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How to Explore Cities in Apple Maps Using Look Around

More than a decade after Google unveiled Street View, Apple has released its own 360-degree 3D maps. In typical Apple fashion, it offers a superior user experience compared to scrolling through traditional map views. Here&#82...

Khamosh Pathak 11h ago

How to Use the awk Command on Linux

On Linux, awk is a command-line text manipulation dynamo, as well as a powerful scripting language. Here’s an introduction to some of its coolest features.

Dave McKay 12h ago

Will the EU Make Apple Get Rid of Lightning on the iPhone?

Earlier this year, after an almost decade-long period of anguish, the European Parliament approved binding plans for a Europe-wide charging standard. But what does this actually mean? Well, it’s complicated—but it...

How to See All Your Saved Wi-Fi Passwords on macOS

Having a complex Wi-Fi password increases your security, as well as your likelihood to forget a long chain of letters and numbers. Fortunately, there are two quick methods for retrieving your home Wi-Fi password quickly and s...

Joel Cornell 1d ago

What Does “NGL” Mean, and How Do You Use It?

Despite NGL’s popularity on Reddit and Twitter, it hasn’t gained the mainstream use of some other abbreviations. NGL stands for “Not Gonna Lie,” and it’s still common in many corners of the web....

How to Use Google Chrome’s New Deep-Linking Feature

Have you ever wanted to create a link that goes to a specific part of a long web page? Chrome 80 makes that possible with a new deep linking feature called “Scroll To Text Fragment.”

Chris Hoffman 3d ago

Is Your Phone’s Touch Screen Damaged? Avoid These Bad Repair Tips

So, you’ve scratched or cracked your new smartphone or tablet screen. In search of a quick-fix, you stumble across endless listicles that advise you to use automotive wax, toothpaste, or even a glass buffer. Do any of t...

Why Does Google Say Chrome Is More Secure Than Edge?

Google “recommends switching to Chrome to use extensions securely.” That’s strange, as the new Microsoft Edge is now based on Chromium. You can install extensions from the Chrome Web Store in Edge. But Googl...

Chris Hoffman 3d ago

How to Access iCloud Services on Android

Apple users are able to store their notes, pictures, contacts, and settings in their iCloud storage and sync them across multiple Apple devices. Accessing your iCloud data on Android is a trickier process, but it is possible....

Ben Stockton 3d ago

How to Pin a Website to the Windows 10 Taskbar or Start Menu

Having quick access to frequently-used or hard to remember websites can save you time and frustration. Whether you use Chrome, Firefox, or Edge, you can add a shortcut to any site right to your Windows 10 taskbar or Start men...

Joel Cornell 3d ago

How to Delete a User on Linux (and Remove Every Trace)

Deleting a user on Linux involves more than you think. If you’re a system administrator, you’ll want to purge all traces of the account and its access from your systems. We’ll show you the steps to take....

Dave McKay 4d ago

Windows 10’s Buggy Hardware Driver Updates Are Being Fixed

Windows Update doesn’t just automatically update the Windows 10 operating system—it automatically updates hardware drivers, too. That’s resulted in many bugs, but Microsoft is making improvements—and m...

What Is an Encryption Backdoor?

You might have heard the term “encryption backdoor” in the news recently. We’ll explain what it is, why it’s one of the most hotly contested topics in the tech world, and how it could affect the device...

Vann Vicente 5d ago

How to Get Free Internet (at Home and In Public)

Free internet access is all around us. With these tips and tricks, you’ll be able to find a free connection at home or when you’re out. Even if you don’t have a computer, your local public library likely has...

How to Check If Your iPhone Was Refurbished

After buying a used iPhone, you might wonder about its history. When first sold, did it leave Apple as a brand new device or one that had been previously refurbished? Luckily, there’s an easy way to tell. Here’s h...

Benj Edwards 5d ago

How to Use the join command on Linux

If you want to merge data from two text files by matching a common field, you can use the Linux join command. It adds a sprinkle of dynamism to your static data files. We’ll show you how to use it....

Dave McKay 6d ago

Windows 10’s New Update Is Deleting People’s Files Again

Microsoft released a buggy security update for Windows 10 last week. Some Windows users report all the files on their desktop have been deleted. Here’s everything you need to know, including how to fix the bug and get y...

How to Save a PDF to Your iPhone or iPad

While browsing the web, it’s common to run into PDF files that you’d like to save to your iPhone or iPad for later viewing. Here’s how to do it.

Benj Edwards Feb 18th

How to Troubleshoot Bluetooth Issues on Windows

Bluetooth gives you the freedom to move without a tether, but it isn’t always the most reliable way to use wireless devices. If you’re having trouble with Bluetooth on your Windows machine, you can follow the step...

Ben Stockton Feb 18th

What Is Ambient Computing, and How Will It Change Our Lives?

Ambient computing is one of Silicon Valley’s latest tech buzzwords. It refers to technologies that allow people to use a computer without realizing they’re doing it. We’ll explain more about it, and how it w...

Vann Vicente Feb 18th

6 Tips for Using Your iPhone at Night or in the Dark

Your iPhone can adapt to reduce eye strain and promote healthier sleep, but that’s not all it can do after the sun goes down. We’ll explain Dark and Night modes, Night Shift, and all the other features you need to...