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Mute and unmute your PC microphone the easy way
Want to protect your privacy? You can temporarily turn off your computer's microphone. If it's off by accident, we'll show you how to turn it back on.
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Update Apple's Home app this week—or risk losing control of your smart home
Still using the previous version of Apple’s Home framework? You only have a matter of days to make the switch.
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The sneaky way to get a Peacock Premium free trial
How to get Peacock Premium free trial via Instacart+
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Looking for streaming deals? Try hitting the cancel button
From Disney+ and HBO Max to Paramount+ and Peacock, the big streaming services will often dangle steep discounts to stop you from cancelling.
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Tidy up your Roku home screen in 30 seconds
Put your go-to streaming apps front and center with a 30-second Roku tweak.
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You can’t change the Roku’s quick shortcuts, but there's a workaround
If you have the right Roku remote, you can program its personal shortcut buttons. Here's how.
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Yes, you can take a break from Netflix
Can’t remember why you’re still paying for Netflix? Maybe it’s time for a breather.
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NFL Sunday Ticket: How to cancel auto-renew before you forget
The regular NFL season is over, so now's a good time to cancel your NFL Sunday Ticket subscription before it automatically renews at full price.
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Social media is being slammed by deceptive AI videos. Here's how to spot them
Sora2 floods YouTube with AI videos. We show you how to recognize deepfakes.
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This $39 TV antenna didn't get a Black Friday discount. You should buy it anyway
The GE Outdoor HD Digital TV Antenna has been a rock-solid performer since I installed it last year.
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No sound in the video conference? How to fix audio problems under Windows
Quickly fix audio problems in Windows yourself! Our guide takes you through the 7 most important fixes: from sound settings to mute switches and driver management.
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Windows 11’s taskbar audio settings suck. Here’s how to fix it
I’m stuck with Windows 11 now. So I finally made this issue less terrible to deal with.
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3 ways to watch Monday Night Football when streamers are fighting
Today it’s YouTube TV versus Disney, tomorrow it will be another streaming TV dispute. Luckily, there are affordable ways to catch MMF during a streaming blackout.
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Home theater hack: Connect a new soundbar to an old TV
Just because you have an aging TV without HDMI doesn’t mean you can’t upgrade its audio with a higher-performing soundbar.
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It's hockey time! Here's how to stream your must-see NHL matches
Let us show you how you can stream professional hockey games free from- a cable bill
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Netflix account hacked? Here's how to take back control
Blocked access or strange activity in the account are often the first signs of a hacker attack. Here's how to get your Netflix account back under control.
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I adore this $13 ethernet switch so much, I bought 3 of them
My smart home and streaming setup both depend on ethernet, and these compact ethernet switches ensure I have plenty of ports.
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Samsung and LG Smart TVs are watching you. Here's how to stop it
TV manufacturers such as Samsung record viewing behavior of the content you watch. However, consent to this can be refused.
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8 free Adobe Photoshop alternatives that actually work
Retouching, editing, adding effects—some image editing programs can easily rival Photoshop. Best of all, they’re completely free!
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