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Chrome OS Features

The top Chromebook tips of 2023

Calling all ChromeOS owners: Your holiday reading list awaits you.

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10 Windows annoyances and how to fix them

Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 can be annoying. Let’s do something about that.

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18 ways to speed up Windows 10

If you want to optimize Windows 10, take a few minutes to try out these tips to speed up your PC and make it less prone to performance and system issues.

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How to securely erase your Android device in 3 simple steps

Securely wiping an Android device isn't difficult, but there are some critical steps you don't want to overlook.

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Tips for new tech devices

Tips, tricks, apps, and advice for getting the most out of iPhones and iPads, Android devices, Macs, Windows 10 and 11 PCs, and Chromebooks.

Android Tips

10 Android tips you shouldn't miss from 2023

Make the most of the upcoming holiday break with these standout tips for your favorite Android phone or tablet.

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What is Stolen Device Protection for iPhone and how does it work?

The new protection follows incidents in which criminals apparently spied on users to get passcodes before stealing their iPhones.

Google Assistant Android

15 little-known Google Assistant tricks for Android

Google Assistant can do more than you'd realize, especially on Android. Ready to teach your phone a few new tricks?

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4 advanced ‘smart chip’ tips for Google Docs and Sheets

Interactive elements called smart chips in Docs and Sheets put valuable information at your fingertips. Use these advanced tips to take smart chips to the next level.

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Windows 10 cheat sheet

Eight years after releasing Windows 10, Microsoft hasn’t stopped tweaking it. Here’s what you need to know about the most popular version of Windows.

Android Notifications

8 advanced ways to manage reminders in Android

Your Android phone has some surprisingly smart systems for helping you remember things, but it's up to you to remember to use 'em.

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What is 'Return to Service' on iPhone and iOS — and how is it used?

Return to Service is a newly-introduced device management tool designed to make it much easier to handle transient deployments and semi-shared devices.

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How to go incognito in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari

While incognito mode in any of the big four web browsers offers a measure of privacy, it doesn’t completely hide your tracks online. Here’s how the feature works in each browser, and how to use it.

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How to use a smartphone as a mobile hotspot

Using your phone as a hotspot makes the internet available just about anywhere and anytime. With 5G speeds thrown in, it’s a solution that rivals your office Wi-Fi.

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iPhone to Android: The ultimate switching guide

Ready to make the move from iOS to Android? Here's everything you need to successfully switch from an iPhone to a Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, or any other Android device.

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What is Contact Key Verification and how is it used?

Apple’s iMessage will soon offer a new secure identity verification system enterprise professionals might want to use: Contact Key Verification.

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Microsoft Forms cheat sheet: How to get started

Online forms are an excellent way to conduct research, collect feedback, test knowledge, and more. Here’s how to use Microsoft Forms to create surveys, feedback forms, quizzes, and other interactive forms.

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Android file transfer: How to move data between your phone and computer

Moving files between your Android device and a Windows PC, Mac, or Chromebook doesn't have to be difficult — or dependent on any cloud services.

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How to use the secret software installer on your Windows PC

Your PC has a big secret: The ultimate upgrade for installing and updating Windows applications.

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13 ways to speed up Windows 11

Windows 11 is generally faster than Windows 10, but that doesn’t mean it couldn’t be better. Try these tips to speed up and stabilize your Windows 11 PC.

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