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ChatGPT works well enough, but it’s not the only AI chatbot around. Try out these ChatGPT alternatives to see how other excel in different areas. Plus, you might come across some alternatives that perform better than ChatGPT. What to Look for in a ChatGPT Alternative Yes, ChatGPT is the most well-known AI chatbot. It’s popular and does a great job at general queries and even some deep research. Yet, that popularity also means more users and slower responses. Other AI chatbots often work better for research, coding, translation, writing, and image generation. And, if you’re like me, you’ve run into…

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If you already know what bloatware is and why it’s annoying, you probably also know the usual fixes. I recently switched to a simpler way to debloat my Android phone with Canta, which runs directly on your phone and eliminating the hassle of ADB or a computer. This method’s safer with built-in warnings, and it’s reversible.  Why Canta Becomes My Go-To Debloater  ADB works. I’ve used it for years, and we already covered how to uninstall system apps without root using that method. But it’s not entirely hassle-free. You need a PC, a cable, command lines, and patience. Lots of…

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Please enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser or access the information through the links provided below. January 30, 2026 Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Cornerstone Capital Bancorp, Inc. For release at 4:00 p.m. EST The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced its approval of the application by Cornerstone Capital Bancorp, Inc., of Houston, Texas, to acquire Peoples Bancorp, Inc., and thereby indirectly acquire Peoples Bank, both of Lubbock, Texas. For media inquiries, please email [email protected] or call 202-452-2955. Last Update: January 30, 2026

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I have wanted to lose 10 pounds (~6% of body weight) ever since I started Financial Samurai in 2009. I have come close, dropping five to six pounds in some years, but never quite hitting the double digit goal. As a result, for more than 16 years, I failed to accomplish something that should have been straightforward, especially for a supposedly rational economist and personal finance nerd. There were even moments when I considered intentionally gaining a lot of weight just to make losing 10 pounds easier. The idea felt similar to racking up a ton of credit card debt…

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The Google Play Store is excellent for finding apps – until the algorithm gets the wrong idea. In my case, my kids have a knack for hijacking my phone, quickly turning my recommendation feed into a chaotic wall of makeup and rainbows. I have to use the following methods to get rid of unwanted activity and reclaim control over my recommendations. Prevent Specific Activity from Influencing Play Store Recommendations Google learns from your Play Store activity by default, which includes searches and opened apps. All of this is recorded in Google My Activity alongside other data stored by Google. If…

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There was lot of federal action over the last week, and states are also responding to the massive changes facing higher ed.Here’s a quick look at the most important stories shaping higher education and student finances this week for January 30, 2026.🎓 Headlines at a GlanceLawmakers block proposed cuts to Pell Grants and campus support programs.Nevada colleges weigh tuition increases to close budget gaps.The Education Department launches a new push to overhaul accreditation.New York launches new student loan repayment assistance program. Would you like to save this?We’ll email this article to you, so you can come back to it later!…

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We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.In what cybersecurity experts are calling the most significant leak of its kind, more than 16 billion usernames and passwords were recently exposed in a massive data dump being referred to as the “Mother of All Breaches.” From banking credentials to streaming logins and email accounts, nearly every type of personal information is at risk. If you’re still reusing the same two or three passwords across websites, now’s the time to stop. Luckily, protecting your digital life doesn’t have to be…

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