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If you care about privacy, you should switch off this Windows 11 setting

By default, Windows 11 sends an aggressive amount of diagnostic data to Microsoft -- here's how to disable telemetry on your PC to preserve privacy.

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This is what you need to know about USB port colors

It's an increasingly niche piece of information, but it can tell you something about your PC or tablet.

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Do this now if you plan to stick with Windows 10 past October 14

It might be worth making the leap to Windows 11 sooner rather than later.

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How I tricked my M3 MacBook into playing nice with multiple monitors

Dual monitors aren't just for the elite M4 crowd.

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How I clear up gigabytes of PC storage with one Windows 11 setting

Be careful before about pulling the trigger on this one, though.

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Microsoft won't tell you how to fix Windows 11's search launcher but I will

The default Windows 11 search experience is a mixed bag, but surprising, Microsoft has solved the problem - you just have to know where to look.

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Access your passwords with ease using this hidden macOS menu bar item

Apple stealthily added a menu bar item for accessing your passwords on macOS 15 Sequoia - here's how to start using it.

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Take a step back and uninstall that pesky Windows 10/11 update that's causing you issues

Don't like what you see? Roll it back to an easier time.

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I found the easiest way to clean USB ports

It's easy for dust and lint to build up in your device's USB port, but luckily, it just as easy to clean it.

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How I turned my Raspberry Pi into a Zigbee hub and made my smart home better

Add Zigbee devices to your smart home without a proprietary hub.

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Have a Mac? Backup your files with Apple's stellar Time Machine tool

Apple's Time Machine is an invaluable tool for backing up your Mac data and personal files - here's how to get started with the feature.

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This third-party tool brings Aero Peek back to Windows 11

Aero Peek is a useful tool that lets you glance at your desktop with a hover - Microsoft removed the feature in Windows 11, but you can bring it back.

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How I deep clean my grime-covered mechanical keyboard to make it look like new

Spring is here, and it's finally time to tidy up my desk and keyboard.

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How to make Task Manager an efficiency weapon for your Windows computer

You've been using Task Manager wrong this whole time.

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The latest Windows update broke a key OS function, but there's an easy fix

There are reports the latest Windows 11 24H2 patch has broken File Explorer. Here's how to fix it.

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The settings I tweaked to make Safari way more secure

macOS may be safe in its own right, but these settings can make it even safer.

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Taming the tab jungle: how I keep my Google Chrome organized

Your life may be chaotic but your browser doesn't have to be.

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File conversions with Windows 11 don't have to be a pain

Windows 11 has more file format tricks up its sleeve than you'd expect.

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Your data deserves better - fix this setting in Chrome now

The world's most popular browser has settings you need to be aware of.

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Keep your items in your Windows clipboard forever with this trick

Don't lose that important text by saving it in the cloud.

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