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Tech Hacks(Page 16)

Tips and tricks that will help you navigate your devices, troubleshoot problems, or simply boost your technological skills.

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9 advanced Gmail searches that will dig up stuff you never knew you missed
DIY

9 advanced Gmail searches that will dig up stuff you never knew you missed

By David Nield

A partially open MacBook in the dark, with multi-colored lights shining from the screen.
DIY

23 useful Mac settings hiding in plain sight

By David Nield

MacOS Big Sur has an annoying Do Not Disturb bug. Here’s how to fix it.
DIY

MacOS Big Sur has an annoying Do Not Disturb bug. Here’s how to fix it.

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

Phone problems
DIY

How to fix common smartphone problems

By David Nield

A person working on a laptop.
DIY

Save space on your laptop and in the cloud by compressing files

By David Nield

Laptop typing
DIY

Set up voice dictation on your computer and give your fingers a break

By David Nield

A person using a phone on a crowded subway train.
DIY

Google’s Live Caption can instantly add subtitles to any app on your phone or computer

By David Nield

A woman wearing a white knit cap, a white sweater, and a jacket, talking into a phone at night by a street.
DIY

7 of the best voice recorder apps for your phone

By David Nield

8 creative ways to add flair to your Instagram stories
DIY

8 creative ways to add flair to your Instagram stories

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

A woman looking at her phone screen at night while the screen illuminates her face
DIY

Your phone’s dimmest setting is still too bright. Here’s how to darken the screen even more.

By Whitson Gordon

A person holding a phone and looking at a song they'd like to use for their iPhone's ringtone.
DIY

How to make a custom ringtone on Android and iOS

By David Nield

A person leaning over a desk working on two phones and a laptop, as one might do when it’s time to switch phones.
DIY

How to switch phones without losing your information

By David Nield

Discord screenshot of the Science and Technology channel
DIY

Why you should use Discord (even if you’re not a gamer)

By Stan Horaczek

Person holding phone with avatar generator on screen
DIY

Turn yourself into an illustrated avatar for free

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

DIY

Secure your phone from unexpected borrowers

By David Nield

The best screenshot and screen recording apps for your phone
DIY

The best screenshot and screen recording apps for your phone

By David Nield

How to use Wolfram Alpha to supercharge your web searches
DIY

How to use Wolfram Alpha to supercharge your web searches

By David Nield

A woman sitting behind a laptop, looking somewhat amused.
DIY

This free tool can reveal who is behind any internet domain

By John Kennedy

a sign made of tape that points to free stuff
DIY

Where to find the best free stuff online

By David Nield

A screen attached to a Roku, displaying various streaming apps.
DIY

7 tips and tricks to master your Roku

By David Nield

A person holding an iPhone while sitting in front of a laptop, possibly setting up a burner phone number.
DIY

You should get a burner phone number (even if you are not a spy)

By David Nield

A person using a laptop and viewing the Popular Science website in inverted colors, which helps people with vision impairments.
DIY

Built-in tools and extensions to make web browsing easier for people with vision impairments

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

Hand inserting SD card into DSLR camera
DIY

How to recover deleted photos from a memory card

By Whitson Gordon

Code
DIY

How to open broken computer files

By David Nield

Music apps for your smartphone.
DIY

These music-recording apps are your first step to winning a Grammy

By Mallory Johns

Kid with glasses using computer in a living room
DIY

Your guide to kid-proofing a computer

By David Nield

A person in a red plaid shirt sitting in front of a laptop computer, gesturing with their hands.
DIY

5 sleuthing skills that’ll reveal the age of any web page

By John Kennedy

How to manage subscriptions for smartphone apps and save money quickly
DIY

How to manage subscriptions for smartphone apps and save money quickly

By David Nield

iPhone on a wooden table with a newsletter on the screen
DIY

4 ways to keep newsletters from destroying your inbox

By David Nield

A woman in a pink jacket outside near some trees, listening to music on a pair of Thalia headphones.
DIY

Instantly improve Spotify by organizing your playlists

By Harry Guinness

Google Chrome user profile feature screenshot
DIY

Chrome user profiles are a powerful productivity tool

By RK Pendergrass

Kids and tablet
DIY

How to set parental controls on any phone or tablet

By David Nield

Smartphone using the app Google PhotoScan to scan a printed photo
DIY

Scan and print anything from your phone

By David Nield

What to do when Google doesn’t have the answers you need
DIY

What to do when Google doesn’t have the answers you need

By David Nield

A person holding their phone and looking at a photo on Instagram.
DIY

How to shoot great Instagram photos

By Harry Guinness

Hand holding a phone with a map in front of an empty road.
DIY

No cell service? These are the best offline apps.

