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Tips and tricks that will help you navigate your devices, troubleshoot problems, or simply boost your technological skills.

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Boost your phone’s security with a VPN

By David Nield

The best Apple HomeKit smart home starter kit

By Mahesh Nair

You should switch to a browser that has its own VPN

By David Nield

How a vertical monitor setup will change your life

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

20 essential Windows keyboard shortcuts that will make you forget your mouse

By David Nield

How to use less gas when driving with Google Maps

By John Kennedy

How to see if someone has been snooping on your devices

By David Nield

You should download the new Google Drive for Desktop

By David Nield

7 essential Android 12 features to tap on day one

By David Nield

3 spreadsheet tips to make beginners feel like pros

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

What various weird computer noises mean for your machine

By Whitson Gordon

6 cool camera tricks you can do on the new Pixel 6 phones

By David Nield

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