Why some iMessage texts are blue and some are green

Why some iMessage texts are blue and some are green And why you may prefer to stick with one color or the other. Blue = iMessage. Green = SMS. But why does that matter?Screenshot by Rick Broida/CNET If you own an iPhone, you may have noticed something odd in the Messages app: some messages are blue and some are green. What's the deal with that? Short answer: blue ones...

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How to report a suicidal post on Facebook

How to report a suicidal post on Facebook Facebook has launched a new feature aimed directly at helping those who may be going through hard times. Facebook It's safe to say we've all seen at least one Facebook post from a friend who is going through a hard time that made us pause, and maybe even ask if the person was OK. Over the next few weeks, Facebook will start...

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Galaxy S6, S6 Edge revealed in new leaked image

Galaxy S6, S6 Edge revealed in new leaked image An image posted by a purported Sprint employee touts two versions of Samsung's next flagship phone. Samsung will launch two new Galaxy S6 phones, according to this latest image.iamdenden | Reddit Another clue has surfaced that Samsung will unveil two models of its Galaxy S6, one with a standard front display and the other...

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Getting to know YouTube Kids

Getting to know YouTube Kids Google has released a YouTube app specifically built to be safe for kids to browse and watch all on their own. YouTube Kids on an iPad.Jason Cipriani/CNET On Monday Google pushed publish on its YouTube Kids app for iOS and Android devices. The free app eliminates the not-so-kid-friendly parts of the popular video-sharing...

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9 ways to automate your life with IFTTT

9 ways to automate your life with IFTTT IFTT's new standalone Do apps for iOS and Android simplify the tasks you do every day. Here are a few awesome ways to use them. Josh Miller/CNET IFTTT's new Do apps -- Do Button, Do Note and Do Camera -- are simple, yet versatile tools to help you automate and simplify the tasks you do everyday. While the apps are well designed...

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Prevent your Mac password from being bypassed

Prevent your Mac password from being bypassed These two security utilities prevent thieves from being able to reset your password to gain access to the contents of your Mac. Sarah Tew/CNET A nefarious individual could purloin your Mac and bypass your user account password in order to access your data or wipe your system clean and begin using it as their own. It's possible...

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Sony tempts audiophiles with new super-expensive 'Premium Sound' microSD card

Sony tempts audiophiles with new super-expensive 'Premium Sound' microSD card Sony announces a new 64GB "Premium Sound" microSD card for audiophiles that costs about $160. Sony Audiophiles, you're not totally happy with the the sound quality of your top-of-the-line digital player and not sure what to blame? Turns out, it might just be the SD card you're using. At least...

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How to move Google Authenticator to a new device

How to move Google Authenticator to a new device Using two-step verification is a smart way to help protect your data on Google. Follow these steps to move the app to your new mobile device. Nicole Cozma/CNET Two-step verification can help thwart malicious attacks against your online accounts. Anyone trying to break into your account would need both your password and the...

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Clean up your Windows right-click menu with CCleaner

Clean up your Windows right-click menu with CCleaner Tired of the laundry list in your right-click menu? Easily fix it with a new feature in CCleaner. Lots of tools claim to be useful for your PC. Whether an application cleans out junk files, duplicates, or other nasties, a lot of the time it wants to take a spot in your right-click menu. Supposedly, this is "for your...

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How to find out if your Lenovo is infected with the Superfish adware and remove it

How to find out if your Lenovo is infected with the Superfish adware and remove it There's no need to panic. It's a relatively simple process to remove Lenovo's "Superfish" adware. Here's what you need to know. Sarah Tew/CNET Users on Lenovo's forums have discovered that the Chinese company has been preloading some consumer PC models with a software called Superfish...

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How to save a file to Dropbox from anywhere on iOS

How to save a file to Dropbox from anywhere on iOS Using the share extension on iOS 8, you can now upload a file to your Dropbox account from anywhere on iOS. Uploading a photo using the Dropbox share extension.Jason Cipriani/CNET The ability to upload nearly any file to Dropbox on your iOS device has been sorely absent. Outside of the dedicated app allowing you pick and...

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