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What is a sound card?

What is a sound card? This important component of your computer hardware allows you to hear and record sound. However, sound cards weren't always part of computers: Here's how they were created and how they work today!
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How to use Remote Desktop

Remote Desktop functions are easier than ever before. Learn how to use Remote Desktop on your Windows 10 PC, and link it to the computer or mobile device of your choice (along with a few tips for Mac users).
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How to take a screenshot on a Google Pixel or Pixel 2 smartphone

Here's how to take a screenshot on a Google Pixel device the easy way, along with pointers about managing screenshots and troubleshooting them.
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How to pack a backpack like a pro

Short on space? Here's how to pack a backpack the right way when hiking, camping, and exploring the great outdoors.
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Ever wondered how lasers work? Here’s everything you need to know

How do lasers work? If you've ever been curious, we've got the facts about lasers that you've always wanted to know.
Clean Kitchen

Back to the grind: How to quickly and easily clean your garbage disposal

Is your garbage disposal causing the kitchen sink to become the kitchen stink? Clean the garbage disposal safely with this quick guide.
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How to lock a Mac

There are couple of different ways to protect your Macbook or iMac. Here's our guide to learning how to lock a Mac.
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How to change the background on a Mac

Heres how to change the background on a Mac, whether you are switching to an image you found online, or a beloved photo.
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Need a refill? Here are the 10 most useful Amazon Dash buttons

Interested in the Amazon Dash button? Here are the best types of products to use it for.
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Virtual machines: What they are and why you might want to use one

Have you every wondered, "What is a virtual machine?" In these days of virtualization, the term is getting more common. Here's what it means.
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Take your PC back to the ’90s with the coolest screensavers, like, ever

Check out the coolest screensavers for your work and home computers with some impressive new technology and '90s flair.
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Neuralink: Everything you need to know about Elon Musk’s brainy new venture

Here's everything you need to know about Elon Musk's Neuralink startup, brain implants, and something called a "neural lace"
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How to turn off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in iOS 11

Want to turn off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in iOS 11? The Control Center has a big problem: Here's what to do about it.
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How to get emojis on your Mac

Wondering how to get emojis on your Mac? You can use the Character Viewer for your messaging services: Here's how to do it.
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Confused about modern Wi-Fi standards? We’ll get you up to speed

What is Wi-Fi? Check out our guide! Learn what 802.11ac means and how Wi-Fi standards help control wireless speeds.
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Best Surface Pro 4 cases and covers

Want to protect your expensive Windows tablet? Our list of the best Surface Pro 4 cases is here to help, no matter your budget.
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Biggest, longest, heaviest, and more: here are the largest airplanes in the world

Take a look at the biggest airplanes in the world, from the big ideas of billionaires to failed planes that have found new life.
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How does cloning work, anyway? Your guide to real-world replication

Learn how scientists clone, how cloning works, and why cloning full animals (and people) remains a challenge in the lab.
How to record the screen on an Android device

Want to make Android notifications sync with Windows 10? Just install Cortana

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Use your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac with a quick settings change

Your Apple Watch can do more than track your fitness activities and sleep habits, assuming you know how to sync it with your Mac. Here's how.
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Master the art of melting metal with this no-nonsense guide to soldering

Ready to start your own soldering project? Let's walk through how to solder safely and effectively so you can get started!
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Here’s everything you need to know about the FAA’s drone regulations

Learn what you need and where to go to fly a drone for fun or profit!
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Lumens, watts, and lightbulbs: Know the facts before you buy

So, what is the difference between lumens and watts? We've got the answer, just in case you're looking to pick up a new projector or set of light bulbs.
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Fridge full of fingerprints? How to clean stainless-steel appliances

Here's how to clean and polish your stainless steel appliances whenever they get loaded with fingerprints or smudges.
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Sous vide: All about this growing cooking tech trend

Sous vide refers to cooking in water with pouches -- but what does that mean, and why is this kitchen tech quickly becoming so popular? Here's how it works.
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No Internet? No Problem! How to use Chrome OS offline

Google's application suite is incredibly useful, sure, but did you know you can use a host of Google apps offline in Chrome OS? Here's how to do so.
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How to disable ads on the Windows 10 lock screen

Disable Microsoft lock screen ads on Windows 10 and keep them from coming back
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Can’t find files on your PC? Here’s how to rediscover them with Windows’ desktop search

Do you use the Windows 10 Search bar a lot? If so, check out our handy guide for a few ways to save time and further customize your search results.
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The Surface Pro 3 can be a troublesome beast, but these tips can tame it

Has your Surface Pro 3 developed a problem? Try out these fixes for quick troubleshooting!
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The best Chrome experiments to show off your browsing power

Google's Chrome browser is capable of so much more than just browsing the web. See first-hand with our favorite Experiments.
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14 solutions to common OS X El Capitan problems on Mac

El Capitan isn't without its problems...but here are the best tips on troubleshooting those annoying problems.
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25 Firefox add-ons that will make you love Mozilla’s browser even more

This list of the best Firefox add-ons will put you on the path to web browsing nirvana.
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How to map network folders drives, on both Windows and Mac

Shared directories are more useful than you might think, especially for students. Thankfully, linking them with your local drive is easy.
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15 quick fixes for the Surface 3’s most common problems

Get your Surface 3 up and running again with these solutions to common Surface tablet problems.