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How to put Chrome’s download notifications back at the bottom
Dramatic UI changes can be hard to adjust to. If Chrome’s new method for tracking downloads is throwing you off, here’s how to switch back.
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Protect your privacy by changing these new Chrome settings
This newly launched set of controls helps you further avoid targeted ads—and is separate from your Google account settings.
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Microsoft Word: 9 tricks and hidden features
Microsoft Word is by far the most widely used word processor, but it's not perfect. Some problems make everyday office life more difficult, some functions remain undiscovered. Read on for useful tips and tricks.
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5 simple tips to make Gmail more secure
Our email services are full of personal information and it's important to protect it. Here are the tips to make your email more secure.
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10 essential tips to make Google Chrome more secure
Are you aware of your browser's security settings? Here are the most important Chrome tips to help you surf more safely.
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Windows 11: How to improve your security and privacy
We show you how Windows 11 keeps you safe and how to maximize your privacy.
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How to control Windows PC volume with any keyboard
Use keyboard hotkeys for volume controls on any Windows PC.
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How to fix common USB connection problems in Windows
Occasionally, problems can occur with USB connections. We offer solutions for fixing them in Windows 10 and 11.
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Audacity turns your computer into a full-fledged sound studio – for free
The free Audacity software is all you need to edit audio, whether it's podcasts or music. Here's how the latest version works.
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14 free tools: Obscure yet helpful software from Adobe, Microsoft, and more
Even big software makers like Adobe and Microsoft have free tools that offer astonishingly helpful functionality.
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Speed up your Google searches with this hidden trick
How to use your browser's context menu to quickly search any snippet of text.
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Make a detailed list of your installed programs with this free PC tool
Uninstall View's saved program lists make it easy to repopulate your PC after reinstalling Windows.
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Share your Wi-Fi password in seconds with Android QR codes
Need to share your Wi-Fi password? It's easy if you have an Android phone.
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This Gmail trick reveals which companies sell your data
If you want to know which companies are selling your data use this Gmail trick. It also works with Outlook and iCloud, too.
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This free Adobe Acrobat alternative rocks for basic PDF editing
iLovePDF: A free site for PDF merge, split, sign, and editing.
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This one Brave feature sold me on the whole browser
This Chrome competitor bills itself on privacy and security, but I love it for rescuing me from a daily annoyance.
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How to spot a scam email (and scam texts)
Scam emails can cause massive headaches or, worse, financial ruin. Here are some telltale warning signs to look out for.
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How to tune Windows 10 for laser-focused productivity
Windows 10 is chock full of tools that can eliminate distractions, optimize your workflow, and make you all-around more productive—but they aren't always obvious.
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Speed up Google Chrome: 9 tips and tweaks
Google's Chrome is the world's most popular browser for a reason. But these nine tweaks make it even better, by making it even faster.
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How to update your PC’s BIOS
Updating your BIOS can cut boot times, fix compatibility issues, and improve overall performance–or brick your system if you do it wrong. But with recent AM5 motherboard issues, an out-of-date BIOS can leave your PC vulnerable.