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8 Cool AirTag NFC Shortcut Ideas for iPhone and Apple Watch

AirTags are small Bluetooth trackers that can help you find your stuff, but they also work as triggers for automations. Using Apple’s Shortcuts app, you can use AirTags to trigger all sorts of events when you tap them against…

Tim Brookes May 31st, 2021

How to Password Protect Your Google Search History

It’s no secret that Google tracks your activity in its products, but you have some control over your information. This data can be automatically wiped clean, and it can be put behind a password to protect it from prying eyes….

Joe Fedewa May 29th, 2021

How to Get Wi-Fi on the Road

Staying connected when traveling can be tricky if you’re not in a hotel, but it’s possible. Whether you’re on a cross-country road trip or going camping, or even if you just need some Wi-Fi on a long drive, there are ways to …

John Bogna May 29th, 2021

How to Check the UV Index

There’s nothing like a beautiful sunny day, but it can end in itchy pain if you’re not careful. Using sunscreen and knowing when the sun is harshest can help with that. The UV Index makes that easier to understand….

Joe Fedewa May 28th, 2021

What Is Dolby Vision for Games?

Dolby Vision for games has officially landed on Xbox, bringing Dolby’s proprietary HDR approach to a new medium. Today we’ll explore what all the fuss is about and what you need to enjoy Dolby Vision for games in your living …

Tim Brookes May 28th, 2021

How to Make the Most of Hotel Wi-Fi

Data from Statista projects almost 550 million Wi-Fi hotspots by the year 2022. Unfortunately, while there may be a lot of them, many public Wi-Fi connections suck. And hotels can be among the worst. Here’s how to avoid the p…

John Bogna May 28th, 2021

What Is a “Lite Hash Rate” or “LHR” GPU?

Forget about software. In 2021, it’s cryptocurrencies that are eating the world. Thanks to miners looking to strike it rich in cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Dogecoin, prices are sky-high in the consumer market for graph…

Ian Paul May 28th, 2021

How to Check the Pollen Count in Your Area

If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you know the impact high pollen levels can have. Thankfully, using your smartphone, tablet, or computer, you can monitor the pollen count in your are…

Joe Fedewa May 27th, 2021

How to Make Your Raspberry Pi Look Like Windows or macOS

Give your Raspberry Pi a makeover with Twister OS. It’s a Linux distribution with built-in one-click theming that imitates Windows and macOS operating systems. There are modern and retro options: For example, you can choose W…

Dave McKay May 27th, 2021

Slow VPN? Here’s How to Make It Faster

Virtual private networks are great tools, but they all have one problem: They slow down your connection. However, they shouldn’t bring it down to a crawl. If you’re suffering from agonizingly slow speeds while connected to yo…

Fergus O'Sullivan May 27th, 2021

What Is Apple Card Family, and How Do You Use It?

Apple Card Family is geared toward couples and families. You can now co-own an Apple Card with another adult, and you can give children or others access to it for spending. You can see and monitor everyone’s transactions in …

John Bogna May 26th, 2021

Windows 10 Myth: Don’t Touch “Limit Reservable Bandwidth”

Here’s an old PC myth that just won’t die: Did you know that your Windows PC only uses 80% of its available network bandwidth by default? You can speed up all your downloads by changing a setting in the Registry or Group Poli…

Chris Hoffman May 26th, 2021

How to Get Your Data Off a Mac That Won’t Boot

If your Mac won’t boot, there’s still a good chance you can recover the data. Here’s how you can get your files off your Mac’s internal drive—even if macOS keeps crashing or refusing to start.

Tim Brookes May 25th, 2021

What’s New in Chrome 91, Available Now

Google has ramped up Chrome’s release schedule, with new Chrome versions coming out every four weeks. Chrome 91 stabilizes Linux on Chromebooks, improves Tab Search, powers up Copy & Paste, and improves Chrome OS in other…

Joe Fedewa May 25th, 2021

What’s New in iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6

On May 24, 2021, Apple released iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6 for the iPhone and iPad. These updates include the launch of Apple Card Family, podcast subscriptions, and more. Here’s a quick roundup of what’s new….

Benj Edwards May 24th, 2021

How to Use an AirTag to Trigger NFC Shortcut Automations

AirTags can help you find your lost items, whether they’re on the other side of the world or buried in your sofa. But Apple’s Bluetooth beacons can also be used to trigger Automations in the iPhone Shortcuts app, just like an…

Tim Brookes May 24th, 2021

The Best Wi-Fi Routers of 2023

A wireless router is an essential piece of technology. A new router upgrades your wireless network with faster speeds, a stronger signal, better security, and an extended range.

Chris Hoffman May 24th, 2021

How to Turn off an iPhone

Sometimes you need to completely shut down your iPhone, perhaps to help with troubleshooting or to save your battery life during a long period of inactivity. Luckily, it’s easy to do by using two different methods. Here’s how…

Benj Edwards May 21st, 2021

Do You Need Liquid Cooling for Your PC?

Keeping your PC cool is critical, whether it’s a high-powered gaming machine or just an office PC. There are a lot of PC types in between these two extremes, and many require robust cooling under heavy load. So should you sti…

Ian Paul May 21st, 2021

How to Share Your Location from an iPhone or Apple Watch

Apple makes it easy to share your location with friends and family via the Find My network. You can also share your location with Android users using third-party services like Google Maps or WhatsApp. Here’s how….

Tim Brookes May 20th, 2021

How to Test Whether Your VPN Is Working (and Spot VPN Leaks)

If you signed up to a VPN and want to make sure it’s safe to use before browsing the web, then the best way to do so is to test it yourself. There are several free tools that allow you to test your connection’s security and d…

Fergus O'Sullivan May 20th, 2021

What Is Satellite Internet?

Satellite internet is known for being slow and expensive. Traditionally, it was used by people in remote rural areas and at sea. Let’s take a look at the problems associated with satellite internet—as well as how several pl…

Fergus O'Sullivan May 19th, 2021

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