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Jan 29, 2025

Don't Even Think About It: Cook These 8 Foods in Your Air Fryer
You might be surprised to learn just what you can make in an air fryer -- and how much tastier it can be.

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Jan 29, 2025

Installing a Home Security Camera? Avoid These 7 Problem Areas
You can keep your home safe by mounting a security camera, but you'll create headaches for yourself and your neighbors by placing it in the wrong spot.

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Jan 29, 2025

If Your Phone Can't Get Reception, Try These Fixes
No matter where you are, these tips and tricks can help improve your cell signal.

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Jan 29, 2025

Why Are Eggs So Expensive? We Asked an Economist
There's a low supply of eggs right now, which is resulting in record-high prices. Here's what to know.

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Jan 29, 2025

Best Weight Loss Programs for 2025
A weight loss program can help you make progress toward your health goals. Here are our top picks for you to consider.

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Jan 29, 2025

11 Effective Security Tips to Deter Burglars and Trespassers
Prevent home threats and protect property with these proven steps and tech.

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Jan 29, 2025

Create an IRS Account This Tax Season to Save Yourself Time and Trouble
You don't need an IRS account to file your taxes, but it can help you out big time.

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Jan 29, 2025

Magnesium for Sleep: Benefits, Types and Your Ideal Dosage
Melatonin isn't the only sleep aid out there. The best magnesium supplements might be your key to quality sleep.

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Jan 29, 2025

Melatonin Isn't Always the Best Solution for Restless Nights. Consider This Natural Sleep Aid Instead
Naturally found in certain foods, gamma-aminobutyric acid supplements might help if you struggle to fall asleep.

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Jan 29, 2025

I Used AI to 'Try On' Outfits Before Buying. It Was Nearly as Fun as Shopping
Artificial intelligence might save you time and buyer's remorse.

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Jan 29, 2025

Expert Reveals the Number of Calories You Need to Burn to Shed the Pounds
We found out how you should handle a calorie deficit if your goal is to lose weight.

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Jan 29, 2025

4 Ways to Cut Down on Annoying Smart Home Camera Alerts
If your phone has been bugging you with unnecessary camera alerts, try these steps for some relief.

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Jan 29, 2025

Make Your Phone Last Much Longer With These Simple Tips
The longer your phone lasts, the more money you'll save. Here's how to squeeze a long life from your iPhone or Android phone.

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Jan 29, 2025

Best Places to Buy Glasses Online for 2025
Skip the hassle of in-person visits -- find the best prescription glasses, sunglasses and contacts online with these expert-tested options.

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Jan 29, 2025

Fruit Fly Problem? Here's How to Eliminate Them Permanently
These expert-backed tips from an entomologist will help banish fruit flies and keep your kitchen pest-free for good.

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Jan 29, 2025

iOS 18 Cheat Sheet: Your Guide to Apple's Latest iPhone Updates
Here's everything you need to know about all the latest features, and here's what future updates could bring to your iPhone.

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Jan 29, 2025

Lose Your COLA Letter? Here's How to Request Another One.
If you lost or misplaced your COLA notice, we'll show you how to get another one.

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Jan 29, 2025

How to Sharpen Your Kitchen Knives the Right Way
A sharp kitchen knife is safer and more efficient. Learn the best techniques to keep your blades in top shape for effortless slicing and dicing.

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Jan 29, 2025

Your Home Security Guide: A List of Our Experts' Best Advice
Get expert home security tips and guides all in one place to help you protect your home with smart locks, cameras and more.

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Jan 29, 2025

Feeling SAD? Expert Tips to Manage Your Seasonal Depression
It's time to learn how to take care of your mental health during the shortest days of the year.

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Jan 29, 2025

6 Mindsets to Kick to the Curb on Your Weight Loss Journey
Want better results throughout the year? 6 theories you can do away with.

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Jan 28, 2025

4 Hormones That Can Fuel a Happier You All 2025
The secret to a happy brain is by boosting these hormones naturally.

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Jan 28, 2025

Turning Off Apple Intelligence Can Free Up a 7GB Chunk of Your iPhone's Packed Storage
If you're not using Apple Intelligence, here's how to turn it, or just selected features, off.

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Jan 28, 2025

Filing a Tax Return for a Dead Person? Here's Everything You Should Know
Filing a final tax return is among the responsibilities left behind when someone passes away.

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Jan 28, 2025

Get Started with Sous Vide Cooking Using These 6 Items
Pursue the perfect meal with a few sous vide essentials.

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Jan 28, 2025

The ABCs of Apple Cider Vinegar: How to Harness the Benefits for Health
Plus, the potential side effects and proper dosage to follow.

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Jan 28, 2025

I Said Goodbye to Restless Nights With This Simple Sleep Hack
Struggling to sleep? Here's an easy way to conquer your nighttime anxiety and get better rest.

