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Earth's magnetic north pole is on the move and it's confusing the maps on your phone

So, while the geographical true north is still at the tip of the Prime Meridian, the magnetic no…

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This is how to tell whether China is really heading in the right direction

It is only when credit growth begins to decelerate much more rapidly than nominal GDP growth that w…

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How to tell if your iPhone suffers from so-called 'Touch Disease,' and what to do next

Apple has never officially acknowledged the problem, but independent iPhone repair vendors and Appl…

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How to tell how strong your iPhone's signal really is

If you want to see how strong you iPhone's signal really is, follow these steps, which Tech Insider…

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How To Delete Facebook Messages Directly From Your Phone

If your inbox is cluttered with unwanted Facebook messages, you may not want to wait until you can …

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How much do Indians speak on the phone?

Well, a lot. But that’s not true. The number of minutes every subscriber spends on voice …

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What do the green and orange dots mean on an iPhone? How to tell when apps are using your microphone or camera

The green or orange dots on your iPhone signal when an app is using the camera or microphone, respe…

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iOS 14 lets you direct mention someone in an iPhone Messages group chat — here's how to do it

You can now direct mention someone in a Messages group chat on an iPhone running iOS 14, if all par…

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How do I recover deleted Safari history on Iphone

Recover browsing history from settings Go to settings on your iPhone or iPad. Scroll dow…

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Yes, your Google Home can make phone calls - here's everything you need to know

Amazon Echo can do that as well. You can use it to make calls directly to phones from your contacts…

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How the NSA tells the president what foreign governments are going to do before they do it

It's an interesting look at how the sausage gets made when it comes to the intersection of intellig…

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This beautifully designed 'dumb phone' can only make calls and send texts - and it might be the key to curing our addiction to apps

The second-generation device couldn't be coming at a better time. There's increased scrutiny on how…

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How to change the Google Maps voice on an Android phone or iPhone

If you're getting a bit tired of the Google Maps voice and want to change things up, or if you need…

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How to tell if your menstrual cycle is normal - and what to do if it's not

A period normally lasts between two and seven days. However, factors like age, genetics, and certai…

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Magnets, how do they work? Trump can't tell you.

Turns out former President Donald Trump has more in common with the Insane Clown Posse than makeup.…

Lloyd Lee   


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How to tell if you have gastritis and what to do about it

You can treat gastritis with natural remedies like avoiding alcohol and triggering foods, but there…

Erin Heger,Jason McKnight   


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How to use your Android phone as a webcam for streaming and video calls

Yes, you can use your Android phone as a webcam, and the process isn’t too complicated either. T…

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I ditched Google Maps for Apple Maps, and I'm not going back

Both Google Maps (right) and Apple Maps (left) come with a feature called Transit View, which shows…

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How to track your AirTags in Apple's Find My app

You can track AirTags attached to your personal items through the Find My app, which comes preinsta…

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Google is putting Android and its voice assistant inside of cars - here's your first look

In some cases, this feels like overkill - Is it really easier to tell your car to lower the air con…