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Whenever you visit a website on an iPhone or iPad, snippets of data are saved to your device. Cookies and other cached data eventually start to take up significant space, so you may want to clean them out. Here’s how. Periodically clearing the data that iOS stores can be a good idea for a number of reasons. Beyond the fact that collectively these websites store quite a bit of data on your devices, that data can be used to track your visits, too....

If you’ve ever triggered Siri by accident on your iPhone during a meeting or in a movie, it can be embarrassing. By default, Apple’s virtual assistant speaks aloud even if your iPhone is muted with the Ring/Silent switch. Here’s how to change that. First, launch the Settings app on your iPhone. In Settings, tap the “Siri & Search” option. On the “Siri & Search” page, tap “Siri Responses.” In “Siri Responses,” locate the “Spoken Responses” option and set it to “When Silent Mode is Off....

RELATED: How to Stream Super Bowl 2020 Without Cable AnimalPlanet (With a TV Subscription) Animal Planet has its own website and apps where you can stream the Puppy Bowl right on your device. All you have to do is sign in with your TV provider and you’ll be able to enjoy the entire show. You’ll get the bowl, the Kitty Halftime show, and everything in-between. Philo Philo is another great option for live TV at a very low price....

You have a few options to choose from. You can use the Apple Music app on Android, transfer your files manually, or use third-party apps like doubleTwist Sync to keep your music collection correctly synced. Transfer iTunes Music to Android Using Apple Music With Apple’s focus now on Apple Music, iTunes is being left behind. There isn’t an iTunes app for Android, but Apple does offer an Apple Music app on Android devices....

Animal Crossing: New Horizons offers the chance to get the villager you want by using amiibo, a collectible item you can purchase from Nintendo and various third-party resellers. By using an amiibo, you don’t have to hunt for favored residents. How to Obtain An Amiibo Card Amiibo figurines and amiibo cards are an accessory you can purchase for select Nintendo games that adds additional features and add-ons, or other perks....

An SSH client connects to a Secure Shell server, which allows you to run terminal commands as if you were sitting in front of another computer. But an SSH client also allows you to “tunnel” a port between your local system and a remote SSH server. There are three different types of SSH tunneling, and they’re all used for different purposes. Each involves using an SSH server to redirect traffic from one network port to another....

stat Takes You Behind the Scenes The ls command is great at what it does—and it does a lot—but with Linux, it seems that there’s always a way to go deeper and see what lies beneath the surface. And often, it isn’t just a case of lifting the edge of the carpet. You can rip up the floorboards and then dig a hole. You can peel Linux like an onion....

Buying a PC Often Comes with More Than You Paid For Booting up a new store-bought PC usually starts with joy, followed quickly by disappointment. At first blush, Windows seems to be clean and whole, and then suddenly a trial antivirus opens up. It wants you to pay for it, install other programs, and just as you dismiss those notifications, a game you didn’t ask for makes its presence known. Your computer may be new and fast, but it somehow feels gross....

After announcing MS Paint’s “deprecation” back in 2017, Microsoft has gone in the other direction. Not only is Microsoft Paint sticking around in Windows 10—Microsoft just updated it with new keyboard controls! This is pretty big news. Microsoft “deprecated” MS Paint in 2017, which meant Microsoft would stop updating it. The media pronounced it “dead,” but Microsoft happily announced that Paint would be moving out of Windows and into the Store app....

Microsoft released testing builds of Edge Chromium yesterday, and it includes a surprising number of features for such an early build. Microsoft says some features, like dark mode, are coming later—but you can try them now. Here’s how. Just Like Chrome Pages, But It’s Edge Pages Microsoft’s decision to revamp the Edge browser using Chromium came with many promises. Support for Chrome extensions, better touch support, and battery life for Chromium are just a few examples....

It’s official: Sets is dead. That’s no surprise. Sets was doomed from the start because Microsoft turned it into a complicated mess that no one wanted and few Windows users could understand. Sets was all about what Microsoft—not customers—wanted. People Wanted Tabs in Some Apps—That’s It! Microsoft axed Sets because it was too complicated. But no one asked for Sets to be so complicated in the first place. Since Windows 10’s release, one of the top feature requests in Windows 10’s Feedback Hub has been “Add tabs to File Explorer....

There used to be a time when sharing a video online was a tough job. These days, the problem has morphed into having too many options. Whether you want to share a video with the world, or only show it to your friends and family, the following websites will help you out. YouTube: The Best Option for Most People YouTube is the world’s largest video sharing platform. It’s fairly easy to use (many video apps even support uploading directly to YouTube), and you can share videos publicly or privately for free....

There so many different types of fasteners available that most hardware stores usually have an entire aisle dedicated to them. However, we’re going to go over the basics between screws, bolts, and nails, and when you should use one over the other in different scenarios. The Basic Differences There are literally hundreds of different types of fasteners to choose from, but they all usually boil down to being either a screw, bolt, or nail....

It’s easy to get excited about something and post it on social media for all your friends and family to see, and maybe even the rest of the world. But there are some things that you shouldn’t post online, even if it might seem obvious. Event Tickets Whether it’s for a concert or a sporting event, it’s generally not a good idea to post a photo of the ticket on your social media accounts....

The Control Loop Kubernetes clusters function on a control loop. You define what the cluster should be doing by writing and applying YAML manifests. Controllers inside the cluster detect the requested changes and take action to adjust the state. This occurs asynchronously, after you’ve submitted your new manifests. Controllers are responsible for monitoring the cluster’s resources, assessing whether they’ve diverged from the defined state, and making any necessary adjustments to bring them back into alignment....

ICYDK is a common sight in texts among friends and family members. If you’re unsure what it means, or how to use it in your messages, we’ve got you covered! What It Means ICYDK stands for “in case you didn’t know.” It’s used when you’re about to catch someone up on information they likely haven’t heard yet, or to bring up a new topic in a conversation. It can also be used to divulge personal information about yourself to a friend or loved one....

The Weight Problem Camera gear is heavy. A DSLR and lens usually weigh between five and ten pounds. That might not sound like a lot, but try holding that much weight extended in your hands for an afternoon, and you’ll see what I mean. With long lenses, things get even worse. Some setups with telephoto lenses and professional DSLRs can weigh over 15lbs. The problem is that camera gear’s weight doesn’t just make it a pain to carry around; it also affects how you shoot....

The Best of Many Worlds QNED Mini LED TV is a marketing term coined by LG to refer to its new television lineup that combines quantum dot, NanoCell, and Mini-LED technologies. The “QNED” bit in QNED Mini LED TV is different from Samsung’s upcoming QNED technology that doesn’t need a backlight and can produce perfect blacks without OLED materials. According to LG, its QNED Mini LED TVs can produce accurate colors while offering better contrast and deeper blacks....

If you’ve ever toyed around with the idea of moving to a online streaming cable replacement, you’ve undoubtedly heard of Sling TV. But it can be kind of confusing to figure out if Sling is a good fit for your lifestyle. Fear not, would-be cord-cutter—we’ve got you covered. Here’s everything you want to know about Sling TV. What Is Sling TV? In short, Sling TV is a streaming service that’s designed to take the place of your existing cable subscription....

Most Streaming Services Charge Extra for HD Now, this practice is pretty easy to overlook. It’s been going on for a long time, and plenty of people are happy to “save” a dollar or two by purchasing SD content. But are streaming services doing you a favor by offering low-resolution video at a discount? Are these companies paying extra to store and deliver SD copies of movies? And with the current popularity of 4K, shouldn’t we think of HD video as the baseline for video streaming quality, and 4K as the extra-cost upgrade?...