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  <description>Guides and fixes for social media downloads and everyday web tools.</description>
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  <lastBuildDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</lastBuildDate>
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    <title>How to View Instagram Stories Anonymously</title>
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    <description>How to view Instagram stories anonymously from public accounts, without your name showing in the viewer list. Private accounts stay off-limits.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Social Media Character Limits (2026)</title>
    <link>https://maketoolz.com/blog/social-media-character-limits/</link>
    <guid>https://maketoolz.com/blog/social-media-character-limits/</guid>
    <description>The 2026 character limits for X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn and more, in one table. Check your caption fits before you post.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>What Is a UUID?</title>
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    <description>A UUID is a 128-bit unique identifier, like 3f2504e0-4f89-41d3-9a0c-0305e82c3301. Learn what UUIDs are, why they are unique, and how to generate one.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>What Is a JWT (JSON Web Token)?</title>
    <link>https://maketoolz.com/blog/what-is-a-jwt/</link>
    <guid>https://maketoolz.com/blog/what-is-a-jwt/</guid>
    <description>A JWT, or JSON Web Token, is a signed token that proves who a user is. Learn its three parts, how it is used for login, and how to decode one safely.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>What Is URL Encoding?</title>
    <link>https://maketoolz.com/blog/what-is-url-encoding/</link>
    <guid>https://maketoolz.com/blog/what-is-url-encoding/</guid>
    <description>URL encoding, or percent-encoding, rewrites characters that are not allowed in a web address, like turning a space into %20. Learn how and when to use it.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>What Is a Unix Timestamp?</title>
    <link>https://maketoolz.com/blog/what-is-a-unix-timestamp/</link>
    <guid>https://maketoolz.com/blog/what-is-a-unix-timestamp/</guid>
    <description>A Unix timestamp is the seconds since January 1, 1970 UTC. Learn what epoch time is, why computers use it, and how to convert it to a real date.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>How to Extract All Links From a Web Page</title>
    <link>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-to-extract-links-from-a-web-page/</link>
    <guid>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-to-extract-links-from-a-web-page/</guid>
    <description>Learn how to extract all links from a web page or text. Copy the content, paste it into a free URL extractor, and get every link in a clean list.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>What Are UTM Parameters?</title>
    <link>https://maketoolz.com/blog/what-are-utm-parameters/</link>
    <guid>https://maketoolz.com/blog/what-are-utm-parameters/</guid>
    <description>UTM parameters are tags you add to a link so analytics can show where traffic comes from. Learn the three main tags and how to build a tracked link.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>How to Save a TikTok Profile Picture</title>
    <link>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-to-save-a-tiktok-profile-picture/</link>
    <guid>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-to-save-a-tiktok-profile-picture/</guid>
    <description>Learn how to save a TikTok profile picture in full size. Enter the username in a free tool and download the HD avatar. Works even on private accounts.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>How Many Words Is a Page?</title>
    <link>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-many-words-is-a-page/</link>
    <guid>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-many-words-is-a-page/</guid>
    <description>How many words is a page? About 500 single-spaced or 250 double-spaced in 12-point font. See the full chart and count your exact total for free.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>How to Download a TikTok Thumbnail</title>
    <link>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-to-download-a-tiktok-thumbnail/</link>
    <guid>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-to-download-a-tiktok-thumbnail/</guid>
    <description>Learn how to download a TikTok thumbnail in HD. Copy the video link, paste it into a free tool, and save the cover image. No watermark, no app, no login.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>How Do QR Codes Work?</title>
    <link>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-do-qr-codes-work/</link>
    <guid>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-do-qr-codes-work/</guid>
    <description>How do QR codes work? A QR code stores data in a grid of black and white squares your camera reads. Learn the corners, error correction, and what they hold.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>How to Download a YouTube Thumbnail in HD</title>
    <link>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-to-download-youtube-thumbnails/</link>
    <guid>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-to-download-youtube-thumbnails/</guid>
    <description>Learn how to download any YouTube thumbnail in HD. Copy the video link, paste it into a free tool, and save the cover image in seconds. No signup needed.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>How to Create a Strong Password</title>
    <link>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-to-create-a-strong-password/</link>
