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How to transfer WhatsApp, Kik, Viber and other info on iOS

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Dr.Fone lets you back move WhatsApp messages from one device to another.
Dr.Fone lets you back move WhatsApp messages from one device to another.
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This post is presented by Wondershare.

A new iPhone means making sure your old app data makes it across from your old one. Even with backups, though, some apps like WhatsApp will simply start fresh on a new device. However, you can use an app like Dr.Fone to move accounts and chats from one device to the next. Here’s how it works.

This tool ensures your kids use their iPhones safely

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Take control of your kids' devices with FamiSafe.
Take control of your kids' devices with FamiSafe.
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This post is presented by Wondershare.

It’s 2019, so kids are practically born with a smartphone in their hands. The ability to communicate and access information anywhere is mostly a great thing. But for parents, there are plenty of reasons to be concerned about the content their kids are consuming, or the amount of time they’re spending staring at a screen.

However, with the right app, you can make sure your youngsters stay away from risky videos and websites. In fact, you can even use children’s mobile devices to enhance their safety.

Recover all kinds of files from your Mac and mountable devices

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When data goes missing, turn to AnyRecover.
When data goes missing, turn to AnyRecover.
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This post is presented by iMyFone, maker of AnyRecover.

When your computer crashes, or you accidentally format a drive or encounter another common data headache, you’re not out of luck. With the right recovery tool, you can recover your lost data.

There are tons of data-recovery tools on the market. Some are targeted at iOS devices, or are billed as iTunes alternatives. What we like about AnyRecover is that it offers a way to snatch many kinds of files back from oblivion.

Adding VPN protection to your iPhone is easier than you think

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Dashlane's built-in VPN makes online security a snap.
Dashlane's built-in VPN makes online security a snap.
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This post is presented by Dashlane.

If you’ve ever read our website (hi), you know we’re big fans of virtual private networks. A solid VPN can keep your online activity secure and anonymous by preventing malware and trackers. It also can bypass annoying location restrictions on streaming content. Anytime you use a public Wi-Fi network, you face possible threats to your security online.

Hands on with the new PDFelement 7

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Get a grip on PDFs with PDFelement 7.
Get a grip on PDFs with PDFelement 7.
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This post is presented by Wondershare.

If you work with a computer, you’ve got to deal with PDF documents. They’re so common, in fact, that any small amount of improvement in terms of workflow adds up to big gains in productivity.

That’s why we’ve always been fans of PDFelement. As the leading alternative to Adobe Acrobat, it offers top-notch features in a simple package. PDFelement just launched a new version, so we took it for a spin to see what’s changed.

Turn your favorite iPhone photos into museum-quality canvas prints

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Print your iPhone photos on canvas with CanvasChamp.
Print your iPhone photos on canvas for a museum-quality look.
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This post is presented by CanvasChamp.

iPhones take such great pictures, it seems a shame to limit them to viewing on a screen. For a variety of reasons, the photos of friends and family that we take these days rarely end up decorating our homes the way they used to. But that’s not because it’s hard to do, or even expensive.

Don’t be stupid: Avoid this incredibly common (and incredibly risky) mistake

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Don't make this one stupid password mistake. Use Dashlane Password manager instead.
Don't make this one stupid password mistake.
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This post is presented by Dashlane.

When it comes to data security, even smart people make this one incredibly stupid mistake: They use the same password on multiple websites. Even if you use (and reuse) a strong, virtually unbreakable password, this all-too-common blunder instantly leaves you vulnerable. As soon as one of the websites you use your password on gets hacked, it’s going to screw up your week.

Luckily this is one headache that’s easy to avoid.

Find the best VPN for Mac and other operating systems

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You know you need to get a VPN, and this ranking site helps you make an informed choice of provider.
You know you need to get a VPN, and this ranking site helps you make an informed choice of provider.
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This post is presented by VPNRanks

By now, you ought to know that going online without a VPN is downright irresponsible. There are countless threats to your security and privacy roaming the web, not to mention the irritation of location-based content restrictions. But there are seemingly just as many VPN options to choose from, so where to begin?

Anonymously enjoy everything the internet has to offer

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Everybody needs a VPN in their life these days. Like Surfshark Mac VPN.
Everybody needs a VPN in their life these days.
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This post is presented by Surfshark.

