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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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What's Draining Your iPhone Battery?
Discover what's draining your iPhone battery and what you can do about it.
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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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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 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 Get In-Ear Headphones to Fit Properly
Getting a great-sounding pair of in-ear headphones is in part about the fit. Here's how to get the most out of your pair.
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How to Hide Your TV Cords
There are easy and inexpensive fixes that can help disguise and organize the jumble of cords, and even hide them in your walls.
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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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New Medical ID Sharing Lets Your iPhone Send Health Data to Emergency Services
A new feature in iOS 13.5 lets your phone send key medical data to emergency services when you call 911 — it could help save your life.
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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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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 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 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 Cast Photos to Your TV
Want to see your gorgeous photos on the biggest screen in your house? No prob. It’s easy to share photos wirelessly from your iPhone or Android phone to your TV.
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How to Connect Sony Headphones, Earbuds & Speakers to Bluetooth
Follow these steps to pair your Sony headphones or speaker with your Android phone, iPhone or laptop. Still having trouble? We’ve got tips to get it working.
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How to Connect JLab Audio Headphones & Earbuds to Bluetooth
Follow these three steps to pair your JLab headphones with your Android phone, iPhone or laptop. Still having trouble? We’ve got tips on how to get it working.
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How to Connect Jabra Headphones, Earbuds & Headsets to Bluetooth
Follow these three steps to pair your Jabra headphones with your Android phone, iPhone or laptop. Still having trouble? We’ve got tips on how to get it working.
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How to Find out Who Called Me
We found one free reverse-number lookup service that does a far better job than the rest.
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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 Hide Your Cable Box
Hate those wires running from your cable box to your sleek flatscreen TV? We have a couple of easy solutions that will leave you cord free in no time.
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11 Steps To Easily Set Up Your New iPhone
Follow these simple 11 steps for the easiest (and best) way to get your new iPhone up and running quickly and smoothly.
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The Best Apps and Sites for Selling Your Old Stuff
Turn your unwanted clothes, gadgets, electronics, shoes and more into the most cash with the right app for what you're selling.
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How to Block Caller ID on Your Phone
Easy steps to block your number from caller ID on your iPhone, Android phone or home phone permanently or on a call by call basis.
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Stop Using Registry Cleaners and Disk Cleaners - They Don't Work
If you’re using a registry or disk cleaner, you should stop now. You’re wasting your money and putting yourself at risk for catastrophic system problems.
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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 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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5 Steps to Clean Up Your Smartphone Address Book
Is your smartphone address book filled with outdated and duplicate contacts? Follow these 5 simple steps to clean up your contact list.
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How to Record a Phone Call
With a little pre-planning, recording a call can be as easy as pressing a button. We show you how to record calls on your Android phone, iPhone, landline and computer.
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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 Remove Any Virus from an Android Phone in 4 Steps
How to remove malware on your Android phone and, if you are not sure if you have a virus, how to identify whether your phone has been infected.
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How to Reach a Live Customer Service Rep Fast
Need to talk to a human? These sites give you the number to dial, tell you which options to choose when you connect and even wait on hold for you.
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What's Draining Your Android Battery?
Find out what's draining your Android battery and what you can do about it.
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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 Charge Your Phone Faster
These 9 tricks can make your iPhone or Android phone charge to full power faster, even if your phone doesn't support fast-charging.
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How to Get Great Fireworks Photos with Your Phone
Capturing fireworks can be hard if you stick with the auto settings on your smartphone. So, try these simple tricks for photos you'll want to keep.
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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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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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What to Do if You Forget Your Android Phone Password
Trying to get into your phone but don't remember your password, pin or lock pattern? There's only one way to get access to your device. Here are the steps.
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How to Connect Mpow Headphones, Earbuds & Speakers to Bluetooth
Follow these three steps to pair your Mpow headphones with your Android phone, iPhone or laptop. Still having trouble? We’ve got tips on how to get it working.
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How to Connect Onn Headphones & Earbuds to Bluetooth
Follow these three steps to pair your Onn headphones with your Android phone, iPhone or laptop. Still having trouble? We’ve got tips on how to get it working.
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How to Connect Skullcandy Headphones & Speakers to Bluetooth
Follow these three steps to pair your Skullcandy headphones or Bluetooth speaker with your Android phone, iPhone or laptop. We also tell you how to fix pairing problems.
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How to Connect Blackweb Headphones & Earbuds to Bluetooth
Follow these three steps to pair your Blackweb headphones with your Android phone, iPhone or laptop. Still having trouble? We’ve got tips on how to get it working.
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Facebook Messenger Now Lets You Unsend Messages
Facebook Messenger's unsend feature lets you delete messages, but there are limitations. Here's what you need to know before you press unsend.
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How to Turn Off Emergency Alerts on Your Phone
Tired of too many alerts on your phone? Here’s the information each alert delivers and how to turn off emergency alerts on your Android phone or iPhone.
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9 Most Useful Chrome Browser Extensions
Get more out of your browser with these 9 extensions that make your time online easier, safer and more efficient.
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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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11 Steps To Easily Set Up Your New iPhone XS, XS Max & XR
Follow these simple 11 steps for the easiest (and best) way get your new iPhone XS, XS Max or XR up and running quickly and smoothly.
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How to Clean out Your iPhone
These 5 easy steps to deep cleaning your iPhone will let you regain storage space and increase performance.
