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Forgot Your Apple ID Password? Here's What to Do
If you have forgotten your Apple ID password, it is possible to reset it so you can regain access to your account. Here’s how.
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How to Connect AirPods to a PC
Apple’s AirPods can pair just as easily with your Windows PC as any other pair of Bluetooth headphones. Here’s how.
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How to Unblock YouTube
Had your access to YouTube blocked for legal or content licensing reasons? Here's how to get around the restrictions to access the content you want to watch.
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What is Good WiFi Speed for Your Home?
From older devices to signal interference, these factors may be slowing down your WiFi. Here's how to figure out what's good WiFi speed for your home.
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How to Delete Your Facebook Account Permanently
Tired of Facebook? Here are the simple steps to permanently delete your Facebook account and all of your history or temporarily deactivate it.
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How to Update an Old iPad
Not all iPads can run the new iPadOS 14. Find out which version of iOS or iPadOS is the latest that's available for your iPad and how to install it.
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How to Safely Get Rid of an Old Computer
However you choose to dispose of your computer, remember to remove personal and financial information that someone else could access.
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How to Recall Email in Outlook
Have you ever regretted an email immediately after you've sent it? Outlook lets you recall email. Here are the steps you need to take.
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How to Take a Screenshot on a PC
Want to capture part of your screen, a specific window or your entire display to send to a friend or use in a document? This simple, built-in Windows tool is exactly what you need.
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How to Fix Bluetooth Pairing Problems
Can't connect two devices? Try these 15 tips to solve your Bluetooth problems.
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How to Tell if an Email Has Been Spoofed
Not sure if an email is real or spoofed? Here's how to access your email header information and which fields clearly show that an email is not what it is purporting to be.
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11 Gmail Tips that Will Save You Time
Gmail is packed with features that can improve your productivity. Here are the 11 Gmail features you should be using to save time every day.
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10 Things You Can Do Now to Improve Your Online Security
Here are 10 things you can do now to protect yourself from hackers and all of them are free.
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4 Ways Your Browser Leaks Personal Information
No matter your browser’s privacy settings, it can still share identifying personal info that could then be exploited by hackers for financial gain.
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How to Connect a Monitor to Your Windows Laptop
Set up your monitor the right with way with our easy step-by-step instructions and tips for getting the most out of using an external monitor.
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How to Prevent Webcam Hacking
Preventing hackers from accessing your webcam is easier than you think. Here are 9 things you can do right now to stop hackers in their tracks.
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Instagram 101: Understanding the Basics
Master the basics of the photo and video sharing social network Instagram with our guide that covers everything you need to know to get started.
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How to Unsend Email
Have you ever regretted an email immediately after you've sent it? Both Gmail and Outlook let you unsend an email, but you need to make sure it's enabled.
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What To Do When Your Email Gets Hacked
How to prevent your email from getting hacked and the eight steps to take if it does.
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Make Important Email Standout in Outlook with Color Coding
You can make email from important people automatically stand out in your Outlook mailbox with color coding. Here's how.
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How to Capture Screenshots on Your Phone and Computer
Saving what you see on your computer (Windows, Mac or Chromebook) or smartphone (iOS or Android) device is simple if you know the right buttons to push.
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3 Ways to Spot Product Ratings Inflated by Fake Reviews
These tools analyze the language in all of a product's reviews and tell you if the rating is likely inflated by fake reviews.
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12 Google Search Tips Everyone Should Know
By using a few simple tricks, you can quickly and easily whittle down your results to get exactly the information you're looking for.
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How to Remove Zoombombing Videos from Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter & YouTube
Get offensive and dangerous zoombombing videos removed from any of the major video sharing platforms and hold accountable those who captured and posted them.
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The Complete Guide to Facebook Privacy Settings
Learn how to tweak your Facebook Privacy settings so you know who is and isn't seeing your updates, photos and more.
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How to Share Files Between Your Android Phone & Windows PC with Bluetooth
If you want to share files between an Android phone and a Windows PC but you don't have a cable handy, sharing over Bluetooth is a quick and easy option
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How to Change Your Email Address
Follow our step-by-step directions for changing your email address for your Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo and iCloud accounts.
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How to Switch Email Accounts Without Losing Emails
Want to switch email accounts but are afraid of losing important emails in the process? Here's how to make a smooth transition.
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How to Get Better Wi-Fi
There are many reasons why your Wi-Fi may be sluggish or intermittent. So check out our 15 simple recommendations to troubleshoot your connection problems.
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What is Good WiFi Speed?
Here's how to determine how much internet bandwidth you need in your home to stream movies and browse the internet without stuttering or slowdowns.
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How to Boost Your WiFi for Better Video Calling
From detecting the strongest WiFi signal to managing your WiFi network traffic, here’s how you can improve your WiFi for high-quality video calls.
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How to Sign an Electronic Document
Tired of printing, signing and then scanning documents? Here are the simple steps to signing PDF and Word documents on your phone and computer.
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How to Create an Electronic Signature
Here are the simple steps to create an electronic signature so you can easily add it to PDF, Word and other documents.
