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How to Turn Off Google Ads for Sensitive Topics
We’re all now used to the way online ads work: You have a quick look for a new watch one…
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How Early Do You Really Need to Get to the Airport? It Depends
As an anxious traveler, I always arrive way too early at the airport. After sitting around for a while at…
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The Top New Features Coming to Apple’s iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
The idea is you’ll be able to speak more naturally with Siri. Ask and the assistant will be able to…
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PS5 vs PS5 Slim: What’s the Difference, and Which One Should You Get?
The PlayStation 5 was arguably one of Sony’s most controversial designs. After a few years, I have to admit it’s…
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How to Properly Archive Your Digital Files
The original proposal for the World Wide Web, written by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989, is an important piece of internet…
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7 Lesser-Known Google Maps Features
Google Maps is one of the most popular apps there is. It’s used by more than a billion people every…
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How to Take a Long, Scrolling Screenshot on Android, iOS, and Desktop
When you quickly need to capture something on your phone’s display—a high score, a meme, an address—a screenshot is often…
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Why the Run-Up to Prime Day Is the Worst Time to Shop on Amazon
As product experts, a large part of our job here at WIRED is to help you get the best products…
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How to Clean Your Keyboard
Spending hours at your computer, whether for work or play, is unavoidable for most of us. Constant use is going…
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Google’s Repair Policy Is Broken
Google makes some of my favorite hardware. I love the Pixel line of phones. I use Nest Hubs and speakers…
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