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How to View, Edit, and Add Metadata to a Photo

Metadata is essential whether you want to keep your photos organized or add copyright information.

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What Are HTML Meta Tags, and What Are They Used For?

Provide useful metadata for your web content, and elevate your search standing, with meta tags.

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The 6 Best Sites to Download High-Quality CD Cover Album Art

These sites let you find CD cover art for any album in your collection. Get high-quality album covers with just a few clicks!

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Metadata Cleaner Is the Simplest Tool to Remove File Metadata on Linux

Metadata Cleaner helps you remove metadata from files on Linux, so you don't have to worry about accidentally sharing confidential information.

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Android Found to Be Leaking Data Even with VPN On

It has been stated that Android is leaking Wi-Fi connection data despite the use of a VPN.

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Can You Hide Data in an NFT?

Can something be hidden within an NFT? Here's what you need to know about steganography in the age of digital art.

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How to Quickly Remove Metadata From Files on Linux

All files contain some additional information about the data stored in them, also known as metadata. Here's how to remove file metadata on Linux.

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The 4 Best MP3 Tag and Metadata Editors for Linux

Even though online music streaming has become a norm, MP3s are still common. Here are some apps that will help you edit MP3 metadata on Linux.

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How to Create Reels on Facebook

Reels are no longer exclusive to Instagram. Here's how to create Reels for Facebook.

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How to Remove Your Personal Information From File Metadata on Windows

Files sometimes contain metadata, that can reveal information about you if uploaded to the internet. Here's how to remove it on Windows.

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How to Turn Your Notes into a Database with Obsidian and Dataview

Sick of punching numbers into a spreadsheet? Get things done the smart way with Obsidian combined with Dataview.

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What Can You Learn From an Email Header (Metadata)?

Did you ever get an e-mail and really wondered where it came from? The metadata in the header can reveal some info. Here's how.

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All of Your Messaging App Metadata the FBI Claims It Can Obtain

If you think any information you share over messaging apps is 100% private, you might want to reconsider that.

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How to Add Schema Markup to Your WordPress Website

Learn how to give your SEO performance a bump using structured data to promote your page content.

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How Do Scammers Hide Malware in Image Metadata?

Malware can hide in profile pictures on Slack, Discord, Steam, and more. Here's what you need to know.

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How to Adjust the Date, Time, and Location of Your Photos in iOS 15

Most digital photos save the date, time, and location they were taken in their metadata. Here's how to edit that photo metadata with your iPhone.

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8 Ways to Delete Your Metadata Before Sharing Your Files

Metadata and EXIF can be a threat to your privacy, so here are ways to get rid of it using online tools and apps.

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What Is Metadata and What Can It Reveal About You?

Images, audio files, documents: all contain metadata, and if enough is collected, it can reveal a lot about you.

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Why MP3tag Is the Only Music Tag Editor You'll Ever Need

MP3tag is a music tag editor that lets you import, convert, and do more with tags. Here's an overview on how to use MP3tag.

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What Is EXIF Data? 3 Ways to Remove Metadata From Photos

Most cameras embed hidden information ("metadata") in photographs taken. For privacy's sake, here's how to remove that metadata.

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