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Dec 29, 2025

Save Big on Electricity: Easy Trick to Lower Your Bill by $100
This simple change could make a big difference on your utility bill.

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Dec 29, 2025

Don't Like iOS 26? Here are 18 Features That Might Change Your Mind
iOS 26 has so many features you may not have noticed them all. These are my favorites.

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Dec 29, 2025

These Google Maps AI Tools Can Make Your Holiday and NYE Travel Plans Seamless
Navigating busy public transportation hotspots and making reservations can feel like a nightmare. Now, I rely on these Google Maps tricks when I'm in a travel pinch.

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Dec 29, 2025

Is Your Phone a Secret Germ Haven? Here's How To Properly Clean It
Your phone is with you all the time, but chances are you're not cleaning it as often as you should.

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Dec 29, 2025

The Trick to Scoring Amazon Prime Deals for Free
Amazon is a great place to shop after the holidays, but if you don't have a Prime membership, you may miss out on awesome deals. Here's how to test the waters without buying a subscription.

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Dec 29, 2025

New Year, New Goal: Drink This Much Water to Hydrate the Right Way
Drinking enough water can be trickier during the winter, but these tips can help you hit your hydration goals.

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Dec 29, 2025

Thinking About a Light Therapy Lamp? Here's What Experts Want You to Know
Light therapy can boost your mood, but you need the right model. Here's what experts say about picking an effective model.

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Dec 29, 2025

Beat Travel Exhaustion This Holiday Season With These 9 Sleep Tips
If you're traveling for the holidays and don't want to end up with zero energy, these sleep tips are essential.

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Dec 29, 2025

With Only a Few Days Left in 2025, You Can Still Make Changes to Boost Your 2026 Tax Refund
If you have extra savings, be sure to max out your retirement account contributions before the year is over.

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Dec 29, 2025

Discover Your iPhone's Hidden Potential: 24 iOS Settings to Tweak Right Now
From privacy to performance, get the most of your iPhone with these settings.

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Dec 29, 2025

Every Smart Home Deserves a Password Manager This Year. Here's Why
It's long past time for home tech users to upgrade to a reliable password manager, especially if they're getting new devices.

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Dec 29, 2025

How AI Nutrition Information Could Help With Your Grocery Shopping
WiseCode uses AI-driven data analysis to reveal ingredient and nutrient information, helping you make more informed shopping choices.

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Dec 29, 2025

Inbox Zero for 2026: Free Up 15GB of Gmail Storage Without Deleting a Thing
This easy hack will help you start the new year with a fresh Gmail inbox.

CNET How To
Dec 28, 2025

New Year, New Locks: 11 Security Hacks for People Who Actually Want to Deter Burglars
Protect your home and your belongings all year long, not just during the holidays.

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Dec 28, 2025

Don't Plan NYE by Yourself. Let AI Create Your Travel Plans
Skip those expensive holiday flights and hit the road to ring in the new year. Here's how to use Curiosio AI to get directions and travel tips for your road trip.

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Dec 28, 2025

11 Tasks You Should Never Resort to Asking ChatGPT
ChatGPT can't solve most dilemmas, let alone important ones. Stop relying on it to handle emergent issues.

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Dec 28, 2025

I'm an Air Fryer Power User. Here Are 10 Foods I'll Never Put Inside It Again
The air fryer can do so much so well that your instinct might be to use it for everything. These 10 foods are best cooked another way.

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Dec 28, 2025

Holiday Safety Alert: Never Plug Space Heaters or These 6 Other Devices Into Extension Cords
An electrician shares how to avoid a holiday fire this season.

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Dec 28, 2025

Maximize Your Bars: 10 Ways to Fix Your Weak Signal Before the New Year
Finish out the rest of your holiday break strong with a stronger phone signal.

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Dec 28, 2025

How to Avoid Staining Your Teeth Without Giving Up Wine or Coffee
A dentist recommends ways to enjoy your favorite drinks without ruining your pearly whites.

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Dec 28, 2025

7 Household Safety Habits to Master Before Heading Out Each Morning
Before heading to work, don't forget these vital checks to protect your home from accidents, burglaries and more.

