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What Was Windows CE, and Why Did People Use It?
Originally started as a simple OS for pocket-size PCs, Windows CE eventually turned into a carnival of brand names.
How to See Which iPhone Apps Can View Your Photos
On an iPhone, photos are a huge potential privacy leak. Here's how to see which apps can access them---and how to revoke access if necessary.
How to See Which Model and Year of Mac You Have
Need to quickly check which model and year of Mac you have? The answer is only a few clicks away.
How to See Which iPhone Apps Are Listening to Your Microphone
Worried that certain iPhone apps are listening using your device's built-in microphone? Here's how to check for sure---and how to revoke access if necessary.
How to See the Most Recent Updates Windows 10 Installed
Windows 10 updates all the time, but what has been updated---and when? Here's how to see a list of most recent updates.
How to Launch Google Assistant by Tapping the Back of Your iPhone
Do you prefer Google Assistant to Apple Siri? On an iPhone 8 or later (with iOS 14 or later), you can launch a "Hey Google" query with just two taps on the back of your device. Here's how to set it up.
How to Turn Off Automatic Emoji Conversion in Slack
Tired of Slack changing your classic ":)" and ":D" emoticons into cute, cuddly emoji pictures? Here's how to disable it in the desktop and web clients.
How to See Which iPhone Apps Are Accessing Your Camera
Worried that an iPhone app might be using your built-in camera when you don't expect it? Here's how to check for sure---and how to revoke access if necessary.
How to Stop Kids from Talking to Strangers on Nintendo Switch
Worried about your kids talking to strangers online in Nintendo Switch games? Here's how to turn that off communicating with others in Parental Controls.
How to Change the Shortcut That Opens Windows 10's Game Bar
Usually, Win+G opens the Xbox Game Bar in Windows 10, but if you'd like to set up a custom keyboard shortcut instead, it's easy to do. Here's how.
How to Turn off 5G on iPhone (to Save Battery Life)
Is 5G taking a toll on your iPhone's battery life? Here's how to disable it completely when you don't need it.
25 Years of Making Connections With USB (After Three Attempts)
USB 1.0 debuted 25 years ago, and it's been making connections for billions of gadgets ever since. Here's how it conquered the world.
How to Enable an Extension in Chrome's Incognito Mode
By default, Chrome disables extensions in Incognito mode. If you'd like to use an extension while private browsing, it's easy to enable it. Here's how.
How to Stop iPhone Apps From Asking to Track Your Activity
Tired of apps asking whether they can track you for advertising purposes on your iPhone? Here's how to always say "no" by default.
How to Open Firefox's Private Browsing Mode with a Keyboard Shortcut
If you're browsing with Firefox and need to quickly open a Private window, there's no need to reach for a menu---you can use a keyboard shortcut instead. Here's how.
How to Uninstall or Disable Extensions in Google Chrome
Need to uninstall or disable an extension in Google Chrome? Here's how to do it.
How to Move the Taskbar to the Top of Your Screen on Windows 10
Did you know you can move your Windows 10 taskbar to the top of your screen? Here's how to do it.
How to Close All Firefox Windows at Once
Need to quickly close all of your Firefox windows at once? Here's how to do it.
How to Change Contact Name Order on iPhone or iPad
Is your iPhone or iPad displaying contact names in an order you don't expect (such as last name first)? If so, it's easy to fix in Settings. Here's how.
How to Get a Spotlight-Style Search Bar on Windows 10
Recently switched from a Mac to a Windows PC and miss the Spotlight search feature? With PowerToys, you can have something similar on Windows 10. Here's how to set it up.