These days, anyone who’s even a little bit tech-savvy knows that using a virtual private network when you go online is a must. But with all the VPN options out there, it can be tough to find the right one. For true anonymity, you want one that doesn’t log your activity, that’s flexible for use on all your devices, and that works wherever and whenever you hop online.

Give your old MacBook a serious boost the cheap and easy way

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The Aura Pro X2 offers an easy and affordable way to upgrade your 2013 or older Mac to the latest SSD specs.
The Aura Pro X2 offers an easy and affordable way to upgrade your 2013 or older Mac to the latest SSD specs.
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This post is presented by OWC.

New Macs are reliably cutting-edge when they first hit shelves. But as time goes by, Cupertino’s products, like any other, move toward obsolescence. Luckily, boosting your Mac’s performance — and extending its useful life — can be a cinch.

Tired of using iTunes for iPhone backups? There’s an alternative.

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When it comes to iPhone backup, there's a better path than iTunes: DearMob iPhone Manager.
When it comes to iPhone backup, there's a better path than iTunes.
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This post is presented by DearMob iPhone Manager.

The way we use iPhones has changed a lot since they first came on the scene more than a decade ago. For one thing, they’ve become much more essential to our everyday lives. iPhones have become the place where we keep some of our most important data. So it’s kind of surprising that the default backup app, iTunes, remains so ham-handed.

Sprint now offers Apple-certified, same-day, in-store iPhone screen repairs

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Sprint Complete: for those
Sprint customers no longer need to put up with cracked iPhone screens.
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This post is presented by Sprint.

It’s shocking how common cracked smartphone screens are. Sometimes they’re nearly invisible hairline breaks that leave your phone pretty functional. Other times, they’re spider webs of destruction, with tiny shards of glass coming loose.

There are plenty of good reasons to fix your broken iPhone screen, but many of us put off repairs. Maybe it’s the high cost of fixing the screen, or the inconvenience of schlepping the iPhone to an Apple Store. But if you’re a Sprint customer, you now have one less excuse for living with a shattered screen.

Easily recover missing data from pretty much any device

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EaseUS Mac Data Recovery Wizard makes lost files magically reappear.
Mac Data Recovery Wizard makes lost files magically reappear.
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This post is presented by EaseUS.

Few things are as upsetting as realizing the data you need or care about isn’t where it should be. Maybe it’s a Word file you accidentally deleted from your Mac. Or a photo album missing from your SD card. Data is valuable, so it pays to have a tool to prevent it from disappearing.

EaseUS Mac Data Recovery Wizard offers just that. It’s an easy and intuitive system for recovering photos, videos, music, documents and emails — with just a few clicks.

Now your old MagSafe chargers can power any USB-C device

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Put your old MacBook charger to good use with AnyWatt MS power adapter.
Put your old MacBook charger to good use with an AnyWatt MS power adapter.
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This post is presented by Elecjet.

What did you do with the MagSafe power adapter for your old MacBook?

When the peripherals for our devices become obsolete, we face a grim choice. Throw them into the trash, and contribute to the massive problem of e-waste, or toss them into the drawer, graveyard for forgotten accessories.

Forgot your password? iMyFone LockWiper will help you get past the lock screen

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Easily bypass lock screens or forgotten Apple ID credentials with this handy tool.
Easily bypass lock screens or forgotten Apple ID credentials with this handy tool.
Screenshot: iMyFone

This post is presented by iMyFone, maker of LockWiper.

It’s the unexpected things that give us the most trouble. None of us expect to forget our iPhone password, for example, so when it happens, we’re at a loss. But that doesn’t have to mean being stuck.

Edit video like a pro for a fraction of the price

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Filmora 9 is a video editor with professional capabilities, aimed at users of all skill levels.
Filmora 9 is a video editor with professional capabilities, aimed at users of all skill levels.
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This post is presented by Wondershare.

At this point, pretty much every content creator has made the pivot to video. Whether that means shooting in 4K on a camera that costs $10,000, or just doing quick vlog updates with your iPhone, competition is fierce for turning around polished videos as quickly as possible.

This free Blu-ray player for Mac does cool things QuickTime can’t

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Leawo is a free Blu-ray player for Mac. A QuickTime player alternative for Mac users to play Blu-ray discs on Mac at no cost.
Need a QuickTime alternative for Mac so you can play Blu-ray discs?
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This post is presented by Leawo Software.