By David Nield

Plex TV
DIY

7 Smart TV apps every viewer should check out

By David Nield

Two people facing away from the camera while pointing at their iPhones.
DIY

How to create a Wi-Fi hotspot on your phone or computer

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

Hand holding Amazon Fire TV remote towards TV screen
DIY

7 tips and tricks to make the most of your Amazon Fire TV

By David Nield

Person holding a clock
DIY

Tech tips for working with people in different time zones

By David Nield

A Black man in glasses and a t-shirt sitting on a marble wall, looking at a phone.
Health

The best apps for dealing with anxiety

By RK Pendergrass

Kid playing with blocks
DIY

4 fun techniques to keep kids learning while they’re stuck at home

By Mary Kearl

A MacBook displays a loading Gmail icon.
DIY

How to delete your old email address without losing everything

By Dan Seitz

iPhone X
DIY

Find out just how fast your phone is

By David Nield

Two friends taking a selfie.
DIY

Make your own Instagram filters

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

Vintage looking chromed headphones on a table.
DIY

How to hit pause on your music streaming subscriptions

By David Nield

Person on the floor browsing YouTube videos on a smartphone.
DIY

Learn to use picture-in-picture on all your devices

By David Nield

A person using a pen to write in a paper notebook, with a phone on the table next to them for storing digital notes.
DIY

Turn your handwritten documents into searchable digital notes

By David Nield

A young man under rd and purple light, wearing a computer headset and touching his microphone while looking at a screen.
DIY

Online classes are difficult for the hard of hearing. Here’s how to fix that.

By Eli Reiter

Badly edited photo of a pier during sunset
DIY

How to use advanced editing tools without ruining your photos

By Harry Guinness

These simple upgrades could save you from having to buy a new computer
DIY

These simple upgrades could save you from having to buy a new computer

By David Nield

A line of protesters with signs standing in a street, just feet from a line of police with riot shields.
DIY

How to save important photos and video from the web

By John Kennedy

Black mouse and keyboard sitting side by side on a wooden desk.
DIY

How to completely customize the way you control Windows

By David Nield

A person holding a smartphone in front of them inside a white room in a house.
DIY

How to fix spotty cell service in your home

By Whitson Gordon

Hand holding iPhone indoors against modern paintings.
DIY

Your phone’s home screen can hold more than just apps. Here’s what else you should add.

By David Nield

People dancing at house party at night
DIY

These apps bring the magic of a house party online

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

An Apple macOS laptop, desktop computer, tablet, and iOS iPhone on a wooden desk.
DIY

How to keep people from stealing your Wi-Fi

By David Nield

Person sleeping peacefully in bed
DIY

Skip the wearables and track your sleep with these 5 apps

By David Nield

Person with headphones playing audio on smartphone
DIY

How to convert text articles into audio (and why you might want to)

By David Nield

Big house with lights on at dusk
Gear

Geofencing can level up your smart home if you set it up properly

By Whitson Gordon

A man sitting on a couch while using a laptop on a table and holding his chin thoughtfully.
DIY

5 easy fixes for common computer problems

By David Nield

a photo of Dasht-e Kavir, the Great Salt Desert, in Iran
DIY

Use Google Earth and Street View to explore the planet from your couch

By David Nield

Person with their feet up watching Netflix in a big screen TV.
DIY

How to get a true 4K experience on Netflix

By David Nield

an Apple iPhone with the Google search engine up on the screen
DIY

Your guide to every Google app’s privacy settings

By David Nield