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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.
The power of productivity is at your fingertips when you unlock these trackpad shortcuts.
One of the first things you'll want to do with a Steam Deck handheld gaming PC is figure out how to install non-Steam titles on it.
Donda 2 just dropped on Kanye West's Stem Player. Here's how to download the album and sync it to a Stem Player.
Apple's Gatekeeper tech can cause issues if you want to download apps online. Don't worry, we know how to help.
When you get a new Apple Watch Series 7, Series 3 or SE, these are the settings we suggest changing right away.