These days it’s normal to watch movies on our Macs. Usually that means streaming from Netflix or some other online service. But why should your old Blu-ray discs be left out of the party? Maybe you’ve got the discs lying around, or copied to your hard drive. Either way, you won’t be using QuickTime.

There are two ways to play Blu-ray discs on Mac: Convert Blu-ray for iTunes or make use of Blu-ray player software directly. If you’re looking to bring Blu-ray discs to your Mac, this free app can make it happen.

Make converting video for any device easier and faster [VideoProc Giveaway]

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With VideoProc, you can process video quickly and easily.
VideoProc is an all-in-one video-processing tool for editing, adjusting and converting HD video.
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This post is presented by Digiarty Software.

iPhones are great for a lot of things. At the top of the list is creating and enjoying high-quality video. But unfortunately there are many potential snags.

Maybe you’re trying to watch a MKV, AAC or FLV video that creates a format conflict. Or you’ve bounced HEVC video through an old version of QuickTime, Final Cut Pro, iMovie or some other editing software that makes it incompatible. If you’re trying to play an iPhone-shot video at 4K and 60 frames per second, it might not vibe well with certain video players. If you shot your video on a drone or GoPro, that can also create a host of compatibility problems.

Use this Mac DVD ripper to back up and decrypt DVDs [Giveaway]

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With MacX DVD Ripper Pro, your old DVDs don't need to languish.
Don't let your old DVDs languish.
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This post is presented by Digiarty Software.

There are plenty of reasons to digitize your aging DVD library. One is that, at this point, those discs are probably just gathering dust. Moving that content onto your computers and other devices means you’re more likely to actually watch it. It’s also a good way to make sure your videos stay safe from scratches or loss.

Try this powerful iPhone data recovery app for free

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This app lets you skip iTunes to recover lost iPhone data easily and precisely.
This app lets you skip iTunes to recover lost iPhone data easily and precisely.
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This post is presented by Joyoshare.

Owning an iPhone means dealing with iTunes for managing your data. Unfortunately, that’s not always easy, requiring clunky syncing and confusing menus. For iPhone data recovery, it isn’t much better, requiring a wholesale restoration of your device. It would be a lot nicer if you could just target and move the data you want.

Transfer data from phone to phone the easy way

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If you need to deal with data on iOS or Android devices, iSkysoft Toolbox can help.
If you need to deal with data on iOS or Android devices, iSkysoft Toolbox can help.
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This post is presented by iSkysoft.

At one time or another, you’re going to need to transfer data from one phone to another. Maybe you’re switching phones because you got a shiny new one, or because your old device went kaput.

Whatever the reason, you don’t want to leave your messages, contacts, photos, and other stuff behind. But you also don’t want to deal with the headache of using iTunes to precisely target the keepers.

Restore lost or deleted data from your iOS devices

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No matter whether your data is backed up in iCloud, in iTunes or not at all, the UltData app can get it back.
No matter whether your data is backed up in iCloud, in iTunes or not at all, this app can get it back.
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This post is presented by Tenorshare.

The more we use our iOS devices, the more likely we are to lose data that’s important to us. Whether because of theft, damage or neglect, plenty of us know how valuable it can be to quickly get back the data we’ve lost. Even better if you can target just the files you want, like certain photo albums or text exchanges.

Make a New Year’s resolution to be safer online [Deals]

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Utilize Dashlane's advanced features to take control of your online security.
Utilize Dashlane's advanced features to take control of your online security.
Photo: Leander Kahney/Cult of Mac

This post is presented by Dashlane.

New Year’s resolutions are sure easy to make. But even the healthiest commitments can be hard to keep over time. Luckily, any resolution to be safer online is easy to stick with — when you get the right tool.

Amazon now carries the thinnest iPhone cases we’ve seen

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Totallee's ultra thin cases protect any iPhone without sacrificing its subtle look and feel.
Totallee's ultra thin cases protect any iPhone without sacrificing its subtle look and feel.
Photo: Totallee

This post is presented by Totallee.

For many Apple fans, the holidays mean giving or receiving a nice new iPhone. That’s a gift worth protecting, but with the care put into even the smallest design touches, it’s not something you want to cover up in a bulky case.