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Dec 28, 2025

Want Less AI on Your Google Pixel Phone? Try This
Can you gut the AI from a Pixel phone? You can try. Here's how.

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Dec 28, 2025

Stop Guessing When to Buy Your Tickets. Google Already Ran the Numbers to Find the Cheapest Seats
If you spent too much money on gifts, relax. You can let Google find the cheapest post-holiday flights for you.

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Dec 28, 2025

Trying to Build Muscle? This Is How Long It Will Take You
Building muscle depends on several factors and isn't something that'll happen overnight after just one workout.

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Dec 27, 2025

Stop the AI: Easy Steps to Turn Off Apple Intelligence
Too much AI everywhere? Here's how to disable Apple's AI features.

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Dec 27, 2025

Still Want More Christmas Movies? Secret Netflix Codes Can Find All of Them for You
If you've already seen Klaus, Hot Frosty and The Holdovers, you might be surprised at how many other holiday movies are on Netflix.

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Dec 27, 2025

I Never Pay for Cloud Storage: Here's My DIY Method for Storing Photos and Videos
Our memories take up space in the cloud, and that space is expensive.

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Dec 27, 2025

Can't Get Siri to Glow in the New Year? Here's Why
Even if you're running the most recent updates, you may not see Siri's newest look.

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Dec 27, 2025

New Year, New Devices: The Password Updates Your Home Needs for Protection
Smart homes are at risk without robust passwords. Here are the checks and changes I highly recommend as a fresh start for the new year.

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Dec 27, 2025

Don't Toss Those Holiday Leftovers. How AI Can Give You Meal Ideas
Got a ton of leftovers from hosting (or attending) a holiday celebration? Chef ChatGPT does well with creating meals based on the "whatever's in my fridge" prompt.

CNET How To
Dec 27, 2025

New Galaxy Phone? Here's How to Tone Down or Disable AI Completely on Your Phone
Samsung makes it easy for you to turn off AI on your Galaxy phone. Here's how.

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Dec 26, 2025

Not Ready for iOS 26? 10 iOS 18 Tweaks You Can Make Instead
If you're still holding onto iOS 18, make these 10 changes to keep your iPhone running smoothly.

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Dec 26, 2025

Want to Save Some Cash After the Holidays? Check Out These 18 Hidden Amazon Prime Perks
Prime members can get cheaper gas and groceries, plus unlimited photo storage.

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Dec 26, 2025

Stop Using AirTags on Your Pet. Here's What Experts Recommend Instead
AirTags are great for luggage, backpacks and wallets, but they shouldn't be attached to your pup's collar. Here's what experts recommend instead.

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Dec 26, 2025

Connect Your iPhone or Android to Any TV: A Guide for AirPlay, Chromecast and HDMI
When visiting friends and family, you can likely share videos from your phone to your TV without needing to log in to any built-in apps.

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Dec 26, 2025

Your Router Is Probably in the Wrong Place. Here Are the 4 Tweaks to Fix Your Slow Internet
Stop raging at your ISP. These easy Wi-Fi updates are the perfect holiday gift for your home.

CNET How To
Dec 26, 2025

Flush With Holiday Leftovers? Please Don't Microwave Them -- Do This Instead
The microwave may be fast, but it'll drain the flavor and texture from your holiday fare. Here are the best ways to reheat every type of food.

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Dec 26, 2025

This 5-Minute Expert-Approved Hack Will Make You Fall Asleep Fast
A sleep doctor shares a trick that can help you get deeper, more restorative sleep.

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Dec 26, 2025

Your Guide to Amazon, Apple, Walmart, Target and Other Retailers' Holiday Return Policies
Got an unwanted gift? Knowing the major retailers' return policies can save you time and frustration.

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Dec 26, 2025

Get a New iPhone for the Holidays? Turn Off This Setting on Your Old Device
Make sure you do this before you toss out your old iPhone.

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Dec 25, 2025

Slash High Electric Bills: The Key to Savings This Winter
Unplugging your appliances when you aren't using them could save you $100 a year.

