Tech Hacks

Tips and tricks that will help you navigate your devices, troubleshoot problems, or simply boost your technological skills.

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How to plan the perfect road trip in Google Maps How to plan the perfect road trip in Google Maps

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Your iPhone comes with a powerful markup tool—here’s how to use it Your iPhone comes with a powerful markup tool—here’s how to use it

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How to prep your iPhone for unexpected medical emergencies How to prep your iPhone for unexpected medical emergencies

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How to reset your Instagram algorithm so it’s not as terrible How to reset your Instagram algorithm so it’s not as terrible

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How to securely wipe an old hard drive How to securely wipe an old hard drive

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Everything you can do to declutter Windows Everything you can do to declutter Windows

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Just joined Bluesky? How to get started and the features you should explore. Just joined Bluesky? How to get started and the features you should explore.

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Windows has a hidden tool that makes installing apps much quicker Windows has a hidden tool that makes installing apps much quicker

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The hidden Mac tool for converting annoying HEIC images The hidden Mac tool for converting annoying HEIC images

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How to leave Twitter for Bluesky How to leave Twitter for Bluesky

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Why your computer screen hurts your eyes (and how to help) Why your computer screen hurts your eyes (and how to help)

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It’s time to declutter your messy macOS It’s time to declutter your messy macOS

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Goodbye Google? How to use ChatGPT’s new web search. Goodbye Google? How to use ChatGPT’s new web search.

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How to remember your favorite places using Apple Maps How to remember your favorite places using Apple Maps

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How to take screenshots (and scrolling screenshots) of webpages How to take screenshots (and scrolling screenshots) of webpages

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How to use the emergency satellite features on Google Pixel and iPhone How to use the emergency satellite features on Google Pixel and iPhone

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How to use Rufus AI to shop smarter on Amazon How to use Rufus AI to shop smarter on Amazon

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Stop using Arial: How to change the default fonts in Google Docs Stop using Arial: How to change the default fonts in Google Docs

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How to use Gemini AI to ask questions about your Gmail inbox How to use Gemini AI to ask questions about your Gmail inbox

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eSIMs explained: What they are, and how you can set one up eSIMs explained: What they are, and how you can set one up