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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

The best multitools

The best multitools, tested and reviewed

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)

A person holding their iPhone

Use this iPhone tip to reduce eye strain

How to access your computer’s files on your iPhone or iPad

How to access your computer’s files on your iPhone or iPad

Bambu Labs A1 combo 3D printer on a work bench with a finished print on its bed

Bambu Lab A1 Combo 3D Printer early review: Fast prints with high fidelity

By Corey Foster

How to fly with your bike

How to fly with your bike

By Alisha McDarris

Journal is the newest iOS app from Apple.

How to get started with Apple’s new Journal app

Do more with your desktop in Windows and macOS.

How to add widgets to your desktop on Windows and macOS

Person checking their phone and reading about 7 tips to help you become an Apple Reminders expert

7 tips for Apple Reminders to help you get your life together

How to speed up your web browser

How to speed up your web browser

The best smart thermostats

The best smart thermostats

By Stacey L. Nash, Brandt Ranj

Blue Microphone Yeti and Yeti X in front of a computer

Logitech for Creators Blue Yeti vs. Yeti X: Which podcasting mic should you buy?

By Markkus Rovito, John Alexander

How to change the default music service on an Apple HomePod

How to change the default music service on an Apple HomePod

The Opt Out: 5 reasons to skip at-home genetic testing

The Opt Out: 5 reasons to skip at-home genetic testing

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

Best of What's New 2023

The 50 greatest innovations of 2023

By Popular Science Team

The best outdoor speakers in 2023

The best outdoor speakers

By Heather Kuldell-Ware, Billy Cadden

AirDrop changed big time in iOS 17, so check your iPhone settings

AirDrop changed big time in iOS 17, so check your iPhone settings

Opening QR code on a laptop at the park

How to open a QR code on your computer

Hand holding phone with WhatsApp open. WhatsApp will help you move your messages between phones.

How to transfer your WhatsApp chats to a new phone

How to trap cosmic rays in a jar like it’s 1951

How to trap cosmic rays in a jar like it’s 1951

By Bill Gourgey

Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Round Dutch Oven

50+ sizzling Black Friday cookware deals you can get right now

New features ChatGPT

How to use ChatGPT’s new image and voice options

Woman binge-watching YouTube videos

How to avoid binge-watching YouTube videos

The best ratcheting screwdrivers

The best ratcheting screwdrivers

Four examples of the best hammer drills against a white background

The best hammer drills

There's a new way to control your Apple Watch.

How to use Double Tap to control your Apple Watch without touching it

Four of the best spark plugs are sliced together against a white background.

The best spark plugs

By Timothy Dale