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tvaTauoCuy87X8zqkAzkRP Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:15:00 +0000 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 02:20:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can finally schedule tasks directly in Google Calendar — here's how ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/you-can-finally-schedule-tasks-directly-in-google-calendar-heres-how jwrc6LREeWmHrMuMXHahZ4 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:54:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Getting started with Mac Shortcuts — how to find, use and create time-saving automations ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macos/getting-started-with-mac-shortcuts-how-to-find-use-and-create-time-saving-automations H6v9ECwmyUARVXQtG9zyAB Sun, 16 Nov 2025 09:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can reduce Liquid Glass transparency on macOS Tahoe — here's how ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macos/you-can-reduce-liquid-glass-transparency-on-macos-tahoe-heres-how TLka9hu9reem73xC6WHoaK Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your personal information is everywhere online — 5 ways to start removing it from the internet ]]> 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