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Jan 28, 2025

No, Trump's IRS Hiring Freeze Won't Delay Your Tax Refund -- but Not Doing This Could
The recently ordered hiring freeze at the IRS might have you worried about what will happen to your tax return. This filing method will speed up the process.

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Jan 28, 2025

Best Solar Panel Installation Companies in New Jersey
Take advantage of the federal tax credit and strong local incentives to move forward with solar panel installation. Here's what we know about installation companies in New Jersey.

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Jan 28, 2025

Sick of Netflix Price Hikes? This Streaming Platform Is Still Free With This Item
Streaming service price hikes may have you in a funk. But with Kanopy, you can stream 30,000 movies for free.

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Jan 28, 2025

Best Solar Panel Installation Companies in Pennsylvania
Solar panels can help you lower your energy costs and save a decent amount in the long run. Here are the best solar panel installation companies in Pennsylvania to consider.

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Jan 28, 2025

Best Solar Panel Installation Companies in Virginia
Getting solar installed in Virginia gets you a federal tax benefit. Check out these recommended solar panel installation companies to get started.

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Jan 28, 2025

Best Solar Panel Installation Companies in Washington, DC
Washington, DC's wealth of local solar incentives include net metering and a flourishing SREC market, designed to help you save money as you switch to solar.

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Jan 28, 2025

Best Solar Panel Installation Companies in West Virginia
Looking to offset rising energy costs in West Virginia? A federal tax incentive makes installing solar panels more affordable for your home.

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Jan 28, 2025

I Tried AI to Summarize a Book. The Plagiarism Protections Are Working
If you were hoping ChatGPT could help get you through your TBR pile faster, just know that its plagiarism safeguards are alive and well.

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Jan 28, 2025

Best Free VPN for 2025: Affordable Risk-Free Privacy
Using a free VPN can be risky, but you don't have to compromise your privacy with a free version of a premium VPN service.

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Jan 28, 2025

Tired of Accidental Touchscreen Taps on Your Chromebook? Here's How to Turn Off the Touchscreen
Touchscreens are great when you need them, but if it's misbehaving or simply annoying, it's time to go old school.

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Jan 28, 2025

Clean Your Android Web Browser Up Fast by Deleting Its Cookies, Cache
Your web browser's cookies and cache are likely filled with files that you simply don't need.

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Jan 28, 2025

iOS 18's FaceTime Introduces Remote iPhone Control: A Game-Changer for Tech Support
Controlling an iPhone remotely can totally revolutionize long-distance tech support.

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Jan 28, 2025

Social Security Disability Insurance February 2025: Here's When You'll Get Paid
Here's the Social Security Disability Insurance payment schedule for February 2025.

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Jan 27, 2025

8 Happiness-Boosting Foods You Should Be Eating in 2025
These happy hormone-boosting foods should be a staple in your diet.

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Jan 27, 2025

How to Turn Off AI on Your Samsung Galaxy Phone, or at Least Rein It In
Here's how to turn off the AI features you don't need or want on your Samsung Galaxy phone.

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Jan 27, 2025

7 Places Microplastics Are Hiding in Your Kitchen and Easy Swaps to Get Them Out
There are probably microplastics in your kitchen. These are the swaps to make to protect your health.

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Jan 27, 2025

As Tax Season 2025 Kicks Off, Should You Wait to Claim the Child Tax Credit?
The IRS began accepting tax returns on Jan. 27, but if you want to claim the child tax credit, you might be waiting awhile for your refund.

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Jan 27, 2025

Tax Season 2025 Is Underway: Will Direct File Be Available in Your State?
The IRS has touted an "enhanced" version of Direct File this year, with the service being expanded to more states as well.

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Jan 27, 2025

I Tried to See My Future Baby's Face Using AI, but It Got Weird
If you don't want to wait months or years to find out what your kids will look like, artificial intelligence will give you pictures in seconds. But how accurate are they?

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Jan 27, 2025

Best Solar Panel Installation Companies in Maryland
State solar incentives -- including tax credits and exemptions -- make it easy to plan a cost-effective solar installation in Maryland. Here are the best companies for the job.

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Jan 27, 2025

iOS 18.3 Changes How AI Notification Summaries Work on Your iPhone. Here's What You Need to Know
The Apple Intelligence notification summaries on iOS 18.3 are temporarily disabled for news apps, appear italicized and can be disabled on a per-app basis from your lock screen.

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Jan 27, 2025

Chia Seed Water: Potential Benefits and Risks You Should Know
According to experts, this is what you should know before pouring yourself a glass of chia seed water.

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Jan 27, 2025

iOS 18.3 Now Turns Apple Intelligence On By Default. Here's How to Turn It Off
Not everyone wants Apple Intelligence, but you can disable or restrict its features.

