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Fans don’t cool rooms and 3 other myths about home energy conservation

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How to avoid garbage news on Google Search

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12 new features Apple quietly added in iPhone updates

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Meet the college student crafting electric guitars from scratch

By Laura Kiniry

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If you use Google accounts, it’s time to do a free security checkup

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How to remove bamboo from your yard

By Debbie Wolfe

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How to free up space on your phone and avoid the dreaded ‘storage full’ messages

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Tennessee man uses lasers to make the world’s thinnest car

By Mack DeGeurin

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Man builds 12-foot-long sailboat with materials from hardware store

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How to make your Netflix stream look less terrible

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The essential e-bike accessories—and the upgrades that make every ride better

By Heather Kuldell-Ware

There’s a helpful translation tool hidden in your iPhone Messages

How to refresh your phone without upgrading it

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How to start metal detecting

How to stop your smart TV from tracking you

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Samsung Galaxy phones now support Apple AirDrop. Here’s how it works.

How to rescue an old laptop by installing Linux on it

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3 myths about keeping ants out of your house

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PFAS are toxic and they’re everywhere. Here’s how to stay away from them.

By Sofia Quaglia

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How to watch Star Wars in order—even the shows

By Debbie Wolfe