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

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Stop using Arial: How to change the default fonts in Google Docs Stop using Arial: How to change the default fonts in Google Docs

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How to use Gemini AI to ask questions about your Gmail inbox How to use Gemini AI to ask questions about your Gmail inbox

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eSIMs explained: What they are, and how you can set one up eSIMs explained: What they are, and how you can set one up

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How to use Google Maps Timeline to revisit past trips How to use Google Maps Timeline to revisit past trips

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ChatGPT remembers things about you now. But you can switch its memory off. ChatGPT remembers things about you now. But you can switch its memory off.

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Stop iPhone apps from accessing all your contacts in iOS 18 Stop iPhone apps from accessing all your contacts in iOS 18

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7 helpful iPhone features to use on your next vacation 7 helpful iPhone features to use on your next vacation

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6 iOS 18 settings you might want to change ASAP 6 iOS 18 settings you might want to change ASAP

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How to mirror your iPhone on your Mac How to mirror your iPhone on your Mac

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7 cool macOS 15 Sequoia tricks that you couldn’t do before 7 cool macOS 15 Sequoia tricks that you couldn’t do before

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18 cool new iOS 18 features to try on your iPhone 18 cool new iOS 18 features to try on your iPhone

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Use God Mode and Super God Mode to instantly make you a Windows power user Use God Mode and Super God Mode to instantly make you a Windows power user

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Hate what Microsoft did with File Explorer? Try this alternative. Hate what Microsoft did with File Explorer? Try this alternative.

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How to use the Matter smart home standard: The best way to get all your devices talking to one another How to use the Matter smart home standard: The best way to get all your devices talking to one another

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How to create custom AI chatbots in Google Gemini How to create custom AI chatbots in Google Gemini

Early warning systems save lives during disasters.

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How to sign up for local emergency alerts before natural disasters strike How to sign up for local emergency alerts before natural disasters strike

By Natasha Uzcátegui-Liggett / The Markup

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Google Tasks is the best Google tool you’re not using Google Tasks is the best Google tool you’re not using

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Freetube is the best way to watch YouTube Freetube is the best way to watch YouTube

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How to get MS-DOS up and running on Windows or macOS How to get MS-DOS up and running on Windows or macOS

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How to spot when your hard drive will fail before it does How to spot when your hard drive will fail before it does

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The do’s and don’ts of using AI to plan your travel The do’s and don’ts of using AI to plan your travel

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How to use Apple Maps on the web How to use Apple Maps on the web

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Flash carts are the ultimate retro gaming accessory Flash carts are the ultimate retro gaming accessory

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How to customize (or replace) the Windows Start menu How to customize (or replace) the Windows Start menu

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How to block websites on your home network How to block websites on your home network

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7 tips to make the most of using a VPN 7 tips to make the most of using a VPN

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Proton Docs vs Google Docs: Should you switch? Proton Docs vs Google Docs: Should you switch?

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How to calibrate a TV: Fix color, brightness, sharpness, and more How to calibrate a TV: Fix color, brightness, sharpness, and more

By Nicholas Ware

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What is TV Refresh Rate? From 60Hz to 120Hz and beyond. What is TV Refresh Rate? From 60Hz to 120Hz and beyond.

By Nicholas Ware

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You can (and should) stop charging your phone when it hits 80 percent You can (and should) stop charging your phone when it hits 80 percent

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How to request all the data Netflix, Spotify, and other apps have on you How to request all the data Netflix, Spotify, and other apps have on you

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How to clone your voice on your iPhone or Mac How to clone your voice on your iPhone or Mac

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This iPhone feature will filter out spam and texts from people you don’t know This iPhone feature will filter out spam and texts from people you don’t know

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Google is making dark web reports free for everyone. Here’s how they work. Google is making dark web reports free for everyone. Here’s how they work.

How to make a walkie talkie for your dog

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How to make a walkie talkie for your dog How to make a walkie talkie for your dog

By Bill Gourgey

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The 5 best writing apps that help avoid distractions The 5 best writing apps that help avoid distractions

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How to transcribe text for free using AI How to transcribe text for free using AI

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How to use the new Gemini AI tools built into Chromebooks How to use the new Gemini AI tools built into Chromebooks

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How to spot an AI-generated video How to spot an AI-generated video

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5 places to listen to free audiobooks 5 places to listen to free audiobooks

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How to customize screensavers on your TV How to customize screensavers on your TV

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How to use LinkedIn AI tools to find a job How to use LinkedIn AI tools to find a job

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All the AI features coming to Siri on your iPhone All the AI features coming to Siri on your iPhone

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How to hide apps on your iPhone How to hide apps on your iPhone

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How to share your ETA in Google Maps or Apple Maps How to share your ETA in Google Maps or Apple Maps

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How to save money by jumping between streaming services How to save money by jumping between streaming services

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Windows and macOS can free up storage space for you—here’s how Windows and macOS can free up storage space for you—here’s how

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7 essential tips for using Gmail on your phone 7 essential tips for using Gmail on your phone

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How Adobe Lightroom’s new AI tools can transform your photos How Adobe Lightroom’s new AI tools can transform your photos

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How to make text bigger—and 7 other iPhone tricks you might not know How to make text bigger—and 7 other iPhone tricks you might not know

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How to group tabs in Google Chrome (and free yourself from browser chaos) How to group tabs in Google Chrome (and free yourself from browser chaos)

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How to avoid AI in your Google searches How to avoid AI in your Google searches

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Turn your old iPhone into a dumb phone Turn your old iPhone into a dumb phone

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How to use Microsoft Word and Excel for free How to use Microsoft Word and Excel for free

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How to set up Apple Pay How to set up Apple Pay

By Abby Ferguson

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How to get water out of your phone speaker How to get water out of your phone speaker

By Abby Ferguson

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Battle of the AI bots: Copilot vs ChatGPT vs Gemini Battle of the AI bots: Copilot vs ChatGPT vs Gemini

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How to share iCloud storage How to share iCloud storage

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8 handy iPhone keyboard tricks you might not know 8 handy iPhone keyboard tricks you might not know

Woman Sleeping In Bed With Voice Assistant On Bedside Table Next To Her

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How to use your smart speaker for better sleep How to use your smart speaker for better sleep

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Why you shouldn’t throw out those DVDs and Blu-Rays Why you shouldn’t throw out those DVDs and Blu-Rays

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How to keep your music streaming private How to keep your music streaming private

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How to use emulators to play retro video games on your phone How to use emulators to play retro video games on your phone

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How to hide text messages on iPhone How to hide text messages on iPhone