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Jan 27, 2025

iOS 18.3 Is Here: Change These 8 iPhone Settings First
Get started right with the latest update for your iPhone.

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Jan 27, 2025

AirPods Going Haywire? Fix Them With a Quick Factory Reset
Sometimes AirPods can get a little buggy if you've been using them for a while. Here's how to get your AirPods working like new again.

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Jan 27, 2025

iOS 18.3 Brings Upgrades to Visual Intelligence and Notification Summaries. Here's How to Download It on Your iPhone
The latest Apple software update for the iPhone brings upgrades to Visual Intelligence and changes to notification summaries.

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Jan 27, 2025

Want to Use Your AirPods With a Windows PC? Here's How to Quickly Pair Them
Despite being Apple-made, it's easy to connect your AirPods and AirPods Pro to Windows desktops and laptops.

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Jan 27, 2025

Tax Season 2025 Opens Today: Our Essential Cheat Sheet for Filing Your Tax Return
Taxes are no-doubt confusing, but this handy guide can help you finish your taxes and get your refund from the IRS.

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Jan 27, 2025

Done With Melatonin? 3 Sleep Aids That Unlock Better Sleep Without Making You Feel Groggy
Melatonin can make some people feel groggy the next day. If that's you, these are the expert-approved sleep aids to try instead.

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Jan 27, 2025

Internet Out? How to Reset Your Router to Restore Your Connection
It sounds simple, but "unplug it and plug it back in" is effective advice for a lot of router issues.

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Jan 27, 2025

Best Solar Panel Installation Companies in Delaware
Between state grants, SRECs, net metering and the federal solar tax credit, there are a lot of benefits to going solar in Delaware. Here's what you need to know.

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Jan 27, 2025

Early Birds Get Tax Refunds First: Why You Should File Taxes as Soon as Possible
The 2025 tax season kicks off today, and there are several reasons why you should get your 2024 tax return filed ASAP.

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Jan 27, 2025

Tax Season 2025 Opens Today: Here Are Other Important Dates and Deadlines to Know
Keep track of these major deadlines for mailing or e-filing your 2024 federal tax return.

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Jan 27, 2025

What Is Claude? Everything to Know About Anthropic's AI Tool
Here's what Claude can do and the reasons why our editors named it CNET's best chatbot of 2024.

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Jan 27, 2025

Egg Prices Are Bonkers Right Now. What's Going On and When Will They Drop?
Shopping for eggs? You might be hit with sticker shock. Here's what's going on and when relief may arrive.

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Jan 27, 2025

Shocked By the Cost of Eggs? Here's What's Going On
You're probably paying record-high prices for eggs -- if there are any available for purchase. We'll eggsplain why.

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Jan 27, 2025

Egg Prices Are Wild Right Now. What's Going On and When Will They Drop?
Shopping for eggs? You might be hit with sticker shock. We eggsplain what's going on and when relief may arrive.

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Jan 27, 2025

8 Exercises Personal Trainers Recommend You Do During a Workout
These exercises will improve your strength and are great for people at every fitness level.

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Jan 27, 2025

Want Your Tax Refund Sooner? File Electronically. Here's How
Opting to e-file your taxes and set up direct deposit can take weeks off your wait for your refund money.

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Jan 27, 2025

These 83 Alexa Commands Will Teach History, Make Kids Laugh and More
The best Alexa commands will allow you to do more than just play music and control your living room lights.

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Jan 26, 2025

Yes, You Can Join Apple FaceTime Calls From an Android Phone or PC. Here's How
Apple has a way for Android phone owners (and people on Windows PCs) to join FaceTime calls with iPhone users. No special software required. Here's how it all works.

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Jan 26, 2025

Social Security Fairness Act: Will You Qualify for Back Payments?
The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that will give qualifying individuals more money and potential back payments. Here's what you should know.

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Jan 26, 2025

Best Antivirus Software for 2025
Keep yourself safe from phishing attacks, hackers and malware with the best antivirus software. Here are CNET's top picks for web protection, malware detection and more.

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Jan 26, 2025

5 Smart Home Gadgets to Protect Your Home From Frozen Pipes
Freezing pipes can burst, leading to some of the worst winter home disasters. Smart home tech is starting to find the necessary solutions.

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Jan 26, 2025

We Tested Several Ways to Clean Stainless Steel: Here Are the Best Ones
Cleaning stainless steel appliances can be better if you have the best products and methods for removing fingerprints, water stains and grease.

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Jan 26, 2025

Control a Friend's iPhone Remotely With This New FaceTime Feature in iOS 18
Diagnosing iPhone problems from afar has always been difficult. Now you can see and use a phone from hundreds of miles away.

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Jan 26, 2025

The Lifeline Program Isn't an ACP Alternative, but It Can Still Help You Save on Your Monthly Internet Bill
The sunsetting of the Affordable Connectivity Program means that households have fewer options for affordable internet. Here's how Lifeline can help.