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Dec 25, 2025

Melatonin Making You Feel Hungover? A Nutritionist Recommends These 3 Alternatives
If melatonin isn't working for you, these nutritionist-recommended sleep alternatives might help you catch some Zs.

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Dec 25, 2025

18 Hidden iOS 26 Features Nobody Told You About
You've finally decided to update your iPhone to iOS 26. Check out my favorite lesser-known features you probably haven't heard about.

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Dec 25, 2025

This Weightlifting Method Burned My Fat Without a Single Treadmill Session
If you're looking to lose weight, these weightlifting methods might be the answer.

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Dec 24, 2025

Don't Let a Border Agent Ruin Your Holiday Trip. Travel With a Burner Phone
Yes, you should leave your main phone at home and take a cheap burner this winter.

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Dec 24, 2025

Do Your Eggs Need to Be Tossed? Here's How to Tell for Holiday Cooking
From baking Christmas desserts to making delicious deviled eggs, knowing how long those eggs really last is crucial.

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Dec 24, 2025

Replacing a Wall Outlet? Here Are the 7 Outlet Types to Consider
Wall outlets come in all shapes and sizes. When upgrading, these options should be your top priority.

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Dec 24, 2025

How To Create Your Own Christmas Music With AI -- and Why You Should Just Stick With Human Artists
Yes, you can use AI to make your own holiday soundtrack, but Mariah or Sinatra are your best bets if you don't want a weird, generic song with no feeling behind it.

CNET How To
Dec 24, 2025

You Were About to Buy a New Roku, Weren't You? This Free Fix Works Instantly
If your Roku is lagging during the holidays, learn how to get it back up to speed quickly.

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Dec 24, 2025

The Naughty List: Your Phone Is Officially More Disgusting Than Your Bathroom Floor
Stop bringing the whole world's germs to Christmas dinner. Clean your phone!

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Dec 24, 2025

How Smart Do We Want AI to Be? World Models May Understand Things Better Than We Do
Step aside, LLMs. The next big step for AI is learning, reconstructing and simulating the dynamics of the real world.

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Dec 24, 2025

Keep Your Holiday Meals Clean: 7 Microplastic Hot Spots in Your Kitchen
Before serving up your favorite holiday dishes, make sure they're free of microplastics by avoiding these common kitchen culprits.

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Dec 24, 2025

One Home Tech Trick I Always Do Before Leaving For Vacations
This simple tip takes only a minute and is vital for your smart home security, but almost everyone forgets about it.

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Dec 24, 2025

Avoid Holiday Burglaries and Break-Ins With These 11 Home Security Hacks
Don't let unwanted guests ruin the fun. These tricks and devices will help keep your home safe.

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Dec 23, 2025

Refrigerator Acting Up? Here's How to Fix It Yourself
Refrigerator giving you issues? We've put together the best at-home solutions to help figure out what the problem is and fix it, instead of calling a technician or buying a new unit.

CNET How To
Dec 23, 2025

My Favorite BBQ Chicken Recipe Isn't New. It's a 75-Year Old Cornell Classic
Don't be fooled by viral BBQ chicken recipes. This tangy 75-year-old recipe is a well loved favorite for a reason.

CNET How To
Dec 23, 2025

Wrapping Last-Minute Gifts? How to Create Customized Holiday Gift Wrap With AI
If you're out of time to get to the store for more wrapping paper, here's a fun tip. All you need is AI and a printer.

CNET How To
Dec 23, 2025

Treat Yourself to Netflix's Best Holiday Movies Using These Secret Codes
Bypass the algorithm and find the perfect movie for your holiday binge session.

CNET How To
Dec 23, 2025

Your Cleaning Method Could Be Destroying Your Cast-Iron Pan. Try This Instead
Make sure your cast-iron skillet can survive the test of time by cleaning it with this simple item in your pantry.

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Dec 23, 2025

You're Ruining Your Pasta. Stop Making These Mistakes When Cooking
From washing pasta after cooking to covering a cooking pot, these are the biggest pasta blunders, according to an Italian chef.

