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However, something that was beneficial became hazardous when this data was collected by browser organisations and other software companies which started using this data to analyse this data to understand the customer trend in the market. Furthermore, there have been many cases reported where this data was sold to E-Commerce giants to understand customer needs. This data is also being currently manipulated to show the user only certain products similar to his/her past searches to coax the user in buying one of them by limiting choices....

How to Clear the Safari Cache on an iPhone The most commonly cleared cache on any device is the web browser cache. This is full of saved images and web pages, cookies, and other files. The web browser cache is designed to speed up your browser by saving files it might need later so you don’t have to download them again. Clearing Safari’s cache might slow down your browser because it will have to download previously cached data....

To gain better performance: With time a large amount of data on your hard drive gets accumulated & makes your PC slow down significantly. Due to this, you will most likely encounter common PC errors in the future. To ensure this won’t happen again, we would recommend you to clone your hard drive to a faster SSD. SSD’s are comparatively affordable: SSD’s are much durable, lighter, cooler, have blazing reading/writing speed & consumes less power in comparison to HDD....

How to Close Apps on Apple Watch If your Apple Watch slows down, loses battery charge quickly, or is stuck in a program, it may be time to close a few apps. Closing apps you’re not using gives your Apple Watch a fresh start, restores its usefulness, and helps you get back to work. Follow these steps to clean up the active apps on your Apple Watch by closing those you aren’t using:...

How to Close Chime Account There were 8 million users of Chime as of February 2020. In many ways, Chime is great. It enables you to send or receive funds more easily, for instance, by enabling rapid money transfers across accounts. You may transfer money to or receive money from friends and family members who have Chime accounts. Even better, there are no additional costs. Keep reading further to find the steps explaining how to close Chime account in detail with useful illustrations for better understanding....

This option doesn’t come built into Windows 10, however, so you’ll have to make use of some free software to customise your files. Thankfully it’s nice and simple to use. The software we’re going to use is called Folder Marker Free and you can download it here, then you can follow the steps below to start making your desktop look more colourful. How to change the colour of your files in Windows 10 Download Folder Marker FreeDouble-click the downloaded file, this will bring up the installation wizard to help you install itFind the Folder Marker Free icon on your desktop....

Obviously you will need mains power for most Echos, but some – notably Echo Dot 1 & 2 models – can run from a USB power bank, which means it can be truly mobile. Although we’ll explain how to get your Echo to connect to your phone’s Wi-Fi, you can use the instructions below to connect an Echo to any Wi-Fi network which is either open or has a password....

Change Your Caller ID on AT&T You can change your Caller ID name via AT&T’s website. The Caller ID name is the one that displays on landlines with Caller ID. If you’re saved in someone’s cell phone as a contact, it won’t override that information. Here’s how to change your Caller ID information from AT&T’s website. Go to Profile > Account users. Select your account from the drop-down. Select your number....

If you’re using task management apps like Todoist, this can mean confusing schedules that affect everything from your ability to submit things on time or show up to meetings. Why Changing Your Time Zone Matters When working in a different time zone, it can get confusing. In some cases, you might put the right date, but forget to factor in the right time zone. For example, your boss may ask you to schedule something for 3pm, but you mistakenly book it for 3pm in your time zone instead....

Whatever the reason is, you can check your Linux system’s shutdown and restart history to see when this activity exactly happened. This information will provide you with a starting point to begin the troubleshooting. Check Linux System’s Shutdown and Restart History Here are some methods to check the shutdown and restart history in Linux using the command line: 1. Using the last Command The last command in Linux lists the history of all users who have logged in and out of the Linux system with the most recent entry at the top....

How to Clean a PS4, PS4 Pro, or PS4 Slim Knowing how to clean a PS4 can come in handy if it stops working properly or if the fan is too loud. It’s good practice to clean your console before selling your PS4 or giving it away. The images below are of the PS4 Slim model, but you can follow these instructions to clean any PlayStation 4 console: Make sure your PS4 is turned off and everything is unplugged....

How to Clear the Cache on Xbox Series X or S via Unplugging the Console With the Xbox Series X or S more like a PC than games console, sometimes the system can end up a little slow due to excessive use. This typically happens when your system has been running for a long time with no TLC. Clearing the cache frees up space and RAM so your console is a little fresher than before....

How to Close Tabs in Chrome To clear all open browser tabs in the desktop version of Google Chrome: Select the three vertical dots in the top-right corner and choose Settings from the drop-down menu. Select On startup on the left side, then select Open the New Tab page. After you close the browser, you will be presented with a single, empty tab when you start it back up. How to Close Tabs in Firefox To clear all open browser tabs in the desktop version of Firefox:...

How to Close Apps on an iPhone Closing apps on an iPhone is quick and easy and can be done by following a few short steps: Double-click the Home button on your iPhone, or swipe up from the bottom if your iPhone doesn’t have a Home button. Swipe left to right to find the app that you wish to close. Push the chosen app up until it closes. You can use one or two fingers to do this, so long as it’s the swiping motion....

Can You Use a PS3 Controller With a PS4 Console? The PS3 controller was not designed to work with PS4 games, so some game features might not function properly. For example, PS3 controllers lack the trackpad and share button found on the PS4’s DualShock 4 controller. Nonetheless, you should have no problem using the PS3 controller with the appropriate adapter to play games designed for the PS2 or PS3. What You Need to Pair a PS3 Controller With a PS4 You need a special controller converter to use a PS3 controller with the PS4....

Now, we get that taking out the smartphone every time you want to scroll feed or reply to messages is not as smooth as an extra tab on the browser window of your PC. You can freely put your phone aside and use social media on your PC. How to Check Instagram Messages on your PC Method 1: Instagram Web Application on PC The web application, or say browser version of Instagram is as cool as the mobile application....

Cleaning a Projector Lens Safely: Materials and Methods The lens of your projector needs to be cleaned from time to time as dust, and other gunk will tend to settle on it and result in a loss of picture quality. If you have noticed a degradation in picture quality, or you can see a visible buildup of dust and other contaminants on your projector lens, it means it’s time to clean the lens....

Now, in order to clean all this mess, a program called McAfee Consumer Product Removal (MCPR) was developed and this really takes cares of all the junk files left behind by McAfee. So without wasting any time let’s see How to completely uninstall McAfee from Windows 10 with the help of the below-listed guide. How to completely uninstall McAfee from Windows 10 Make sure to create a restore point just in case something goes wrong....

But before configuring Outlook here are a few changes that you need to make in your Yahoo mail account. Steps to Configure Yahoo mail on Outlook Log in your account and click on settings. Select “Account info” option. A new window will appear. In the left menu pane select “Account Security” and toggle “Allow apps that use less secure sign-in”. Once you are done, close this window and open Outlook to configure your yahoo email account....

How Do I Connect Chromecast to a Mobile Hotspot? Here’s the best way to connect a Chromecast device to a mobile hotspot created on an iPhone, iPad, or Android smartphone or tablet. You will need: A Chromecast device. A smartphone or tablet with a cellular connection. A second smartphone, tablet, or computer for casting media. Open the mobile hotspot settings on your smart device and change the Wi-Fi network’s name and password to match that of the Wi-Fi network that you usually use to connect to your Chromecast....