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It's pretty easy to accidentally delete a text in the Messages app. A long swipe and a tap and suddenly a text message thread you've had for years could be gone. Heartbreaking right? Well, not so much. As long as you act within a reasonable amount of time, you can get all your accidentally deleted text messages back.

If You Accidentally Delete a Text Message on Your iPhone, Here's How to Get It Back

You're browsing the web on your iPhone, reading about Apple's iPhone 16 event when you notice that things look a little off. Images are misshapen, some information is missing. You might be wondering what's going on. Instead, you should be asking: When was the last time you cleared your cache?

You Probably Need to Clear Your iPhone Cache

Google is always adding updates to Android, whether it's new ways to experience Google AI -- like with Gemini Live and Circle to Search -- updated features to improve privacy and security on your phone or better ways to communicate with others, including the ability to edit text messages even after they've been sent.

Google Announces 5 New Android Features, Including Earthquake Warnings and Improved Circle to Search

When a major AT&T outage earlier this year took out mobile networks in many of the most populous cities in the US, people were stranded without one of their most critical lines of access to the world for more than 12 hours. The carrier quickly apologized to customers. "Keeping our...

Here's Why You Might Still Need a Home Landline Phone, Even in 2024

About two years ago, I was filling out an application to start volunteering at a children's hospital in my city and was asked to provide my blood type. Luckily, I knew off the top of my head that I'm type O-positive, but I wanted to find documentation to confirm that. I called my mom to see if blood type is listed on my birth certificate -- no luck. I checked my physician's health portal -- also no luck.

You Should Know Your Blood Type. Here's 3 Methods to Figure It Out

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It's been more than four decades since former child star William “Billie” Thomas Jr. died in Los Angeles of a heart attack at only 49 on October 10, 1980. Best known as "Buckwheat," the character he portrayed in the original Hal Roach-ignited Our Gang/Little Rascals classic film shorts from 1934 to 1944, Thomas faced similar challenges and misfortunes of several of his co-stars and other former child actors. This is his story.

Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas - 'Little Rascals'/'Our Gang' Child Star: 44 Years After His Tragic Death

A clogged kitchen sink is a true nuisance and it can be an expensive one if you end up needing a professional to get things moving. The good news is that most clogged drains are avoidable. A clear kitchen sink drain starts with knowing what shouldn't go down it. Some...

Avoid Clogging the Drain: Keep These 9 Things Away From Your Sink

I recently purchased an entire large pie for the sole purpose of packing it up for the fridge and freezer. This act, which flies in the face of centuries-old pizza norms, had a noble goal: determine, once and for all, the best way to reheat pizza. As a household of...

I Found the Best Way to Reheat Pizza and It's Not the Air Fryer

Roku has unveiled the newest feature for its branded and third-party TVs, a picture frame mode it calls Backdrops. The feature, which appears to be similar to the Samsung Frame and the Fire TV Ambient Experience, allows users to display art on their TV, including their own photos. The feature...

Roku TV's New Picture Frame Mode Takes on Samsung

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Sharing a living space with someone on the daily is rarely a walk in the park. Everyone has their little strange quirks, moods and habits that can drive another person crazy. However, some zodiac signs are known for being particularly demanding or having personality traits that naturally make cohabitation a little more challenging to say the least. Let's see which zodiac signs are the most difficult to live with and tips with how to cope!

The 3 Most Demanding Zodiac Signs to Live With

Spooky season is around the corner, so why wait until prices on Halloween-related products skyrocket? Extended Amazon Labor Day deals are already lowering the cost of ghoulish goodies. Most notably, a 200-inch spider web with a 59-inch giant spider is up for grabs at only $15. Perfect for parties or draping over your house, the decoration is normally found for $26 but has now dropped to $11, thanks to a $10 discount and an on-page coupon that takes off an additional 10%.

Get Ready for Halloween With This 200-Inch Spider Web and Giant Spider for Only $15

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

Wonder Jelly

The air fryer blasts food with fast, hot convection heat. That style of cooking is ace for making crispy, juicy meals out of food that contain a fair amount of natural fat such as chicken thighs or a filet of salmon. Try to cook lean meats or fragile veggies in the air fryer and they'll get pulverized and dried out but the air fryer's fierce flow of hot air.

Air Fryer Error: 7 Things You Should Never Put in the Air Fryer

With football season kicking off, you could be trying to navigate how to stream the NFL without cable. Even if you aren't into sports, a live TV streaming service could be the answer for your cord-cutting needs. Contract-free pricing, wide channel selections and the ability to watch on multiple devices are all factors that can make these services competitive compared to traditional TV or cable. You can stream sports, premium channels or prime-time TV, and not only do these platforms offer a broader lineup of channels compared with antennas, but they also provide the convenience of watching on your computer or mobile device.

YouTube TV, Sling, Hulu Live and More: The Most Popular Channels on Live TV Streaming Services

If you want to earn the most interest on your savings, now’s the time to open a high-yield savings account. The best high-yield savings accounts currently offer annual percentage yields, or APYs, up 5.25% – more than 10 times the national average of 0.46%. We’ve seen APY start to slip in recent weeks, and the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut later this month means they’re likely to fall further.

Best Savings Rates Today, Sept. 3, 2024: The Clock Is Ticking on APYs Up to 5.25%

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Pro Decluttering Tips To Start Working On Today is a list I put together using the years of experience gained helping others declutter. I've seen firsthand how transforming a cluttered space can lead to a more peaceful and productive life.

15 Pro Decluttering Tips To Start Working On Today!

Think before you pop that tomato in your mouth as soon as you get home from the grocery. It's true that veggies can be some of the healthiest foods you put on your plate. But that's only if you properly wash the vegetables you plan on eating. You never know which produce you bring home will be completely covered in pesticides. And the bad news is that some types are far more apt to be swimming in pesticides than others.

Don't Eat These 12 Fruits and Vegetables Without Washing Them First

Dozens of mattress brands are slashing the prices of their top beds for Labor Day. Now's the best time to get one.

Best Labor Day Mattress Deals: Sleep Better by Saving Hundreds on Beds by Helix, Purple, Nectar and More

Dashia is a staff editor for CNET Money who covers all angles of personal finance, including credit cards and banking. From reviews to news coverage, she aims to help readers make more informed decisions about their money. Dashia was previously a staff writer at NextAdvisor, where she covered credit cards, taxes, banking B2B payments. She has also written about safety, home automation, technology and fintech.

The Chase Bank 'Glitch' Won't Make You Rich. It's Illegal

Overwhelm is a word I often hear folks say regarding decluttering. Decluttering does not have to be overwhelming. When you Declutter For Life the process is not stressful. You won't clear the chaos overnight, but with patience and effort, you can build a space—and a life—that feels calm and organized. For busy young working moms who've tried and failed, understanding that decluttering is a gradual process rather than a quick fix can change everything. Let me explain.

How To Declutter For Life, Not For a Quick Fix!

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Emoji Meanings Explained, and New Emoji That Might Land on Your Phone Soon

Text messages and chats online can include a combination of words, pictures and emoji to convey a message. Words and pictures can be easily understood, but...

Emoji Meanings Explained, and New Emoji That Might Land on Your Phone Soon

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