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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

a red hovercraft vehicle sits on the mud with two occupants in the cabin
DIY

Teacher spends 1800 hours building the hovercraft of his childhood dreams

By Keith Wagstaff

a TV with actor ryan gosling on it. the setting is a living room with back to the future posters on the wall
DIY

How to calibrate a TV: Fix color, brightness, sharpness, and more

By Nicholas Ware

Two black morels in spring are well camouflaged on the forest floor
DIY

How to start forest farming: Grow delicious food in the woods

By Alisha McDarris

a brick pathway through a lawn with clover
DIY

Should you plant a clover lawn? The pros and cons. 

By Debbie Wolfe

a hand holding a remote in front of a TV playing a soccer match
Gear

What is TV Refresh Rate? From 60Hz to 120Hz and beyond.

By Nicholas Ware

a plugged in smart phone on a table
DIY

You can (and should) stop charging your phone when it hits 80 percent

By David Nield

pile of denim jeans closeup
DIY

How to clean your denim without ruining it

By Debbie Wolfe

The 8 best portable solar panels for on-the-go charging, tested by experts
Gear

The 8 best portable solar panels for on-the-go charging, tested by experts

By Nick Hilden

retro TV against plain blue wall in empty room
DIY

How long do TVs last? When and why you should replace your set.

By Nicholas Ware

pile of clothes
DIY

How to pick the best fabrics for sweaty season

By Debbie Wolfe

a lawnmower cuts grass
DIY

You’re probably mowing your lawn wrong

By Debbie Wolfe

Entertainment app on iphone 14 pro in smartphone screen close up view
DIY

How to request all the data Netflix, Spotify, and other apps have on you

By David Nield

a pile of books on a wooden table
DIY

Why you should buy physical copies of your favorite books

By Justin Pot

speech clouds coming out of the smartphone
DIY

How to clone your voice on your iPhone or Mac

By David Nield

tv antenna on the roof of a house
DIY

How to connect an antenna to a TV: Watch movies, shows, and sports for free

By Nicholas Ware

photo of an iphone screen with imessage icon showing one new message
DIY

This iPhone feature will filter out spam and texts from people you don’t know

By Justin Pot

DeWalt drill driver kits on a plain background
Gear

This $129 DeWalt drill and driver kit is the best Prime Day tool deal we’ve seen so far

By Stan Horaczek

LEVOIT OasisMist 1000S in a room with two happy people.
Gear

Humidifiers vs. Dehumidifiers: How they work and what you need

By John Alexander

blue shield with G on it along with other security icons like a lock, cursor and gear
DIY

Google is making dark web reports free for everyone. Here’s how they work.

By David Nield

white tank top with yellow armpit stains on a plain, orange background
DIY

How to remove sweat stains from white shirts

By Debbie Wolfe

two photos of little libraries. one is shaped like a cactus, the other is a simple blue box with glass windows
DIY

How to set up a Little Free Library

By Justin Pot

How to make a walkie talkie for your dog
DIY

How to make a walkie talkie for your dog

By Bill Gourgey

a person's hands typing on a typewriter
DIY

The 5 best writing apps that help avoid distractions

By David Nield

a microphone in front of a laptop on a desk
DIY

How to transcribe text for free using AI

By David Nield

The Best Home Wind Turbines Of 2024 on a plain white background.
Gear

The best home wind turbines, according to experts

By John Alexander, By Nick Hilden

Best air quality monitors sliced header
Gear

The best air quality monitors, according to experts

By John Alexander

a pot of venus fly trap plants on a table
DIY

How to care for a Venus fly trap

By Debbie Wolfe

a computer on a yellow background
DIY

How to use the new Gemini AI tools built into Chromebooks

By David Nield

Vase with flowers on table near color wall
DIY

Science tricks to keep your flower bouquets looking fresh

By Debbie Wolfe

a robot using a computer
DIY

How to spot an AI-generated video

By David Nield

audio book concept with stack of books and headphones
DIY

5 places to listen to free audiobooks

By David Nield

The Best Power Drills
Gear

The best power drills, tested and reviewed

By Brandt Ranj

banana peel, orange peel, eggshells, coffee grounds on a wood countertop
DIY

6 kitchen scraps to throw in your garden

By Debbie Wolfe

a lake and hills on a tv
DIY

How to customize screensavers on your TV

By David Nield

map from 1761 showing the regions of that era in the northern hemisphere
DIY

Love history? Explore this interactive collection of old maps.

By Justin Pot

'in' in a white font on a blue background with sillouettes of people in front
DIY

How to use LinkedIn AI tools to find a job

By David Nield

Fraudulent call centers are well known for targeting older adults.
Technology

Older Americans are at more risk of fraud than ever

By Laurie Archbald-Pannone / The Conversation

a hand holding an iphone that is glowing
Technology

All the AI features coming to Siri on your iPhone

By David Nield

orange bucket filled with leaves. a hose rests on the edge of the bucket with water coming out
DIY

How to build a mosquito kill bucket

By Debbie Wolfe

coffee can camera obscura
DIY

How to make a coffee can camera—in 1961 and today

By Bill Gourgey

a hand holding iphone with apps open
DIY

How to hide apps on your iPhone

By David Nield

an ipad propped up on a table displaying a photo of a black and white cat
DIY

Turn your old iPad into a digital picture frame

By Justin Pot

a smartphone with a map open on the dashboard of a car
DIY

How to share your ETA in Google Maps or Apple Maps

By David Nield

Bias lighting
DIY

A cheap set of LEDs is the best way to upgrade your fancy new TV

By Stan Horaczek

a hand holding a phone with disney plus open
DIY

How to save money by jumping between streaming services

By David Nield

a pink laptop on a pink, red, white background with coffee cup
DIY

Windows and macOS can free up storage space for you—here’s how

By David Nield