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Clear your YouTube activity history and reclaim your data privacy
Your Google account tracks the YouTube videos you've watched, liked, and commented on. Delete this data to protect your privacy.
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5 ways to get Alexa to shut the hell up
Is Alexa driving you nuts with unnecessary weather alerts, ultra-detailed delivery updates, and random "by the way" digressions? Help is here.
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New to Roku? Check these 8 settings before streaming
From image quality and menu settings to ad tracking and audio, these are the 8 Roku settings you should tweak first.
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Can't find anything to stream on TV? Let AI find it for you!
If finding something to watch is becoming a chore. This AI can save you the hassle.
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I slapped this $30 LED strip on the back of my TV. My eyes thank me daily
Forget those pricey HDMI sync boxes. This simple white-light LED strip will ease eye strain while also boosting the apparent black levels on your TV picture.
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Confused by Alexa's light rings on your Echo? Here’s what the colors mean
The indicator lights on your Echo speaker can flash in a variety of different colors. Here’s what they’re trying to tell you.
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Why won't my Roku stop talking? The fix takes seconds
There’s an easy remedy for a suddenly chatty Roku player or TV.
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The Roku Channel is free, and you don’t need a Roku device to watch
Looking for free TV entertainment? There’s lots of it on the Roku Channel. We’ll show you all the ways you can watch it even if you don't have a Roku device.
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How to watch 'Severance' and other Apple TV+ shows for free
You can binge-watch one of 2025’s buzziest shows without paying a dime. Here’s how.
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Annoyed by the new Plex app? Change these 4 settings
Not a fan of the new bottom tabs or the sudden appearance of user reviews in Plex’s “new experience” mobile app? Here’s how to get rid of them.
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Streaming Major League Baseball games: A how-to guide
Watching Major League Baseball without a cable subscription can be as difficult as hitting a hard slider. Our cord-cutting guide will help you find the sweet spot.
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I test TV antennas. Follow these steps to pick the right one
A great TV antenna will open the door to a flood of free television entertainment, including NextGen TV. This guide will help you find the right model for your needs.
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Why is my HDMI connection buzzing?
If your monitor or an HDMI connection is humming, you should rule out a fault. Here you can read how to recognize faulty cables or devices and how to eliminate the annoying noise.
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Want YouTube Premium features for free? This app makes it happen
Youtube Premium is too expensive. Here's a free and legal app that gets you those features free of charge.
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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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Buying a new TV on Cyber Monday? You'll need these 10 accessories, too
Buying a new TV during the Cyber Monday sales is just for starters. You'll want these key accessories to get the most from your new device.
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How to make Netflix shows look their best in your browser
If you don't watch Netflix via the app, the choice of browser can impact the quality when streaming. Here's how to avoid the problem.
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How to eliminate—or at least minimize—Bluetooth audio lag
Bluetooth latency, if not compensated for, can ruin your viewing experience. Here's how to minimize or get rid of it.
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Verizon's free NFL Sunday Ticket offer: Here's how to get it
Once again, you can get a season's worth of free NFL Sunday Ticket action through Verizon, but there are strings attached.
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Unlock the hidden menu on your TV with this secret button combo
Here's a lifehack for your smart TV: use this button combo to activate a secret menu that can do some cool stuff.
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Silence, please! How to turn off auto-playing Netflix previews
Annoyed by the auto-playing previews while browsing Netflix for something to stream? Here's how to turn them off.
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Did you watch that? How to find your Netflix streaming history
You can summon a list of all the films and TV shows you've streamed on Netflix in just a few steps. This guide shows you how.
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4 simple steps to improve your Roku's home screen
Roku's home screen is getting worse, but these fixes will help.
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Use your TV as a computer monitor: Everything you need to know
Will that big, sexy screen look as good on your desk as it does in your living room? Let's dig into the specifics of using an HDTV with your PC.
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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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How to save papers, photos, and analog music digitally
If you still have analog media such as records, music cassettes, or paper prints of photos and other valuable documents at home, you can digitize them without much effort and expense. We show you how it's done.
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Every regional sports streaming option in one place
A big list of regional sports streaming options, with via pay TV packages and a la carte.
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How to fix audio problems on your Windows PC
If your computer audio abruptly stops working, you can try these simple steps in five minutes or less.
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How to stream TV and movies: A beginner’s guide to cord-cutting
Streaming is the best way to get your TV entertainment today. We'll show you how to do it and recommend the best services and hardware for the job.
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The secret way to watch March Madness for free (or cheap)
Stream March Madness games for free with these tricks
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Soccer fans: How to stream MLS Season Pass at the lowest price
MLS Season Pass is now available, and there's an easy way to get a discount on the streaming service's full-season price.
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How to use Discord
Discord has taken the gaming world by storm. Here's how to start using the popular messaging tool.
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Out of Gmail storage? Reclaim space by moving emails to a new account
How to free up Gmail storage space by transferring old emails to a new account
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How to clear unwanted autofill entries in Google Chrome
Are you pestered by outdated autofill entries in Chrome? Here are some tips for getting rid of them.
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How to download all your pictures from Google Photos
With Google's June 1 data cap looming, here's how to download all your pictures from Google Photos with just a few clicks if you're thinking about migrating to another service.
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How to upload your images to Google Photos now to avoid the June 1 data cap
Here's how to upload images to Google Photos from your PC or phone so they won't count against the upcoming data cap.
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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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Chrome can now caption almost any video or audio
Chrome's new Live Caption is an excellent accessibility feature that adds closed captions to almost any video—online or offline.
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How to tell if your password has been stolen
How can you tell if your password has been stolen or compromised as part of a password breach? We'll discuss free and paid services you can use, from websites to your browser or paid password managers.
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How to back up your Google Photos library and keep your metadata
If you want to create a full backup of your Google Photos library, you're going to lose all of your metadata. Here's how to keep it intact.
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How to stop website notifications in Chrome
If you never want websites to send you notifications in Chrome, here's how to turn off notification prompts forever.
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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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Windows 7 is dead: How to stay as safe as possible after the security updates stop
Windows 7 is officially end of life, meaning it will no longer receive security updates. If you're going to keep using it, here's how to stay as safe as possible.
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How to use a Chromebook: 10 must-know tips, tricks, and tools for beginners
Chromebooks are dead-simple to use, but just like any PC a little tweaking makes your experience that much better.
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How to collaborate on Microsoft Office files in G Suite
G Suite lets you edit Docs, Sheets, and Slide files with other collaborators, and you can do the same with Microsoft Office files. Here’s how to get started.
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How to save money and scan your photos digitally using your phone and Google PhotoScan
School photos and wedding photographers now offer you the rights to digital images for an additional fee. But using Google PhotoScan and your smartphone, you may be able to create your own digital images, for free.
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How to automatically delete the web activity and location history data in your Google account
Google has launched a new privacy setting that lets you automatically delete your location and web activity data. Here's how to do it.
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Pixel 3 tips and tricks: Getting the most from your new Google phone
It's time to explore the cool Pixel-exlusive features you don't get on other Android phones.
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Google’s Pixel 3 XL notch ‘fix’ is dumb and you should just buy a regular Pixel 3 instead
Google is offering an option to hide the notch on the Pixel 3 XL, but if you hate it that much you should just get a Pixel 3.
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