How-To Geek - ☁️🕵Can Cloud Providers See Your Files?

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Happy Thursday! The Android 14 and One UI 6 update for Samsung Galaxy devices is nearly here, as Samsung is now testing a public beta. Meanwhile, Cadilac revealed its new EV Escalade IQ, PowerPoint is adding task management features, and Debian Linux is hopping on the RISC-V train.

These days, it’s almost impossible not to lean on a cloud provider to back up your important files. The files we share typically have sensitive information, too: family photos, tax documents, contracts, you name it. So can your cloud provider actually look at these files? You may be surprised.

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Does Disney think the public has an appetite for bad news? Regardless, Disney announced that both Disney+ and Hulu will not only begin limiting password sharing, but their rates will also increase beginning in October. See how much you'll be paying later this year.

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You don’t have to deal with the bloatware on your Android phone. Here’s how to totally remove them and keep the apps you actually use.

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An all-electric Escalade? It may sound crazy, especially since they’re known for their V8 engine. But General Motors seems to have pulled it off with the Escalade IQ. Take a peek at how it all works.

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You've seen Ryan Reynolds and his handsome face boast about what makes Mint Mobile so great. Sure, it seems like a good deal. But no amount of star power can change reality. And the reality is that Boost Mobile has Mint Mobile beat when it comes to price AND functionality. See the rest of the reasons why Boost Mobile is worthy of your consideration when you're looking for an inexpensive prepaid cell phone plan that won't leave you on hold.

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You’ve generated an image in Midjourney, but now you want to pan around it. It’s possible, and Midjourney will even fill in the details by generating new content on-the-fly. Here’s how to do that.

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Would you let an AI pick PC parts for you? Newegg seems to think so. We have the details on how the process works.

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Your pasty body may need a sun tan - but your laptop most certainly does not! In fact, direct sunlight beating down on your PC can spell disaster for it. Here's why working at the beach probably isn't such a good idea.

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Did you know that your Android device keeps a history of your recently copied text? Here’s how to access it, and even pin important text!

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Accidentally record a video in the wrong orientation on your Android phone? No problem! Use Google Photos to instantly fix the issue – here’s how.

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Android 14 is just around the corner, and so too is Samsung’s One UI 6 update. Want to try it out early? Check out the prerequisites for getting into the One UI 6 beta program and testing driving the latest update.

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If the only thing keeping you from enjoying your old-school stereo equipment is the lack of modern amenities like Wi-Fi streaming, you may want to consider adding the WiiM Pro Plus into your set up. Here’s how it can bring Casting capabilities to your analog gear.

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All things in life should glow in the dark. No? Anyone? Well, maybe at least your watchband. If that’s the best idea you’ve heard all day and you’re an Apple Watch user, you may want to consider the Nomad Glow in the Dark Sport Band. We tried it out, and here’s what we thought.

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