Tips & How-Tos
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How to Get Earbuds 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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The Most Useful Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts
Knowing a few simple key combinations allows you to zip through tasks and access Windows 11 features that might otherwise be buried in menus.
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How to Update Windows 11 to Keep Your Operating System Secure
Find out how to set Windows 11 to install updates automatically or manually to keep your operating system secure and up to date on patches and bug fixes
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How to Stop X from Siphoning up Your Data to Train Its AI
Your tweets and interactions on X (formerly Twitter) are being siphoned up to train the company’s AI chatbot, Grok. Here’s how to opt out.
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How to Extend the Life of Your Phone
These tips will help you keep your phone in good shape well beyond when you've stopped paying off your two-year contract.
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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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How to Hide Photos on Your Android Phone
If you have photos and videos on your phone that you don't want friends and family to stumble upon, you can secure them in a locked folder. Here's how.
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How to Hide Photos on iPhone
Here's how to easily move pictures and videos in a passcode-protected hidden album within the iPhone Photos app and how to hide the hidden album.
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How to Buy the Right Light Bulb
We take you through the six things you need to know before buying your next bulb, including the wattage, shade of white, dimming capability, and fixture type.
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How to make LED bulbs last longer
Tired of LED bulbs burning out? If you want to make your LED bulbs last longer, here are three steps you can take to get the most out of your investment.