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Dec 23, 2025

The Best Tricks to Boost Your Bars: How to Fix Poor Reception on Your iPhone or Android
Stop dropping calls this holiday season. Here's how to hack your phone to get a better signal.

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Dec 23, 2025

Forget Expensive Airfare: Google's Data Reveals How to Find the Cheapest Seats
Flying after the holidays doesn't have to be expensive. Google Flights can help you find flights in your budget.

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Dec 23, 2025

Holiday Hosting Made Easy: 9 Chef Secrets for Perfect Deviled Eggs
A Food Network star shares his secrets for making the best deviled eggs.

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Dec 23, 2025

Why You Should Go Human, Not AI, for a Digital Holiday Card
This image generator kept giving me a fake family in my holiday card photos. Here's what went wrong.

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Dec 23, 2025

How to Plan Your Perfect Holiday Menu in Seconds With AI
Planning a festive winter feast during the holidays? Take AI shopping for ingredients.

CNET How To
Dec 23, 2025

9 Effective Steps to Wipe Your Home Address From the Internet
Your home address may be more visible online than you think. Here's how to remove it and what to use instead.

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Dec 23, 2025

7 Sleep Alternatives to Try if Melatonin Isn't Helping You Rest
Sometimes melatonin doesn't work for some people. These are other options.

CNET How To
Dec 23, 2025

4 Sneaky Holiday Package Scams You Need to Know About
Delivery scams involving wrong or missing packages are especially common at this time of year. Here's how to avoid them.

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Dec 22, 2025

Does Leaving Your Phone Plugged In Ruin the Battery? Apple, Samsung and Google Weigh In
Here's the truth about whether keeping your phone plugged in really hurts the battery.

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Dec 22, 2025

Struggling to Drive at Night? These Tips Can Help You See Better
Winter delivers longer nights. If you're worried about driving through the darkness, these tips can help keep you and other drivers safe.

CNET How To
Dec 22, 2025

Get a Nintendo Switch 2: Start the New Year With 2025's Best Handheld Console Before These Bundle Deals Are Gone
A new Nintendo Switch 2 can level up your 2026 gaming goals. But the popular Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle isn't getting restocked, so save yourself $80 and get it now.

CNET How To
Dec 22, 2025

Don't 'Phub' Your Family and Friends Over the Holidays. Make One Small Change to Your Phone Etiquette
Keeping your phone face down on the table can keep you more present and less distracted.

CNET How To
Dec 22, 2025

Don't Let Airbnb Owners Spy on You. Here's How to Spot Hidden Cameras in Your Rental
Don't let unwelcome visitors peek in on your holiday getaway. Use these tips for a quick spy cam search at your rental.

CNET How To
Dec 22, 2025

Best Free TV Streaming Services: Tubi, Roku Channel, Pluto and More
Spending too much on streaming? It may be time to explore free options.

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Dec 22, 2025

Looking for Great Kitchen Christmas Gifts? Avoid These 20 Worthless Tools, Say Professional Chefs
Career chefs explain why onion goggles and 19 other kitchen gadgets aren't worth the money.

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Dec 22, 2025

Here's How Much Water You Actually Need to Hydrate Properly in the New Year
While lower temperatures might not have you reaching for your water bottle as much, you still need to ensure you're drinking enough H2O.

CNET How To
Dec 22, 2025

How to Monitor Your CPU Temperature
Can you feel your PC or Mac running hot? We've found the best ways to check processor temps on your Windows PCs and Macs.

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Dec 22, 2025

This Blood Type Is Most at Risk of Heart Disease. Here's What to Know
Do you have the blood type that makes you more prone to heart disease?

CNET How To
Dec 22, 2025

Flying for Christmas? Stay Up to Date With Your iPhone's Secret Flight Tracker
Here's how to get up-to-date flight information using your iPhone's built-in flight tracker.

CNET How To
Dec 22, 2025

All the Ways You Can Customize Your iPhone's Home Screen
Apple introduced many of these changes with iOS 18 in 2024, and iOS 26 brought a new app color scheme to your device.

