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    I asked Google Finance’s AI chatbot what stocks to buy – and its answer surprised me

    blackdovfx/E+/Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways You can now test the AI-powered Google Finance through Labs. The feature lets you talk to a chatbot and access advanced tools. The chatbot won’t give you financial advice. US users can now opt in to test drive the new Google Finance, […] More

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    Why I recommend this $700 Lenovo laptop to both college students and working professionals

    Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15-inch <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The IdeaPad Slim 3i is on sale at Costco for $669. It’s an affordable 15-inch laptop with a full-size keyboard and nice selection of ports. The battery isn’t spectacular, and its display is lackluster. –> Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. Lenovo’s […] More

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    How I lock and hide apps in a secret folder on my iPhone – and why

    Can I lock or hide any app I want on iPhone? You can lock most apps, including Messages and third-party apps from the App Store.  Also: These 14 secret codes revealed hidden menus on my iPhone and AndroidHowever, Apple doesn’t allow you to lock or hide certain core system apps like Settings and Find My. It’s worth pressing and holding on an app for a moment to see what quick action options appear. Do hidden apps still send notifications on iPhone? No. Once hidden, the app won’t send notifications until you open it again. That also means notifications from a hidden app won’t appear in previews or in the Notification Center on your lock screen. How do I find my hidden apps on iPhone? Hidden apps live in a special folder in your App Library. Swipe from right to open the App Library, scroll all the way to the bottom, tap the folder labeled Hidden, and authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode. You’ll then see the hidden apps inside. How do I unhide or unlock an app? If you change your mind, it’s easy to bring an app back to the surface.  Go to the App Library, find the app (including if it’s in the Hidden folder), touch and hold the app, and tap Don’t Require Face ID (or Touch ID or Passcode). Authenticate one last time, and the app will be unhidden and visible in your App Library again.  Also: How to clear your iPhone cache (and why you should do it before the iOS 26 update)If you want it back on your home screen, just touch and hold it, then tap Add to Home Screen. More