More from David Nield (Page 7)

A person sitting in front of a desktop computer in an office, using a laptop. She should learn to schedule a shutdown on Windows.

Set your computer to turn on and off on a schedule

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7 things to know about Amazon’s new gaming service, Luna

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How to move your photos to and from any cloud service

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Tweak these settings for better-sounding phone calls

A Macbook laptop with Gmail loading in a browser. If you're lucky, you'll reach Inbox Zero in Gmail.

4 tips to help you achieve ‘Inbox Zero’ in Gmail

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Take advantage of all of Android Auto’s new customizations

A man sitting in a study cubicle, holding his head in frustration as he looks at his laptop, which has a lot of stickers on it.

The easiest ways to recover deleted files

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How to clear your web history in any browser

An iPhone screen showing the Apple Mail app with 129 unread emails.

The easiest way to move your emails from Google to iCloud

It's easy to take back control of your data with this smartphone security checklist.

Your checklist for maximum smartphone security

A Macbook laptop on a white desk with the browser notifications settings visible for Google Chrome.

How to block or allow browser notifications from any website

A Black woman with orange, braided hair sitting in front of a silver Surface laptop, possibly using Microsoft PowerToys.

Paste text without ugly formatting, and other ways Microsoft’s PowerToys can help you

By David Nield, Justin Pot

A person holding an unlocked iPhone, with apps on the screen.

5 ways you can use the iPhone Shortcuts app to improve your life

A person using the Apple Notes app on an iPhone.

Write these down: the best note-taking apps for your phone

A man sitting in a cubicle, frustrated with a slow computer. He's probably wondering, "Why is my computer so slow?"

5 easy ways to troubleshoot a slow computer

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7 ways to use the Elgato Stream Deck beyond livestreaming

4 reasons you should be using WhatsApp Web

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A complete guide to digital spring cleaning

Person putting Chromebook into a bag.

You should back up your Chromebook. Here’s how.

5G wifi router sitting on a home counter.

Read this before setting up a 5G WiFi network at home

A person on a laptop playing with Craiyon, one of many free AI tools.

The best free AI tools you can try right now

An orange HomePod Mini device sits on a wooden desk right next to a laptop, a keyboard, and an external hard drive.

You can now use your HomePod Mini as an indoor weather station

A man wearing sunglasses and a blue plaid shirt sitting in a dark room using an Apple Macbook laptop.

How to check if your computer has been tampered with

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6 ways ChatGPT is actually useful right now

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5 ways to translate websites on your phone

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You should try connecting a keyboard and mouse to your Xbox

Screenshot of Safari's translation tool.

How to translate any website from your browser

A PS5 on a wooden desk with a DualSense controller, a keyboard, and a mouse nearby.

Improve your PS5 experience with a keyboard and mouse

A person pointing a TV remote at a TV with Netflix on the screen. It's possible they're sharing a Netflix account with someone else.

How to share streaming service logins while you still can

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How to snooze your browser tabs

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This new iOS feature lets you share entire image libraries. Here’s how to set it up.

An Apple macOS computer on a white desk against a white background.

Set up remote access to your computer so you can use it from anywhere

A woman in a white long-sleeved shirt sitting in front of a Macbook laptop at a white table, looking at her Facebook News Feed, maybe thinking about cleaning it up.

7 ways to clean up your Facebook News Feed

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Instantly edit Facebook posts and other social media mistakes

A Macbook keyboard illuminated by red, orange, and purple light.

29 Gmail keyboard shortcuts to help you power through your inbox

A person wearing a teal Apple Watch on their wrist, perhaps about to open up Maps and get directions to a destination.

Stop using your phone for directions and use a smartwatch instead

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The best social media alternative is old-school blogging

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How to recover old versions of files on programs like Excel and Photoshop

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Reset your digital life by deleting all your social media accounts

An iOS alert on an iPhone screen that says the storage is full and there is no more room on the phone.

Simple tricks to help you free up space on your phone

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Boost your connection by checking your Wi-Fi strength from any device

An iPhone on a desk by a laptop and showing Apple Music on its lock screen

Separate your music into two Apple Music libraries—you’ll thank us

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Google Chrome’s new search function will help you keep tabs on your tabs

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The easiest ways to back up iPhone photos without iCloud

A person holding a dead phone in their hands. They should've used low power mode.

How your phone’s low power mode really works

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WhatsApp, Discord, and other apps that let you message yourself for peak productivity

A person using the Google search engine on a tablet.

5 Google search tips for the most accurate results

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The 7 best apps for all your group chats

airpods-laying-on-table

It’s time to update the firmware on your Apple devices

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Todas las formas de ver el Mundial de Qatar 2022

By David Nield, Sandra Gutierrez G.

Person putting chromebook inside messenger bag

Help make your Chromebook better by being a power beta tester

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How to make the most out of the newest Windows 11 update

An iPhone on top of the keyboard of a Macbook laptop, getting ready to back up photos to the cloud.

The most effective ways to back up your precious photos to the cloud

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Gmail’s new email layouts will give a newsletter vibe to all your messages

A person wearing a blue shirt sitting in front of a silver Apple laptop and typing on it, perhaps changing the permissions on certain apps.

Keep tabs on how much access your computer’s apps have to your system

macOS Ventura on an iMac, Macbook, and iPad.

7 sweet new features in the new macOS Ventura

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How to schedule emails on the go

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How to get white noise, brown noise, or even pink noise playing on your phone

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The best ways to select text on your phone and computer

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You can now bring iOS 16’s coolest home screen feature to Android

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How to make your Apple Watch battery last longer

A person standing on a rock by the water under cloudy skies while looking at his phone—hopefully he has a good weather app.

The best weather apps you can put on your phone

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Stop Android from slowing down apps to save battery

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How to organize your browser tabs vertically—and why you should do it

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