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Gmail Delivers New Level of Security with Confidential Mode
Gmail now lets you protect individual messages with a passcode, set an expiration date and prevent the recipient from forwarding or copying the contents.
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How to Connect JBL Speakers and Headphones to Bluetooth
Follow these three steps to pair your JBL speakers or headphones with your Android phone, iPhone or laptop. Still having trouble? We’ve got tips on how to get it working.
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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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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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Bitcoin 101: Understanding the Basics
Bitcoin is edging into the mainstream as US authorities and big business start to recognize this virtual currency. Find out if it's right for you.
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Choosing the Best Insurance for Your Phone
Phone insurance and extended protection plans aren't cheap, but the investment can save you big down the line should your phone get lost, stolen or damaged.
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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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5 Tech Faux Pas You Don't Want to Make
The five worst tech mistakes guests can make at events. Plus, five tech strategies you can employ to ensure a great time is had by guests of all ages.
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6 Things You Need to Do Before Selling Your Android Phone
Here's how to back up all your personal data and ensure you're not leaving anything behind for your phone's new owner.
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How to Download Videos from Netflix, Amazon, iTunes & Google Play
If you want to watch your favorite shows offline, you have more options than ever. We provide step-by-step instructions.
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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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How to Hide Your Home Theater
These devices let you hide that jumble of cables, wires and boxes you have attached to your TV—behind closed door or in another room.
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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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How to Control What You See in Your Facebook News Feed
How the world's biggest distributor of news chooses what you see — and how to take back control.
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Fixes for 5 Common Smartphone Photo Mistakes
Try these simple fixes to five of the most common photo mistakes and start taking better pictures with your smartphone.
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Tips to Keep Your Digital Photos Organized
With just a little input from you, keeping your digital photos organized will become a breeze to manage.
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Get Inspired to Reimagine Your Business
The challenge, which every entrepreneur faces, is to keep innovating. Here's inspiration to reimagine your business from industry leaders.
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How to Go on a Digital Detox
Here's how to dial down everyday digital distractions and, when time allows, go on a total digital detox.
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The Pros and Cons of Cutting the Cable Cord in 2016
Can you get the TV, movies and sports you love without a hefty monthly cable bill? We'll you figure out if cutting the cord is right for you.
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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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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Snapchat
Calling all parents: this is your definitive guide that details exactly how you (and your kids) can use Snapchat.
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Essential Products for Your Car Safety Kit
These eight tech products can keep you safe and get you back on the road quickly if you have problems out on the road.
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What Amazon Alexa Can Do & How to Get It
Move over, Siri. Alexa, Amazon's voice-activated virtual helper, is here to make your life easier, more convenient and more productive.
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How to Fix 8 Common Facebook Frustrations
There are solutions to the most common Facebook frustrations. So check out our guide and get back to Liking Facebook.
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3 Steps to Nailing Your Content SEO Strategy
No “tricks” or “gimmicks” here. This 3-step SEO strategy will help you create content that gets found by search engines and clicked on by searchers.
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The Most Useful Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts
Save time with these useful keyboard shortcuts for Windows 10.
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How to Block Porn on Your Kid's iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch
A few simple steps can block your child from viewing inappropriate content on an iPhone and other iOS devices.
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The FTC Just Made It Far Easier to Report Identity Theft
Reporting and recovering identity theft can be a pain. The FTC is looking to make the process easier with IdentityTheft.gov.
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Getting Started with Google Cardboard
With a Google Cardboard headset and your smartphone, you can get your first virtual reality experience for a few dollars. Here's what you need to know.
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These Are the Worst Passwords of 2015
If your password is on this list, you should change it immediately.
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What You Need to Know Before Buying a Drone
We talked to industry experts and pros to find out what you need to know about buying, registering and flying a drone.
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How to Fix NVIDIA Resolution Problems in Windows 10
Are you having trouble finding the correct resolution for your display using an NVIDIA graphics card? Here's the fix.
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How to Unsend an Email
The new Gmail Undo Send feature allows you to recall emails after you send them, but it is far from the only solution for senders regret that's available.
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15 Tips for Taking Better Smartphone Photos
Whether you've got a brand new phone or you're holding on to an older model, these helpful tips will make your photos look polished and professional.
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Tips for Getting In-Ear Headphones to Fit Properly
Getting a great-sounding pair of in-ear headphones is in part about the fit. Here's how to get the most out of your pair.
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7 Tips for Getting the Most out of OS X Yosemite
Apple has included many great new features into its latest operating system. Here are our 7 favorites.
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4 Ways You're Using Your Tech Completely Wrong
These smart and easy tech tips will help you get more life, usefulness and convenience out of your favorite gadgets.
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5 Tips for Getting More out of Gmail
From sorting and labeling to adding calendar and contact entries, we’ve got great tips to help you get more done more quickly with Gmail.
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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of Mobile Payments
Mobile wallet apps on your smartphone are becoming more accepted, letting you pay more quickly and easily, but which one is right for you?
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Manage What Happens to Your Online Accounts After You Die
If you don’t want your Facebook or email account living on after you do, consider creating a digital will.
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How to Record a Call to Customer Service
These days, it pays to record your interactions with customer service agents to ensure you get the prices and service you're promised.
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How to Tell if a Review is Fake
One-third of all consumer reviews on the Internet are bogus. Here’s how to spot them.