📱💵 App Subscriptions Are a Good Thing (Hear Us Out)

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Happy Friday! There are a lot of exciting updates rounding out the week. Google Keep now has rich text formatting, Windows 11 is getting a new backup app, Proton's password manager is adding more features, and Google Chrome on iPhone is testing a bottom address bar.

Also, if you like saving money, Cricket Wireless just introduced multi-month discounts and LEGO has overhauled its rewards program.

App developers trying to squeeze every cent out of us has been the norm since, well, ever. So it's natural to be skeptical of an app that tries to make us pay a subscription. But that doesn't mean that all app developers that want you to become a recurring customer are out to scam you. Many of them are people just like you, holding on by a thread and trying to make the best app they can with the funding they have. Join us as we make a case for why app subscriptions make total sense.

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One of the biggest titans against the Right to Repair movement has folded. Apple is now urging the California State Legislature to pass SB 244, a Right to Repair bill similar to those already passed in Minnesota and New York. So what made Apple change its tune?

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Creating GIFs used to be a pain in the behind. Not anymore thanks to Google Photos and its unique "Animation" feature. Here's how to use it.

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Your selfies are only as good as your lighting. Ensure the proper amount is within reach thanks to the Weilisi 10" selfie ring light starter kit. Featuring a 72" phone holder stand, Bluetooth camera remote, and 38 color modes, it's a keen way to insert proper lighting into your photos. Get it today at 40% off!

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There are moments when we're playing a game or browsing social media on our PCs that we see something truly jaw dropping. So you want to screenshot it. This is how you do it in Windows 11.

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Chances are, a day will come when you need to send a fax. Be prepared with eFax. eFax makes sending a fax as easy as sending an attachment via email - and it only takes a few steps. Faxing can be hard in 2023; eFax makes it easy. How-To Geek readers get their first month of eFax for only $5 - sign up today!

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Setting up your Amazon Fire tablet doesn't end once you open up the Amazon App Store - it's just beginning. Here are the features you need to apply on your shiny new Amazon Fire tablet.

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Believe it or not, the easiest and fastest way to find your PCs IP address in Windows is via the Command Prompt. Here's how to get there along with the commands you need to know.

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You've probably noticed a growing number of EV charging stations in your neck of the woods. And with most EV charging stations, well, stationed outside in the elements, that begs the question: is it safe to use your home's EV charging station outside as well? We investigated if it's safe to use the most popular home EV charging station on the market today, the Tesla Wall Connector.

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Backing up your Windows computer could be more straightforward. Microsoft seems to have caught wind of this. Coming soon, Microsoft will be adding a new Windows Backup app. See when you can expect to use it.

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Razer continues its streak of impressive mobile phone game controllers with the Kishi V2 Pro for Android, the controllers currently bundled with the Razer Edge 5G. It's similar to the Kishi V2 that was released for the iPhone last year, but with a few differences. We explain what they are.

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Apple moved Safari's navigation bar to the bottom of the screen on iPhone with iOS 15 in 2021. Now, Google is testing it its own bottom navigation bar (again) - at least on the iPhone. We tried it out, and here's what we thought.

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Shopping for a new television? A plethora of hot televisions have released just in 2023 alone. See which television is right for you as we list our favorite TVs of the year.

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Be sure your AirPods and iPhone are fully charged each morning with Belkin’s handy 2-in-1 wireless charging solution. See what we thought about it.

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