Get More Out of Your Chromebook by Running Linux Apps
Chrome OS, itself based on the Linux kernel, can now run Linux apps—the circle is complete. If you’ve got the latest…
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A guide to the gadgets, and how to make them work for you.
19 Things You Can Do in iOS 12 That You Couldn't Do Before
Happy iOS 12 day, everybody—after being announced back in June, the final version of Apple’s mobile OS gets pushed out…
Why Ray Tracing on Nvidia's New GPUs Is so Exciting
Nvidia recently announced new high-end graphics cards with an RTX designation attached to the model numbers—that RTX…
How to Completely Customize Your Phone's Sounds
You might occasionally swap around the wallpaper on your smartphone, but do you give much thought to the bleeps and…
The Super-Private Tor Browser Gets a Huge Update, But Should You Switch From Chrome?
Chrome wasn’t the only browser to get a visual overhaul this week, because the privacy-focused Tor Browser was also…
9 Apps to Try if You Want to Learn Something New Every Day
Sure, smartphones and smartphone apps can waste our time and bring out the worst in people, but they can most…
How Location Tracking Actually Works on Your Smartphone
As the recent revelation over Google’s background tracking of your location shows, it’s not as easy as it should be to…
How to Roll Back Changes (and Undo Your Mistakes) in Any App
Mistakes happen—one misplaced key press and suddenly your 10,000 word essay has been reduced to a blinking cursor.…
How to Get Everything Possible Out of Your Old Gadgets in 2018
There comes a time in every gadget’s life when it needs to accept the reality of growing old—software lag has gone…
Why Your Router Has Two Wifi Bands and How They Work
Few devices are as essential to the smooth running of a modern-day digital household than a wireless router, so it’s…
The Stress-Free Guide to Upgrading to a New Computer
You’ve had all the slowdowns and crashes and bugs you can take—it’s time to upgrade your computer. While the thought of…
7 Ways to Get Your Computer Screen Up on Your TV
You’ve got friends coming round to watch a movie, or you need your family to watch this one really great Youtube video.…
Use the New Tools in iOS 12 and Android 9 Pie to Fight Your Phone Addiction
Apple and Google are falling over themselves to offer new native tools for tracking how long we spend staring at…
20 Tips and Tricks for Managing Files on macOS
You no doubt know how to copy, move, rename and otherwise manipulate files on your Mac, but with the right power tricks…
Here's How to Get Fortnite on Your Android Phone
After months of waiting, Fortnite, the most popular game on the planet, is finally ready for its debut on Android.…
The Best Project Management Apps to Get Your Life in Order
Project management apps help teams collaborate more effectively and hit their deadlines, but you can use the same apps…
8 Online Subscriptions That Don't Actually Suck
Remember a time when you paid for your music, and your movies, and your software with a one-off payment rather than a…
Yes, You Should Still Change Your DNS Settings for Better Internet
The DNS (Domain Name System) server settings on your laptop, phone, or router are your gateway to the web—converting…
12 Cool Things You Can Do in Android 9 Pie That You Couldn't Do Before
Android 9 Pie is finished and heading out now to Pixel devices, with phones that were part of the Android P beta…
Everything You Can Do to Type Faster on Your Smartphone
How much typing do you do on your smartphone? All those instant messages, search requests, snarky social media comments…
