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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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What do Michelin Star restaurants have to do with the major tire company? There's a long history of how this came to be. Here's what you need to know.
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Vintage airplanes had a distinctive look thanks to their black nose, but you may be wondering why they were painted black and why that's no longer the standard.
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If you've been running into a wall with YouTube TV telling you "Streaming Limit Reached," there's a reason for that. Thankfully, it's also an easy fix.
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While plenty of things have gotten more expensive over the years, TVs are not one of them-- why does a mid-range TV cost roughly the same now as it did in 2005?
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If you've got a manual on USB ports or have watched any kind of video, you may have heard them referred to as Male or Female ports. Here's what that means.
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Users noticed in 2024 that they were no longer able to follow hashtags on Instagram, despite the platform offering it as a feature for years. What happened?
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Want to send a message to someone but keep a little bit of mystery? Invisible Ink lets you do just that. Here's how to use it when sending a message.
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LTE may not be as common as it once was, thanks to the rise of 4G and 5G, but the standard is still very important for all manner of cell phone technology.
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Got a wet USB port, drive, or cable? It can be scary, but the right actions will prevent damage. Here’s what to do right away to safely recover your device.
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Duracell has a very long history, well before its time with car batteries, and you might be interested to know where they're made.
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