Tech Hacks(Page 18)

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

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Two alternatives to Microsoft Word that are free and customizable Two alternatives to Microsoft Word that are free and customizable

By Jeremy S. Cook

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Seven of our best tips for your Sonos system Seven of our best tips for your Sonos system

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Keep your photos from getting stolen on the internet Keep your photos from getting stolen on the internet

By Harry Guinness

Windows keyboard

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What to do when your OS becomes obsolete—and how to save money in the process What to do when your OS becomes obsolete—and how to save money in the process

Hand in leather bag with Chromebook laptop

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The best Android apps for your Chromebook The best Android apps for your Chromebook

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Make a Memoji that actually looks like you Make a Memoji that actually looks like you

By Harry Guinness

Google Nest Hub

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Ten tricks to master your Google Nest Hub Ten tricks to master your Google Nest Hub

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Eight apps to make your New Year resolutions stick Eight apps to make your New Year resolutions stick

An iPhone 11's triple-lens camera

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Wield your smartphone camera in new ways with this all-purpose app Wield your smartphone camera in new ways with this all-purpose app

How to cover your digital tracks and keep your holiday gifts a surprise

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How to cover your digital tracks and keep your holiday gifts a surprise How to cover your digital tracks and keep your holiday gifts a surprise

Phone looking down

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Want to spend less time on your phone? There’s an app for that. Want to spend less time on your phone? There’s an app for that.

Samsung Galaxy S10 phone

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Turn your phone into a PC with Samsung DeX Turn your phone into a PC with Samsung DeX

a person wearing a virtual reality (VR) headset while wearing a shirt with a sentient cheeseburger on it

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Choose the right VR and AR gear for you Choose the right VR and AR gear for you

Icons for Music, TV, and Podcasts apps on Macos

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MacOS Catalina offers new ways to watch and listen to content. Here’s how to take advantage of them. MacOS Catalina offers new ways to watch and listen to content. Here’s how to take advantage of them.

Gear

The best digital presents to e-give this holiday season The best digital presents to e-give this holiday season

a man and a woman looking at something while pointing and using a phone

Gear

Make your life easier with IFTTT Make your life easier with IFTTT

Close-up of an amazon echo on a wooden table

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Twenty more smart commands to use with your Amazon Echo Twenty more smart commands to use with your Amazon Echo

Closeup to macbook keyboard

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Stay safer online by leveling up your cybersecurity vocabulary Stay safer online by leveling up your cybersecurity vocabulary

hand holding a phone showing Slack on the screen

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Seven quick tricks to do more with Slack Seven quick tricks to do more with Slack

How to fix the worst bugs in iOS 13

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How to fix the worst bugs in iOS 13 How to fix the worst bugs in iOS 13

10 tips to help you become a Pixel 4 expert

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10 tips to help you become a Pixel 4 expert 10 tips to help you become a Pixel 4 expert

Three alternative ways to charge your phone

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Three alternative ways to charge your phone Three alternative ways to charge your phone

By Stan Horaczek

Find any file in the cloud

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Find any file in the cloud Find any file in the cloud

How to get past paywalls and read scientific studies

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How to get past paywalls and read scientific studies How to get past paywalls and read scientific studies

By Whitson Gordon

How to make your Facebook account more private

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How to make your Facebook account more private How to make your Facebook account more private

By Harry Guinness

Our top tips for running your Fitbit like a well-oiled machine

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Our top tips for running your Fitbit like a well-oiled machine Our top tips for running your Fitbit like a well-oiled machine

6 tasks you can easily outsource online

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6 tasks you can easily outsource online 6 tasks you can easily outsource online

How to choose the right smartphone for you

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How to choose the right smartphone for you How to choose the right smartphone for you

The best apps for reading books on your phone

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The best apps for reading books on your phone The best apps for reading books on your phone

How to safely find out what’s on a mysterious USB device

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How to safely find out what’s on a mysterious USB device How to safely find out what’s on a mysterious USB device

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The best Chromebook add-ons and tricks The best Chromebook add-ons and tricks

4 great macOS features you can get on Windows

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4 great macOS features you can get on Windows 4 great macOS features you can get on Windows

By Whitson Gordon

What getting AirPlay 2 and HomeKit means to your TV experience

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What getting AirPlay 2 and HomeKit means to your TV experience What getting AirPlay 2 and HomeKit means to your TV experience

