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How to Disable Interactive Pop-Up Ads on Your Roku TV
Roku TVs are now showing extra advertisements during some commercials while watching live TV. Here's how to disable them.
What Is "Mixed Content," and Why Is Chrome Blocking It?
Google just announced Chrome will start blocking all "mixed content" on the web in 2020. Here's what that means.
How to Create a Local Account While Setting Up Windows 10
Here's how to avoid using a Microsoft account while setting up Windows 10. Microsoft just made it much more confusing.
How to Edit Any Web Page in Chrome (or Any Browser)
Use this hidden command and you can edit any web page in your browser as if it were a Word document.
Google Announces Maps Incognito Mode and More Privacy Controls
Today, Google is announcing Incognito Mode for Maps, auto-deletion of YouTube history, Assistant privacy features, and password security help in its password manager.
Confirmed: Windows 10 Setup Now Prevents Local Account Creation
Windows 10 Home now forces you to create a Microsoft account during the setup process. (Unless you disconnect your PC from the network, but most people will find that.)
Why You Should Sign In With Google, Facebook, or Apple
Are you still creating user accounts everywhere? Consider just using your Google, Facebook, or Apple account to sign in instead.
Windows 10's BitLocker Encryption No Longer Trusts Your SSD
Windows 10's BitLocker encryption no longer trusts SSDs that claim to support encryption at the firmware level. Windows will use software encryption instead.
How to Disable or Enable Tap to Click on a PC's Touchpad
Want to disable (or enable) tap to click on your Windows laptop's touchpad? Here's how. (Like many things on Windows, it's a little more complicated than it should be.)
How HTTP/3 and QUIC Will Speed Up Your Web Browsing
HTTP/3 and QUIC will speed up your web browsing with reduced latency, better error-correction, and built-in encryption. Here's what you need to know.
How to Make iPhone Apps Always Ask for Location Access
Take control over your iPhone's location permissions. With iOS 13, you can give apps access to your location only once and force them to ask in the future.
Microsoft Explains How "Cloud Download" Reinstalls Windows 10
Windows 10's new Cloud Download feature will let you download the latest Windows 10 installation files and reinstall it in a few clicks. Microsoft just explained how it works in more detail.
How to Change the Language of an App on Your iPhone or iPad
iOS 13 lets you change the language of individual apps. Use different apps in whichever language you like. Here's how.
Why iPhone and iPad Apps Are Asking to Use Bluetooth
Thanks to iOS 13, a lot of apps are asking for Bluetooth on your iPhone. Here's what you need to know. (It's a new privacy feature!)
How to Quickly Create Your Own Chrome Browser Theme
Chrome 77 lets you quickly create your own browser theme from the New Tab page. Personalize your browser in just a few clicks. This feature is disabled by default, but you can enable it with a hidden flag.
What Is Ultra Wideband, and Why Is It In the iPhone 11?
Apple's latest iPhone 11 devices include ultra-wideband technology. Here's how it works and what you can do with it. (Android phones could get this hardware, too!)
Browsers Are Bringing Automatic Dark Mode to Websites
Web browsers are bringing dark mode to websites. With prefers-color-scheme, websites can now check if you've enabled dark mode and automatically give you a dark theme.
Can You Get Multiple User Accounts on an iPad?
iPads only support multiple user accounts in schools. Here's how to make an iPad work a bit better if you're sharing it.
How to Enable a Play/Pause Button on Chrome's Toolbar
Chrome 77 has a Play/Pause toolbar button for controlling media playback without hunting down a tab. Here's how to enable it.
How to Permanently Uninstall Microsoft Teams on Windows 10
Is Microsoft Teams automatically reinstalling itself every time you sign into your PC? Here's how to completely uninstall it.