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Free Wordle Alternatives: Nerdle, Absurdle, Lordl of the Rings and More

Free Wordle Alternatives: Nerdle, Absurdle, Lordl of the Rings and More

Finished today's Wordle? Try these other puzzle games.

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7 Ways to Take Screenshots on Windows 10 and Windows 11

7 Ways to Take Screenshots on Windows 10 and Windows 11

You only need a few keystrokes to take screen captures on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Here's how to do it.

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As Russia's Cyberattacks on Ukraine Mount, the Risk of Impact in Other Countries Rises

Cyberattacks are a part of Russia's military strategy.

Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Major Differences You'll Want to Know

Native Android apps are one of the many improvements Microsoft made for its new OS.

Best Live TV Streaming Service for Cord-Cutters in 2022

Are you looking to cut cable but want to keep live sports, news and originals? YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV or Sling TV could be the services for you.

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Here Are the Best VPNs in 2022

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What's the best music app for you? Apple Music, Spotify and more

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Catch the K-Drama Wave With These Top Streaming Services

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Follow This Cybersecurity Checklist to Boost Your Online Privacy

Possible cyberattacks due to the crisis in Ukraine make it a good time to upgrade your security practices.

by Rae Hodge

Deleting Facebook? Follow These Steps Carefully

Hitting "deactivate" won't make Facebook stop collecting your data. Here's what you need to do instead.

by Jason Cipriani

Free Wordle Alternatives: Nerdle, Absurdle, Lordl of the Rings and More

Finished today's Wordle? Try these other puzzle games.

by Zachary McAuliffe

Best VPS Hosting for 2022

Virtual private server hosting can help you ramp up the performance of your website. Here's a detailed look to help you choose the right provider.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

Master the Basics of Music for Hundreds Less With This $34 All-in-One Training Bundle

Learn everything from basic cord structure to musical composition and marketing your sound with this one-day deal at Stack Social.

by Max McHone

Canceling an Online Subscription Shouldn't Be a Nightmare

Here's what you need to know about the tactics companies use to keep people from leaving.

by Attila Tomaschek

Your Phone Carrier Is Selling Your Personal Data. Here's How to Tell It to Stop

Phone carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon collect personal data to sell targeted ads. Here's how you can stop them from selling your data.

by Zachary McAuliffe

Google Drops Mask, Vaccine Requirements for Employees

The tech giant is changing its rules around COVID.

by Corinne Reichert

This New Spotify Device Lets You Switch Up Your Car Jams Hands-Free. Here's How to Use It

No Apple CarPlay needed.

by Sarah Lord

Google Is Tracking You, but There Are Ways to Try to Stop It

Your location and data history are stored when using any Google app. Here's how to turn those settings off.

by Kelsey Fogarty

Best Live TV Streaming Service for Cord-Cutters in 2022

Are you looking to cut cable but want to keep live sports, news and originals? YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV or Sling TV could be the services for you.

by Ty Pendlebury

Ukrainian Banks, Government Sites Taken Down by Suspected Cyberattack

This comes as Russian troops surround the country.

by Sean Keane

iOS 15.4 Beta: Anti-Stalking Alerts, Gender-Neutral Siri and More

Apple released a fourth beta for iOS 15.4 on Tuesday. Here are the new features you should know about.

by Adam Benjamin

Updated to Windows 11? Here's 73 Keyboard Shortcuts to Save Time

All the hotkeys you need to know for Microsoft's latest operating system.

by Sarah Jacobsson Purewal

Disney Plus Isn't the Only Place for Kids to Be Entertained

Kids can stream CoComelon, SpongeBob and We Bare Bears while you rest assured they're watching something age-appropriate.

by Kourtnee Jackson

Learn the Differences Between Slightly Different Emoji

Sure, "😗" is called kissing face, but what does "😗🎵" mean?

by Shelby Brown

Amazon Sues Two Companies for Allegedly Posting Fake Product Reviews

The so-called "fake review brokers" tried to post misleading product reviews on e-commerce sites in exchange for money or free products, Amazon said.

by Antonio Ruiz Camacho

A Counterintuitive Solution to Zoom Fatigue

If it weren't for these browser games, I'd never make it through all my meetings.

by Mary King

Slack Still Working to Fully Resolve Outage

The workplace messaging app says it's seeing some signs of improvement after an hours-long outage.

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Practice Makes Perfect: Ace Your CompTIA Exam for Less With Lifetime Access to All the Questions

Save hundreds and prepare for your IT certification exam with performance-based questions and labs following the CompTIA curriculum.

by Adrian Marlow