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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

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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

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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

citizen science vacation

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

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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

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The best inverter generators for adventures and emergencies

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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

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

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How to edit messages and turn off read receipts on Instagram

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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

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How to work safely and securely in public spaces

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How to store winter clothes during the warmer months

By Abby Ferguson

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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

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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)

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

How to find that song stuck in your head

Partially charge your laptop’s battery so you can use it longer

Partially charge your laptop’s battery so you can use it longer

How to customize your phone’s always on display

How to customize your phone’s always on display

CarPlay supports plenty of apps—including weather apps.

How to get live weather maps on your car dashboard with Apple CarPlay

YouTube history

How to find, edit, and clear your YouTube viewing history

The best safety glasses in 2024 on a plain white background

The best safety glasses

Wi-Fi 7 is here to make your internet faster—here’s what you need to know

Wi-Fi 7 is here to make your internet faster—here’s what you need to know

How to use your phone as a webcam

How to use your phone as a webcam

How to run iPhone apps on your Mac

How to run iPhone apps on your Mac

Incidents can be reported from your car dashboard or your phone.

How to report incidents on your trip in Google Maps or Apple Maps

The best binoculars for astronomy

The best binoculars for astronomy

By Abby Ferguson

writing in a notebook

How to turn handwritten notes into digital text

Duplicate photos are just unnecessarily taking up storage.

How to find and delete duplicate photos on Android or iOS

Resistance and aerobic training each offer unique benefits.

Should you do cardio or weights first?

By Randal Claytor / The Conversation

How to organize your home screens on your smartphone

How to finally get your smartphone home screens organized

The best electric screwdrivers

The best electric screwdrivers

Magic Editor is now available on selected Pixel phones.

This hidden Google Photos feature on Pixel phones transforms images using AI

The best screwdriver sets

The best screwdriver sets

skiing on a slope

How to learn to ski and snowboard (The right way)

By Alisha McDarris

Weight training with FitBit

How to set goals and track your progress on your Fitbit wearable device

woman sitting on train using laptop and computer

How to use your phone as a hotspot without blowing through all your data

The best sports widgets for iPhone and iPad

The best sports widgets for iPhone and iPad

How to play Blu-rays on PCs (and why you’d want to)

How to play Blu-rays on PCs (and why you’d want to)