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More than Internet: 9 ways to maximize your home network
Your home local area network is useful in more ways than just providing internet access to gadgets.
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Solve Wi-Fi problems with these smart router settings
Speed up your wireless network and make sure your whole home has good Wi-Fi coverage.
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How to choose a new router and get started with important settings
Sure, you can make do with the router your internet provider has sent you and get internet without changing any settings at all — if you like low security and slow speed.
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How to truly erase data from USB flash drives
Do you have a USB stick that contains a lot of junk? Here's how to empty it completely.
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How to lower your ping and latency in competitive online games
Every millisecond counts when gaming online. Here are some tips for when lag is ruining your esports performance.
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7 Ring security cam video settings that bolster your home's security
Clear footage is essential for monitoring your home effectively. Enable these features to capture every detail.
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5 ways to check Wi-Fi signal strength on Windows PCs
Windows offers multiple ways of checking the strength of your Wi-Fi signal so you know whether you are getting optimum throughput.
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Switching from Chrome? How to use Arc, a browser that dares to innovate
Tired of Chrome and Edge? Arc offers an innovative interface and smart AI support.
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Want to safely use Windows 10 after Microsoft ends support? Meet 0Patch
With 0Patch, you can provide Windows 10 with updates beyond October 2025. We show you how it works.
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The paranoid's guide to securing your smart home
Despite all the conveniences that a smart home brings, there are also new vulnerabilities you need to guard against.
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15 tips to give you more power in Google Contacts
A digital contact list is part of most email services — and it can do more than many people realize.
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8 common smart home headaches, solved
Smart home gadgets are designed to make life easier, but sometimes they don't work as intended. We'll show you how to fix the most common problems.
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Sick of Google? Try one of these 5 search engines
You don't have to use Google to search the internet. Here are five contenders you don't want to miss.
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5 ways to get Alexa to shut the hell up
Is Alexa driving you nuts with unnecessary weather alerts, ultra-detailed delivery updates, and random "by the way" digressions? Help is here.
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Unlock the hidden menu on your TV with this secret button combo
Here's a lifehack for your smart TV: use this button combo to activate a secret menu that can do some cool stuff.
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22 awesome free apps already installed on your Windows PC
Microsoft has developed many powerful free applications for Windows 11.
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14 tips to protect your privacy on Windows 11
With the right settings enabled, you can make your Windows 11 experience more secure.
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18 tweaks that give Windows 11 a personalized feel
Not happy with the look of Windows 11? Here are tips to make your computer look better and feel better.
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6 powerful Windows apps that tweak, tune, and speed up your PC
Use tweaking tools to repair, speed up, and clean up Windows and customize it to your requirements. These are the best programs.
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