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See all the steps for solving tech problems or just getting more out of What you're using. Whether it's a computer tip, tweaks and tricks for your DVR, or ways to get more out of your smartphone, you'll find it in CNET How to. Each video is helpfully rated easy, medium, difficult or supergeek.
Your phone's browser cache is useful storage that holds information from websites you visit to make them load faster, but if your cache gets full of old data, it can slow down your entire online experience. Here's how to clear your browser cache in Chrome, Safari and Firefox.
I used ExpressVPN to demonstrate how to connect to a virtual private network, which encrypts your online activity and masks your IP address so you can't be tracked online.
Learn how to program the Segway Navimow X315 robotic lawn mower, including setting up the antenna, mapping your yard with the app and defining mowing zones, all while throwing a backyard BBQ. Discover the easy setup, helpful app features and essential tips for using this smart mower to maintain your lawn effortlessly.
Learn to set up, maintain and connect a smart cold plunge system, like the Echelon Smart Cold Plunge Pro (1.0 HP). CNET's Wes Ott takes you from rookie to seasoned plunger in this "How to Do It All."
Getting set up is easy, but if you're not sure where to start -- or are having trouble -- today we're diving into how to get Apple CarPlay connected in your car with a wired or a wireless connection.
Want to try out the iOS 26 public beta on your iPhone? Before you do, Iyaz Akhtar shares the most important steps you need to take to protect your data. This video will walk you through the entire process of installing the iOS 26 beta, and just in case things go wrong or you change your mind, we'll also show you the only way to uninstall it and get back to another iOS version. Don't risk your precious iPhone data: Watch this first!
Android Auto is one of the best and safest ways to experience Google Maps and Play Store apps on the road. Getting connected is easy, but I've rounded up some important tips to help you get started and to troubleshoot common issues.
Here's a step-by-step guide to using the Heroic Game Launcher to play your Epic Games Store library on a Steam Deck.
When was the last time you clean the smartwatch or fitness tracker on your wrist? If you can't remember, its (probably) gross! Watch this video to learn how to give it a deep clean.
Google's Gemini AI Ultra subscription, now with Veo 3 AI video generator, just got a power-up with new dialogue voice-over and sound design capabilities. Learn how to generate AI videos with text prompts using scripts, cinematic controls and sound design using the Google Gemini interface and Google's new Flow platform for video creatives.
Whether you're gaming, streaming or just endlessly scrolling, these tricks help your Android or iPhone battery last longer.
We walk you through the steps of transferring over your games and saved files from a Nintendo Switch to a Switch 2.
Robot vacuums have come a long way since their inception, they're smarter, more efficient, and some even have limbs and can climb. From battery life to brush rolls, these are the features that separate the best from the overpriced hype.
You can use free AI chatbots to save money on your grocery shopping list, create weekly meal plans and generate recipes complete with a list of ingredients and instructions. Here's how to get started with your AI shopping list.
Google recently opened up its gem manager feature for all users, and we take you through how to create a personal travel agent for some summer travel.
From real-time location sharing to offline maps, I'll show you how to navigate a new city like a pro.
Use AI to tailor your job history and skills to your job search and get a professional, personalized and well-formatted resume. Here's how.
From freezing your cards to filing claims, these steps can help you take control after a scam.
These simple, common sense tips can help stretch the range of an electric car as far as possible, saving you time and money.
Golfshot, the popular golf GPS app, has a new feature called Swing ID that records every golf swing using the Apple Watch Ultra 2's accelerometers and gyroscopes to provide detailed swing metrics. I tested Golfshot's Auto Shot Tracking feature at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco to see how it worked.
Did you know the Galaxy S24 Ultra -- and many other Galaxy phones -- have a special app that lets you customize almost everything about your device? This is your guide to Good Lock, a Samsung app to make your phone as unique as you are.
You can seamlessly run Windows 11 on M-series Mac computers with Parallels Desktop 19. Here's how to install and quickly switch back and forth between the two operating systems.
