s shoes as he bounds across the stage. The sounds of spring are here, so you know what that means: Google I/O is blooming. Hot on the heels of Apple's iPad launch event last week, …

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How to Responsibly Dispose of Your Electronics

Whether you have an old phone languishing in a desk drawer or a broken laptop gathering dust in the back of a closet, there will never be a better time to dispose of it. There’s a good chance your unwanted gadget can return to useful service, and it may even …

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The 14 Top New Android 14 Features

The world's most popular mobile operating system has a new version upgrade—Android 14—which promises enhancements to privacy, security, and performance. Google, the company that manages the OS, has also made it a point to improve the experience for larger screens, like tablets and folding smartphones. Android 14 is rolling out …

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What Is OpenAI’s ChatGPT Plus? Here’s What You Should Know

When I logged into OpenAI’s website last year to continue testing the new version of ChatGPT powered by GPT-4, the chatbot didn’t try to sabotage my relationship, write my emails, or unleash my creativity—it simply didn’t work. Demand was high that day, and the company was experiencing occasional outages. Greg …

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How to Back Up Your Slack Archive Before Slack Deletes It

Slack offers a free version of its workplace communication app that's used by plenty of online communities large and small. This free version hides all messages that are older than three months in age, meaning you can't search for or scroll up to see messages older than that. Until recently, …

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All the Settings You Should Change on Your New Samsung Phone

Samsung has come a long way from its TouchWiz days. Back then, the Android software interface on its older smartphones came with tons of bloatware, an atrocious design, and obfuscated settings. The company turned things around with One UI, the new and improved interface that has been available on its …

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Our Favorite Merino Wool Clothes to Keep You Comfy in Any Weather

Merino wool is a super fiber. Merino T-shirts somehow manage to be comfortable in 95-degree-Fahrenheit heat, and merino hoodies keep you warm well below freezing. Unlike synthetic fibers derived from petroleum, merino wool is natural and renewable. One sheep can produce 4 to 5 pounds of wool per year. That's …

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