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Early warning systems save lives during disasters.
DIY

How to sign up for local emergency alerts before natural disasters strike

By Natasha Uzcátegui-Liggett / The Markup

jars filled with different types of fruits and vegetables in liquid
DIY

How to start pickling food

By Debbie Wolfe

the google tasks interface on a cell phone
DIY

Google Tasks is the best Google tool you’re not using

By David Nield

concept of busy airport
DIY

Old-school strategies for flying in the age of new technology

By Christopher Schaberg / The Conversation

six bouquets of different herbs hanging upside down on a wood backdrop
DIY

How to dry herbs at home (and why you should)

By Debbie Wolfe

screenshot of freetube
DIY

Freetube is the best way to watch YouTube

By Justin Pot

Microsoft MS-DOS user's guide in front of old computer
DIY

How to get MS-DOS up and running on Windows or macOS

By David Nield

lego figures on a hard drive
DIY

How to spot when your hard drive will fail before it does

By David Nield

a van driving in desert
DIY

The do’s and don’ts of using AI to plan your travel

By David Nield

apple maps screenshot with "get moving" text
DIY

How to use Apple Maps on the web

By David Nield

herbs growing in kitchen
DIY

How to start growing herbs in your kitchen

By Debbie Wolfe

cellular shades
DIY

Ditch your old blinds for cellular shades

By Lauren Leffer

an SUV with a pop tent on top and a ladder in front of a mountain lake
Technology

Going off-roading in a DIY’ed Porsche Taycan (yes, a Porsche)

By Kristin Shaw

a gaming controller in front of a flash cart
DIY

Flash carts are the ultimate retro gaming accessory

By Justin Pot

a flower garden with a brick pathway running through the middle
DIY

How to figure out your gardening zone

By Debbie Wolfe

hands typing on a computer with microsoft start menu open
DIY

How to customize (or replace) the Windows Start menu

By David Nield

children's hands typing on a laptop
DIY

How to block websites on your home network

By David Nield

Modern laptop flat lay yellow background.
DIY

7 tips to make the most of using a VPN

By David Nield

Closeup of broken eyeglasses with damaged colored lens surrounded by different lenses on table in optical shop. Replacement of glasses lens. Glasses service and repair concept
DIY

Don’t throw away your old sunglasses

By Debbie Wolfe

screenshot of proton docs
DIY

Proton Docs vs Google Docs: Should you switch?

By David Nield

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