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How to Turn on Your Computer From Across the House With Wake-on-LAN
Need to quickly turn on your PC from another room in your house? With Wake-on-LAN, you can. Here's how to set it up and why you would want to use it.
How to Save the Most Money on Printer Ink
Whether you print a lot or a little, it pays to explore bulk-ink and subscription programs like HP Instant Ink. We walk you through the options and compare them side by side.
X Is Sending Your Tweets to Elon Musk's Grok AI: Here's How to Stop It
Public tweets are being used to train Grok. Here's how to opt out of the data scraping.
PSA: Turn On Motion Smoothing to Watch the Olympics (and Then Turn It Off)
Your TV's motion smoothing feature doesn't work well for most shows and movies, but there's a good reason you should activate it while watching the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
How to Watch All the Planet of the Apes Movies and TV Shows in Order
Looking to marathon through the Apes franchise? Here's how (and where) to watch everything from the original 1968 film all the way up to the most recent 2024 reboot.
How to Download YouTube Videos
There are dozens of different ways to download YouTube videos so you can view them offline. Here are a few of the easiest and most effective methods
What to Do if Windows Can't Connect to Your Printer
Adding a networked printer to your PC is usually a cinch, but what if Windows just won't play nice with it or can't find it at all? Here are a few quick solutions.
12 Secret Codes That Unlock Hidden Features on Your Phone
If you enter certain strings of numbers and symbols into your phone's dialer, you can unlock a world of secret information. Here's how.
FAT32 vs. ExFAT vs. NTFS: Which Format Is Best for Your Storage Drive?
When you are reformatting a drive, memory card, or flash drive you need to pick a file format. If you see FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS, but don't know which one to pick, here's what you need to know.
How to Change the Default Camera Settings on Your iPhone
Don't miss your shot because you're fiddling with camera settings.
How to Share a Google Calendar
Google's free and easy-to-use calendar application makes it a breeze to share your schedule with friends, family, and colleagues. Here's how.
What Is Stalkerware? How to Find and Remove It
Obsessed exes can use stalkerware to turn your phones and PCs into listening devices that report everything you do. We show you how to protect yourself.
No Time for Huge PDFs? How to Ask Adobe's AI Assistant to Summarize Files
Adobe's AI Assistant in Acrobat and Reader can answer questions about a PDF and even help you generate content based on the information in the file.
How to Hide Your Contacts and 6 Other Ways to Stay Safe on Venmo
As GOP VP nominee J.D. Vance just found out, Venmo leaves several features public by default. Here's what you (and the senator) should change to ensure your account is private and secure.
How Much Is That Meeting Costing Your Business?
Our practical tips will keep the cost of your meetings down while helping your team stay productive.
How to Stop Your TV From Randomly Turning Itself On or Off
Has your smart TV been unexpectedly turning itself on or off? It's probably a setting that needs to be tweaked in the television's menus. Here's what you can do to fix the problem.
How to Watch All the Marvel Movies and TV Shows in Order
Looking to revisit the MCU franchise before the premiere of 'Deadpool & Wolverine' and 'Agatha All Along'? Whether you want to watch all the films and series in order of release or in chronological story order, we've got you covered.
How to Set Up a Minecraft Server In a Few Easy Steps
Don’t let simple coding prevent you from obtaining full control of the Minecraft game world. We'll walk you through the server setup process, so you can tweak in-game attributes and safeguard your kids' virtual playground.
5 Ways to Run Android Apps on Your PC for Free
Want to use Android apps on a PC? These are the apps and services that can make it happen. Some tinkering may be required.
What to Do If Your Headphones or Speakers Sound Terrible
Are you getting muffled, crackling, or distorted sounds when you try to listen to music? Here's how to clean up your audio troubles.