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8 Reasons Your Smart Home Device Isn't Working and How to Fix It
The smart home is complex. It has multiple devices, often multiple apps and a variety of wireless connections all working together with additional ...
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Here's how my PC's GPU helps power my Smart Home
Purpose-built smart home tech is often extraordinarily lightweight, using minimal power and requiring little in the way of performance. Not everyth...
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6 basic Chromebook settings I change immediately (and you should too)
I love Chromebooks. They’re fun and useful devices, and I appreciate the simplicity they provide over Windows and macOS. I also appreciate that the...
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How to Completely Customize Your Chromebook
The whole point of cloud-based devices like Chromebooks is to give you a window on to the web that's as uncluttered and straightforward to use as p...
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4 things Windows users can do to make using a Mac more tolerable
If you've ever tried to swap to a Mac after using nothing but Windows, you know that there are so many little things that stack up to make the expe...
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How Does A Discrete GPU Actually Work?
The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) plays a central part in how you use a computer, irrespective of whether you use it for hardcore gaming or just r...
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How to Factory Reset a MacBook, Windows Laptop or Chromebook
There are a few reasons a factory reset on your laptop or Chromebook may be necessary. For one thing, it can help improve the performance of your l...
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How to Keep Cool With a Portable AC—Even Without a Window
Many homes don’t have accessible windows for portable AC venting. But proper ventilation is essential. Without it, the portable AC will not functio...
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How to Use Windows Reliability Monitor
If you’re experiencing unexpected Windows shutdowns or your favorite game keeps crashing, it’s time to start sleuthing. That's where Windows Reliab...
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How To Turn Any Photo Into A Windows Icon
One of the joys of having a computer of your own is the ability to customize it to your liking. Doing this comes in many forms, from altering your ...
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How to Keep Your Laptop Closed and Use a Monitor
Laptops are the perfect option for getting work done on the go. But let's face it: sometimes you just need a bigger screen to work with. Whether yo...
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Here's how I made my PC run cooler without installing any more fans
We're always looking at ways to minimize the impact of heat generated by internal components. The primary culprit is the central processing unit (C...
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