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How to Use Your Own Router for Verizon Fios
Follow these steps to use your own router for Verizon Fios service and avoid Verizon's outrageous rental fees.
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How to add an iCal event (.ics file) to your Google calendar
Avoid manually entering events. It's easy to add iCal invites (.ics files) to your Google calendar if you follow these simple steps.
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How to Protect Your Accounts with Two-Factor Authentication
Two-factor authentication (2FA) prevents hackers from gaining access to your accounts even if they have your password. Here are the best practices for using 2FA.
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11 Online Shopping Safety Tips
The internet may be filled with misleading links and potential scams, but these expert-approved tips will help you shop safely this holiday season.
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How to Find Archived Webpages
Nothing's gone forever. Even if your favorite website goes offline for good or a site takes pages down, it's easy to look up an archived copy.
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How to Perform a Reverse Image Search
It's quick and easy to search with images rather than text — and it has a ton of handy uses. Find out how to reverse image search with your computer and phone.
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How to Spot a Deepfake Video
Digitally manipulated video can depict celebrities, politicians and other people saying and doing things they never did. Here’s how to spot the signs of a deepfake.
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How to Replace Your Hard Drive with an SSD to Make your Laptop Faster
There are few ways to make a laptop faster that are as easy and cost-effective as replacing your existing hard drive with a solid state drive (SSD).
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How to Browse the Web Anonymously
Want extra privacy online? Here are the tools you need to keep your browsing activities hidden.
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How to Protect Your Privacy on Public Wi-Fi Networks
Using public Wi-Fi is like having a conversation in a public place: Others can overhear you. Protect your privacy with these five key security tactics.
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How to Make Text Larger on Your Phone, Tablet and Computer
Here’s how you can make your smartphone and laptop screens more readable without resorting to reading glasses.
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How to Avoid Fake Recruiting Scams
What is legitimate for recruiters to ask candidates and how you can recognize when you're being scammed? Here's how to tell when a job pitch isn't for real.
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The Most Useful Windows Keyboard Shortcuts
Knowing a few simple key combinations can save you time and effort using your Windows computer.
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The Most Useful Mac Keyboard Shortcuts
Knowing a few simple key combinations can save you a lot of time and effort. So check out our favorites.
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How to Remove Yourself From People Search Directories
Follow these steps to get your personal information removed from people search directories, including FastPeopleSearch, MyLife, Spokeo and more.
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15 Reasons Why Your Computer is Slow
The 15 most common reasons why your computer is so slow – and the simple measures anyone can take to make your desktop or laptop run faster.
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How to Sign a Document on Your Phone or Computer
Tired of printing, signing and then scanning documents? Here are the simple steps to create an electronic signature and add it to PDF, Word and other documents.
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Can You Trust a Free VPN?
VPNs can read all of your internet traffic, so you want to make sure your personal data isn't being exploited in return for "free" service. Here's who to trust.
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What is Facebook Account Cloning & What Can You do about It?
Keeping yourself — and your friends — safe from Facebook account cloning scams is simple. This is everything you need to know to protect yourself.
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How to Hide your Friends List on Facebook
If you don't want your list of Facebook friends to be available to the public, here's how to hide it.
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How to Clean Out & Organize Your Computer
Removing unwanted files and streamlining your folder system can not only free up storage space, but improve your computer's performance. Here's how to spruce up your computer and make sure it stays that way.
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9 Tech Resolutions for 2019
From a privacy overhaul to ethical tech usage, here are 9 ways you can revamp and improve your relationship with technology in 2019.
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Tips for Setting up Your New Tech
Plan on giving a tech gift? Check out our tips for making the out-of-box experience a good one.
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75+ of the Best Cyber Monday Deals for 2018
We scoured the internet to find the best deals available on tech products this Cyber Monday.
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70+ of the Best Black Friday Deals for 2018
We found big sales already underway and some awesome sales starting on Thanksgiving or Black Friday that last through Cyber Monday.
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How to Tell if your Facebook Account Has Been Hacked
How to tell if your Facebook account had been hacked, how to kick a hacker out of your account and how to secure your account against future hacking.
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7 Steps to Spotting a Charity Scam Before Your Donate
We all want to help when a natural disaster strikes, but before donating, follow these 7 steps to ensure your dollars aren't going to scammers.
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How to Search the Web Anonymously
The best ways to hide your searches from employers and family members, and keep Google and other advertisers from targeting ads based on your search history.
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How to Edit a Scheduled Tweet with an Image
Having trouble editing scheduled tweets with images in Tweetdeck? Here is how to fix the issue so you can change your text, edit your image or reschedule the time.
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What You Need to Know About Surfing the Dark Web
Within deep web lies a subset of sites purposefully designed to be inaccessible and requiring special software to visit called the dark web. Here's what you need to know before you start surfing.
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Is it Safe to Use a Password Manager?
Security experts agree that using a password manager is far safer than reusing passwords and there are steps you can take to use one safely.
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9 Simple Ways to Protect Your Privacy
Take these simple steps to protect your valuable personal information.
