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About Aaron Brooks

Aaron is a freelance copywriter, content marketer and tech enthusiast. Ten years after his first writing gig for a small consumer tech website, he joined MUO as a staff writer. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Creative Writing & Journalism and spent the past decade travelling the world while working online. When he's not travelling or working, he spends most of his offline time taking photos, watching films or procrastinating.

Latest Articles

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Why You're Getting So Much Spam Email and How to Make It Stop

A sudden increase in spam isn't just bad luck.

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A Guide to Buying SD Cards: Specs, Speeds, Features Explained

Buying an SD card can feel challenging. Here's how to choose the right SD card for your device.

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7 Advanced Google Maps Features That Make It a Travel Power Tool

Google Maps gets you from A-to-B, but it can do so much more than that.

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Who Detects Deepfakes Better: Man or Machine?

Everyone thinks they can spot a deepfake video, but rapidly improving technology, including AI tools, makes spotting a fake video harder than ever.

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How to Stop Instagram Tracking Your Online Activity

Meta has updated its Accounts Center so that you can disable Instagram tracking on other websites.

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What Is Google Chrome Canary?

While you might be familiar with Google Chrome, what about the lesser-known Chrome Canary? Here's everything you need to know about the browser.

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9 Things You Should Never Do Using Public Wi-Fi

Accessing the internet using public Wi-Fi is dangerous. Here are the nine things you should avoid doing while using an unsecured network.

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Does Resetting a Hacked Router Make It Secure Again?

So, you're router's been hacked. The best solution is to reset the hardware, but does that make it secure again? Here's what you need to know.

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How to Easily Switch from Chrome to Another Browser Without Losing Bookmarks and Other Settings

Looking to switch from Chrome to another browser? Here's how you can make the jump without losing any of your bookmarks or other settings.

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How to Browse the Web Without CAPTCHAs on Chrome

Hate filling out CAPTCHAs when you browse? One Google Chrome feature could help you skip them. Here's how to browse without them on Chrome.

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7 Advanced Chrome Features to Make Browsing Faster

Looking to save time while you browse online? Try these advanced Chrome features to speed up your browsing.

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Update Everything: This Critical WebP Vulnerability Affects Major Browsers and Apps

A major vulnerability, CVE-2023-4863, can give hackers remote access to your whole system. Here's what to do.

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How to Stop Websites Asking to Send Notifications in Chrome

Websites can send notifications through Chrome. While they can be useful, constant requests are annoying. Here's how to stop websites asking.

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Why Does Rebooting a Router Fix So Many Connection Issues?

Switching your router off and on again is one of the oldest tricks in the book. But why does a simple reboot fix so many connection issues?

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How to Stop Chrome Remembering Your Payment Details

While saving your payment details to Chrome can be convenient, it can cause security concerns. Here's how to stop the browser remembering the details.

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Still Receiving Emails After Unsubscribing? Here's What to Do

Unsubscribing from emails should get you taken off the mailing list. But if you're still getting some slip through, here's what to do.

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How to Check If Companies Are Selling Your Email Address

You hear about companies selling your email address and it attracting spam, but how do you know if it's happening to you? Here's how to check.

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Why Do I Get So Much Email Spam?

Found yourself receiving lots of email spam and wondering why you get so much? Here are some common reasons you might be getting spam.

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9 Steps to Stop Email Spam Reaching Your Inbox

There's nothing more annoying than constant email spam. But how do you stop it? Here are some steps you can take to stop it reaching your inbox.

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Downloaded a Malicious Chrome Extension? Here's What You Need to Do

If you've downloaded a malicious Chrome extension, don't panic! There are some steps you can take to fix the security risk.

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