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Used coffee grounds on the paper filter

10 clever ways to reuse coffee grounds

By Debbie Wolfe

an iPhone with Spotify app open and headphones on a table behind the phone

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

a bowl of nuts, dried fruit

Chew on trail mix with these 6 crunchy and tasty recipes

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How to hide text messages on iPhone

dryer sheet inside a yellow shoe

12 handy ways to use dryer sheets beyond laundry

By Debbie Wolfe

a black bike helmet dangles from the handlebars of a bicycle

6 things you didn’t know had expiration dates

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

How YOU can prevent wildfires

By Alisha McDarris

hand holding a tv remote

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

Dog sitting in nature in sunglasses

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

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

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

6 helpful Steam tips for leveling up your PC gaming

a couple wearing glasses sits on the grass watching the eclipse

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.

the back of an iphone with the camera showing

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

examples of AI art, including animals and mythical creatures

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

Woman working with a laptop and sticky notes

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

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How to annotate any website

the ring of the sun during a solar eclipse

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

two sets of legs walking on a wooden boardwalk

The benefits of barefoot shoes: A beginner’s guide

By Alisha McDarris

A lineup of the best bidets on a white background

The best bidets

By Stacey L. Nash

colorful eggs in a pink glass bowl on a white countertop

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

The best table saws for any job, according to experts

hand closing a laptop

Wait, are you supposed to shut down your computer?

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

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

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

a turtle next to a laptop keyboard

How to check if your computer is slowing down over time

citizen science vacation

How ordinary travelers can become citizen scientists

By Alisha McDarris

an almost-closed laptop with glowing rainbow light

Give your computer a makeover by customizing macOS

Laundry room with modern appliaces

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

By Abby Ferguson

three stories of round library shelves

Every subscription you can cancel by going to the library

blank internet browser window with three tabs opened

How to save open tabs on any web browser

three colored bamboo toothbrushes in a ceramic glass on green background

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.

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

By Julian Vittorio

Best inverter generators sliced header

The best inverter generators for adventures and emergencies

a grey speaker on a brown table

How to connect AirPlay speakers

By Abby Ferguson

How to use iPhone Focus modes to avoid distractions

How to use iPhone Focus modes to avoid distractions

screenshot of imessage conversation talking about bagels

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

screenshot of instagram messaging

How to edit messages and turn off read receipts on Instagram

a phone holds an android phone

How to change the default apps on your Android phone

a woman in a pushup position on the floor

A beginner-friendly guide to the perfect push-up

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

hands working on a laptop with a coffee

How to work safely and securely in public spaces

a pile of white and brown sweaters

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

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

How to Fat Bike

How to Fat Bike

By Alisha McDarris

a phone being throw into the trash

How to put your phone and laptop into vacation mode

Smart speaker with virtual assistant illustration of people

How to stop your devices from listening to you

How to turn your voice memos into text

How to turn your voice memos into text

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

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

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

A lineup of the best photo blankets in four panels.

The best photo blankets to show off your memories

By Stan Horaczek

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

How to discover weird and cool places near you

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

The best budget 3D printers

By John Alexander

remote accessing email

How to download all of your Gmail emails to your computer

Lost phone or stolen phone

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

Water bladder on your bike, water reservoir

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.

The best outdoor motion sensor lights for your home or business

By Nicholas Ware

How to get the retro WordArt back in Microsoft Word

How to get the retro WordArt back in Microsoft Word

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

How to wake up

By Abby Ferguson

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

The best e-bike conversion kits

Your smartphone camera modes explained

Your smartphone camera modes explained

Ambient mode offers another way to watch YouTube.

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