Google privacy policy change: keep Gmail out of your ads
Google’s October 16, 2026 privacy policy lets connected Gmail, Drive and Photos data shape ads. Here are the four settings that switch it off.
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How to lock chats in ChatGPT with a PIN or Face ID
ChatGPT can now hide chats behind a 4-digit PIN. How to lock and unlock them, set up Face ID, and avoid the PIN reset that deletes everything.
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How to turn on clipboard history in Windows 11
Press Windows + V to paste from your last 25 copies, pin text you reuse, sync two PCs and clear anything sensitive.
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How to turn off ACR on your smart TV (no hacking needed)
Turn off ACR on your smart TV in a few minutes: exact settings for Samsung, LG, Roku, Vizio, Fire TV, Google TV and Sony, without risky AI hacks.
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How to share a Google Drive folder with a client safely
Give clients access to exactly the files they need, choose the right role, and check what you’re already sharing before something leaks.
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Turn Off Google Phone Number Verification on Android
Google Play services is adding your phone number to every Google Account on your Android phone. Here is how to turn it off and remove the number safely.
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Chrome ClickFix Protection: How to Turn It On and What It Sends
Chrome now checks copied commands for ClickFix scams and adds “suspicious site” warnings, but only with Enhanced protection on. Here is how to turn it on and what it sends to Google.
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Gemini Personal Intelligence on Android Auto: how to turn it on or off
Gemini on Android Auto can now use your Gmail, Calendar, Photos and Maps data. Here is who gets it and how to turn it on or off.
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Oura Cardio Effort and VO2 max: how to find and use them
Oura Cardio Effort scores each workout and sorts your week from Light to Reaching. Here is how it works and how to turn on automatic VO2 max in Oura Labs.
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Yelp Check for Me: the AI that calls restaurants for wait times
Yelp announced Check for Me on October 20, 2026: an AI agent that calls restaurants and texts you the wait. How it works and what owners should know.
