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How to use ChatGPT as a personal AI research assistant How to use ChatGPT as a personal AI research assistant

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How to use the Google Password Manager How to use the Google Password Manager

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

By Stan Horaczek

Bugout bag essentials

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How to build a bug-out bag (even if you’re not a prepper) How to build a bug-out bag (even if you’re not a prepper)

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How to remove Google search results about you How to remove Google search results about you

Ego chainsaws arranged in a row

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Amazon is blowing out Ego battery-powered mowers, chainsaws, and more before spring rolls around Amazon is blowing out Ego battery-powered mowers, chainsaws, and more before spring rolls around

By Stan Horaczek

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How to fully back up your Android device How to fully back up your Android device

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You should add keyboard shortcuts to your Mac You should add keyboard shortcuts to your Mac

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11 tips to get the most out of your new Samsung Galaxy S25 smartphone 11 tips to get the most out of your new Samsung Galaxy S25 smartphone

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How to save all your old Instagram stories and posts How to save all your old Instagram stories and posts

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How to move digital purchases between two Apple Accounts How to move digital purchases between two Apple Accounts

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11 tips to get more out of Apple Calendar 11 tips to get more out of Apple Calendar

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How to get Gemini to remember (or forget) everything you’ve said How to get Gemini to remember (or forget) everything you’ve said

Hart drills arranged in a row

Gear

This $178 Hart 20-volt tool kit includes all the power tools you need to get ready for spring projects This $178 Hart 20-volt tool kit includes all the power tools you need to get ready for spring projects

By Stan Horaczek

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How to reset the YouTube algorithm How to reset the YouTube algorithm

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Prepping isn’t just for preppers anymore—it’s time to get a go-bag Prepping isn’t just for preppers anymore—it’s time to get a go-bag

By Athena Aktipis

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How to use Apple Intelligence to sort your emails How to use Apple Intelligence to sort your emails

a screenshot asking chatgpt to send a cat photo every day at 4pm

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How to use tasks and reminders inside ChatGPT How to use tasks and reminders inside ChatGPT

13-inch Apple MacBook Pro With Retina Display. Isolated on table.

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4 clever uses for an old Mac 4 clever uses for an old Mac

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How to turn off Apple Intelligence on all your Apple devices How to turn off Apple Intelligence on all your Apple devices