    <guid>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-to-create-a-strong-password/</guid>
    <description>Learn how to create a strong password that resists hacking. Use length over symbols, skip common words, and see why a password manager beats memory.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>What Is Base64 Encoding?</title>
    <link>https://maketoolz.com/blog/what-is-base64-encoding/</link>
    <guid>https://maketoolz.com/blog/what-is-base64-encoding/</guid>
    <description>Base64 encoding turns data into plain text made of letters, numbers, and two symbols. Learn what it is, why it is used, and why it is not encryption.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>How to Download Instagram Reels</title>
    <link>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-to-download-instagram-reels/</link>
    <guid>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-to-download-instagram-reels/</guid>
    <description>Learn how to download Instagram Reels with sound in HD. Copy the reel link, paste it into a free downloader, and save the MP4. No app and no watermark.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>How to Download Facebook Videos on iPhone</title>
    <link>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-to-download-facebook-videos-on-iphone/</link>
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    <description>Download Facebook videos on iPhone without an app. Copy the video link, paste it into a free downloader, and save the MP4 to your Files or Photos, step by step.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>How to Extract Email Addresses From Text</title>
    <link>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-to-extract-email-addresses-from-text/</link>
    <guid>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-to-extract-email-addresses-from-text/</guid>
    <description>Need to pull email addresses out of a block of text or a web page? Here's how to extract them all at once, deduplicated and sorted, free and privately.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>What Is E.164 Phone Number Format?</title>
    <link>https://maketoolz.com/blog/what-is-e164-phone-number-format/</link>
    <guid>https://maketoolz.com/blog/what-is-e164-phone-number-format/</guid>
    <description>E.164 is the international standard for phone numbers: a plus sign, country code and number. Learn what it is, why apps require it, and how to convert.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>How Many Bits Are in a Byte?</title>
    <link>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-many-bits-are-in-a-byte/</link>
    <guid>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-many-bits-are-in-a-byte/</guid>
    <description>How many bits are in a byte? A byte is 8 bits. Here's what that means, why it's 8, and how bits, bytes, KB and MB actually relate, with simple examples.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>How to Make a Clickable WhatsApp Link</title>
    <link>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-to-make-a-clickable-whatsapp-link/</link>
    <guid>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-to-make-a-clickable-whatsapp-link/</guid>
    <description>Learn how to create a clickable WhatsApp link (wa.me) so people can message you without saving your number, with an optional pre-filled message. Free, no code.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>What Is a URL Slug?</title>
    <link>https://maketoolz.com/blog/what-is-a-url-slug/</link>
    <guid>https://maketoolz.com/blog/what-is-a-url-slug/</guid>
    <description>A URL slug is the readable part of a web address that identifies a page. Learn what slugs are, why they matter for SEO, and how to create clean ones.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>How to See an Instagram Profile Picture in Full Size</title>
    <link>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-to-see-instagram-profile-picture-full-size/</link>
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    <description>Instagram won't let you enlarge profile pictures, here are 3 ways to view any Instagram DP in full size, including private accounts, without any app.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>How to Download TikTok Videos Without the Watermark</title>
    <link>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-to-download-tiktok-videos-without-watermark/</link>
    <guid>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-to-download-tiktok-videos-without-watermark/</guid>
    <description>Want to save TikToks without the logo? Here's how to download TikTok videos without a watermark in HD, on iPhone, Android or PC, free and no app.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>How to Listen to Saved Instagram Audio on PC</title>
    <link>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-to-listen-to-saved-instagram-audio-on-pc/</link>
    <guid>https://maketoolz.com/blog/how-to-listen-to-saved-instagram-audio-on-pc/</guid>
    <description>Instagram won't play your saved audio on desktop, here are 3 working ways to listen to saved Instagram sounds on PC, including extracting the audio file.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>How to Fix &quot;Instagram Music Isn't Available in Your Region&quot;</title>
    <link>https://maketoolz.com/blog/instagram-music-not-available-in-your-region-fix/</link>
    <guid>https://maketoolz.com/blog/instagram-music-not-available-in-your-region-fix/</guid>
    <description>&quot;Music isn't available in your region&quot; on Instagram? Here's why it happens and 7 fixes that actually work, from account type to region settings.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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