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David Nield

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David has been covering consumer tech for print and digital publications for over 20 years, and writes how to guides and explainers for Gizmodo.

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How to Use Adaptive Battery to Make Your Android Phone Last as Long as Possible

How to Use Adaptive Battery to Make Your Android Phone Last as Long as Possible

Embrace the magic of AI to make sure your phone doesn't run out of juice before the end of the day.

Want to Quit Facebook? These Are the Best Alternatives for Most of What Facebook Does

Want to Quit Facebook? These Are the Best Alternatives for Most of What Facebook Does

You can move your photos, messages, and groups elsewhere.

Here's What You Can and Can't Do With Photoshop on the Web (So Far)

Here's What You Can and Can't Do With Photoshop on the Web (So Far)

Don't uninstall that desktop version of the application just yet.

The Best Windows 11 Utilities to Install Now

The Best Windows 11 Utilities to Install Now

These tools will help you get more out of your new OS (or bring back some Windows 10 features).

10 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Pixel 6

10 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Pixel 6

If you just snagged a Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro, here are some features to start using.

Everything You Need to Know to Decide Which MacBook is the Best MacBook for You

Everything You Need to Know to Decide Which MacBook is the Best MacBook for You

With four models to choose from and dozens of configurations, buying a MacBook has never been more fun—or more…

15 Things You Can Do in macOS Monterey That You Couldn't Do Before

15 Things You Can Do in macOS Monterey That You Couldn't Do Before

The new version of macOS is here with a bunch of fresh features to try.

How to Ditch Your Phone and Use Instagram on the Web Instead

How to Ditch Your Phone and Use Instagram on the Web Instead

Now you can post to your Instagram on the web. Is it time to say goodbye to the time-sucking app?

How to Use the New Google TV App

How to Use the New Google TV App

Google Play Movies & TV is disappearing. Here's what's taking its place.

15 Things You Can Do in Android 12 That You Couldn't Do Before

15 Things You Can Do in Android 12 That You Couldn't Do Before

Google's next big Android upgrade is here (at least for Pixels), and it brings a ton of new features.

How Wi-Fi 6E Works, and What It Means for Your Gadgets

How Wi-Fi 6E Works, and What It Means for Your Gadgets

The new standard means less congestion and faster speeds for your home network.

How to Set Up All the iCloud+ Features in iOS 15

How to Set Up All the iCloud+ Features in iOS 15

If you pay for iCloud storage, you have access to new privacy protections you might not know about.

How to Get the Most Out of Picture-in-Picture on All Your Devices

How to Get the Most Out of Picture-in-Picture on All Your Devices

Watching videos doesn't mean you can't do something else at the same time.

The 12 Settings to Change First on Your iPhone 13

The 12 Settings to Change First on Your iPhone 13

Change the default settings or fine-tune the ones you restored from backup to customize your new iPhone.

11 Things You Can Do in Windows 11 That You Couldn't Do Before

11 Things You Can Do in Windows 11 That You Couldn't Do Before

Microsoft's new operating system just launched, and here are all the new features you don't get in Windows 10.

How to Turn Your Old Computer Into a Media Streamer

How to Turn Your Old Computer Into a Media Streamer

Instead of giving away your old laptop or desktop, make it your home entertainment hub.

11 Things You Can Do in watchOS 8 That You Couldn't Do Before

11 Things You Can Do in watchOS 8 That You Couldn't Do Before

Your old Apple Watch is getting a bunch of new features.

How to Use FaceTime If You're a Green Bubble

How to Use FaceTime If You're a Green Bubble

You can now use Apple's video chat platform on Android and PC.

iPadOS 15 Is Here: The Features You Should Try First

iPadOS 15 Is Here: The Features You Should Try First

iPadOS 15 is out now with new multitasking features, easier ways to take notes, and more.