These tips and tricks work with not only the Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C, but also with older AirPods Pro models and even some regular AirPods, as long as you're updated to the latest firmware.
The coming total solar eclipse will be the last one seen in North America for 20 years. If you want to commemorate the moment with a picture, here's what you'll need and how to do it safely.
We walk you through every app that comes loaded on the Apple Vision Pro in VisionOS 1.0.3.
These tips and tricks work with not only the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, but also some other Galaxy phones including the S24 and S24 Plus, and earlier phones that get the One UI 6.1 update.
You don't want to get caught without a game plan on Sunday. Here are a few ways to make sure your TV scores big.
Learn how to connect all of your Apple devices to a Meta Quest Headset so you can enjoy a Spatial Computing experience for much less than the Vision Pro's $3,500 price tag. Get some real work done with these free apps that will connect your PC or laptop to your VR headset.
I made an AI golf caddy GPT in OpenAI's GPT creator and it worked like a charm on the golf course. Here's how to create a custom GPT of your own to do just about anything.
These tips and tricks work with not only the Galaxy Watch 6 and 6 Classic, but also with earlier versions like the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5.
Windows 11 has a new screen recorder in the Microsoft Snipping Tool for capturing your screen in MP4 video format. Here's how to use it.
Check out five useful things you can do with Windows Copilot in Windows 11 that make finding your way around your PC much easier and faster.
Cool down with this DIY portable AC made out of parts you might have sitting around the house. Here's how to do it.
Blurring your home, a face or a license plate in Google Maps is easy -- just keep in mind it's permanent. Here's how to do it.
Cloning your own voice is both creepy and cool. Here's how to create a clone of your voice using ElevenLabs' AI text-to-speech tools.
Change these three settings to protect your data and privacy in the AI chatbot and try these prompts to speed up your productivity.
I took Google's new experimental AI, Bard, for a spin. Here's a walkthrough of Bard's user interface and tips on how to protect and delete your prompts.
Microsoft's new Bing Search and Chat feature makes you jump through some hoops to gain access. Here's how to get started with Bing's new artificial intelligence search engine.
Use a Quest Link cable to connect a Meta Quest 2 VR headset to your PC. Or use Meta's Air Link to control your PC wirelessly and play non-Meta VR games. Here's how.
Here are a few ways to cast your Meta Quest VR headset to a phone, TV or browser in seconds. You can use this feature to display your gameplay to any device in your vicinity.
MacOS Ventura introduces a Continuity Camera feature that lets you connect your iPhone to a Mac for use as a webcam with apps like Facetime or Zoom.
Sticky keys can make typing tough. Soda and juice won't do your keyboard any favors, so here's how to clean up the mess.
The new Premium tier of Sony's PlayStation Plus service allows PC gamers to play current and classic games in the cloud. Here's how to set up your PC so you can play PS Plus titles without a console.
If you're feeling like you need to take a break from sharing life's Instagram-able moments, you have a few options. Let's take a look at how to temporarily disable your IG feed, or just delete it completely.
Apple now offers the opportunity to make your own iPhone repairs, providing access to repair manuals, certified parts and tool kit rentals. I decided to give it a go replacing the broken screen on my iPhone SE.
We're going to talk about what you need to know when shopping for a budget laptop, including what to look out for and what to avoid.
Google Pay for both Android and iOS goes beyond contactless payments by letting you send and receive money to and from friends and family, track your spending across your bank accounts and sign up for promotional cash-back offers from your favorite retailers.
I walk you through Apple's guidelines for cleaning AirPods, AirPods Pro, EarPods and their cases and also try out a third-party cleaning tool designed specifically for these products.
Foot pedal controls from companies like Vidami and Elgato give you control of your computer's video playback functions so you can practice guitar, learn to sew or just sit back and watch movies while you have your hands full.
If you need to download a video from YouTube, here are a couple free, fast and easy ways to do it.
It's easy to forget the Wi-Fi passwords of places you frequent -- like coffee shops, libraries, school and work -- but we can help you find them. Your computer has likely saved the Wi-Fi passwords for any networks you've signed in to.