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The National Archives needs your help transcribing UFO and JFK files

By Justin Pot

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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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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

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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

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Gear

Walmart is clearing out Milwaukee battery-powered tools for spring

By Stan Horaczek

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DIY

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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How to use the Google Password Manager

By David Nield