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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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How To Delete a File in Linux
All UNIX-based operating systems, including Linux, follow the structure that “everything is a file.” These systems treat all the regular files, directories, processes, symbolic links, and devices like external hardware as files. You can create, modify, and delete files using the commands or from the File Manager. Deleting files is essential when you accidentally create multiple files that become unnecessary…
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How to Mass Delete Emails on Gmail: Best Way to Declutter
Having an email inbox full of read, unneeded messages can cause problems, especially in the Gmail mobile app. When you have thousands of emails, the Gmail app search function can get bogged down. In addition, all those obsolete emails require storage space, and soon, Gmail will force you to delete emails to free up storage or upgrade to a paid…
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How to Delete Spam SMS Messages and Add New Blocked Numbers on Android
Android does a great job of handling incoming spam SMS messages. But there are two things you might find you’re having to manually do. The first is deleting spam SMS messages. Given the constant deluge of spam that floods our various inboxes, those messages can add up. You certainly don’t want to allow your device to fill up with blocked…
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How To Delete a Page In Word In 5 Ways
In Microsoft Word documents, unwanted pages — usually blank — usually occur when someone presses Ctrl + Enter or Command + Return to force a new page (I recommend avoiding that method). Most Word documents have a few hard page breaks, so it’s easy to end up with an unwanted blank page. Considering how easy it is to end up…
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