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Creating a Smart Playlist in Music on a MacBook.

How to create a Smart Playlist in Apple Music

A Smart Playlist is an amazing way to keep your Mac Music app packed with great songs and artists. Here’s how to make one.
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How to change your Yahoo password on desktop and mobile

Updating your Yahoo account password is very easy. Here’s instructions on how to do it on a desktop PC or mobile device.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D chip.

What is CPU cache, and why is it so important for gaming?

CPU cache can have a big effect on processor and system performance. But what is cache, and what does it do? Read on to find out.
A Microsoft Excel icon in the dock on a Macbook.

How to alphabetize data in an Excel spreadsheet

Knowing how to alphabetize in Excel can be a real time-saver. Here, we look at how to alphabetize columns (and even rows) in an Excel spreadsheet.
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How to delete your Gmail account (and what you need to know)

Whatever the reason for deleting your Gmail account, doing so is not a difficult process. Here’s a guide to help you along the way.
Google Drive in Chrome on a MacBook.

How to delete a file from Google Drive on desktop and mobile

Is it time to delete a file in Google Drive? With this handy guide by your side, you’ll be a deletion guru in five minutes or less!
The Google Play Store, YouTube, and Google Docs installed on an Amazon Fire Max 11.

How to draw on Google Docs to add doodles, sketches, and more

Want to add some style and personality to your Google Docs files? Here’s a guide on how to add doodles, sketches, and other exciting media to your docs.
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook top down view showing keyboard and touchpad.

How to delete files on a Chromebook

Need to free up some space on your Chromebook? Here’s how to delete files on pretty much all Chromebook models.
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How to delete messages on your Mac

Deleting messages on your Mac is a great way to keep your Apple ecosystem neat and tidy. Here’s how to do it.
Apple Magic Mouse on a desk.

How to customize mouse gestures on Mac

Customizing your Magic Mouse gestures in macOS is very easy to do. We’ve also put together this guide for a more step-by-step approach to the process.
Memrise bot in the Discord app directory.

How to delete a Discord server on desktop and mobile

Need a break from Discord? We know the feeling. Fortunately, pulling down your server isn’t too difficult. Here’s a guide to help.
An image-editor app being used to edit photos on a laptop.

How to easily connect any laptop to a TV

Want to get your laptop screen mirrored to your TV? Here’s a guide to teach you a couple of ways to pull this trick off, using both wires and wireless methods.
Steam Deck with Keyboard.

How to connect a keyboard and mouse to the Steam Deck

The Steam Deck can work with a keyboard and mouse; all you need are the right settings. Here's how to connect them and what you should know about the layout.
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The best resume templates for Google Docs

Use Google Docs resume templates to ensure Applicant Tracking Software compliance when you're applying for jobs.
Highlighting VBS is disabled in Windows 11.

How to disable VBS in Windows 11 to improve gaming

Windows 11's security features can cause a drop in gaming performance. If you want to make sure yours isn't impacted, here's how to turn off VBS in Windows 11.
Google Docs in Firefox on a MacBook.

How to do hanging indent on Google Docs

The hanging indent is an important layout element for any word processing tool. Here’s how to add this type of indent to a Google Docs file.
An elderly person holding a phone.

How to download a video from Facebook

You can download Facebook videos to your PC or mobile device, but the process is a bit involved. Here’s a guide on how to pull this off.
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How to delete Slack messages on desktop and mobile

If you type a message in the wrong channel or add something to a conversation you don’t mean to, you can delete messages on Slack in just a few steps.
Vimeo app icon on Apple TV.

How to download Vimeo videos on desktop and mobile

Downloading a Vimeo video to your phone, tablet, or laptop is a simple process, and may not even require software. Here’s a guide to help you.
A person using a Linux laptop.

How to dual boot Linux and Windows

Dual booting Linux and Windows is simple, and in this guide, we'll walk you through how to do it on your PC step-by-step.
An individual using a gaming mouse.

How to change mouse DPI on Windows and Mac

DPI controls the sensitivity associated with a computer mouse. There are numerous reasons why you’d want to change a mouse’s DPI, and we'll show you how.
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How to choose an external hard drive

You need to back up your PC or mobile device, but you don't know how to choose an external drive that works best for your needs. We're here to help you decide.
Apple MacBook Pro 14 top down view showing keyboard and touchpad.

How to type an em dash on a Mac

There are many ways to access the em dash punctuation in the macOS operating system. Check out several methods and find the one that works best for you.
Screenshot showing battery life in Windows.

How to check your laptop battery health

You can generate a Windows battery report to see how healthy your laptop battery is.
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The most common Skype problems and how to fix them

With videoconferencing and distributed teams more popular than ever before, fixing errors is crucial. Learn more about common Skype issues and their solutions.
The JBL Tune 760NC wireless headphones on someone's head.

How to convert WMA to MP3 on Mac, Windows, and Web

What the heck is that WMA file still doing on your PC? Here’s a guide on how to convert your Windows Media Audio files into easy-to-read MP3 tracks.
A person listening to music on headphones.

How to convert FLAC to MP3 on Mac, Windows, and web

Converting FLAC to MP3 is pretty straightforward, but doing so is going to affect the quality of the latter. Here’s a guide on how to go from A to B.
An iPhone 14 displaying the Amazon Music app with a Dolby Atmos Music playlist, next to a set of Apple AirPods Max headphones.

How to convert M4A files to MP3 on Mac, Windows, and web

Need to convert an M4A file to an MP3? It’s not an overly difficult process, and we’ve put together this guide to help you perform the switchover.
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D sitting on a motherboard.

How hot is too hot for your CPU?

How hot should your processor be running? If it's working hard, close to 100 degrees isn't the end of the world. Here's how hot it can really run.
Person using Windows 11 laptop on their lap by the window.

The most common Windows 11 problems and how to fix them

Windows 11 is Microsoft's best and brightest operating system yet, but it still has problems. Here's how to fix some of the most common Windows 11 issues.
The Twitch desktop app.

How to cancel a Twitch subscription on desktop or mobile

Is it time to part ways with your Twitch account? Even if you’re only taking a small break from the platform, here’s a guide on how to cancel your subscription.
Razer webcam sitting on top of a monitor.

How to tell if your webcam has been hacked

Has your webcam been hacked? It's a common fear, but how does it happen? Here's how to tell if someone may be watching through your computer cam and what to do.
Person using their laptop on the floor.

How to convert a PDF to JPG on Mac, Windows, and web

Converting a PDF to a JPG isn’t a hard task, and there are several ways to complete the transformation. Plus, we made this guide to help you.
A smartphone displaying YouTube on its screen as it lays on top of a laptop's keyboard.

How to download YouTube videos for offline viewing

Our guide will teach you how to download YouTube videos on PC, iPhone, iPad, Android, and Mac, and educate you on the ethics of doing so.