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If you're a Samsung phone user, the company is making a change you'll need to pay attention to. For the past two years, Samsung has been phasing out its Samsung Messages app in favor of Google Messages. Samsung's messaging app has continued to be available -- since the Galaxy S22 -- but Google's app was the default option.

Samsung Messages is getting bumped for Google's app. Here's how to prepare

Google used to run one of the most popular link shortening services, allowing people to create smaller links and track clicks. Now, though, Google is fully killing off its link shortener, and all the shortened links it generated. Starting next month, people clicking on goo.gl links will likely see a...

Google Is About to Break a Lot of Web Links

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The rise of online instant messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, iMessage, and Facebook Messenger has brought about several improvements and reasons to never look back to using traditional SMS. We take for granted things such as high definition media sharing, voice messaging, or even video calling on most of these platforms — these were all things that weren't possible through text messaging in the early days of cellphones.

Android User Guide: How To Recover Deleted Text Messages

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Apple’s latest scary attack ad takes a rather blatant shot at Google’s browser for the ton of tracking cookies it uses — claiming that Safari is “a browser that’s actually private.”

Apple tells over a billion iPhone users to stop using Chrome — here’s Google’s response

Here’s some exciting news for users of the Google Search app on iPhone and iPad. According to 9to5Google, you can now personalize the home screen icon of the Google Search app to reflect your mood better. The traditional Google app icon features red, yellow, blue, and green on a...

The Google app on your iPhone just got a hidden new feature

Last year was the hottest year on record, but 2024 could soon come to claim that title due to the record-breaking temperatures we've seen so far. It's been an absolutely scorching summer, which means it's more important than ever to stay hydrated. One important way to do that is by replenishing your electrolytes as often as possible.

How to Get More Electrolytes and Stay Hydrated

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

There are plenty of other online word games now, but I still play the New York Times Wordle game every day. These days, it's not only an old friend, it's also a nice warm-up for Connections, Strands and the rest. Usually, I can get the Wordle answer in five tries, but sometimes I get stuck and worry that I might lose my streak. If you ever find yourself stumped, check CNET. Our home page always has the answers for Wordle, Connections and Strands.

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 21, #1128

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Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

How many times have you been walking along, minding your own business, when all of a sudden a short flight of stairs takes all the breath out of your lungs? I'd like to consider myself in good shape, but I can barely hold a conversation with my walking-mate while climbing any staircase more than one story.

Getting Out of Breath While Going Up Stairs? What’s Normal, What’s Not?

If you receive Social Security benefits, you probably look forward to the fall, when you learn about the annual COLA increase for the following year and see how much more money you'll get per month. Each year, the Social Security Administration adjusts how much it pays in benefits to account...

Here's How Much Experts Predict Your Social Security Check Will Increase in 2025

Looking for something new to watch alone or with your family and friends? Documentaries can provide you with education on niche topics, different views and entertainment. Streaming these can provide a different entertainment option for children, teens and families who want to learn more about their interests. Deals such as this 60% discount on Curiosity Stream via StackSocial are a great way to find new documentaries and have new things to talk about. Keep in mind that this discount lasts only until 11:59 pm PT today.

Last Chance: Get a Curiosity Stream Lifetime Subscription for 60% Off at StackSocial

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We’ve gotten to the point where the question isn’t “which apps track your location,” but “which apps don’t ask to track your location?” It’s important to assume when downloading an app that it will ask for as many permissions as it can get — includin...

7 Apps You Probably Didn’t Know Were Tracking Your Location—And How To Disable It For Your Security: Social Media Apps & More

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Hackers are skipping attempts to infiltrate Facebook accounts. Now, they're using photos, names and information to clone Facebook accounts.

Cloned on Facebook? Here's how to take back control

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Stop & Shop Announces Closure of 32 Stores Across the Northeast. Stop & Shop, a well-known grocery chain, has confirmed the closure of 32 of its underperforming stores across the Northeast region of the United States. The decision, aimed at streamlining operations and fostering future growth, will affect locations in New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, with all closures scheduled to be completed by November 2nd.

A well-known grocery chain, has confirmed the closure of 32 of its under performing stores

The last Social Security Disability Insurance payments for the month of July are headed out soon. If you expect to receive a check this week or aren't sure what week you should expect your payment, we'll break it down below. If you still haven't received your June SSDI check, here's what you can do.

SSDI July 2024: This Is When You'll Get Your Money

Having a good surge protector can make all the difference when it comes to safeguarding your expensive electronics and keeping your cables organized. But nobody wants an ugly power strip with yet another cable, and their ports and outlets are often placed so close together that you can't make good use of them anyway. You don't have to deal with any of that if you pick up this five-outlet surge protector for just under $9 for Amazon Prime members right now. Deals like this one tend to fluctuate, so keep that in mind.

This Surge Protector Is Less Than $9 at Amazon Right Now

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Today's New York Times Connections puzzle has a bunch of shapes in it. If you can step back and view the puzzle as a whole, you'll see that they don't all go together in a simple generic "shapes" category, but instead relate to other words. That's how Connections works, they're always trying to trick you. Read on if you need more help.

Today's NYT Connections Hint for July 22, #407 is To Sort Out the Shapes

Are you still frying cooking a whole chicken in the oven? It's time to jump into the future of cooking, where you can have a delicious, steaming chicken on the table within 45 minutes with almost no prep or cleanup after. All you need is an air fryer to get it done. It's true: you can cook a whole chicken right in your air fryer. Not only does it save time, but you'll find that it likely saves you money too – you'll be munching on leftovers all week long using that perfectly-cooked chicken.

The Best Way to Roast a Chicken? Skip the Oven and Use This Speedy Method

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Google's Shortened Links Won't Work Next Year. Here's What to Do

The long-running clock on Google's URL shortener goo.gl finally has a death date: Aug. 25, 2025. That's when links that were shortened using the defunct service...

Google's Shortened Links Won't Work Next Year. Here's What to Do

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