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Microsoft PowerToys: 18 Ways to Enhance Windows 10 and Windows 11

Need to rename multiple files at once, find your mouse cursor, or quickly mute your audio during a virtual meeting? Microsoft’s free PowerToys utility will give your operating system a boost.

By Lance Whitney

Save Your Stuff: How to Back Up and Restore Your Android Device

Afraid of losing everything on your Galaxy, Pixel, or other Android device? A backup of your phone or tablet is handy if you ever need to restore lost data.

By Lance Whitney

Refresh Your Inbox: How to Delete a Gmail Account

Whether you want to get rid of an old, inactive account or prefer a different email service, here’s how to delete a Gmail account.

By Lance Whitney

Storage Crunch? How to Free Up Space on Your Mac

Running low on storage for all your apps, documents, photos, videos, and music? These Apple tools will help you free up space if your Mac's hard drive is almost full.

By Lance Whitney

March Madness Continues! Here's How to Stream the Sweet 16

Tonight, the NCAA's red-hot college basketball tournament continues with the Michigan State Spartans taking on the Kansas State Wildcats at 6:30 p.m. EST.

By Jordan Minor  & Jeffrey L. Wilson

10 Things to Know Before You Buy Refurbished Electronics

Renewed devices are cheaper, but do some research first. These tips can help you get a deal and avoid being ripped off when buying refurbished laptops, TVs, phones, and other electronics.

By Eric Griffith

7 Ways to Start Minimizing Next Year's Taxes Now

Keeping track of your tax obligations throughout the year can save you money at filing time. We show you the best ways to do it.

By Kathy Yakal

How to Check the Health of Your Laptop's Battery in Windows

Whether you're still running Windows 10 or upgraded to Windows 11, a Windows battery report will help you keep tabs on the health of your laptop's battery.

By Jason Cohen

When Side Hustle Meets Schedule C: What Gig Workers Should Know About Taxes

Can you write off a thank-you cake on your taxes? Should you hire a professional tax preparer? We explain what gig workers need to know before filing their taxes.

By Kathy Yakal

The Legend Returns: How to Watch the John Wick Films in Order

Keanu Reeves is back as John Wick. Before you see Chapter 4 in theaters, here's where to stream the first three movies and reaquaint yourself with the legendary assassin.

By Rebecca Isaacs

How to Add Support for Another Language in Windows

Are you bilingual? Here’s how to use more than one language in Windows 10 and 11.

By Lance Whitney

Stream Anonymously: How to Virtualize Yourself and Become a VTuber

VTubing lets creative types connect with audiences while preserving their anonymity. Streamers Syafire and LavenderTowne walk us through the tools needed to develop a virtual persona.

By S.C. Stuart

From DCEU to DC Universe: How to Watch the DC Movies in Order

Before you see 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' in theaters, catch up on every installment of the DC Extended Universe on HBO Max. Here's our recommended watch order.

By Jason Cohen

How to Back Up and Restore Your Files in Windows

The File History feature in Windows 10 and Windows 11 allows you to automatically back up important files and documents to an external location. You can then recover them in a pinch.

By Lance Whitney

Eye of the Tiger: How to Stream All the Rocky and Creed Movies

Before you see Creed III, catch up on the decades-long franchise by streaming the earlier films. Here's how you can watch every Rocky and Creed movie in order.

By Rebecca Isaacs

Lock It Down: How to Use 2FA on Twitter Without Paying for Twitter Blue

Twitter is discontinuing SMS-based 2FA for everyone except Twitter Blue members on March 20. Here's how to switch from text-based multi-factor authentication to an app or security key.

By Chandra Steele

Keep the IRS Out of Your Business: How to (Try to) Avoid a Tax Audit

We explain who is likely to be audited by the IRS and what you can do to minimize your chances with tax software and other methods.

By Kathy Yakal

23 Android Tips and Tricks for Getting the Most From Your Phone

Google’s feature-rich mobile operating system is packed with many useful tools that lie just beneath the surface. Use our nearly two dozen tips to improve your Android experience.

By Michael Muchmore  & Gabriel Zamora

How to Send Large Files Over the Internet

Trying to figure out how to send a large file to someone else? Gmail and Yahoo have a 25MB limit, but don't worry; there are other ways to transfer a big file.

By Lance Whitney

5 Ways to Run Android Apps on Your PC for Free

Want to use Android apps on a PC? These are the apps, services, and OSes that can make it happen. Some tinkering may be required.

By Whitson Gordon  & Jason Cohen