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How to See Which Program Is Using All Your CPU on Windows

Sometimes your Windows 10 PC slows to a crawl, perhaps accompanied by a whirring fan and programs that barely respond. Often the problem is an application that is using a large share of the CPU’s power, leaving little left fo…

Benj Edwards Sep 11th

Here’s How Screenshots Work on Android

Android 11 introduced a number of changes, but one that might catch you off guard is how screenshots work. The functionality is mostly the same as older versions of the operating system (OS), but Google moved things around a …

Joe Fedewa Sep 11th

What’s the Difference Between a Megabit and Megabyte?

Despite the fact that they’re similar words with similar abbreviations, megabits (Mb) and megabytes (MB) are different units of measurement. Here’s what they measure, and when they’re used.

Vann Vicente Sep 11th

How to Speed Up Your Old Mac and Give It a New Life

As your Mac gets older, it starts to show its age during daily use. Everyday tasks can drag as your computer struggles to keep up. More demanding apps and games might even refuse to run at all. Sometimes, your Mac might just …

How to Remove Apps From the “Conversations” Section on Android

Android 11 introduced a feature that puts notifications from messaging apps in a “Conversations” section of the notification shade. These notifications are always at the top of the list, but it’s easy to remove an app from th…

Joe Fedewa Sep 10th

Make Your Mac Feel Faster by Turning Off Bouncing Dock Icons

By default, every time you open a Mac application by clicking it on your Dock, the app icon will briefly “hop” in an animated sequence as the app loads. If you find this annoying, Apple makes it easy to turn off. Here’s how….

Benj Edwards Sep 10th

How to Disable Notification Bubbles on Android

The notification “Bubble” is a feature introduced in Android 11 that works like Facebook Messenger’s “Chat Heads.” Conversations can be popped-out into windows that overlay your current activity. If you don’t want to use Bubb…

Joe Fedewa Sep 10th

How to Quickly Switch Between Virtual Desktops on Windows 10

Virtual desktops are a handy way to juggle multiple workspaces in Windows 10. There are several ways to quickly switch between virtual desktops, including several lesser-known keyboard shortcuts—we’ll cover them all below….

What Is Edge Computing, and Why Does It Matter?

Matthew Hughes Sep 10th

How to Restart an Android TV

If things aren’t acting like they should on your Android TV (set-top box or software installed on your television), it may be time for a restart. Simply restarting the device can often solve problems you’re having. Here’s how…

Joe Fedewa Sep 9th

How to Open Microsoft Edge Using Command Prompt on Windows 10

You can launch applications and programs using the Command Prompt—and Microsoft Edge is no exception. You can also use Command Prompt to launch Edge in InPrivate Browsing mode, open a specific website, or restore the previo…

Marshall Gunnell Sep 9th

NVIDIA’s RTX 3000 Series GPUs: Here’s What’s New

On September 1st 2020, NVIDIA revealed its new lineup of gaming GPUs: the RTX 3000 series, based on their Ampere architecture. We’ll discuss what’s new, the AI-powered software that comes with it, and all the details that mak…

Anthony Heddings Sep 9th

How to Run a Linux Program at Startup with systemd

Need to launch a Linux program at boot? The systemd software provides a way to do it on any Linux distro with systemd—which is most of them these days, including Ubuntu. We’ll walk you through the process of creating an in…

Dave McKay Sep 9th

The Best New Features in Android 11, Available Now

After months of beta testing, the final release of Android 11 is here. This latest version of Google’s operating system features quite a few exciting features for users. Here are the features you should care about….

Windows 10’s Settings App Is Really Pushing Microsoft Edge

Do you use Edge as your default browser? Why not? You should switch back right now. That’s the message you’ll soon see every time you open Windows 10’s Settings app, courtesy of Microsoft.

Chris Hoffman Sep 8th

How to Download Files in Chrome on Android

There are plenty of reasons why you might need to download something using Chrome on Android. Maybe you found an image that you want to use as a wallpaper, or you need to download a PDF for work and you’re not near a computer…

Joe Fedewa Sep 8th

How to Insert Emoji in Microsoft Word Documents 📝

Emoji work basically anywhere these days, including in Microsoft Word documents. Jazz up your documents with colorful emoji icons that work on all modern operating systems, including Windows 10, macOS, iPhone, iPad, Android, …

Chris Hoffman Sep 8th

Why Netflix Asks “Are You Still Watching?” (and How to Stop It)

When you go on an extended tv viewing session on Netflix, you’ll sometimes be interrupted by a prompt that asks if you’re still watching the show. Here’s why Netflix keeps bugging you.

Vann Vicente Sep 8th

Where You Should Splurge When Building a PC (and Where You Shouldn’t)

Building a PC on a budget is a delicate balance between price and performance. How much should you spend on the motherboard and CPU, and what about the graphics card? Which parts are worth spending some extra cash on?…

How to Copy Files to a USB Flash Drive on a Chromebook

Chromebooks are geared toward storing files in the cloud, but that doesn’t mean they can’t handle local files. If there’s something on your Chromebook that you’d like to move with a USB flash drive, we’ll show you how….

Joe Fedewa Sep 7th

How to Set the “Do Not Disturb” Auto-Reply Message on iPhone

If you have “Do Not Disturb” enabled on your iPhone and someone sends you a text message, they may receive an “Auto-Reply” message as a response. Here’s how to configure that message and decide who gets to see it….

Benj Edwards Sep 7th

OLED Screen Burn-In: How Worried Should You Be?

OLED displays are beautiful to look at and expensive, but you might be surprised to learn they can suffer from “burn-in” or permanent image retention. How prevalent is this issue, and should you worry about it?…

How to Set Up and Use the Google Assistant “Bedtime” Routine

When you’re tired and ready for bed, the last thing you want to do is drag yourself through the usual nighttime routine of turning off the lights, muting your phone, and setting an alarm. Use the “Bedtime” routine in the Goog…

Joe Fedewa Sep 6th