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How to cancel a Proton VPN subscription

Proton VPN is an effective VPN service. It doesn't keep logs and uses strong encryption to protect your online activities. While it works well for local connections, international speeds can be slow. Consider exploring other options if you need faster access or to unlock content from different countries. There could be other reasons to consider canceling your subscription. If you're sure it's what you want, use this walkthrough to get started.
When you cancel your Proton VPN subscription, you re...
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How to delete your Dropbox account

Dropbox is a cloud storage platform for storing, syncing, and sharing files across devices. It's reliable and cuts out the complexities of managing physical storage devices. Still, it may not be the most cost-effective option for you. With 2GB of free storage to compete with OneDrive's 5GB and higher subscription prices than Google One, Dropbox's appeal has been reduced. If you're switching to another service, close your account first to secure your data. Here's how.
When you delete your Dropbox...
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How to delete all bookmarks on Chrome

Your Google Chrome bookmarks menu may be packed with old links, and it's time for a cleanup. If you haven't clicked on them in ages, they're taking up precious screen space. A cluttered bookmarks collection makes it hard to find what you need, like when multiple tabs close at once.
Removing the irrelevant ones gives you an organized space that makes browsing smoother and more enjoyable. It's a chore when most lead you to broken links, especially when you have to click through several to find one...
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How to turn off predictive text on your Android phone or tablet

Predictive text on Android keyboards suggests words as you type to speed up the process. Sometimes, it misses the mark, offering words that don't fit what you want to say. It's distracting as the constant stream of incorrect suggestions breaks your focus and slows your typing. You might even accidentally insert them into your text without realizing it.
Whether you're switching from Samsung Keyboard to Gboard, the suggestions are still there. But they're not something you're stuck with. Turning t...
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How to turn off Google trending searches

Google's search engine is the default option on the Chrome browser. It's a great companion for finding information online, whether you access it from your mobile devices or personal computers. Besides auto-completing your queries, it suggests popular topics everyone else is searching for at a glance.
These are Google trending searches, recommendations of the world's curiosity, from viral personalities to breaking news. While they keep you in the loop of things happening worldwide, sometimes they...
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How to use Google Maps to find emergency shelters

Many of us don't plan for emergencies because we assume they won't happen to us. But who's to say when disaster strikes? When there's a natural disaster, you may need emergency shelter. Google Maps provides a quick way to find a shelter, even if you didn't prepare in advance. The app is the default choice on most Android smartphones. With Google Maps and your phone, you'll find a shelter near you and save your life. Google's crisis alerts keep you informed during emergencies. The notification...
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The Best Free Wallpaper Apps To Upgrade Your Screen - Talk Android

I was shocked to hear that Marques Brownlee (MKBHD on YouTube) launched a wallpaper app charging users $50 a year just for wallpapers. I'm a big fan of his, really. But I mean, who even pays for wallpapers these days? What surprised me the most is that some people actually do.


When there are many websites, apps, and even AI generators, it's hard to believe anyone would drop that kind of money on something so easily accessible and free. In that light, I looked around and found plenty of free a...
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How To Stop LinkedIn Using Your Data To Train Its AI Model - Talk Android

LinkedIn has been quietly using user data to train its AI models, and there's an angry mob of people all over it. The platform recently introduced a setting that allows it to use your data for AI improvements, and it's turned on by default. You can opt-out, but it would have been nice to know about it upfront.


LinkedIn says they anonymize the data to protect privacy, but the idea that sensitive info was used without clear consent rubs me the wrong way. People in the EU, EEA, and Switzerland a...
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Silicon Valley’s Ongoing Impact on the Tech World: A Deep Dive Into the Latest Innovations - Innovation & Tech Today

Back in the day, the term Silicon Valley called to mind a vast piece of land covered in the popular chemical element from the periodic table. While it’s not actually so, the Valley is undeniably a strong force in cultivating entrepreneurship, collaboration, and evolution. 


Coined after semiconductor and computer-related industries, the term “Silicon” has grown to cover diverse technology sectors. The Southern-based region of the San Francisco Bay Area is home to big names like Apple, Alphabet...
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What to do if YouTube Music keeps crashing

It's common for apps to crash on Android phones, and Google's YouTube is no exception. Some crashes are random, while others may happen because of a trigger. Maybe you're downloading music for offline listening or switching between songs too quickly on a weak connection. They aren't so severe that you'd want to cancel your subscription. They're easy to fix with an update.
Bugs or glitches in the app's current version cause it to behave unexpectedly. You might experience compatibility issues when...
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How to use Google's text-to-speech feature on your Android phone

Disabilities shouldn't hold you back from using your devices to their fullest. If you're hard of hearing, features like Bluetooth hearing aid support can stream audio from your phone to your ear device, even if it isn't a big, expensive phone. There's also the speech-to-text feature on your Android phone. Text-to-speech (TTS) is the reverse for the visually impaired. It turns written text into spoken words.
Text-to-speech is perfect for accessibility when you struggle to see on-screen words, hav...
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Apple Fitness: Everything you need to know about the health and wellness app

