Software & Design
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Siri Will Tell Your ‘Invisible Ink’ Secrets
Putting secrets in texts is risky business. An email is almost certainly a no-go, as is a traditional SMS. Encrypted texting, like iMessage, is better, since only your device and the recipient’s can read the messages, but you never know who’s looking at the other end. (Sure, your friend might be alone, but they also…
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How to Stop Microsoft Edge From Hogging System Resources
Microsoft Edge has earned its spot as a reputable browser, making it a fine default option for most Windows users. However, it isn’t perfect. If Microsoft Edge is slowing your computer down, there are a few fixes you can try before switching to a different browser. We’ve combed through the app’s performance settings to help…
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The Twitter Bots Everyone Should Follow
Automated Twitter accounts are responsible for a lot of spam, but there are exceptions. Twitter actually has some great bots that add helpful features, like adding colour to photos, solving puzzles, and taking screenshots of tweets. Here are seven of our favourites.
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Microsoft Has a New Trick for Keeping Your Password Safe
Your PC’s password is not something to be shared lightly. It’s the keys to your kingdom: From work, to social media, to banking, your whole world is likely accessible from your Windows machine. Consequently, Microsoft is begging us to not be idiots who will hand our passwords over to anyone who asks. But they know…