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How to Set Up a Spotify Kids Account

Spotify Kids is a standalone listening app built with the unique needs of young ones in mind. With a Spotify Premium Family subscription of $14.99/month, you can give your kids their own app with 8,000+ songs, stories, and lu...

Joel Cornell 12h ago

How To Make Your Own Sticker Pack for WhatsApp on iPhone and Android

Stickers are a quick and fun way to convey thoughts and emotions on WhatsApp. But what if you want to make a sticker pack of your own reaction shots? Here’s how to do it on your iPhone and Android handset....

Khamosh Pathak 13h ago

How to Stream U.S. Sports for Free Online

The wide world of sports has been mostly postponed for 2020 thanks to the coronavirus. As we all try to flatten the curve with social distancing, some of the most popular U.S. sports leagues are streaming both new and old gam...

How to Disable Notification Previews for WhatsApp on iPhone

Unless your lock screen is locked down, anyone who picks up your iPhone can read your notifications. If you want to hide your private WhatsApp conversations from your lock screen, you can disable notification previews in two...

Khamosh Pathak 1d ago

How to Write an Apple II BASIC Program in Your Web Browser

Have you ever wanted to program a vintage computer? If you use the BASIC programming language and run a simulation of the legendary Apple II in your browser, it’s easy! You’ll get an excellent idea what programmin...

Why You Should Buy the 2020 MacBook Air

With the 2020 MacBook Air, Apple has delivered the perfect laptop for everyday use. The Butterfly keyboard is gone, leading to an improved and more reliable typing experience. This is the Mac laptop most people should buy....

Khamosh Pathak 2d ago

How to Fix Your Keyboard Typing Numbers Instead of Letters

You’re typing on your laptop and, suddenly, some of the keys start registering as numbers and symbols instead of letters. What’s going on? Most likely, the answer lies with your Num Lock key. Here’s why&#821...

Benj Edwards 3d ago

How to use the dig Command on Linux

The Linux dig command allows you to query DNS servers and perform DNS lookups. You can also find the domain an IP address leads back to. We’ll show you how!

Dave McKay 3d ago

How to Build Your Own Cloud File Sync with Nextcloud

Services like Dropbox make it easy for you to access your files on multiple devices. However, you might want more control over them. In less than 30 minutes, you can have your own cloud-syncing service up and running on a ser...

How to Open Google Chrome Using Command Prompt on Windows 10

You can do almost anything from the Command Prompt on Windows 10—even open the Google Chrome web browser. You can also open Chrome in incognito mode or jump straight to a website. Here’s how it’s done....

Marshall Gunnell 4d ago

12 Tips for Video Conferencing While You Work From Home

As the global workforce shifts to a work-from-home model, conference room meetings have moved to online video-calling apps. If you’re new to video conferencing, we’re here to help you out!

Khamosh Pathak 4d ago

How to Clean Your Headphones and Earbuds

So, you’ve cleaned your phone, keyboard, and mouse, but what about your headphones? Cleaning out any ear wax and disinfecting your headphones isn’t only good for your hygiene, it may even improve the sound quality...

How to Use Cloudflare DNS’s Parental Controls

Cloudflare now offers “1.1.1.1 for Families,” new DNS servers with built-in parental controls. Cloudflare’s standard 1.1.1.1 DNS server doesn’t perform any filtering, but Cloudflare can now block malw...

Chris Hoffman 4d ago

How to Move a Window to Another Monitor on Windows 10

If you run a multiple-monitor setup on your Windows 10 PC, it’s essential to know how to move windows between displays. With a few drags of the mouse or a simple keyboard shortcut, it’s easy to manage windows like...

Benj Edwards 4d ago

How to Change the Information in the Outlook Status Bar

The Status bar at the bottom of the Outlook client contains a lot of information. However, you can use a simple context menu to customize it, and either add or remove different values and shortcuts. Here’s how to config...

Rob Woodgate 5d ago

All Microsoft’s PowerToys for Windows 10, Explained

Microsoft is hard at work on PowerToys for Windows 10. This open-source project adds many powerful features to Windows, from a bulk file renamer to an Alt+Tab alternative that lets you search for windows from your keyboard....

9 Ways to Open PowerShell in Windows 10

PowerShell is a more powerful command-line shell and scripting language than Command Prompt. Since the release of Windows 10, it’s become the default choice, and there are many ways you can open it.

Brady Gavin 5d ago

How to Quickly Zip and Unzip Files on iPhone and iPad

Historically, Apple made it quite difficult to work with Zip files on iPhone and iPad. Now, starting with iOS 13 and iPadOS 13, Apple has integrated native support for Zip files right from the Files app. Here’s how it w...

Khamosh Pathak 6d ago

5 Free Remote Access Tools for Connecting to a PC or Mac

Sometimes, when you’re working from home, you might need to access a computer at your office or another location. Remote-access tools allow you to use a computer that’s located elsewhere as if you were sitting in ...

Tim Brookes 6d ago

Windows 10’s Bugs Are Teaching the Importance of Backups

Windows 10 has now had multiple automatic updates that accidentally deleted people’s files. Buggy updates have caused problems with hardware drivers, too. Microsoft highlights the importance of having good backups and b...

How to Use Linux’s man Command: Hidden Secrets and Basics

Everything you need to know about Linux is in its man pages. For example, you can search for a command to accomplish a task, even if you don’t know what it’s called. But how can you find the man pages? Here are so...

Dave McKay Mar 30th

How to Disinfect Your Mouse and Keyboard

You probably don’t clean your mouse and keyboard very often, but you should. It’s especially important if you share a computer with others. Right now, it could also prevent the transmission of COVID-19....

How Bad Gaming Gear Can Hold You Back (How to Get Windows 10 Pro)

A raid leader’s headset shorts out. They can no longer hear his commands, so they miss a critical mechanic and wipe. In just a few seconds, hours of progress and practice go down the toilet.

How to Click the Home Button with a Mouse on an iPad

Apple now lets you control your iPad with a mouse or trackpad, but navigating using a mouse can be cumbersome without the ability to quickly click and go Home. Luckily, there are several ways to access the iPad’s Home ...

Benj Edwards Mar 29th