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How to Automatically Open Links in Chrome on iPhone and iPad

Apple doesn’t let you change the default browser on your iPhone or iPad. If you tap a link, it will open in the Safari app. Instead of doing the copy-paste dance, use this shortcut to automatically open links in Chrome....

Khamosh Pathak Jun 22nd

Can Law Enforcement Really Recover Files You’ve Deleted?

When you delete a file from your computer’s hard drive, it’s never really gone. With enough effort and technical skill, it’s often possible to recover documents and photos previously thought obliterated. These computer ...

iMac, Mini, and Pro: Apple’s Desktop Macs Compared

If you’re shopping for a new desktop Mac, you’ll almost certainly be drawn to the iMac. However, Apple also makes the iMac Pro, Mac mini, and a freshly redesigned Mac Pro. Let’s look at the differences....

Tim Brookes Jun 21st

Deja Vu: A Brief History of Every Mac CPU Architecture

Over the last 36 years, the Apple Macintosh has had three different CPU architectures, and it’s poised to potentially migrate to a fourth. As rumors about a switch to ARM swirl, let’s take a brief look at the hist...

What Is Harmony OS? Huawei’s New Operating System Explained

After years of speculation and rumor, Chinese tech giant Huawei formally unveiled its Harmony OS operating system in 2019. It’s fair to say that more questions have been raised than answered. How does it work? What problems...

Matthew Hughes Jun 19th

8 Tips for Saving Battery Life on Your iPhone

Everyone wishes their iPhone battery would last longer. While we all patiently wait for a breakthrough in battery technology, there are a few things you can do to save power and maximize your iPhone’s battery life....

How to Always Start Microsoft Edge in InPrivate Browsing Mode on Windows 10

If you use Microsoft Edge on a shared Windows 10 computer and would like to keep your browsing history private by default, you can make Edge always launch in InPrivate mode. Here’s how.

Benj Edwards Jun 18th

How to Organize Your Spotify Library

Organizing your library on Spotify seems daunting, especially if you have a big collection. Here’s how to keep your music organized on the streaming service.

Vann Vicente Jun 18th

Why Desktop Linux Still Matters

The fabled “Year of the Linux Desktop” has never materialized, and it likely never will. Does that mean Linux on a desktop PC is irrelevant? Not at all! Desktop Linux is still awesome.

How to Use Windows 10’s “Fresh Start” on the May 2020 Update

Windows 10’s May 2020 Update moves the “Fresh Start” feature that lets you reinstall Windows while removing any manufacturer-installed bloatware on your laptop or desktop PC. It’s no longer part of the...

Chris Hoffman Jun 17th

How to Work Faster in Photoshop

Photoshop is a big, complex application. When you’re just starting out, it can feel like it takes forever to get things done. There are, however, a few ways you can speed up both Photoshop’s performance and your own workf...

Harry Guinness Jun 17th

10 Awesome Windows 10 Desktop Tips and Tricks

The Windows 10 desktop is more than just a glorified folder—it’s a reflection of your personality. You can decorate it with wallpaper, cover it with your favorite shortcuts, or even play games on it. Here are 10 t...

How to Always Show Full URLs in Google Chrome

Google Chrome hides the “https://” and “www.” in web addresses until you click twice in the address field. If you’d rather see the full URL, you can by enabling a hidden flag added in Chrome 83. ...

Chris Hoffman Jun 16th

How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication on a Raspberry Pi

The Raspberry Pi is everywhere now, which is why it’s caught the eye of threat actors and cybercriminals. We’ll show you how to secure your Pi with two-factor authentication.

Dave McKay Jun 16th

Celebrities on Demand: What Is Cameo?

I grew up watching Star Trek: The Next Generation. Some of my fondest childhood memories involve being sat cross-legged before a cathode ray tube, where I’d watch Picard and the crew save the galaxy from Borg and Romulan ho...

Matthew Hughes Jun 16th

How to Game Share on the Nintendo Switch

One of the Nintendo Switch’s little-known features is the ability to install a single copy of a digital game on multiple devices. Here’s how it works.

Vann Vicente Jun 15th

How 23andMe’s DNA Test Helped Me Unravel a Secret Family

Services like Ancestry.com and 23andMe can be like that unmarked vegetable can in the back of your pantry: full of surprises and often not what you were hoping for. Thanks to a recent DNA test, for example, I now know that my...

The 10 Best Netflix Original Romances to Watch (June 2020)

Netflix has quite a few original romance movies and TV series. Whether you’re looking for romantic comedies or serious emotional dramas, these are our top picks.

Kennedy Maring Jun 14th

Pro, Air, Mini, or Regular: Which iPad Should You Buy?

The iPad is widely regarded as a best-in-class tablet, but with so many different versions available, it can be difficult to know which one to choose.

The 9 Best Netflix Original Horror Movies and TV Shows to Stream (June 2020)

Paranormal happenings, psychological thrillers, and zombie threats are just some of the options Netflix is serving up in the vast, creepy world of horror. Here are some of the best original horror TV shows and movies you can ...

Kennedy Maring Jun 13th

Remembering Windows 2000, Microsoft’s Forgotten Masterpiece

Twenty years ago, Microsoft released Windows 2000. A rock-solid, 32-bit business-oriented alternative to Windows 98 and Windows Millennium Edition, it paved the way for future consumer versions, including Windows 10. Here&#82...

How to Fix Adobe Photoshop CC If It’s Crashing or Slow

Adobe Photoshop is a big, resource-heavy app. Sometimes, it can slow to a crawl or, even worse, crash. If you’re having problems, there are some simple steps you can take to get it working again. Here’s what to do to ...

Harry Guinness Jun 12th

How to Switch From Android to iPhone

Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android are two mobile platforms with very different approaches to security, privacy, and software selection. Migrating from one to the other can be an adjustment.

How to Directly Link to Text on a Web Page in Chrome

Chrome now lets you create links directly to text on a web page. Chrome’s “scroll to text fragment” feature is a bit complicated to use, but Googler Paul Kinlan made an easy-to-use bookmarklet that lets you ...

Chris Hoffman Jun 11th