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The Nintendo Store app running on an iPhone.
Nintendo just quietly released a fun way to revisit your 3DS and Wii U days

At long last, Nintendo is permitting us to view our Switch and Switch 2 play history stats - here's how to access the feature via any mobile device.

Renaming a Windows 11 PC in Settings.
Windows 11 has one setting almost no one changes, even though they should

Is your PC lacking on the personalization front? Consider renaming your Windows 11 machine for a warmer, more inviting user experience.

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Circle to Search on an Android phone.
This is how I do a reverse image search from my phone or PC

AI plays a huge part, but you don't necessarily need Gemini or Apple Intelligence.

The WhatsApp icon on the iPhoen 17 Pro
Your iPhone's Messages app has a hidden feature that can save you hours

It's actually a better tool than the Calculator app in some situations.

The iPhone 16 Pro's camera
This is the one iPhone security feature you absolutely need to turn on

You may seriously regret it if you don't, although there are some caveats.

YouTube icon on TV.
YouTube TV now offering partial refunds for some customers
TVs

If you haven't already done so, here's how to claim your (up to) $60 in credit as an active, paid YouTube TV subscriber.

A Wi-Fi router sitting on a shelf next to a backup drive and a Philips Hue Bridge.
Stop trusting your ISP's router blindly - this is what you should do instead

It might not be terrible, but you can probably do better.

Studio Gibli on the Kindle
How I removed ads on my Kindle for free

There's an easy way to get rid of ads on your Kindle that doesn't involve paying a fee.

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This simple SMS scam is so dumb, it's dangerous

It can become one of the most insidious scams if you're not prepared for it.

The iPhone 17 Pro's battery
Upgrade your iPhone's battery life using this one simple setting

If you haven't done so already, consider tweaking your iPhone's Background App Refresh settings to squeeze out some extra screen-on time - here's how.

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This app is my secret weapon for saving money this Black Friday

The Amazon app can help you save some cash.

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An Apple TV remote and box sit on a wood table next to popcorn.
Speed up your Apple TV in just a few seconds
TVs

My Apple TV was starting to perform sluggishly, until I cleared its cache - now it feels as snappy on day five hundred as it did when I unboxed it.

OneDrive Windows 11 hero image
How to completely remove this annoying storage app from Windows 11

Tired of having Microsoft OneDrive run in the background and send you pesky alerts on your PC? Here's how to fully disable the service in Windows 11.

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A Hisense TV running Google TV.
I solved my mounted TV's HDMI problem easily with 4 steps
TVs

Discover the hidden challenge of mounting your TV and how to overcome it.

Roku OS Aquarium screensaver.
You don't need a new Roku - you need to clear the cache
TVs

Is your smart TV or streaming device feeling sluggish? This unexpected solution could be the answer.

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How to save money buying an older smart TV

Unlock the secrets to scoring a top-notch older smart TV without breaking the bank.

Spotify app on iPhone 17 Pro Max.
I canceled Spotify Premium and I'm never looking back

If you've decided it's time to switch from Spotify, keep in mind you can't cancel Premium in the app.

A Kindle Scribe, Supernote Nomad, and reMArkable Paper Pro Move displaying imported articles.
I read more than just books on my E Ink tablet with this clever workaround

Whether you have a reMarkable, Kindle, or Supernote, you have multiple options to get articles and books on your device.

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The iPhone 17 Pro with a cool background
This free iPhone trick makes your home screen as unique as you are

I've never felt more emotionally attached to my home screen.

Kelsey holding a dumb iPhone.
I gave my iPhone a digital lobotomy (and you should too)

My screen time was out of control until I found this iOS trick.

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