Everybody loves a cool trick. No matter how well we know an app or program, there’s almost always some shortcut we never learned. The same goes for hardware: We may use gadgets every day without knowing their helpful quirks. A great example is Zoom, which millions of Americans have recently discovered for the first time. …
Is the storage full on your iOS device? Here’s how to figure out what’s taking up the most space on your iPhone and iPad so you can decide what to delete. You might not think of how much space you have left on your iOS device until you hit a wall when you try to update …
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From getting verified to keeping the trolls at bay, these Instagram tips and tricks will make you a photo-sharing pro and help keep unwanted accounts (and Reels) at bay. Instagram is almost old enough to join Instagram. The app turned 12 this year, and it’s struggling with popularity as it hits the difficult tween years. …
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If you’re in Windows and need to rename a bunch of files, File Explorer lets you do it all at once. You can also use PowerToys or a third-party utility. Here’s the dilemma: You’re stuck with dozens (or hundreds) of files in Windows that have unhelpful names. This typically happens with photos shot on a …
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Viruses, Trojans, and other malicious programs attack your OS and your apps. With phishing attacks, the target is you, the user. Here’s how to protect your personal information and avoid phishing scams. To make money, a business needs to rake in more than it spends, and that’s true even when the business is criminal. It …
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Remote collaboration methods give people more ways to participate, and that tends to bring out the best in their work. You don’t even have to be remote to use these tricks. The most successful remote teams collaborate in a way that intentionally supports people in a remote environment. I know that may sound like circular …
Want to receive fewer browser notifications? Here’s how to control web notifications and block the pop-ups you don’t want in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari. Everyone wants your attention these days; even your web browser. Just like websites can share articles on social media, they can also send their content directly to your browser through …
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Your mode of communication is just as important as the message. Rethinking how you communicate at work can lead to vastly better results. This meeting should have been an email. That email should have been a Slack message. That Slack message should have been an in-person discussion or video call. How we communicate and the …
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A VPN can protect your privacy, if you use it right. We explain what VPNs do, what they don’t, and how to get the most out of a VPN. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have gone from being an obscure networking concept to big business. You’ve probably seen the ads from your favorite YouTuber, on podcasts, …
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There may come a time when you need to know the IP address of your router, as assigned by your ISP. These numbers are easy to find, when you know where and how to look. Networks, and the internet, don’t identify computers (of any size, even your smartphone) by the name you give them. Computers …
