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Get more out of YouTube: 17 helpful tips, tricks, and tweaks
How to use the popular video portal perfectly on your PC, tablet, smartphone, or smart TV.
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9 important accessories for a new tablet this Cyber Monday!
Accessorize your tablet and experience tech bliss this Cyber Monday!
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The top 10 accessories for your smartphone this Cyber Monday
Get everything you need for your smartphone this Cyber Monday by picking up some extra bargains.
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How to create free AI images with Microsoft Designer
Whether you want to generate new images, edit your existing ones, or design documents, Microsoft's AI tool Designer can help you… for free!
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Transfer data from your Android phone to your Windows PC: The ultimate guide
There are a whole range of options for exchanging files between Android smartphones and a Windows PC. We present the best and fastest.
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How to convert an image to PDF
It's easy to convert images into PDF files — whether on Windows, Mac, or directly on your mobile phone. We'll show you how it works.
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How to convert images to vector graphics
Vector graphics have many advantages. We show you how to create a vector graphic or convert an image into an SVG file quickly and free of charge.
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15 tips to give you more power in Google Contacts
A digital contact list is part of most email services — and it can do more than many people realize.
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How to copy smartphone photos to your PC: The ultimate guide
Transferring your photos to a computer via a USB cable can be a cumbersome experience. The cloud is much more convenient. Not sure how to go about it? Don't sweat it. We'll explain everything.
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How to mirror your smartphone display on your PC monitor
The ultimate in multitasking is being able to view your phone's display on your PC monitor, saving you the trouble of having to volley between two screens.
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This dead-simple trick reveals if a battery is full or empty
You can find out how full or empty a battery is with a simple test.
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The simple secret to buying the best iPhone 15 USB-C charger
Here's what you need to know when buying a charger for the iPhone 15.
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Samsung Galaxy owners: Buy this GAN charger for the fastest charges
Confused AF about which GAN charger to buy to charge your Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra as fast as possible? Here's what you need to know.
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How to connect your iPhone or iPad to your big-screen TV
Try these options when you want to mirror iPhone or iPad content on a bigger screen.
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Sick of Chrome and Edge? Switch to one of these 9 secure browsers instead
Chrome and Edge are not the only browsers for your computer.
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Share your Wi-Fi password in seconds with Android QR codes
Need to share your Wi-Fi password? It's easy if you have an Android phone.
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Google's Messages for Web helps me hate text messaging a little less
Android users don’t have to put up with annoying mobile keyboards when texting. You can use your PC’s keyboard instead.
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How to turn an old tablet into a second PC monitor for free
Spacedesk: The best free software for turning a tablet into a computer monitor
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How to add custom screensaver images to your Kobo e-reader
Like a Kindle, your Kobo e-reader can display a random screensaver image when on standby—you just need to do a bit of quick work.
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Android 13's new copy system reveals your passwords. Here's how to stop it
You can keep your login info private in Android 13 with a couple of simple steps. But the fact this issue exists at all is aggravating.
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How to delete your Twitter account
Twitter's process for account deletion is simple and fast—and also leaves you an escape route in case you have second thoughts.
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How to download your Twitter data
Want a backup copy of your Twitter data—tweets, follower info, and all? Requesting an archive is a quick five-minute process.
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How to use Samsung's Galaxy Tab as a second display for your PC
If you own a Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet, you already have a terrific second display for both work or business travel. Here's how to use it.
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8 simple ways to protect your smartphone from hackers
Protect your smartphone from hackers with these simple steps that keep your device more secure.
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Your phone sounds terrible. Use this trick for clearer calls instead
Bad call quality doesn’t have to be endured.
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How to securely store photos and video on Android
Whether your collection includes makeshift scans of tax documents or personal videos, you can keep them under extra protection.
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Forgot your Fitbit tracker at home? Here’s how to make your steps still count
Fitbit doesn’t recognize manually entered walks or runs in step totals. But you can sidestep that problem.