7 ways augmented reality can change the way you use your phone

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7 ways augmented reality can change the way you use your phone 7 ways augmented reality can change the way you use your phone

Why you might want a NAS drive

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Why you might want a NAS drive Why you might want a NAS drive

What you need to know about email trackers and how to stop them

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What you need to know about email trackers and how to stop them What you need to know about email trackers and how to stop them

Why you might want to sign up for YouTube Premium

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Why you might want to sign up for YouTube Premium Why you might want to sign up for YouTube Premium

Get a second phone number without buying a whole new line

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Get a second phone number without buying a whole new line Get a second phone number without buying a whole new line

By Whitson Gordon

How to do two-factor authentication like a pro

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How to do two-factor authentication like a pro How to do two-factor authentication like a pro

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

9 tips to help you find the best spots on Airbnb

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9 tips to help you find the best spots on Airbnb 9 tips to help you find the best spots on Airbnb

Questions to ask when you’re trying to decide on a new app or service

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Questions to ask when you’re trying to decide on a new app or service Questions to ask when you’re trying to decide on a new app or service

The 5 best email apps to rescue your inbox

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The 5 best email apps to rescue your inbox The 5 best email apps to rescue your inbox

6 essential Dropbox tools you might be missing

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6 essential Dropbox tools you might be missing 6 essential Dropbox tools you might be missing

4 Android home screens that will completely change the look of your phone

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4 Android home screens that will completely change the look of your phone 4 Android home screens that will completely change the look of your phone

By Whitson Gordon

How to choose the best digital camera for you

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How to choose the best digital camera for you How to choose the best digital camera for you

The best apps for festival season

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The best apps for festival season The best apps for festival season

All the cool things you can do on your phone’s lock screen

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All the cool things you can do on your phone’s lock screen All the cool things you can do on your phone’s lock screen

How one Bluetooth adapter can change the way you use your car

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How one Bluetooth adapter can change the way you use your car How one Bluetooth adapter can change the way you use your car

By Eric Ravenscraft

The best tips and tricks for YouTube Music

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The best tips and tricks for YouTube Music The best tips and tricks for YouTube Music

How to add wireless charging to your phone

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How to add wireless charging to your phone How to add wireless charging to your phone

By Whitson Gordon

How to get Alexa, Siri, and Google to understand you better

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How to get Alexa, Siri, and Google to understand you better How to get Alexa, Siri, and Google to understand you better

By Whitson Gordon

How to move playlists between music streaming services

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How to move playlists between music streaming services How to move playlists between music streaming services

14 Uber and Lyft tips to make your trips easier

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14 Uber and Lyft tips to make your trips easier 14 Uber and Lyft tips to make your trips easier

The best tips and tricks for Amazon Music Unlimited

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The best tips and tricks for Amazon Music Unlimited The best tips and tricks for Amazon Music Unlimited

How iPads and iPhones are different now

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How iPads and iPhones are different now How iPads and iPhones are different now

Key gadget specs and what they really mean

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Key gadget specs and what they really mean Key gadget specs and what they really mean

The best apps for listening to music on your phone

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The best apps for listening to music on your phone The best apps for listening to music on your phone

Use Wolfram Alpha to find out everything Google can’t tell you

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Use Wolfram Alpha to find out everything Google can’t tell you Use Wolfram Alpha to find out everything Google can’t tell you

9 ways to get the most out of Prime Video

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9 ways to get the most out of Prime Video 9 ways to get the most out of Prime Video

How to raise money for charity on your phone

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How to raise money for charity on your phone How to raise money for charity on your phone

How to use your favorite smart assistant on your computer

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How to use your favorite smart assistant on your computer How to use your favorite smart assistant on your computer

20 smart display voice commands that’ll make you feel like a boss

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20 smart display voice commands that’ll make you feel like a boss 20 smart display voice commands that’ll make you feel like a boss

How to give the new Microsoft Edge a test run—and why you should

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How to give the new Microsoft Edge a test run—and why you should How to give the new Microsoft Edge a test run—and why you should

How to stay productive when there’s no internet

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How to stay productive when there’s no internet How to stay productive when there’s no internet

By Whitson Gordon