Jason Cipriani

How to back up and then delete your Google account

Whether you want to close your Google account over privacy concerns or you’re trying to reduce the number of internet accounts you have, the process takes some effort and time, but can be done without much fuss. The key is to take the time to download a copy of all of your data, and double …

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How to cancel your Amazon Prime subscription and close your account

Amazon Prime may have over 150 million subscribers, but if it lost its magic for you one way or another — including after a free trial — you can cancel your subscription and close out your account. You might even get a prorated refund for the amount of time left on your Prime subscription. Amazon may not make it immediately simple …

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Buy a Galaxy S21 now: Here’s where to find one of Samsung’s newest phones

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 lineup is sure to make Android fans happy. From the base model, the Galaxy S21 to the top-of-the-line S21 Ultra, the entire lineup offers a modest upgrade from previous Galaxy phones. (We haven’t had a chance to review the S21 Plus quite yet.) All three phones have a new design, with a new metal-framed camera array on the back and new camera …

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Lose your iPhone or Apple Watch? Here’s how to remotely disable Apple Pay

Losing an iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac or iPad is stressful. Not only do you have to worry about the cost of replacing the gadget, but there’s tons of personal information that a would-be bad guy could use. Information such as the credit or debit cards you’ve added to Apple Pay.  And while the odds of someone knowing your passcode to …

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Can’t sign out of iCloud on your iPhone, iPad or Mac? This is probably why

When you’re getting ready to sell or trade in your old iPhone, Mac or iPad, it’s a good idea to sign out of your accounts before factory resetting it. Naturally, Apple’s iCloud is one such account. But signing out of your iCloud account isn’t always a simple process.  This Apple support page walks you through signing out of iCloud on …

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If you don’t install iPhone apps on the M1 MacBook Air, Pro, Mini, you’re missing out

Did you know that some of Apple’s Macs will now let you run the same exact apps you currently use on your iPhone and iPad? That’s thanks to the new Apple silicon processor, the M1, that’s now used in the 2020 models of the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac Mini. It’s one of several benefits to the Mac platform due to Apple’s move away from Intel …

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Galaxy S21 Ultra works with Samsung’s S Pen stylus. Here’s everything we know

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Samsung finally did it. The smartphone-maker just announced the Galaxy S21 lineup, and with it, the fact that the Galaxy S21 Ultra supports a feature that was once exclusive to the Galaxy Note ($500 at Samsung) family of phones: S Pen …

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Apple TV: 11 essential tips to master Apple’s streaming box

There’s little doubt that the Apple TV is in desperate need of a refresh. Rumors currently point to a new streaming box arriving sometime this year with improved gaming features, an easier to find remote and a more powerful processor inside the small black box. Even though a new Apple TV is possibly on the horizon, the current Apple TV lineup is worth …

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The iPhone 11 camera is no slouch. Here are 5 tricks to take stunning photos

Apple’s iPhone 12 lineup may be getting all of the attention and praise since its release, but that’s only because it’s shiny and new. Even if you’re not upgrading to Apple’s latest and greatest, and instead are using the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro or 11 Pro Max, you’re bound to be impressed with the cameras’ tricks. All three phones have stellar …

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Get a new Mac? Here’s what you need to know about setting it up

Apple’s newest computers — MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac Mini — are fast, have impressive battery life and can even run iPhone apps. The difference between this crop and previous models? These are powered by the Apple Silicon M1 processor. It’s the same kind of processor the company uses in the iPhone and iPad. If you spoiled yourself and picked up a …

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