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How to remove ads and Special Offers from your Kindle or Kindle Fire
If your Amazon Kindle device has ads and Special Offers, you can remove them. But it's going to cost you.
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Fight Google's data cap with a simple change to Google Photos
In June, 2021, new photos and movies saved to Google Photos and the cloud will count against the Google One data cap. Exceed it, and you'll be charged for storage or Google will delete your photos.
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Samsung Galaxy S21: The first 10 things to do with your new phone
The Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphones cram in more features than the competition. That means your new phone does a lot of cool things, but good luck finding it all. Here are 10 things to do with your new Galaxy S21.
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Android 11: Getting started with gesture navigation
With Android 11, almost all devices will default to Google's new gesture navigation. Here's how to get started and adjust it to your liking in just a few taps, or give up and go back to buttons.
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6 ways to stop using your Android phone before bedtime
Stop using your phone before bedtime so you can sleep better. Android offers handy tools to help, most in the Digital Wellbeing settings.
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Android 11 tips: The 8 new features to explore first
From new playback controls to a screen recorder to dark mode scheduling, Android 11 has some improvements worth checking out.
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How Photoshop Artistic Filters work, with examples of our favorites
Photoshop Artistic filters alter images to simulate colored pencils, watercolors, chalk pastels, charcoal, pen and inks, crayons, and many other artistic methods.
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8 essential S Pen tips for Galaxy Note 20
Even if you've been using an S Pen for years, you'll want to know where Samsung has added new features and functionality.
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How to get the screenshot button back on your Pixel phone in Android 11
Android 11 removed the screenshot button from older Pixel phones when using 2-button navigation. Here's how to get it back.
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How to let your kids do their homework on paper, not Zoom
Your kids don't have to do all of their distance-learning schoolwork on Zoom calls and Google Classroom. Use the powerful tools within Microsoft's Office app for iOS and Android to help younger kids work on paper.
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Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 4 isn't on the Play Store: How to get it on your Android phone
Fortnite might be gone from the Play Store, but you're just a few steps away from making sure you get the next update.
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How to use Photoshop Blur Gallery for Bokeh effects and more
Photoshop Blur Gallery tools, plus three Effects tabs for Bokeh, Motion, and Noise, offer many options to fine-tune or transform your images.
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Photoshop Shapes: What they are and how to use them
How to access, use, edit, create, convert, and download Photoshop Shapes.
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Photoshop Styles: What they are and how to use them
Photoshop styles are works of art that can be applied to text, objects, vector shapes, illustrations, or photos. Here's how to access and use them.rn
11 quick ways to clear space on an overstuffed Android phone
Zap cached app files in a single tap, clear the Downloads folder, delete unneeded offline maps, take charge of music downloads, and more.
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How to share large video files on Android
Videos sent directly through text message or a chat app often end up tiny, blurry, and difficult to view—here's how to share them in all their glory.
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How to get free books for your Amazon Kindle
Thousands of free books are waiting to be enjoyed on your Amazon Kindle e-reader. You just have to know where to look.n
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How to turn your Kindle on or off: Finding the power button
Find the power button on your Amazon Kindle using our guide, including photos of Amazon Kindle, Kindle Oasis, and Kindle Voyage models.
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How to use your Android phone as a webcam for video conferencing and virtual meetings
If you need a webcam in a pinch, here's how your Android phone can pitch in.
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