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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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How to Securely Delete Sensitive Files on Windows 11
Key Takeaways Deleting files on Windows doesn’t actually erase them, making it possible for them to be recovered easily. Encrypting your files or using the Cipher command to overwrite free space can prevent file recovery. For added security, use file shredder apps, securely wipe entire drives, and consider physically destroying drives if needed. When you ask Windows to delete a…
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Don’t Delete Your X Account (Do This Instead)
If you’re thinking of deleting your X account, I wouldn’t blame you (I’d only ask what took you so long). Things are wild over there right now, and stability sure isn’t on the horizon. However, before you take the nuclear option and say goodbye to Elon Musk and his ilk, consider not deleting your account: Don’t stay, mind you—just leave…
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23andMe May Be Sold, Here’s How to Delete Your Data
Key Takeaways 23andMe is facing a financial crisis and may be sold or privatized, potentially putting the genetic information of over 15 million people at risk. The company can sell your data if an acquisition occurs, as mentioned in their privacy policy, and the data isn’t protected by HIPAA. There is still time to download and delete your data through…
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How to delete your Tinder account
Found “the one” and ready to move on? Or maybe the constant cycle of swiping, chatting, and ghosting has gotten exhausting, leading to burnout or frustration. You might find Tinder doesn’t align with your goals, whether you’re looking for deeper connections or prefer meeting people organically. Concerns over privacy, data security, or simply wanting a break from online dating distractions…
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A file extension bug in Microsoft 365 can delete Word documents – Computerworld
A bug in version 2409 of Microsoft 365 can cause Word documents to be deleted instead of saved, Microsoft has warned. The bug affects files that contain the # character or have file extensions in uppercase, such as .DOCX or .RTF. Until the company releases a permanent fix, users are being urged to check whether missing files they thought had been…
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Delete Your Information From People-Search Sites
There are a couple of benefits to going through the data removal process yourself. For starters, it’s free, though some sites may require you to mail in requests (which would require purchasing envelopes, stamps, and the cost to order printouts if you don’t already have the means to print at home). You can also ensure a more thorough scrubbing than…
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How to Disable ChatGPT Memory (and Delete Saved Memory)
Key Takeaways ChatGPT’s memory feature saves personal information about you from your chats with the tool. To turn off the memory feature on ChatGPT’s desktop site, access the site, click the profile icon in the top-right corner, choose “Settings,” select “Personalization,” and turn off “Memory.” To disable the memory feature in ChatGPT’s mobile app, launch the app, tap the menu…
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