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DIY

How to keep your music streaming private

By David Nield

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DIY

How to use emulators to play retro video games on your phone

By David Nield

The best Brother sewing machines
Gear

The best Brother sewing machines according to experts

By Carol Benton

a bowl of nuts, dried fruit
DIY

Chew on trail mix with these 6 crunchy and tasty recipes

By Vinny Panza

Horizontal creative photo collage of two hand hold mobile phone with message notification online internet connection on paper background.
DIY

How to hide text messages on iPhone

By David Nield

dryer sheet inside a yellow shoe
DIY

12 handy ways to use dryer sheets beyond laundry

By Debbie Wolfe

a black bike helmet dangles from the handlebars of a bicycle
DIY

6 things you didn’t know had expiration dates

By Justin Pot

smoke from a fire in front of the sun and over forests
DIY

How YOU can prevent wildfires

By Alisha McDarris

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DIY

How to break up with the streaming services you’re not watching

By David Nield

Dog sitting in nature in sunglasses
DIY

Are you wearing the right sunglasses? How to prevent eye sunburn.

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

old-style computer on a wooden table with green wall
DIY

7 computer maintenance tasks you should do every month

By David Nield

The best microphones for students in 2024 on a plain white background.
Gear

The best microscopes for students

By John Alexander

An Ergotron dual-monitor stand attached to a desk in a high-end office.
Gear

The best dual-monitor stands for home and office

By Eric Frederiksen

Portrait from back of young gamer guy looking at screen, and playing video games on computer in dark room wearing headphones
DIY

6 helpful Steam tips for leveling up your PC gaming

By David Nield

a couple wearing glasses sits on the grass watching the eclipse
Science

How to look at the eclipse without damaging your eyes

By Claire Maldarelli

A cardboard pinhole camera to watch an eclipse
DIY

How to make a pinhole camera to watch the solar eclipse

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

the back of an iphone with the camera showing
DIY

‘Discoverable by Others’ and other iPhone privacy settings you should lock down right now

By David Nield

examples of AI art, including animals and mythical creatures
DIY

5 AI art generators that actually create cool images (including free options)

By David Nield

Woman working with a laptop and sticky notes
DIY

How to check your password strength—and what to do about it

By David Nield

popular science homepage screenshot with headlines circled and highlighted
DIY

How to annotate any website

By David Nield

the ring of the sun during a solar eclipse
Science

How to photograph solar eclipse: The only guide you need

By Stan Horaczek

The best French press coffee makers will help you make a great cup without the fuss.
Gear

The best French press coffee makers

By Elizabeth Briskin

two sets of legs walking on a wooden boardwalk
DIY

The benefits of barefoot shoes: A beginner’s guide

By Alisha McDarris

A lineup of the best bidets on a white background
Gear

The best bidets

By Stacey L. Nash

colorful eggs in a pink glass bowl on a white countertop
DIY

How to dye Easter eggs, volcano-style: An explosion of color with a splash of science

By Annie Colbert

The best table saws composited together on a white background
Gear

The best table saws for any job, according to experts

By Bob Beacham

hand closing a laptop
DIY

Wait, are you supposed to shut down your computer?

By Justin Pot

illustration of two people in bed, one sleeping, one awake
DIY

How to fix your sleep schedule without pulling an all-nighter

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

a turtle next to a laptop keyboard
DIY

How to check if your computer is slowing down over time

By David Nield

citizen science vacation
DIY

How ordinary travelers can become citizen scientists

By Alisha McDarris

an almost-closed laptop with glowing rainbow light
DIY

Give your computer a makeover by customizing macOS

By David Nield

Laundry room with modern appliaces
DIY

How to clean your washer and dryer (and why you should)

By Abby Ferguson

three stories of round library shelves
DIY

Every subscription you can cancel by going to the library

By Justin Pot

blank internet browser window with three tabs opened
DIY

How to save open tabs on any web browser

By David Nield

three colored bamboo toothbrushes in a ceramic glass on green background
DIY

To rinse or not to rinse? You might be brushing your teeth wrong.

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

The best guitar tuners for all levels of musicians.
Gear

The best guitar tuners for classical, electric, and acoustic guitars

By Julian Vittorio

Best inverter generators sliced header
Gear

The best inverter generators for adventures and emergencies

By Nick Hilden

a grey speaker on a brown table
DIY

How to connect AirPlay speakers

By Abby Ferguson

How to use iPhone Focus modes to avoid distractions
DIY

How to use iPhone Focus modes to avoid distractions

By David Nield

screenshot of imessage conversation talking about bagels
DIY

iPhone’s autocorrect is a nightmare. Here’s how to fix it.

By Justin Pot

screenshot of instagram messaging
DIY

How to edit messages and turn off read receipts on Instagram

By David Nield

a phone holds an android phone
DIY

How to change the default apps on your Android phone

By David Nield

a woman in a pushup position on the floor
DIY

A beginner-friendly guide to the perfect push-up

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

hands working on a laptop with a coffee
DIY

How to work safely and securely in public spaces

By David Nield

a pile of white and brown sweaters
DIY

How to store winter clothes during the warmer months

By Abby Ferguson

screenshot of an AI-generated Google meet background that shows a beach scene
DIY

How to use Google’s new Gemini AI with Gmail, Google Docs, and more

By David Nield

How to Fat Bike
DIY

How to Fat Bike

By Alisha McDarris

a phone being throw into the trash
DIY

How to put your phone and laptop into vacation mode

By Justin Pot

Smart speaker with virtual assistant illustration of people
DIY

How to stop your devices from listening to you

By David Nield

How to turn your voice memos into text
DIY

How to turn your voice memos into text

By David Nield

a person sitting at a computer stretches their arm behind their head
DIY

5 stretches for relieving ‘tech neck,’ according to physical therapists

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

A lineup of the best photo blankets in four panels.
Gear

The best photo blankets to show off your memories

By Stan Horaczek

The back of a woman's head in a garden setting
DIY

How to discover weird and cool places near you

By Justin Pot

The best budget 3D printers for 2024 on a plain white background.
Gear

The best budget 3D printers

By John Alexander

remote accessing email
DIY

How to download all of your Gmail emails to your computer

By David Nield

Lost phone or stolen phone
DIY

What to do before and after your phone gets lost or stolen

By David Nield

Water bladder on your bike, water reservoir
DIY

How to clean your hydration bladder before your next hike or workout

By Alisha McDarris

Four of the best outdoor motion sensor lights are sliced together against a white background.
Gear

The best outdoor motion sensor lights for your home or business

By Nicholas Ware

How to get the retro WordArt back in Microsoft Word
DIY

How to get the retro WordArt back in Microsoft Word

By Justin Pot

Here are a few tips to get you started on your morning.
DIY

How to wake up

By Abby Ferguson

The best e-bike conversion kit on a plain white background.
Gear

The best e-bike conversion kits

By Nick Hilden

Your smartphone camera modes explained
DIY

Your smartphone camera modes explained

By David Nield

Ambient mode offers another way to watch YouTube.
DIY

YouTube has a hidden ambient mode: Here’s how to turn it on (and off)

By David Nield

For those times when you just can't remember what a song is called...
DIY

How to find that song stuck in your head

By David Nield