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  • 6 Ways to Reduce Shady-Arse Tracking on Your Computer

    6 Ways to Reduce Shady-Arse Tracking on Your Computer

    Just as they do on your iPhone, Mac and PC apps request permission to use sensitive information, such as your microphone, location, and camera. There’s no foolproof way to protect your privacy completely on any device connected to the internet, but there are ways to reduce tracking from shady apps and advertising companies. While the…


  • Why You Should Always Try the Demo Before Buying a Game

    Why You Should Always Try the Demo Before Buying a Game

    How often do you buy video games? Are you someone who frequently drops $US60 ($81) on the latest Nintendo title, or do you wait for only those games you’ve been watching closely? Regardless, no matter your purchasing habits — no matter how sure you are that you want that game — whenever possible, you should…


  • 11 of the Best Free Extensions for Google Chrome

    11 of the Best Free Extensions for Google Chrome

    Chrome is the most popular browser on the planet, so much so that Microsoft decided to rebuild its entire browser using Chromium, the same open-source engine that drives Chrome. It’s versatile and fast, but what sets Chrome apart is how extensible it can be thanks to a huge variety of extensions that add extra functionality…


  • How to Mass Delete Emails in Gmail

    How to Mass Delete Emails in Gmail

    I recently got a notification that my Gmail account was 90% full. I thought that was impossible since Gmail must have unlimited space. Then I remembered that I’ve had the account since 2008 and have never cleared out old, unnecessary emails. If you are in the same (increasingly full) boat, here are the steps to…