TV lovers want to be able to see their big screens everywhere. And while there are plenty of good places to mount your TV, there are a few places where you might want to think twice about it. The bathroom is one of those places. It’s actually about the worst type of environment for any electronic …
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This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Have you downloaded iOS 16 yet? The iPhone update is available for anyone with a compatible device, and installing the software gives you access to loads of new features and settings. iOS 16, which was first announced in the …
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The 2022 NFL season is underway. Week 2 began with the Chiefs taking down the Chargers in Amazon’s first Thursday Night Football telecast. This Sunday, however, you can find the NFL back on the more traditional stations on CBS, Fox and NBC before a doubleheader Monday night on ESPN wraps up the second weekend of football. The most notable game …
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It doesn’t hurt to occasionally clear your Android phone‘s cookies and cache in order to keep your web browser lean, running efficiently and, ideally, storing as few tracking cookies as possible. Whether your Android phone‘s internet browser is Google Chrome, Firefox or Samsung Internet, it collects and stores data every time you surf the web. This information makes up your cookies …
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Your dusty old TV had a good run, but now it’s time to get rid of it. The question is how. Generally, most cities prefer you recycle your old electronics rather than throwing them in the garbage. Trashing your TV is wasteful and depending on the age of the TV, it could contain toxic metals like mercury. So what should …
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This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. With the iPhone 14 now on sale, people can experience some of the “breakthroughs” Apple touted during its reveal event. But for those on Android, some of these upgrades are very familiar. Chalk it up to Apple’s much-touted “reality-distortion …
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This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max phones have received a big overhaul compared to last year’s iPhone 13 Pro. While the Pro and Pro Max still have the same starting prices as last year ($999 for the Pro; …
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People stream content on their TV all the time. It’s one of the best ways for the whole family to watch shows and movies from your favorite streaming services, such as Netflix, Hulu and HBO Max. But streaming devices from Roku, Google Chromecast, Amazon and Apple have a downside: Their software platforms are often tracking what you watch behind the scenes. Every major smart TV streaming platform captures your viewing data. Makers of software and …
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Sure, Amazon can view all your streaming data while you’re using an Amazon Fire TV Stick, but that doesn’t mean you want your internet service provider to see what you’re watching. A solid VPN, short for “virtual private network,” is the best way to keep your viewing habits hidden from your ISP. The best VPN for Fire Stick devices will …
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This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Apple’s new iPhone 14 lineup is now on sale, except for the iPhone 14 Plus, which arrives Oct. 7. With a new generation here, you might be wondering if it’s time to upgrade. The answer largely depends on which …
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