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In a perfect world, we could ignore AI altogether, but it’s not that simple. Whether your job involves AI, you’re worried about your content being used for training, or you’re concerned about your kids using AI inappropriately, learning how to stay safe while using AI is crucial. Not to mention, AI-driven scams have caused $108 million in damages in the…
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How to open Settings in Windows 11 (17 ways)
When you want to change how Windows 11 looks and how your computer or device works, you must use the Settings app. Knowing how to open it is important, and many people prefer the easiest and/or fastest methods that allow them to be more productive, like using a keyboard shortcut, or a command they can run in the app they’re…
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How to Change the Settings on a Lectric XPeak 2.0 E-Bike
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you own a Lectric XPeak 2.0 e-bike, it’s possible to modify a ton of aspects of the bike right from the onboard screen, including changing the top speed, adjusting the throttle and pedal assist, controlling the lights, and more. But these settings are not readily understandable from the display…
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The First Four Settings to Change on Any Boox E-Ink Tablet
While they will never have the name recognition of the Amazon Kindle, e-ink devices from Chinese tech company Onyx International—sold under the slightly silly “Boox” brand name—are gaining a cult following in the U.S. I’ve reviewed three of its e-readers and digital notebooks over the past year, and I’m a huge fan. And if you’re reading this article, you probably…
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12 Gaming Monitor Settings You Should Change Right Now
Your monitor is one of the most critical parts of your gaming setup, so optimizing it for the best experience is important. However, with so many confusing settings, it can get a little overwhelming. That’s why I created this checklist to help you get the best experience possible. On a good gaming monitor, most of these settings should already be…
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Tweak These Settings to Get the Best Out of Your Galaxy S25’s Display
Samsung’s latest Galaxy S25 series has several display-related features that can either make or break your experience. To help you explore them, here are the 10 most important settings you should tweak to get the most out of your Galaxy S25’s display. Enable This Setting Before Applying a Screen Protector Not all screen protectors are built the same. While thin…
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24 Best security settings to change on Windows 11 (2025)
UPDATED 2/20/2025: Although Windows 11 is the most secure version of the operating system, you can still add some custom configurations and follow best practices to improve the security of your device. As part of the best security practices, you can check for system updates and scan the computer for viruses. You can also configure security features, such as ransomware…
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Amazon Redshift gets new default settings to prevent data breaches
Amazon has announced key security enhancements for Redshift, a popular data warehousing solution, to help prevent data exposures due to misconfigurations and insecure default settings. Redshift is widely used by enterprises for business intelligence and big data analytics for data warehousing, competing with Google BigQuery, Snowflake, and Azure Synapse Analytics. It’s valued for its petabyte-scale data handling efficiency and performance,…
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Google Privacy Settings You Should Change Right Now
Google Chrome collects so much data about users that some people call it spyware. One way to curb that is to avoid signing into the browser with your Google account. Unfortunately, Google made that harder a few years ago. Now, when you sign into Gmail or any other Google service, it automatically signs you into the browser, too, and starts…
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Facebook Privacy Settings You Should Change Right Now
As we discussed above, Meta’s data collection doesn’t stop when you leave the platform. If you’ve ever gone to a website that uses Facebook services—Like and Share buttons, Facebook Login, or the company’s invisible analytics tools—you’ve provided info on the stories you’ve read, the videos you’ve watched, and the products you’ve looked at. “If those buttons are on the page,…
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