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Gear

How to make your turntable and vinyl records last a lifetime

By Sarah Jones

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How to watch Star Wars in order—even the shows

By Debbie Wolfe

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How to use Plex to create your own private Netflix or Spotify

By David Nield

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How to make an egg bounce

By Laura Baisas

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DIY

How to keep your old computer running for as long as possible

By David Nield

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Gear

The best pour-over coffee makers, according to experts

By Terri Williams

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How to use the best new features in iOS 18.4

By David Nield

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Play is the best companion app for YouTube power users

By David Nield

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How to use Windows Safe Mode to get out of computer trouble 

By David Nield

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How to customize Google Chrome to make it your own

By David Nield

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How to set up a separate Wi-Fi network for guests

By David Nield

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How to use the Signal app to keep your chats secure

By David Nield

Ambient weather stations on sale for Amazon big spring sale
Gear

The best home weather station is cheaper than ever during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

By Stan Horaczek

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Gear

Amazon dropped DeWalt power tools to their lowest prices ever for the Big Spring Sale

By Stan Horaczek

Milwaukee circular saw and impact bits on sale at Walmart
Gear

Walmart is clearing out Milwaukee battery-powered tools for spring

By Stan Horaczek

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The lost art of cleaning out your feed

By Justin Pot

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How to turn your laptop into a desktop computer

By David Nield

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How to use ChatGPT as a personal AI research assistant

By David Nield

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DIY

How to use the Google Password Manager

By David Nield

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Gear

Save nearly half-off DeWalt tool kits at Amazon before you start your spring DIY projects

By Stan Horaczek