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Windows has a secret recovery tool - here's how to find it and use it
Windows has a secret recovery tool - here's how to find it and use it
If your Windows ever has trouble launching, Recovery Drive lets you back up essential system files on an external USB drive to help Windows boot up. Here's how it works.
Aug. 6, 2025
GNOME's new AI assistant can even run Linux commands for you - here's how
GNOME's new AI assistant can even run Linux commands for you - here's how
If your Linux desktop environment of choice is GNOME, there's a new AI-based assistant that you need to try.
Aug. 5, 2025
How to clear your Android phone cache (and why it's the easiest way to speed it up)
How to clear your Android phone cache (and why it's the easiest way to speed it up)
The difference in speed and responsiveness after this could be night and day.
Aug. 5, 2025
Get up to a year of Adobe Creative Cloud access for 40% off right now
Get up to a year of Adobe Creative Cloud access for 40% off right now
Get more than 20 Creative Cloud apps, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and Acrobat Pro, at a big discount through Adobe.
Aug. 4, 2025
You can download iOS 26 beta on your iPhone now. How to install (and which models support it)
You can download iOS 26 beta on your iPhone now. How to install (and which models support it)
Apple CEO Tim Cook says iOS 26 is by far the most popular beta ever. Here's how to install it and see it in action for yourself.
Aug. 1, 2025
Android Auto not connecting? This one setting tweak fixed things for me
Android Auto not connecting? This one setting tweak fixed things for me
If Android Auto is taking forever to connect to your car - or won't connect at all - this quick trick might solve the problem.
July 31, 2025
This hidden Pixel camera setting gave my photos the pop they've been missing
This hidden Pixel camera setting gave my photos the pop they've been missing
Feel like your Pixel photos look a bit flat? Try this simple tweak to make your pictures and videos pop with color.
July 31, 2025
Should you turn on Adaptive Power on iOS 26? Here's my advice after testing it
Should you turn on Adaptive Power on iOS 26? Here's my advice after testing it
Apple's iOS 26 public beta introduces a new battery-saving tool called Adaptive Power. Here's what I noticed after switching it on during a hike
July 31, 2025
Linux PC acting up? How to check for bad blocks on a hard drive - before it's too late
Linux PC acting up? How to check for bad blocks on a hard drive - before it's too late
If your Linux computer is behaving poorly, it could be due to bad blocks or sectors on your hard drive. If that's the case, here's what to do ASAP - or risk losing your data.
July 30, 2025
How to clear your Android phone cache (and why it greatly improved performance)
How to clear your Android phone cache (and why it greatly improved performance)
You could see a big boost in your phone or tablet's speed and overall responsiveness once it's done.
July 30, 2025
This Android 16 feature solved my biggest problem with phone notifications - how it works
This Android 16 feature solved my biggest problem with phone notifications - how it works
I don't have to rely on silent mode anymore just to maintain my peace of mind.
July 30, 2025
5 reasons why Firefox is still my favorite browser - and deserves more respect
5 reasons why Firefox is still my favorite browser - and deserves more respect
Plenty of people have given up on Firefox, but not me. Here's why.
July 29, 2025