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Everything you need to know about chaos gardening

By Debbie Wolfe

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How to measure the air quality in your home by yourself and with a pro

By Terri Williams

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The science of why you should use your dishwasher

How to find any file on your phone

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How to build a living fence

By Debbie Wolfe

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How to use Copilot Vision for free in Microsoft Edge

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How to get real-time translations on your phone

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9 power tools every home should have and when to use them

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7 helpful Google Messages tips you need to know

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How to allergy-proof your home

By Terri Williams

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How to manage Siri Suggestions on your iPhone

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The National Archives needs your help transcribing UFO and JFK files

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How to make your turntable and vinyl records last a lifetime

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How to watch Star Wars in order—even the shows

By Debbie Wolfe

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

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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

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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

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Play is the best companion app for YouTube power users

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

How to customize Google Chrome to make it your own

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

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How to use the Signal app to keep your chats secure

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

By Stan Horaczek

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

By Stan Horaczek

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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

Well equipped and organized home office for a modern freelance work, no people

How to turn your laptop into a desktop computer

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How to use ChatGPT as a personal AI research assistant

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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

By Stan Horaczek

Bugout bag essentials

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

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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

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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

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How to save all your old Instagram stories and posts

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How to move digital purchases between two Apple Accounts

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11 tips to get more out of Apple Calendar

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

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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

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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

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How to use tasks and reminders inside ChatGPT

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4 clever uses for an old Mac

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How to turn off Apple Intelligence on all your Apple devices

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How to record audio and get transcripts in Notes on iOS 18

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9 useful apps that plug into Spotify

The best circular saws, according to experts

The best circular saws, according to experts

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How to set up the new theft detection features on Android

Stop spending so much money on streaming services

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How to use Amazon Lockers to save time and beat porch pirates

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Stop talking to your phone: How to use Type to Siri

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How to make sure all your software and apps are up to date

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How important are updates, actually?

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How to use Photoshop on your phone

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5 clever uses for your old iPhone or iPad

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The best tankless water heaters, as chosen by experts

By Timothy Dale

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How to use Google Deep Research to save hours of time

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Where to find Meta AI in Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram—and what you can do with it

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How to read text from images on Windows