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Got a Text From the “IRS”? How to Spot an IRS Scam Text
An IRS scam text is a fake message claiming to be from the IRS, usually about a refund you’re owed or a tax bill you must…
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How to Recover Deleted Photos on Android (Without Sketchy Apps)
To recover deleted photos on Android, check the trash first. In Google Photos, tap Collections → Trash, touch and hold the photo and tap Restore. On…
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Phone Stuck in Safe Mode? How to Turn Off Safe Mode on Android
To turn off safe mode on Android, just restart the phone. On a Samsung Galaxy, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap the Safe…
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How to Clear Cache on Android (Samsung, Pixel and Chrome)
To clear cache on Android, open Settings → Apps, tap the app, tap Storage (or Storage & cache), then tap Clear cache. This removes temporary files…
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How to Take a Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy: 6 Easy Ways
To take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy phones, press the Side (Power) button and the Volume down button at the same time, then let go. The…
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Buying a Used Phone? Check These Things Before You Pay
To check a used phone before buying, meet in person in good light with the phone switched on. Match the IMEI in Settings → About phone…
iPhone
How to Block a Number on iPhone (Calls, Texts and FaceTime)
To block a number on iPhone, open the Phone app, tap Recents, tap the number (or the Info button in the Classic layout), scroll down and…
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How to Set Up Parental Controls on Your Kid’s iPhone (Screen Time Guide)
The best parental controls on iPhone are built in: they're called Screen Time. Set up Family Sharing, give your child their own Child Account, then on…
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How to Move From Android to iPhone Without Losing Your Photos or Texts
To move from Android to iPhone, start setting up the new iPhone and stop at Transfer Your Apps & Data. Tap From Android, then open Apple's…
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