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How to Delete Your Old Online Accounts (and Why You Should)

We all have online accounts we've abandoned over the years. Apps we've slowly drifted from; social networks long abandoned; forum aliases lost with time. Just because these accounts are "out of sight, out of mind," don't think they're harmless.

Your abandoned and forgotten online accounts are a security hazard just waiting to happen, and it'd be a good idea if you tracked them down and deactivated them. We make the case regarding why you need to deactivate or disable your online accounts now, to avoid the grief of a data breach later down the road.

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5 Evernote Alternatives That Are Worth Your Time

Evernote is a feature-rich note-taking app that's as flexible and detailed as you need it to be. It's so popular, it was once upon a time synonymous with taking notes on a mobile device. Whether that's still the case is up for debate. But what's not debatable is how Evernote is slowly but surely restricting its free version, locking some features that used to be free behind a paywall. If you've had enough and you want to find greener pastures, here are the best Evernote alternatives worth checking out.

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How to Open JAR Files on Windows 10 and 11

JAR (Java Archive) files are useful for testing beta versions of apps, or playing old games. But if you're trying to open a JAR file on Windows 10 or Windows 11, you're going to run into a roadblock, as Windows doesn't open these types of files by default. You'll need to install a free utility first in order to run JAR files on your Windows PC. Find out what that utility is, and how to use it.

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How to See Other Devices Logged Into Your Facebook Account

Are you suspicious that someone is logged into your Facebook account? Instead of worrying about it, find the answer for yourself. We show you how to see every device that is currently logged into your Facebook account, including how to log out of your account everywhere with just one tap or click.

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Letterboxd Is the Social Network You Didn't Know You Needed

It's not often that you read good news about social media, but Letterboxd is an exception. It's a social network for people who want to talk about movies, which is something most of us can get behind. Come see why this tight-knit community continues to steadily grow, and how you can join this celebration of film culture.

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Why You Should Be Writing Everything in Markdown

Write often? Then you understand that pausing to bold text, added bullet lists, and so on can put a damper on your workflow. Using Markdown solves this problem, making adding headers, tables, and so on effortless. Anyone can become an expert at Markdown, and we're here to prove it! Here's everything you need to know about learning Markdown.

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What Does "Current Period" Mean in Cellular Data Settings on iPhone

Ever wondered what the "Current Period" section in the "Cellular" settings page means? It's not exactly self-explanatory, and in truth, "Current Period" can mean something different depending on your cellular carrier. We help you to figure out what it means for your current carrier.

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Wireless vs. Wired Charging: Which Is Better for Battery Life?

Many mobile devices nowadays give you the option of charging your device wirelessly as opposed to the traditional wired method. Though less wires are always welcome, how does it affect your battery versus wired charging? That's a good question, and it's one we're happy to answer. We explain which charging method is best for your battery, and when you should choose one over the other.

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How to Remove Write Protection on Windows 10

Trying to copy or format files on a flash drive, only to get a "disk is write protected" error? What in the blazes does this mean? Relax, it merely means that the flash drive was configured to prevent any new data from getting written to it. We show you how to remove that write protection so you can use the flash drive as normally once again.

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How to Insert a PDF into Microsoft Word

Need to highlight a PDF as part of a larger document? Consider inserting the PDF directly into Microsoft Word. It's super easy to do, and once you've inserted it, you'll find that it's just as easy to read as using a standalone PDF reader. You can even set it to reflect changes to the source PDF file, allowing you to literally add the PDF once, and always have the latest draft reflected in the Word document. Here's how to get started.

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Smartphones Before Smartphones: How PDAs Gave Us a Taste of the Future

It's hard to remember a time before smartphones ruled the world. But such a time did indeed exist, and the closest anyone had to a smartphone was a personal digital assistant (PDA). One of our writers here at How-To Geek remembers those days, and they're in the mood to retell the tale. So gather 'round one and all, and read about the Old World tech that gave us the mobile revolution.

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