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Speed up your laptop with these 3 easy Windows tweaks
If your PC is running sluggish you can crank up the speed with some simple settings tweaks.
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Never, ever plug these 15 devices into your power strip
Not all household appliances are suitable for multiple sockets. Read on to find out what you need to watch out for.
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How to change your language and keyboard layout in Windows
For different languages or special characters, changing keyboards is often easier than using complicated ASCII codes: simply use the appropriate keyboard and Windows layout.
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4 PC parts you should never skimp on
When it comes to core components, it pays not to cut corners.
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Merge drives in Windows 11 for streamlined storage
Drives smaller than you'd like? Then why not merge two drives into one.
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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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Give your Windows folders a personality with any picture you want
How to change a Windows folder icon to anything you want.
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How to create multiple versions of a presentation in PowerPoint
If you need to adapt your presentations to different audiences or time constraints, PowerPoint lets you save multiple versions of a presentation in a single file and load them as needed.
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Meet Wikitok, a TikTok-style feed for random Wikipedia articles
Effortlessly stumble across niche, unusual, and lesser-known Wikipedia entries.
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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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This $40 Anker charger ruined every other power bank for me
The Anker Zolo has one special feature that makes me choose it over all the other power banks I have every time.
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Tidy up your PC's lock screen with one simple step
If your lock screen has a bunch of stuff on it you can make it look clear again with a simple step.
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How to stop Windows from changing your network type
Windows can occasionally misclassify familiar Wi-Fi networks, switching them from private to public. We explain why this happens and how to prevent your network type from changing reliably.
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BIOS updates: Should you bother?
BIOS and UEFI control the basic functions of the PC. Updating them is risky, but can bring important benefits.
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How to spot and stop everyday cyberattacks
It never stops. Attackers continue to exploit new vulnerabilities and tricks to hack accounts or infiltrate devices. To stay protected, you should be aware of the latest hacks.
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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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7 awesome Philips Hue smart light features you’re not using
If you’re only using the Philips Hue app to turn your Hue lights on and off, you’re not doing it right. Here are 7 essential Hue features that are easy to miss.
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Is that $20 credit for the Verizon outage real? Don’t click a bad link
Yes, Verizon is issuing $20 credits for last week’s outage. And scammers want you to use their fake links instead.
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Wi-Fi not showing up in the Windows System tray? Here's the fix
If your Wi-Fi isn't showing up in the Windows System tray, it's an easy fix.
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Is a hacker logged into your Google account? Here's how to find out
If someone’s lurking within your email, photos, and other files, you can boot them.
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How to turn on Airplane Mode in Windows
Laptops and PCs also offer a flight mode that deactivates all wireless connections. Here's how to activate it.
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When should you worry about OLED burn-in on PCs? We asked an expert
Tim of Hardware Unboxed and Monitors Unboxed knows more about OLED burn-in than anyone, which is why Adam chatted him up at CES 2026.
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Make your Windows PC's taskbar transparent with this helpful app
You can make Windows taskbar transparent with this app.
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Netflix fatigue is real. Here's how to take a break
Can’t remember why you’re still paying for Netflix? Maybe it’s time for a breather.
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Keep your photos private! Set up your own at-home NAS cloud alternative
Don't entrust your photos to large cloud storage services. Use a NAS as a private cloud to keep your photos safe, secure, and backed up.
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This helpful website cuts in half the number of apps I need
If you want to cut down the number of apps you need, then use this helpful online tool hub.
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Don't like Google's AI answers? Here's how to get rid of them
Are you tired of AI summaries in Google Search? Want the search results to look like they used to? Here are some tricks you can use.
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I use Revo Uninstaller to wipe out software ghosts haunting my PC
This helpful app can remove remnants of apps left over after you uninstall them.
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Battery acting weird? How to calibrate your phone and laptop
A battery calibration can correct incorrect charge levels and prevent shutdowns. This is how it works.
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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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How to change your Windows PIN for better security
You can change your Windows PIN with just a few simple steps.
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Stop Windows 11 from tracking you: Reclaim privacy with this setting
Windows uses all sorts of tricks to pinpoint your location. If you don't want your location being tracked, you must disable this system setting.
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How to quickly compress image files in Windows 11 before sharing
Windows 11 has received some new functions with one of the latest updates. One of these is a big upgrade to the "Share with" function in Explorer.
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At last! California residents can block data brokers selling personal info
Don’t live in CA? This still could result in good news for you down the road.
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This hidden Windows 11 trick unlocks SSD speed boost for NVMe drives
Microsoft recently added a new feature that gives a significant performance boost to certain SSDs. However, there's a caveat.
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Disable Windows updates to more precisely control your PC
There may be times when you need to disable Windows updates. Here's how to do that.
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Excel tip: Define cell names to cut errors and speed up your formulas
You can define cell names in Microsoft Excel to make spreadsheets easier to understand.
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Here's why Windows 11's Clipboard History sometimes misses copied items
Microsoft has an explanation—and it makes sense. If you're baffled by missing items in Clipboard History, you might be doing something wrong.
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Delete Windows temporary files to restore space on your hard drive
If your hard drive is nearing full capacity, you can delete your Windows temporary files to gain space back again.
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How to fix a touchpad that’s not working in Windows 11
If your touchpad isn't working, here are some things you can do to troubleshoot it.
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How to build your own air quality meter with a Raspberry Pi and CO2 sensor
In winter, it’s important to ventilate living and working spaces regularly. Here’s how to make a homemade measuring station on the Raspberry Pi to know when to do it.
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Guard against a corrupted Windows install with a system restore point
You can create a system restore point and return Windows back to it in the case something goes wrong.
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Windows search not finding your PDF text? Here's how to fix it
The Windows search function is also able to include the content of PDF files in its index. Unfortunately, the subsequent search does not always work reliably.
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Share your calendar in Outlook to cut down on scheduling emails
Instead of going back and forth over email about your availability, you can simply share your calendar in Microsoft Outlook.
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How to digitize VHS tapes the cheap way
A guide to digitizing VHS tapes using a USB capture card and OBS.
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Use Microsoft Excel data types to save unnecessary typing
You can use Microsoft Excel data types to save you manually typing out stats.
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How to set up your new computer the right way
Set up your new Windows computer the right way by performing these crucial tasks.
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