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How to Share iCloud Drive Folders on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Apple finally added folder-sharing to iCloud Drive with iOS 13.4, iPadOS 13.4, and macOS Catalina 10.15.4. If you were using Dropbox or Google Drive for the sole reason, you can now fully switch to iCloud Drive....

Khamosh Pathak 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 to Restart Your Island in “Animal Crossing: New Horizons”

Restarting your island in Animal Crossing: New horizons isn’t as easy as deleting a player character. There are a few hoops to jump through to start over on a clean slate. Here’s how to begin anew in the Nintendo ...

Joshalynne Finch Mar 29th

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

You Can Relive the GameCube on a Modern TV, and It’s Amazing

Nintendo’s GameCube doesn’t support HDMI, but don’t let that stop you! With the right adapters, you can hook up a GameCube to a modern TV and play your beloved GameCube games.

9 Ways to Quickly Make Money in “Animal Crossing: New Horizons”

You will likely spend days earning Bells (in-game currency) in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and you’ve probably wondered what the easiest and quickest method is to make money. Whether this is your first time playing ...

Joshalynne Finch Mar 28th

How Apple’s 2020 iPad Pro Compares to the 1994 Trackpad Mac

Apple unveiled a new iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard with a trackpad in March 2020. This is the first time Apple’s pushed a trackpad for iPads. It reminded us of the company’s first laptop with a trackpad: the Powerb...

Can You Get In-Stock Alerts From Stores? Not Important Ones.

In times of crisis, hoarding and overburdened supply chains can make essential goods hard to find. While some retail websites provide a “Notify Me” option for out of stock items, this rarely applies to common hous...

Joel Cornell Mar 27th

How Long Can Coronavirus Live on a Smartphone?

Smartphones are germ magnets at the best of times. With the spread of the novel coronavirus, they’re a potential vector for infection. The virus can potentially live on your phone’s screen for days....

How to Install PowerShell 7 on Windows 10

Microsoft announced PowerShell 7.0 on March 4, 2020. It’s the latest major update to PowerShell, Microsoft’s cross-platform command-line shell and scripting language. Here’s what’s new—and how yo...

Brady Gavin Mar 26th

Everything You Need to Know About the New iPad Mouse and Trackpad Cursor

Apple has finally brought a cursor to the iPad, but not in the traditional sense. It’s a small, translucent gray circle that morphs into buttons and disappears when you don’t need it. Here’s everything you n...

Khamosh Pathak Mar 26th

11 Tips for Working from Home on a Mac

Across the globe, companies have asked their employees to work from home. If this is your first time working remotely on your Mac, these tips can help you boost your productivity and get into the groove....

Does Zoom Really Monitor Which Apps You’re Using on a Call?

Viral social media posts are alleging that Zoom, a popular video-conferencing tool, lets hosts “monitor what programs users on the call are running.” So, can your boss (or friend) really see what you’re doin...

Chris Hoffman Mar 25th

How to Clean and Disinfect All Your Gadgets

Whether you want to protect against COVID-19 or just give all your gadgets a deep-clean while you’re stuck at home, now’s the ideal time! Here’s how you can safely clean your tech gadgets, without damaging a...

How to Play Couch Co-Op in “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” (with One Switch Console)

You just bought Animal Crossing: New Horizons and can’t wait to play local multiplayer with two to four other players using a single Nintendo Switch console. Unfortunately, the process of setting up a couch co-op game i...

Benj Edwards Mar 24th

Does Online Gaming Really Use a Ton of Bandwidth?

Viral social media posts and online articles are encouraging gamers to stop playing, arguing that games are “the biggest threat to internet bandwidth in the next few months.” Here’s why that’s wrong....

Chris Hoffman Mar 24th

How to Share Your Screen Without Revealing Private Information

New to the world of working remotely? Minimize your chances of embarrassing yourself in front of your colleagues with a screen-share mishap. A few precautions can help you separate your personal from your work life....

Tim Brookes Mar 24th

The Best Work From Home Apps for iPhone and Android

Your phone is an essential companion when you work from home. Apps can help with everything from video-conferencing and communication, to exercising, relaxation, and fetching the groceries. Here are the apps we recommend....

How to Fix Windows 10’s New Critical Security Flaw (March 2020)

Windows 10 has a new security flaw, and it’s already being exploited in the wild. You could be infected with malware just from downloading a file, as File Explorer will automatically open the file and preview it. Window...

Chris Hoffman Mar 23rd

What’s the Difference Between Phone Cases, Protectors, Skins, and Covers?

Everyone has a mobile phone, but not everyone has the same level of protection on it. Here’s a look at how phone cases, protectors, skins, and covers protect your device—and which you should buy....