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Heatsinks: The unsung heroes cooling your PC
Most PC users are familiar with the term CPU or motherboard, but what exactly is a heatsink?
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Here’s why I side-mount my phone to my laptop — and you should too
Side-mounting my phone to my laptop makes a huge difference to my workflow!
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How to disable 'Save As' to OneDrive in Microsoft 365 apps
Microsoft 365 apps like Word and Excel offer direct access to OneDrive and SharePoint. If you don't use OneDrive, you can hide these options.
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Always hit the wrong buttons on your monitor? Try this hack
I kept pressing the wrong buttons on my display when changing the input or messing with the settings. Then the dim lightbulb in my head flickered to life.
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How to buy a decent CPU that'll last you at least 5 years
Choosing the right processor determines how well your PC can keep up with the demands of modern applications and games.
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This simple USB cable accessory helps me reclaim hours of my time
If you've been struggling with an indistinguishable heap of USB cables, then you really need this simple USB cable accessory.
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How to watch 'Severance' and other Apple TV+ shows for free
You can binge-watch one of 2025’s buzziest shows without paying a dime. Here’s how.
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How to move and delete apps on the Roku home screen
Rearranging apps on the Roku home screen can be done in a few easy steps, but it might not be an obvious process to new users.
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New Outlook: How to use offline mode and save emails locally
In one of the latest Windows updates, Microsoft enabled offline functionality in the new version of Outlook ('Outlook (new)').
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Your PC’s Windows install needs spring cleaning too. Here’s how to do it
It's worth giving Windows a good tidy-up from time to time to dust off the system and restore its old speed. No problem with the right steps and tools.
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Annoyed by the new Plex app? Change these 4 settings
Not a fan of the new bottom tabs or the sudden appearance of user reviews in Plex’s “new experience” mobile app? Here’s how to get rid of them.
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How to use NordVPN’s Meshnet to create a direct, secure link between devices
NordVPN's Meshnet enables the secure connection of multiple devices — like a protected LAN — when activated on PC and mobile device.
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Windows’ 100% volume is a phony limit. Here’s how I boost audio 6x higher
You don't have to settle for Window's 100 percent volume setting. Here's how to break that limit and boost your PC's volume by up to 600 percent.
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How to quickly insert an electronic signature in Word
You no longer want to sign your Word documents by hand, but want to insert an electronic signature into the document quickly and easily. This is how it works.
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Moving from Windows 10 to Windows 11? What’s different, and how to adapt
Windows 11 isn't as different from Windows 10 as it might seem at first glance. And what you can't get used to, you can often restore.
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Is a hacker logged into your Google account? Here's how to tell
If someone’s lurking within your email, photos, and other files, you can boot them.
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Use this trick to beat shady 'dynamic pricing' when shopping online
Dynamic pricing algorithms adjust prices individually, often not in the customer's favour. Delete cookies to defend yourself against this.
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How to pick the right in-wall smart dimmers and switches
Lighting control is a smart home essential. We'll help you sort through your options to find the best solution, whether that be Wi-Fi, Matter, Zigbee, or Z-Wave.
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More performance for laptops for free: The best tuning tips and tools
Free notebook tuning. Use these tips and tools to get the best possible performance and stability out of your laptop.
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