Jason Cipriani

Snapchat just made it super

Ever wanted to create your very own Snapchat filter for a party or wedding, but didn’t know where to start? Instead of paying someone on Fiverr or Etsy to do it for you, Snapchat’s new tool has filter templates you can create in minutes. You can go through the process on your computer, or use …

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Go Ghost Mode on Snapchat by deleting your account

Snapchat can be an addictive app. Between the filters, stickers, and the peace of mind that any goofy pictures of videos you send through the app will disappear once viewed, it’s easy to get caught up in the fun.  But if you aren’t happy with the new Snap Map feature and its potential privacy implications, or if you’ve simply had …

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Apple TVOS 11 is now available through Apple’s public beta program

Now playing: Watch this: WWDC 2017 recap and reactions (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy,… 0:44 For the first time Apple TV owners have a chance to test an upcoming software update before it’s done. Alongside releasing the iOS 11 public beta, Apple published TVOS 11 as part of the same beta program. Installing the unreleased, and sometimes buggy, software update only …

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PSA: Don’t install the iOS or macOS betas on your primary device

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Now playing: Watch this: The best parts of iOS 11 on iPhone 2:33 Apple on Monday opened testing of iOS 11 to the general public. (Read our first impressions on how it changes the iPhone and the iPad.) Signing up and installing the …

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What you need to know about Snapchat’s Snap Map feature

Now playing: Watch this: 3 things we learned about Snapchat 2:12 Snap Map is exactly what it sounds like: An easy way to share your Snaps, on a map, with friends. There’s even an option to share a Snap with fellow Snapchat users who aren’t your friends, without revealing your account info. To get started with the new feature, you’ll …

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Setting up Amazon’s Dash Button is a breeze

Now playing: Watch this: Sorta, kinda free Amazon Dash Wand adds Alexa 1:31 Amazon’s Dash Wand can make you feel as if you’re on one of those shopping spree gameshows. Only instead of getting to keep everything you scan for free at the end of the show, the Dash Wand adds items to your Amazon shopping cart, where you then …

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3 steps to disable iMessage and not lose your mind

For those who are on the fence about jumping outside of Apple‘s ecosystem and testing another mobile platform, the first thing you should worry about is kicking iMessage to the curb. Apple’s proprietary messaging platform connects your phone number, email address(es) and Apple ID to Apple’s servers. Once enabled, you can message fellow Apple users from all of your Apple …

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What to do if your Apple Watch Series 2 gets wet

Now playing: Watch this: The new Apple Watch Series 2 comes with built-in GPS… 1:25 One of the headline features of the Apple Watch Series 2 is the fact you can wear it in water, up to 50 meters deep, with no ill effects. However, just because there’s a fancy water rating attached to your watch, that doesn’t mean you …

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How to delete your Uber account

Now playing: Watch this: #DeleteUber trends due to Trump’s immigrant ban 1:20 Whether it’s the fact that Uber continues tracking your location after a ride has ended, or you’ve had a bad experience with a driver or you’re just done testing out the ride-sharing service, you can delete your account, but it takes some work on your part. Simply deleting the …

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How to find your hidden inbox for Twitter DMs

Now playing: Watch this: Twitter’s new privacy settings, MLB comes to Facebook 1:09 Your inbox on Twitter will undergo a slight, but an ever-important change in the coming days. Twitter is in the process of rolling out a second direct message inbox, where messages from those you don’t follow will wind up. The “Requests” inbox is similar to Facebook’s other …

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