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You Should Learn to Use Your PC Without a Mouse—Here’s Why
In the late 90s, our household computer mouse broke. Now, that might not sound like a big deal, but there was no such thing as a cheap mouse. No $5...
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Your Mac has a built-in screen recorder — here's how to use it
If someone asks you how to do something on a Mac, you have a handful of options. You could point them to one of Tom’s Guide’s wonderful How To tuto...
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These tiny tweaks make my phone look way better than stock
Walk into almost any café or restaurant, and you'll immediately see rows of glowing rectangles that all look nearly identical. We spend hundreds, s...
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You Can Create A Custom Alarm Sound On Your iPhone - Here's How
Waking up to a brand-new day and greeting the sunrise with a warm smile is exactly what the doctor ordered. But if you're the kind of person who ne...
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Here's How To Clear Your iPhone's Cache (And Why You Might Want To)
When you're used to your iPhone humming along smoothly, it's going to get your attention if it becomes sluggish or starts acting strangely. While t...
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How to Reduce Your Mac's Internet Data Usage (and When You Should)
As an independent journalist, I travel a fair bit, and often work from remote locations. This means I often have to use a personal hotspot or a slo...
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Setting Up Find My iPhone: The Quick Security Step You Shouldn't Skip
The Download
Turn on: Tap Settings > your name > Find My > Find My iPhone > turn on Find My iPhone.
Find: Visit iCloud.com/find > ...
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New iPhone? Here’s the Setup Trick Everyone Should Know
This article explains how to set up a new iPhone running iOS 15 and later. Specific steps may differ based on the version of the operating system y...
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Here's What The USB Port On Your Computer Monitor Is For
The first USB port hit the market in 1996, and the Universal Serial Bus quickly became the go-to port for connecting peripheral devices to computer...
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My 6 Handy Tips for Boosting Your Mobile Hotspot Speeds
Slow mobile hotspot speeds can be a real showstopper. That's why whenever my hotspot slows down, I turn to a handful of tried-and-tested tips that ...
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Your Old Android Phone Isn't Dead Yet. These Hacks Can Breathe New Life Into It
You don't need the newest Android flagship to get good performance out of your phone. Thanks to longer software support from brands like Google and...
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Fixing Sound Issues on Your MacBook: A Step-by-Step Guide
The sound can stop working on your MacBook at any time for a variety of reasons. Because it has so many possible causes, it's hard to pin down exac...
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