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Jan 26, 2025

The Lifeline Program Isn't an ACP Alternative, but It Can Still Help You Save on Your Monthly Internet Bill.
The sunsetting of the Affordable Connectivity Program means that households have fewer options for affordable internet. Here's how Lifeline can help.

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Jan 26, 2025

Plug in Your Space Heater This Winter, but Not Before Reading This
Space heaters can be a serious fire hazard if you're not careful during use. Keep these tips in mind before using yours to stay warm during the colder months.

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Jan 26, 2025

Student Loan Borrowers Can't Afford to Wait Any Longer to Do These 6 Things
Even amid uncertainty about the future of SAVE, you can take control of your student loans.

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Jan 26, 2025

Australian Open 2025 Men's Final: How to Watch Jannik Sinner vs. Alexander Zverev Free Tennis Livestream
The top two seeds face off in a potential classic climax at the Rod Laver Arena.

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Jan 25, 2025

Here's What the Bottom Drawer of Your Oven Is Actually Meant For
It might be more than just a storage space.

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Jan 25, 2025

Skyrocketing Egg Prices: Here's What's Going On and When Prices Will Come Down
Sticker shock in the egg aisle is hitting grocery shoppers hard. History shows when relief might come.

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Jan 25, 2025

Boost Your Wi-Fi by Making a Few Simple Tweaks
You can easily improve your Wi-Fi signal by making some small changes that take just minutes.

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Jan 25, 2025

Winter Hydration: How Much Water Do You Really Need to Drink?
Even when it's cold, you still need to make sure you're drinking enough water.

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Jan 25, 2025

There's a Hole in Your Online Security Putting Your Financial Data At Risk
You wouldn't leave the door to your house unlocked, so why leave it open online for criminals to access your data?

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Jan 25, 2025

Egg Prices Are Ridiculously High. Try These Alternatives
Eggs prices are sky-rocketing. If your wallet is feeling the price hike, here's how you can replace them with plant-based ingredients.

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Jan 25, 2025

These 9 Upper-Body Exercises Will Give You Strong and Toned Arms
You'll have defined biceps, triceps and shoulders in no time with these trainer-approved workouts.

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Jan 25, 2025

Direct File 'Enhanced' in 2025: What the IRS Has Added for You
What exactly is "enhanced" in Direct File this year? Quite a few useful things.

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Jan 25, 2025

The 8 Worst Foods to Cook in Your Air Fryer
Though the air fryer is capable of making some absolutely delicious meals, there are some it just can't hack.

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Jan 25, 2025

What Is an Amended Tax Return and Do You Need to Do One?
Mistakes happen, and there's a process to help you fix any tax mistakes you might have made.

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Jan 25, 2025

I Recommend These 6 Apple Watch Tips to Everyone I Know
Are you kicking off the new year with a new Apple Watch? Start here to learn what else it can do.

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Jan 25, 2025

Image Playground: Your iPhone's New AI Image Generator App in iOS 18.2
Here's how you can create images with the new app in just a few easy steps.

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Jan 25, 2025

Ultimate Alexa Command Guide: 200-Plus Voice Commands to Get the Most Out of Your Echo
Your Amazon Echo and other Alexa-enabled devices can do a lot with the right commands for smart home controls, music streaming, daily task automation and more.

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Jan 25, 2025

Irked by Instagram? Here's How to Move Your Photos to Pixelfed
Preserve your photos by moving them away from Meta.

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Jan 25, 2025

Get Your 2025 Tax Refund Earlier When You Try This Tip
A tax refund usually takes 21 days to arrive. Find out how to get yours sooner with these three methods.

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Jan 25, 2025

Social Security February 2025: Here's When Your Check Is Coming
We're heading into February and that means a new round of payments for Social Security beneficiaries. Here's when you'll get paid.

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Jan 25, 2025

Real ID 2025: What You Need Know to About Flying
Have you gotten your Real ID yet? Here's when you'll need to have it before you hop on a plane.

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Jan 25, 2025

Storage Hacks: Tips to Expand Your Google Drive Space for Free
Before you spend money on Google One, try these tricks first.

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Jan 25, 2025

Kill These 6 Habits to Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals
These simple tricks will help you get in shape and stay healthy throughout the year.

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Jan 25, 2025

Fine-Tune iOS 18.2 to Your Liking by Adjusting These 8 iPhone Settings
These are the first things I changed after installing the iPhone's latest system update.

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Jan 24, 2025

8 Expert Tips to Secure Your Garage Door and Protect Everything Inside
Garage doors remain one of the weak spots in your home. Here are the best ways to keep your garage safe.

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Jan 24, 2025

How to Defrost and Clean Your Freezer the Right Way
Your freezer-burned food and electricity bill will thank you.

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