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Whether you’re at home, on the road, or stuck in a weak coverage zone, here’s how to bring your cell signal back with reliable fixes that work.
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Hard as it is to believe, there was once a time when computers didn't have USB ports. Here's what came before it, and how messy it all really was.
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Want to use ChatGPT in another language? You can change it in just a few steps without leaving the chat. Here’s how to do it.
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If Temu’s endless giveaways have you wondering how it all works, you’re not alone. The app’s “free” items come with a few strings attached.
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Your smartphone's USB port means it's compatible with a wide range of USB-powered accessories, but you'll want to avoid connecting it to just anything.
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Google has been ordered to pay $425 million in a privacy-related class action lawsuit. You may be due some money, but the criteria is pretty specific.
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Being told to restart a device to fix tech issues may seem silly, but doing so can often work wonders for devices like routers. Here's why that is.
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Video calls significantly more data than audio calls, which can become an issue if you're on a limited data plan or visiting a foreign country.
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One of ChatGPT’s premium perks just went public. If organizing chats into Projects was tempting, now is the time to try what used to cost extra.
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Storing your payment info with Facebook is undoubtedly convenient, but it may not necessarily be the best thing to do. Here's how to remove it.
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Restarting your iPhone is usually straightforward, but it gets a bit trickier if you don't have a working power button. Thankfully, there are ways around that.
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They look like cold-air boxes, but window ACs hide a secret that explains why they need a window. Here’s why you can't just set them on the floor.
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The color of your USB port can tell you everything you need to know about what the port is capable of, so what does it mean if you have a blue USB port?
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There's a reason that many smartphone users gravitate to iPhones, but they aren't perfect. Here's the model that is most difficult to fix, according to iFixit.
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Dark Mode is not only great for preserving your device's battery, but for not hurting your eyes as much in the dark. Here's how to enable it in Google Chrome.
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While the size and shape of USB ports are universal, the colors are not. That's why you'll sometimes have blue ports, black ports, and in some cases, red ones.
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Apple's Face ID system is fine when it works but a big problem when it doesn't. Here's how the system functions, what can go wrong, and some ways to fix FaceID.
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Just because your MacBook is turning on every tine you lift the lid doesn't mean it has to be that way. You can tweak settings so it stays off until needed.
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The British term for a car's trunk comes from "boot locker," which is a type of storage compartment used in coaches and carriages before automobiles.
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You might have seen images of old TVs with a series of colorful bars, called a test pattern. What were these for, and are they still in use today?
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Whether you're looking to use it as a shortcut or as an accessibility tool, your iPhone's Double Tap feature will give you some extra functions.
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Automatic updates mean less babysitting. You get bug fixes, security patches, and new features without lifting a finger. Some users don't need it, though.
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Despite what the "Designed by Apple in California" label might suggest, Macs and Macbooks don't roll off the line in Cupertino. It is a multinational effort.
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A fact worthy of your next trivia night: Apple did not come up with the name Siri, nor was Siri originally built for the iPhone, surprising as that may sound.
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We can't be alone in wondering, why is the Michelin mascot an anthropomorphic stack of tires, and bright white? Here's what you need to know.
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The 2025 Formula 1 season is underway, but geo-blocks could keep you from watching the live coverage. Don't worry, ExpressVPN can help with that.
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Ever wondered why ships are often given female names? Explore the historical roots and cultural reasons behind this maritime tradition.
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