How to build a PC from scratch: a beginner’s guide
Building a PC for the first time, or even the second or third time, can feel a little intimidating. But one of the best parts about building a computer is …
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How to Clear Your Browser’s Cache, and Why You Should
Every web browser has what’s called a cache: A temporary storage space for web pages that syncs online content to your computer or mobile device. This syncing is designed to …
What to Know About IP Ratings Before Your Phone Gets Wet
It’s easy for a smartphone to slip out of your grasp and end up in unexpected places—whether it’s a quick dip in the toilet or a journey behind the couch …
How to Remove Your Personal Info From Google’s Search Results
Last year, Google expanded the ways you can submit removal requests for search results containing personal info. Before this change, people had to meet a very high bar to get results …
How to Remove Annoying News Widgets From Windows 11
Windows 11, by default, shows you a bunch of “news” articles when you click the widget icon, the thing on the left-hand side of the taskbar that usually shows you …
How to Use ‘Circle to Search’ on an Android Phone
To enable Circle to Search on the Pixel phones, open up the main Settings page, then pick Display and Navigation mode. You’ve got two options here: Gesture or button navigation. …
How Google’s AI Overviews Work, and How to Turn Them Off (You Can’t)
When can you expect your query to trigger an AI-generated summary of the results? “AI Overviews appear for complex queries,” says Mallory De Leon, a Google spokesperson. “You’ll find AI …
How to edit a PDF in Google Drive
Google Drive lets you stay on top of collaborative projects. The suite is compatible with several file types, which bodes well for those of us who need to frequently share …
How to change your Skype name
When Skype and other video-conferencing platforms arrived on our computers, phones, and tablets, another huge leap for tech was logged in the history books. Then we all started making usernames …
How to download shows and movies from Hulu
Hulu has a never-ending trove of movies and TV shows to dig into, but it can be tough to put in the viewing hours when your work schedule is so …