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Anu Joy-

Anu Joy

About Anu Joy

Anu is a freelance Evergreen writer at Android Police. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech publications like iJunkie and Gizbot. In her free time, you can find her making digital illustrations, watching horror movies, or re-reading the classics.

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How to set up a Facebook legacy contact

Assign a legacy contact to manage your Facebook profile after you pass on

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Nothing's certain in life except death and taxes. And while tax season rolls around at the same time without fail, you can't foresee when you'll pass. Much of our time is spent online, and planning for what happens to your online accounts after your death is a thoughtful gesture for your loved ones. It makes it easier for them to sort through things while dealing with grief.

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How to clear your Facebook cache on your phone

Clearing your Facebook cache can make the app run smoother

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As you use Facebook to keep in touch with friends and family and cringe at outdated memes, the app's cache fills up with data about pages you visited, profile photos, videos, pictures, and other content. This information is stored on your device so that it doesn't have to download all that data again, speeding up the app's load time.

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15 simple ways to transfer files from your Android to your PC or Mac

File transfers are way easier than you'd think

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Although the top Android phones have a minimum of 128GB of storage as standard, it may not be sufficient for everyone. Perhaps you'd like to back up photos to free up storage space or move music to your desktop that you downloaded on your phone. Because of Android's open and transparent nature, there are many ways to do it. You can use a USB cable, Bluetooth, a third-party app, or a local wireless connection.

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7 best police scanner apps

Keep up on all the neighborhood drama with a police scanner

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Police scanners, also known as radio scanners, are typically used by police officers and first responders to communicate with each other over the radio. While regular police scanners are bulky devices, easy-to-use police scanner apps are also available for the public. Whether you're a hobbyist interested in eavesdropping on police communications or you want to learn about crime in your neighborhood, police scanner apps are a great way to listen to radio feeds.

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How to set up Google's Inactive Account Manager

Control what happens to your Google account after you're gone

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A Google account is the default choice for many when it comes to emails, maps, browsers, and other services, whether you're using an Android phone, a desktop PC, or a budget Chromebook. Most of us are okay with Google handling our data. But what happens to all that information after you're gone?

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How to delete your Twitter account

Peace of mind > everything else

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Ever since Elon Musk took over Twitter, users have reported major problems with the app. These issues include login issues, increased outages, and API errors. Whether you want a clean break from Twitter or escape from arguments on the platform, deleting your Twitter account seems to make the most sense.

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How to mark all your Gmail messages as read

Guaranteed cure for your notification anxiety

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It doesn't take long for your Gmail inbox to overflow with spam, promotions, and unsolicited newsletters. While the email service comes with many tools, automation options, and filters to sift through the junk, no amount of sorting will stop unread emails from triggering your notification anxiety.

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How to paste a style in Google Sheets

It's almost as easy as Ctrl + V

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Spreadsheets are great for organizing and manipulating data, be it an office report, your monthly home budget, or a Stardew Valley gift guide. Copying and pasting data is integral to working on spreadsheets, and Google Sheets is no different.

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How to create a poll in Slack

Use these polling hacks to cut through office bureaucracy and make quick decisions

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Whether you use Slack on a reliable Chromebook, work PC, or smartphone, the app has become an essential workplace tool that keeps teams connected in remote or hybrid office settings. While the app has many built-in features like private channels, posts for note-taking, and custom shortcuts, there's also a hidden gem that's perfect for making group decisions and gathering information: the polling option.