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

By Stan Horaczek

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How to save money by jumping between streaming services

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

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How often should you vacuum? It depends.

By Debbie Wolfe

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Is the Y cut the best way to slice a sandwich?

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7 essential tips for using Gmail on your phone

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How Adobe Lightroom’s new AI tools can transform your photos

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NASA needs your help identifying clouds

By Alisha McDarris

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How to protect your books long term

By Debbie Wolfe

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11 home remedies for mosquito bites to battle the itch

By Debbie Wolfe

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How to make text bigger—and 7 other iPhone tricks you might not know

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How to group tabs in Google Chrome (and free yourself from browser chaos)

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How to avoid AI in your Google searches

How to cram for an exam

How to cram for an exam

By Jonathan Firth / The Conversation

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Turn your old iPhone into a dumb phone

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Why you should still buy physical copies of video games

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How to use Microsoft Word and Excel for free

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Get storage bins and totes for ridiculously cheap prices during Amazon’s spring cleaning sale

By Stan Horaczek

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How to set up Apple Pay

By Abby Ferguson

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How to get water out of your phone speaker

By Abby Ferguson

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Battle of the AI bots: Copilot vs ChatGPT vs Gemini

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How to share iCloud storage

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This Aura digital picture frame is on sale, just in time for Mother’s Day

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8 handy iPhone keyboard tricks you might not know

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How to recycle crayons into fun-shaped rainbow crayons

By Annie Colbert

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Why writing by hand is better for remembering things

Woman Sleeping In Bed With Voice Assistant On Bedside Table Next To Her

How to use your smart speaker for better sleep

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Why you should journal while soaking up nature

By Alisha McDarris

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Why you shouldn’t throw out those DVDs and Blu-Rays

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10 clever ways to reuse coffee grounds

By Debbie Wolfe

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How to keep your music streaming private

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

The best Brother sewing machines

The best Brother sewing machines according to experts

By Carol Benton

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Chew on trail mix with these 6 crunchy and tasty recipes

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How to hide text messages on iPhone

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12 handy ways to use dryer sheets beyond laundry

By Debbie Wolfe

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6 things you didn’t know had expiration dates

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How YOU can prevent wildfires

By Alisha McDarris

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

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

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

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7 computer maintenance tasks you should do every month

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

The best microscopes for students

By John Alexander

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

The best dual-monitor stands for home and office

By Eric Frederiksen

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6 helpful Steam tips for leveling up your PC gaming

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How to look at the eclipse without damaging your eyes

By Claire Maldarelli

A cardboard pinhole camera to watch an eclipse

How to make a pinhole camera to watch the solar eclipse

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

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

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

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

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How to annotate any website

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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.

The best French press coffee makers

By Elizabeth Briskin

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The benefits of barefoot shoes: A beginner’s guide

By Alisha McDarris

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The best bidets

By Stacey L. Nash

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

By Annie Colbert

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The best table saws for any job, according to experts

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Wait, are you supposed to shut down your computer?

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

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

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How to check if your computer is slowing down over time

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How ordinary travelers can become citizen scientists

By Alisha McDarris

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Give your computer a makeover by customizing macOS

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

By Abby Ferguson

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Every subscription you can cancel by going to the library

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How to save open tabs on any web browser