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Windows ‘inetpub’ folder created by security fix, don’t delete
Microsoft has now confirmed that an April 2025 Windows security update is creating a new empty “inetpub” folder and warned users not to delete it. This folder is typically used by Microsoft’s Internet Information Services (IIS), a web server platform that can be enabled via the Windows Features dialog to host websites and web apps. However, after installing this month’s…
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How to delete user accounts on Windows 11
On Windows 11, if your computer has multiple user accounts that are no longer needed, you can delete them in more than one way, and in this guide, I’ll explain how to complete this configuration. If you share a device with various users, you probably have configured a different account for each person so that they have their own space…
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Genetic data site openSNP to close and delete data over privacy concerns
The openSNP project, a platform for sharing genetic and phenotypic data, will shut down on April 30, 2025, and delete all user submissions over privacy concerns and the risk of misuse by authoritarian governments. The decision was announced earlier this week by co-founder Bastian Greshake Tzovaras, who expressed concerns about how personal genomics data is subject to abuse today and…
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How to delete your 23andMe data
23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, raising concerns about what will happen to the DNA-testing company and all the data it’s collected from customers over the years. In the event that 23andMe is sold, its massive genetic database may end up in the hands of a different company entirely — one that users never consented to handing their personal information over…
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23andMe files for bankruptcy, customers advised to delete DNA data
California-based genetic testing provider 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to sell its assets following years of financial struggles. 23andMe has been providing direct-to-consumer DNA testing services since November 2007 to customers who send a saliva sample and receive a report on their ancestry and genetic predispositions. Since then, 23andMe has sold over 15 million DNA testing kits.…
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‘Redact’ Can Delete Your Posts From 28 Different Social Networks
From security and privacy concerns to good old-fashioned cringe, there are all kinds of reasons you might want to delete your old social media posts. And there are plenty of tools for the job out there. The problem: most tend to focus on one or two social media networks. Redact, however, is a paid tool with support for deleting posts…
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How to delete apps on an iPhone (5 ways)
Knowing how to uninstall apps on an iPhone can help you free up space and avoid clutter on your Home Screen. While it’s not exactly obvious how to delete apps on an iPhone permanently, there are several methods to do this. Furthermore, if the storage space on your iOS device is limited, you can also offload unused apps, either manually…
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What is Ctrl Alt Delete? What does Ctrl Alt Del do?
Most Windows users have heard about Ctrl Alt Delete, or Ctrl + Alt + Del if you prefer. It’s one of the most famous keyboard shortcuts in the world. But what does Ctrl Alt Delete do, exactly? When would you use the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keyboard shortcut? And if you’re on a touchscreen device or using a remote desktop connection, how do…
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How to Delete or Deactivate Your Facebook Account
Once you’re finally ready to make your grand exit from Facebook, it’s relatively simple. If you’re logged in with a web browser, go to this page and click on “Delete Account.” Or if you’re using the app, scroll down for the directions. It’s no secret that Facebook doesn’t want you to leave, and so your account won’t be deleted immediately.…
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How to delete your Facebook account
The following instructions are for the web version of Facebook, but you can follow pretty much the same sequence on the mobile app. The Accounts Center is where you can both download your info and delete your account.Screenshot: Meta You can download various types of Facebook data, or all of it. The latter will take longer.Screenshot: Meta You’ll be notified…
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