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How to encrypt your Facebook messages with Secret Conversations
Facebook's encrypted messaging feature, Secret Conversations, is available for everyone on Android and iOS.
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How to remove ads and Special Offers from your Kindle or Kindle Fire
If your Amazon Kindle device has ads and Special Offers, you can remove them. But it's going to cost you.
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Fight Google’s data cap with a simple change to Google Photos
In June, 2021, new photos and movies saved to Google Photos and the cloud will count against the Google One data cap. Exceed it, and you'll be charged for storage or Google will delete your photos.
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Samsung Galaxy S21: The first 10 things to do with your new phone
The Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphones cram in more features than the competition. That means your new phone does a lot of cool things, but good luck finding it all. Here are 10 things to do with your new Galaxy S21.
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Android 11: Getting started with gesture navigation
With Android 11, almost all devices will default to Google's new gesture navigation. Here's how to get started and adjust it to your liking in just a few taps, or give up and go back to buttons.
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6 ways to stop using your Android phone before bedtime
Stop using your phone before bedtime so you can sleep better. Android offers handy tools to help, most in the Digital Wellbeing settings.
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How to see what Facebook knows about you, and download your data
Facebook stores a lot of data on its users, but the social media service makes it easy to see the information it has on you, and even lets you download a copy of its records.
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Android 11 tips: The 8 new features to explore first
From new playback controls to a screen recorder to dark mode scheduling, Android 11 has some improvements worth checking out.
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How Photoshop Artistic Filters work, with examples of our favorites
Photoshop Artistic filters alter images to simulate colored pencils, watercolors, chalk pastels, charcoal, pen and inks, crayons, and many other artistic methods.
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8 essential S Pen tips for Galaxy Note 20
Even if you've been using an S Pen for years, you'll want to know where Samsung has added new features and functionality.
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How to get the screenshot button back on your Pixel phone in Android 11
Android 11 removed the screenshot button from older Pixel phones when using 2-button navigation. Here's how to get it back.
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How to let your kids do their homework on paper, not Zoom
Your kids don't have to do all of their distance-learning schoolwork on Zoom calls and Google Classroom. Use the powerful tools within Microsoft's Office app for iOS and Android to help younger kids work on paper.
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Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 4 isn’t on the Play Store: How to get it on your Android phone
Fortnite might be gone from the Play Store, but you're just a few steps away from making sure you get the next update.
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How to use Photoshop Blur Gallery for Bokeh effects and more
Photoshop Blur Gallery tools, plus three Effects tabs for Bokeh, Motion, and Noise, offer many options to fine-tune or transform your images.
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Photoshop Shapes: What they are and how to use them
How to access, use, edit, create, convert, and download Photoshop Shapes.
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Photoshop Styles: What they are and how to use them
Photoshop styles are works of art that can be applied to text, objects, vector shapes, illustrations, or photos. Here's how to access and use them.rn
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11 quick ways to clear space on an overstuffed Android phone
Zap cached app files in a single tap, clear the Downloads folder, delete unneeded offline maps, take charge of music downloads, and more.
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How to share large video files on Android
Videos sent directly through text message or a chat app often end up tiny, blurry, and difficult to view—here's how to share them in all their glory.
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How to get free books for your Amazon Kindle
Thousands of free books are waiting to be enjoyed on your Amazon Kindle e-reader. You just have to know where to look.n
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How to turn your Kindle on or off: Finding the power button
Find the power button on your Amazon Kindle using our guide, including photos of Amazon Kindle, Kindle Oasis, and Kindle Voyage models.
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How to use your Android phone as a webcam for video conferencing and virtual meetings
If you need a webcam in a pinch, here's how your Android phone can pitch in.
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How to share your Android phone’s mobile connection by tethering or hotspot
If you need to get Wi-Fi on your laptop in a jiffy, your Android phone can help.
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