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How to Cancel Google Play Music and Other Android App Subscriptions
Android allows apps you to subscribe to apps and services, including Google's own Google Play Music, through Google Play.
Should You Buy a Kinect For Your Xbox One? What Does It Even Do?
When Microsoft first announced the Xbox One, the Kinect was an "essential" part of the console.
How to Migrate from Internet Explorer or Edge to Chrome (and Why You Should)
Google's Chrome web browser is now more widely used than Microsoft's Internet Explorer and Edge combined.
Should You Use the Windows 10 Insider Previews?
By switching to Insider Preview builds of Windows 10, you'll get the latest changes and features before other Windows users.
How to Check if Your PC Is Ready for the Oculus Rift or HTC Vive
The Oculus Rift and Valve's HTC Vive require some powerful PC gaming hardware.
How to Extend Windows 10's 30-Day Limit for Rolling Back to Windows 7 or 8.1
After upgrading to Windows 10, you have 30 days--about a month--to roll back to Windows 7 or 8.
How to Check if TRIM Is Enabled for Your SSD (and Enable It if It Isn't)
Windows 7 and above are set to automatically enable TRIM on solid-state drives.
How to Stream Live TV from an Xbox One to a Windows PC, iPhone, or Android Phone
Set up your Xbox One's TV integration and you can do more than just watch TV on your Xbox: you can also stream that live TV from your Xbox to a Windows 10 PC, Windows phone, iPhone, iPad, or Android device over your home network.
How to Stop Animated GIFs From Playing in Your Web Browser
Animated GIFs can be a fun way to spice up reactions on social media, or get a point across in an article--but they can also be annoying, and take forever to load if you have a slow connection.
How to Watch TV Through Your Xbox One, Even Without Cable
Microsoft has downplayed the Xbox One's TV features since its launch, but the Xbox One still offers useful TV integration.
How to Troubleshoot and Recalibrate Your Xbox One's Kinect
Your Xbox One's Kinect should "just work" after you set it up, but occasionally you may experience problems with voice or people recognition.
Don’t Waste Time Optimizing Your SSD, Windows Knows What Its Doing
Solid-state drives aren't anywhere near as small and fragile as they used to be.
30 Voice Commands You Can Use on Your PlayStation 4
Sony's PlayStation 4 has voice commands, just like the Xbox One.
What Is "Compatibility Mode" in Microsoft Office?
When you open a document created in an older version of Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint in a modern version of Office, you may see "Compatibility Mode" appear after the name of the document in the titlebar.
PSA: Don't Shut Down Your Computer, Just Use Sleep (or Hibernation)
In this day and age, there's no reason to shut down your computer, then sit through the boot-up process when you want to use it.
How to Change Your Default Web Browser and Email Client on a Mac
Changing the default application for most files in OS X is easy.
48 Kinect Voice Commands You Can Use On Your Xbox One
If you have a Kinect, you can use a variety of voice commands with your Xbox One that turn it on, navigate the interface, skype your friends, and even record your gameplay.
How to Monitor Your FPS in UWP Games on Windows 10
Tools like FRAPS and NVIDIA's ShadowPlay are great for monitoring your game performance on Windows, but they don't work with Microsoft's Universal Windows Platform (UWP) games.
How to Snap Apps and Multitask on Your Xbox One
The Xbox One allows you to play a game and use an app--or just use two apps--at once.
Why Your Photos Don't Always Appear Correctly Rotated
Ever wonder why some photos look correct in some programs, but appear sideways or upside down in others? That's because there are two different ways a photo can be rotated, and not every program is on the same page.