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CCleaner for Windows: Is this wildly popular download safe to use?

CCleaner is highly popular for routine computer maintenance, but recently, Microsoft has been urging users not to install the program through its Windows Defender system. Is CCleaner suddenly dangerous to install? As it turns out, it all comes down to whether or not you like extra bundled software.

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People are selling phones with this banned game installed for up to $10K

Fortnite is one of the most popular games to hit smartphones in years. But, the company behind the phenomenon was recently caught skirting official app store rules which led to the game being banned. Now some opportunistic sellers are trying to sell smartphones with Fortnite preloaded for thousands of dollars. You have to see the details to believe them.

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Get Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO, Spotify free if you have these phone providers

You can save on streaming services by choosing platforms with content you're interested in and bundling them together. You'll usually get all the content you want, but you'll miss out on certain exclusives if you stick to a budget. But if you're a subscriber to any of these phone providers, you'll have even more content to pick from at no extra charge.

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Court says Amazon is liable for defective third-party products Amazon got some bad news from the courts a few days ago. But here’s why this is good news for you and me. Tap or click to listen to the latest Daily Tech Update. →

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1.	TikTok caught tracking user data. Another nail in the coffin? Tap or click to see if it's really a national security threat.
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3.	Microsoft’s new Flight Simulator: How to get it, cost, specs. Tap or click to find out what's new with this fan favorite.
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YouTuber invents gun that shoots face masks

We have all seen videos or perhaps know someone who refuses to wear a face mask. Well, one YouTuber decided to take things into his own hands by using an American solution to an American problem. That's right, it's face mask gun time.

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No free ride: Popular event canceled due to COVID-19

Another major event for the city of Philadelphia has been canceled in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. No, this event isn’t some kind of concert or movie premiere. Instead, it’s the highly-anticipated Naked Bike Ride — an annual event where thousands of nude cyclists bike 10 miles through the city.

Surprisingly, despite the last-minute cancelation, most of the bikers aren’t too dejected. This isn’t the first time the event has been altered in recent years, anyway. Previously, it was held in September, but cold temperatures forced participants to push the event up to August. Plus, it’s not really a “naked” bike ride if you’re wearing a mask, right? If you want to wear a mask and have everyone stare at you, you just need to be a billionaire.

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