Apple Fitness is your personal digital cheerleader. It's pre-installed on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. As a proprietary Apple product, it isn't available for Android phones. The app tracks how much you move, exercise, and stand up throughout the day. Each metric is represented by rings you must close each day. Healthy competition with friends is also encouraged, and you'll make the most of the features on your Apple Watch. You'll also earn cool badges that help you show off your progress. Here's
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How to clear your Roku's cache

Roku devices provide access to digital streaming content on your television. Your Roku device could be a stick or a set-top form factor, or you may have a dedicated TV or a Smart TV with Roku services. Regardless, they can misbehave when the cache is full. The common issues you'll encounter range from a freezing user interface and buffering to an unresponsive remote control. They affect video playback and how you control the device.

Most devices have a clear cache option, but Roku doesn't provi
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How to clear your Fire TV Stick's cache

A full cache often creates a problematic app or device. Your Amazon Fire TV Stick isn't exempt as it has a cache system. It stores temporary data, like your viewing history, thumbnails, searches, and other app data. They usually help your device load faster. However, Amazon's streaming devices come with small storage, most of which is for the system software.

With less room to work efficiently, it struggles to process information. It also takes longer to search through the saved data. Hence, th
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What's the difference between renewed and refurbished phones?

It's time to get a new phone and repurpose the old one. But new phones, like the Google Pixel phones, are expensive. Often, the best way to save money is to buy a secondhand device because its worth has dropped. While browsing through retailers, you'll notice that they use the terms "renewed" or "refurbished." Technically, these terms mean the same thing, even though some sellers may attach personal meanings.

Amazon says that refurbished devices are older, while renewed phones are closer to the
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Microsoft Excel: 4 easy ways to compare two columns

Microsoft Excel worksheets can become complicated, especially when comparing columns for validation. Manually cross-checking large datasets on your personal computer may cause you to overlook details and produce errors. You could use Excel's Visual Basic editor and VBA code to create macros that automate tasks and perform complex calculations. But that requires technical knowledge that not everyone has. There are simpler ways, and we show you the best ones.

How to compare Microsoft Excel column
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What is Boost Mobile?

Subscriptions from major mobile carriers aren't worth it on a line you hardly use. Prepaid carriers tend to be cheaper, and there's no shortage of options in the US. Still, it can be hard to make the switch to prepaid, as many budget carriers may not offer the same level of customer service that you'll find on AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. Boost Mobile hopes to allay some of those fears with in-store assistance, online activation, and plenty of customer service options. It uses networks from AT&T
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How to delete your TikTok cache, and why you should

TikTok houses entertaining content that can quickly fill up the storage on your Android phone or tablet. Like most apps, it stores caches containing videos you recently watched and thumbnails. Since the data is on your device, the app loads quicker and uses less mobile data when you revisit content. Caches typically prevent lags or crashes from apps constantly fetching data. But as they accumulate, they cause technical issues, and you need to clear them. If your TikTok app misbehaves, here's how
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The 10 Best Android Apps for Podcasts 2024

AntennaPod is a completely free and straightforward podcast app. You don't need an account to use it. After installing the app, you just need to find a channel and subscribe to it, and then it adds to your collection. You can even download episodes for offline listening and delete them at any time.

When new episodes from your subscribed podcasts air, you'll find the updates in your inbox and decide if they're worth hearing or not. You can also manage subscriptions in a separate menu. This way,
Talk Android •

Razer's Kishi Ultra Controller Works With or Without a Phone

Razer Kishi Ultra is more than a phone controller

Razer announced the release of its latest gamepad today. They've designed it to work with or without a smartphone. You can link it to your PC via a USB cable connection, and tablets towering up to eight inches via the inbuilt USB-C port. If you have a foldable device, it doubles as a phone and tablet. So, it counts.

That said, the pad only works with devices running the Android 12 operating system or higher. As for iOS and iPadOS devices, compa
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TikTok Notes Takes Aim At Instagram

TikTok Notes will become a new home for your pictures

Tiktok has long been a video doom scrolling app. Although it released a photo mode update in 2022, it didn't quite feel natural. Their core identity was already built on short-form videos with music and effects. This type of content was far more engaging than a bunch of selfies and photo slides.

A new app is on its way to fix that. When it arrives, your picture posts will automatically appear on TikTok Notes and you can upload new ones. The
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9 simple Google Flights tips to help you plan your next trip

Google Flights is among the best apps for cheap travel. It's the one-stop search engine for airplane trips and consolidates hundreds of top online travel agencies (OTAs). You can search for the best ones in a central hub from your mobile phone or personal computer. You won't have to visit multiple websites, and you can find anything based on round or multi-city trip entries and other criteria. Flights also has tools for cost comparison, so you can see whether current prices are high compared to
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