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Tax deadline day is approaching fast: Get 50% off QuickBooks Online

The tax deadline for filing is almost here, and if you're not ready to file, you're going to need some help. Learn how QuickBooks Online offers exactly that.
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Is there a Surfshark free trial? What you need to know

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Apple quietly backtracks on the MacBook Air’s biggest issue

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The 6 best ways Macs work with your other Apple devices

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How to resize an image on Mac, Windows, and a Chromebook

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How to change your Mac’s screen resolution in macOS Ventura

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Best Antivirus Deals: Protect your PC or Mac from just $25

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How to find and copy a file path on Mac

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How to record your screen on Mac, Windows, and Chromebook

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The 18 best VPN services for 2024, reviewed by experts

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It’s time to stop trusting your antivirus software

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How to share an external hard drive between Mac and Windows

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The best Mac apps for 2024: top software for your Mac

Wondering what to install on your Mac? Look no further than our list of the best Mac apps, including everything from excellent productivity tools to security.
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I never knew I needed this mini Mac app, but now I can’t live without it

Quick Tab is a brilliant little app that greatly improves app switching in macOS. It’s simple, easy to use, and is a genius solution to a finicky Mac problem.
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How to play Fortnite on a Mac: all methods, explained

Want to play Fortnite on your Mac? Despite some hurdles, it can be done. Here are the best ways to get your favorite game running smoothly on your Mac.
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The MacBook Pro is a good enough gaming laptop for me

The MacBook Pro will never be a proper gaming laptop, but as a dabbler, I was surprised by how good it is.
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Vision Pro software update brings a very important change

A software update for Apple's Vision Pro headset brings a much simpler way to reset the device if you forget the passcode that you created for it.
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QuickBooks free trial: Get 30 days of accounting for free

Here's everything you need to know about the 30-day QuickBooks free trial along with some info on how you can save on your subscription if you decide to commit.
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How to erase and restore your Mac to factory settings

Resetting your Mac to factory settings is essential if you plan on selling it and can also help fix stubborn problems that seem to have no other solution.
The best VPN for Mac is NordVPN.

NordVPN free trial: Try the service for free for a month

A NordVPN free trial is a great way to test out the popular VPN service, as well as to test if a VPN service is something you want for your home or office.
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Is there an ExpressVPN free trial in 2024? It’s complicated

Whether you can get an Express VPN free trial or not is somewhat confusing, as the site's wording is a bit strange. In reality, it all depends on the platform.
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The best antivirus software for gaming PCs in 2024

Antivirus software is as important for gamers as it is for general computer users, and we've rounded up what we think is the best antivirus software for PCs.
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How to back up your Mac and keep your files safely stored

It’s important to back up your Mac to ensure your files are protected from disaster. Here are the best ways to do it and keep everything safe and sound.
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How to choose between a MacBook and a Windows laptop

The MacBooks versus Windows laptops debate has been raging for decades, but never has it been this intense or important.
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How to delete a user on your Mac and free up disk space

If your Mac has unused accounts that are taking up disk space, there’s a simple way to delete them. Here's how you remove those accounts in a few simple steps.
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How to speed up your Mac and get it back into shape

If your Mac has slowed down, don’t panic. There are plenty of ways you can speed it up again, and our handy guide will show you all the best ways to do so.
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The 6 best Salesforce alternatives in 2024

Salesforce may lead the way when it comes to building customer relationships, but we've picked the best Salesforce alternatives for every business.
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5 reasons your MacBook keeps restarting and how to fix it

If your Apple MacBook keeps restarting, there could be a number of potential reasons. We'll explain what to do to fix each of them.
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How to use a blue light filter on your PC or Mac

Blue light from your PC's screen may disrupt your circadian rhythm. Here's how to use a blue light filter with built-in night modes on your PC or Mac .
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Contractor? Get 60% off FreshBooks accounting software

If you want to be in more control of your business's finances, get FreshBooks accounting software for 60% off right now.
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The 4 best QuickBooks alternatives in 2024

Here, we look at the leading tax software alternatives to QuickBooks, give you a rundown on their pros and cons, and summarize their pricing to help you out.
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Here’s why I finally gave up on using Safari on my Mac

I used the Safari web browser on my Mac for years, until one day I finally gave it up. Here’s why I changed my browsing habits -- and what I’m using instead.
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AMD and Apple face a dangerous new security flaw

Researchers just discovered a new vulnerability that allows hackers to steal data and affects Apple, AMD, and Qualcomm.
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The 5 best tax software suites for individuals in 2024

The best tax software can help you collate the forms and data needed to complete your taxes -- all of our picks will help see to your needs and at a fair price.

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