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Where to find Meta AI in Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram—and what you can do with it Where to find Meta AI in Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram—and what you can do with it

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How to read text from images on Windows How to read text from images on Windows

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Everything you can do with Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant on Windows Everything you can do with Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant on Windows

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Inside the company ripping apart classic Porsche 911s to restore them with impeccable detail Inside the company ripping apart classic Porsche 911s to restore them with impeccable detail

By Kristin Shaw

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How to use Google Docs templates to boost your productivity How to use Google Docs templates to boost your productivity

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How to factory reset a Mac How to factory reset a Mac

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How to quit social media for good How to quit social media for good

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How to send web articles to your Kindle to read later How to send web articles to your Kindle to read later

22 Popular Science stories you loved in 2024 22 Popular Science stories you loved in 2024

By Popular Science Team

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How to set up and use Apple Intelligence on your iPhone How to set up and use Apple Intelligence on your iPhone

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Is there any reason to use a screensaver anymore? Is there any reason to use a screensaver anymore?

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6 easy ways to make your home more sustainable 6 easy ways to make your home more sustainable

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How to add Google Drive to your computer (and why you should) How to add Google Drive to your computer (and why you should)

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How to avoid car sickness when using your iPhone How to avoid car sickness when using your iPhone

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How to set up iPhone Sleep Focus mode for some peace and quiet How to set up iPhone Sleep Focus mode for some peace and quiet

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How to plan the perfect road trip in Google Maps How to plan the perfect road trip in Google Maps

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Last-minute Cyber Monday deal alert: Get this 300-piece mechanics tool kit for just $78 Last-minute Cyber Monday deal alert: Get this 300-piece mechanics tool kit for just $78

By Stan Horaczek

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Owning a Ninja CREAMi could cure my depression—and 20% off for Cyber Monday makes it an even sweeter treat Owning a Ninja CREAMi could cure my depression—and 20% off for Cyber Monday makes it an even sweeter treat

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Your iPhone comes with a powerful markup tool—here’s how to use it Your iPhone comes with a powerful markup tool—here’s how to use it

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How to prep your iPhone for unexpected medical emergencies How to prep your iPhone for unexpected medical emergencies