Senin, 16 April 2018

How to Remove Google From Your Life (And Why That’s Nearly Impossible)

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How To Improve Your Aim in PC Games

Aiming with the mouse is essential in almost any PC shooting game, doubly so if you play online. It's a simple and intuitive process, but that doesn't mean there's no room for improvement.   Read More »


How to Remove Google From Your Life (And Why That's Nearly Impossible)

Google can feel pretty pervasive and, if you're concerned about your privacy, that might worry you. So, if you want to get rid of all your Google services, here’s how you can do it and what you’ll be losing.   Read More »


How to Hide a Recovery Partition (or Other Drive) in Windows

PC manufacturers often include recovery partitions. These are usually hidden, but sometimes become visible under This PC and elsewhere in Windows. Here’s how to hide a recovery partition—or any other drive.   Read More »


5 Reasons Kodi Users Should Just Switch To Plex Already

I know you love Kodi. I do too. But there’s a reason people keep switching to Plex: it’s better.   Read More »


How to Remove Facebook from Your Life (And Why That's Nearly Impossible)

The #DeleteFacebook campaign is a pretty clear call to action, but most people saying they want to delete their account never do. Why? Because Facebook is really hard to get rid of. If you want to rid yourself of Facebook, I'm going to tell you how, but you probably won't do it.   Read More »


How To Upgrade or Replace Almost Any PC Component

Upgrading and replacing PC components can be a little tricky, but it’s something anyone can learn to do. Let’s take a look at how to choose and install those upgrades.   Read More »


How to Get TurboTax or H&R Block for Free with IRS Free File

If you watch television, browse the web, or even listen to the radio, you’ve heard them: tax preparation apps promising to help you file your taxes for free. Try to actually use those apps, however, and it doesn’t take long before they ask you for money.   Read More »




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FYI / Useful Tips and Headlines
This new section contains our commentary on what we're reading from around the web. It's like a daily digest of the things we found interesting in the world of technology.

Voice Assistants Are Only Intuitive If You’re Already Tech Savvy
It’s easy to confuse “familiar” with “intuitive”. This applies to voice interfaces as much as it does to desktop ones.   Read More »


Headlines About ‘The Dark Web’ Are Usually Nonsense
Think critically when news outlets report about private data “showing up on the dark web,” because it probably doesn’t mean what you imagine.   Read More »




Everything Else We Published Today
How to Use Samsung Smart Switch to Update Your Galaxy Phone
How Apple's New Business Chat Works
Sega Is Bringing 15 Classic Games, Including Sonic, to the Switch This Summer
iPad 2018 Review: Why Didn’t I Try an iPad Sooner?




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ROS

ROS (short for Run Of Site) is a type of online ad campaign where ads (banner, image, media, etc.) can be placed on any area of the website in question.



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