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Is Your Spouse Cheating? Tech Clues that Give Them Away
Find out if your husband, wife, boyfriend or girlfriend is cheating on you. Here's how to catch them..how tech provides clues that your spouse is cheating.
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The Best Sites For Creating Beautiful Photo Books
There are many great services for creating photo books from your Facebook, Instagram, smartphone and camera's photos. We found the best of the best.
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How to Restrict Kids Screen Time Inside and Outside Your Home
Whether your kids are using your home WiFi or your carrier's cellular network, there are tools that let you monitor and restrict screen time.
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How to Tell if Your Facebook Messages Have Been Read
Want to know if your friends have read your messages? Facebook Messenger will tell you when your message has been sent, delivered and read.
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The Best Way to Take Notes
These digital alternatives to pen and paper give you information-retaining benefits of handwritten notes with the organization and convenience of digital note taking.
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What You Need to Know About GDPR
European data protection rules will change how companies can use personal information and give consumers more control
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The Best Sites for Backing Up Your Photos
Our top picks for online photo storing services will free up your smartphone storage, keep your mobile photos safe and much more.
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Why You Should Lie When Setting Up Password Security Questions
When you set up a new online account, you'll often be prompted to answer security questions. But, there’s nothing secure about such generic queries.
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How to Protect Yourself Against Ransomware
If you follow these simple steps, you should be safe from ransomware and most other cyber threats likely to come your way.
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7 Steps to Building Better Digital Habits
Strike a healthier life-tech balance with these seven tips.
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How to Unfriend on Facebook Without Them Knowing
Want to unfriend someone on Facebook but don't want them to find out? Here's how to block them out without pissing them off.
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How to Secure Your Smart Home
The lowdown on how secure smart home devices are - and what you can do to protect your connected home
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Blockchain 101: Your Guide to the Tech Behind Bitcoin — and Much More
If you've been hearing about the blockchain, it's likely to have been in conjunction with bitcoin, but there's much more to know. Here's your primer.
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10 Tech Resolutions for 2018
These 10 resolutions will help you find balance — between work and life, and in how you use your technology.
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11 Hidden Gmail Features that Will Boost Your Productivity
Gmail is packed with hidden features that can save you time and improve your productivity.
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7 Common Scams We're Still Falling For
Fraudulent emails from friends, financial phishing and too-good-to-be-true offers: here's why we still fall for these scams and how to spot them.
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Why Is My Email Disappearing?
You read your email on your phone, but when you check again on your computer, your messages are gone. Here's how to stop your email from disappearing.
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Are You Making These 7 Common Email Mistakes?
Whether you're sending personal or business emails, these tips will help you avoid common errors and write better, clearer emails.
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Go Paperless With a Digital Filing System
Follow these simple steps to get rid of the paper that is cluttering up your home and still have easy access to the important documents in your life.
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The Best Flight Search Services
Which flight search service gives you the best deal? We compare the six top-rated services to see which one rises to the top.
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How to Check If Your Accounts Have Been Hacked
Find out if your online account information has been exposed to cyber criminals and what to do about it if you are a victim.
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How to Free up Storage on iCloud
The step-by-step guide to clearing your Apple cloud storage of photos, device backups, emails and documents.
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How to Free up Storage on Google Drive
A step-by-step guide to clearing out Gmail, Google Photos and Drive cloud storage.
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6 Ways to Save Money Shopping on Amazon
Not everything that appears to be a great deal on Amazon is. Use these tips to save the most money when navigating the virtual aisles on Amazon.
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Watch Out For These 3 Holiday Online Shopping Scams
How to avoid online scams this holiday shopping season and what to do if you think you have fallen for one.
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How to Delete Yourself from the Internet
A step-by-step guide to erasing your online presence on everything from social networking sites to email newsletters to background checking sites.
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8 Easy Ways to Combat Smartphone & Computer Eyestrain
Make these healthy tech habits part of your regular routine to help prevent headaches, eyestrain and more.
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7 Tech Travel Dangers You Need to Know About
These days, information is money – and it’s often worth more than the devices used to access it. Here's how to protect your data and gadgets on the road.
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How to Download YouTube Videos
Looking to download YouTube videos so you can watch them offline? We have three options for how to do it.
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How to Extend the Life of Your Computer
Most computers will do just fine the first couple of years, here's how to keep it running smoothly and quietly beyond the five-year mark.
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How to Upgrade to Windows 10 (the Right Way)
Windows 7 and 8 computers and tablets get a free upgrade to Windows 10 until July 29. Here's how to get your copy of Windows 10 and set it up.
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10 Tips for Getting More out of Google Calendar
Use the increasingly powerful Google Calendar app to schedule your activities, remind you of your goals, and map out your plans and activities.
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Make Your Browser More Secure by Disabling These 3 Plugins
The browser plug-ins Silverlight, Flash and Java are easily exploitable by malware. Here's how to disable or uninstall them.
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11 Hidden Gmail Tricks
Maintaining your inbox is hard. Make it easier with these 10 Gmail tips.
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How to Remove Ads from the Windows 10 Lock Screen
Haven't you already paid for Windows 10? Ads have begun creeping onto the Windows 10 lock screen, but there's a way to make them stop.