CNET How To
Dec 21, 2025

Don't Fly Without a Real ID in 2026, Unless You Want to Pay $45 Extra
Starting Feb. 1, travelers who don't have the required government-issued ID will need to pay a fee and undergo a biometric scan.

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Dec 21, 2025

The Only 12-Minute Cooking Decision You Won't Regret This Holiday Season
Yes, you can have a fluffy baked potato faster than you can open your presents.

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Dec 21, 2025

Protect Your Security Cameras From Winter Weather With My 6 Steps
Security cams don't always fare well in winter storms, but I've learned how to make sure they stay safe and in action.

CNET How To
Dec 20, 2025

Forgot Your Mac Password? 4 Ways to Reset Your Password
Locked out of your Mac? You can still get back in without losing important files. Here are all the ways you can regain access to your Mac.

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Dec 20, 2025

My Holiday Home Movies Look Amazing When I Do This With My Phone
I'm a pro photographer and video creator. Here's how I use my phone to shoot memorable holiday movies.

CNET How To
Dec 20, 2025

How Much Does Each Xbox Game Pass Plan Cost and Which One Is Right for You?
With prices and features constantly changing, it can be difficult to decide which Xbox Game Pass plan to subscribe to. Here's what you need to know.

CNET How To
Dec 20, 2025

My Favorite Way to Install Home Security Cameras, Plus What to Avoid
Not sure how to install your security camera? These mounts will keep them steady and protected.

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Dec 20, 2025

This Is the Best Way to Fold a Fitted Sheet That Won't Leave You an Angry Mess
Folding a fitted sheet can be simple and enjoyable, as long as you have the right instructions.

CNET How To
Dec 19, 2025

A Criminologist's Advice on Preventing the Most Common Home Burglaries
CNET consulted with experts to understand how thieves think and act so you don't become a victim of crime.

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Dec 19, 2025

It's Your Last Chance of the Year to Score Four Apple AirTags for Just $16 Each
If traveling is on your 2026 list, grab this pack of AirTags to keep track of all your belongings and valuables.

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Dec 19, 2025

Use These Shortcuts to Get a Cheaper Gym Membership in 2026
Check out these ways to cut down gym membership costs that you haven't thought of yet.

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Dec 19, 2025

Tame Your iPhone's Photo Library With This Built-In Declutter Tool
Your photos are probably taking up a lot of valuable storage on your iPhone. Here's how to clean it up.

CNET How To
Dec 19, 2025

Is This a Heart Attack? Here's What to Do and How to Spot One This Holiday Season
5 tips on signs and symptoms to look for, and actions to take if you see them.

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Dec 19, 2025

These 2025 Tax Changes Will Impact How You File Your Tax Return in 2026
The One Big Beautiful Bill brought several changes to personal income taxes. Learn what you need to know for the upcoming tax season.

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Dec 19, 2025

Find the Perfect Place for Your Humidifier With These Tips
Ease allergy symptoms and keep chapped lips at bay by placing your portable humidifier in the perfect location.

CNET How To
Dec 19, 2025

Cleaning Your Microwave Has Never Been Easier Thanks to This Quick Hack
Getting rid of food stains from a dirty microwave is no longer a difficult task. Here's how to easily clean this handy kitchen appliance.

CNET How To
Dec 18, 2025

How to Fix Photo Distractions Using Apple's AI-Based Clean Up Tool
Did an unintended bystander wander into the one family photo where everyone is looking at the camera? Here's how to erase them in the Photos app on iPhone, iPad and Mac.

CNET How To
Dec 18, 2025

These Are 9 of the Best Things to Use ChatGPT For
There are many things you shouldn't ask ChatGPT to do for you. But these prompts bring out the AI chatbot's good side.

CNET How To
Dec 18, 2025

9 Best Foods to Cook in the Air Fryer
Your air fryer is good for more than just fried foods.

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Dec 18, 2025

Get a Nintendo Switch 2 Under the Tree. Here's Where You Can Still Find This Year's Hottest Gift
We've got details on where the Switch 2 is available at major retailers in the US, Canada and the UK.

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