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Weekend Project

Have a little time to spare this weekend? Our experts will show you how to improve your digital life with a low-effort, high-impact tech project.

Weekend Project
Have a little time to spare this weekend? Our experts will show you how to improve your digital life with a low-effort, high-impact tech project.

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Yes, You Can Remove Your Personal Info From Google Search—Here’s How

We've got tips for wiping your phone number, email, physical address, and other data from Google's results.

By Eric Griffith
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No PS5? How I Upgraded My PS4 Hard Drive to an SSD for Faster Load Times

Your PS4 probably takes too long to load, but if you can't afford a PlayStation 5, all is not lost. Install an SSD into your gaming console and start playing quicker.

By Whitson Gordon
ps4 console and controller

I Got Sick of Paying For Netflix, So I Set Up a Plex Server to Stream My Own Media

Sick of paying for every streaming service just to have all your favorite shows and movies? Build your own Plex server, so you can stream your media library to multiple devices and users.

By Ajay Kumar
plex app on tv

How I Turned a Raspberry Pi Into a NAS for Better (and Cheaper) File Sharing

Not ready to invest in a network-attached storage device? Make your own with a spare Raspberry Pi. Here's how I turned a simple board into the brains of a wireless file sharing system.

By Whitson Gordon
raspberry pi boards

As a Security Writer, These Are My Best Tips for Setting Up Your VPN the Right Way

Here's everything you need to know about choosing the right VPN and getting the most out of it.

By Justyn Newman
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6 Simple Tricks I've Learned That Make My Windows PC Boot Faster

Does Windows take a long time to start up? Don't wait forever! I've learned six tips that will speed up your computer's boot process.

By Jason Cohen & Whitson Gordon
windows 11 laptop on desk

Social Media Feeds Full of Junk? How to Reset Your Algorithms

If your TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, or other accounts show you excessive garbage, follow these easy steps to get a fresh start.

By Eric Griffith
Credit: René Ramos

Shortcuts, Hotkeys, Macros, Oh My: How to Remap Your Keyboard

If you're looking to change key functions on your computer's keyboard in Windows or macOS, these methods can help.

By Jason Cohen & Whitson Gordon
keyboard keys are arrows

How to Dispose of an Old Robot Vacuum

Whether your robot vacuum has cleaned its last floor or is being shipped off to a new home, here's how to get rid of it while safeguarding your data and the environment.

By Tyler Hayes
Three robot vacuums in front of a colored background

How to Clean Your AirPods the Right Way

Keep your AirPods looking and sounding their best with these safe, effective cleaning tips.

By Chandra Steele
airpods in a cloud of bubbles

How to Clean Your Computer Keyboard the Right Way

From the classic shakedown to bathing your keycaps, these easy tips will help restore order to the most important peripheral on your desk.

By PCMag Staff
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How to Get Your Computer Mouse Squeaky Clean

Your computer mouse might be on your desk all day, but it still picks up plenty of dirt. Here are the tools you'll need to keep it in top shape.

By Chandra Steele
a blue background with a keyboard and in the foreground two hands cleaning a computer mouse

Level Up Your Desk: 8 Simple Ways to Improve Your Dual Monitor Setup

If you're using a second monitor, there's more to it than simply connecting both displays. Here are a few ways to improve your setup.

By Whitson Gordon
girl sitting in front of a dual monitor computer setup

How to Delete Your Facebook Account

Sick of the world's leading social network? Say goodbye to all those 'friends' by following these instructions to temporarily deactivate or permanently delete your Facebook account.

By Eric Griffith
Credit: Alisa Stern; Tanya Sid/Shutterstock.com, Facebook

How to Remove AI From Your Google Search Results

Google rebranded its Search Generative Experience as AI Overviews and while you can't turn it off completely, these tweaks can make it more palatable.

By Jason Cohen
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Stop Oversharing: How to Make Your Social Profiles Private

Your public posts online can make you an easy target for criminals of all kinds. We tell you how to lock down your social media accounts—and why you should.

By Kim Key
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DIY Security: How to Create Your Own Strong Password Generator

Do you trust the passwords created by third-party software to be truly random and safe? Here's how to build your own random generator for uncrackable passwords.

By Neil J. Rubenking
artistic depiction of a password field being filled

How to Use the Dall-E 3 AI Art Generator to Create Stunning Images From Text

Don't just feed the AI a basic prompt and hope for the best. If you want the best possible results from Dall-E 3, you'd be wise to follow these guidelines.

By Eric Griffith
Hero art NOT generated by Dall-E!

How to Set Up Multiple Echo Devices and Enable Multi-Room Music Playback

You can set up and manage several Amazon Echo devices in your household and even play the same music on multiple devices at the same time. Here's how.

By Lance Whitney
network of amazon echo devices

Digital Detox Simplified: 3 Small Ways to Take a Break From Being Online

You don't have to go offline forever. You don't have to do it 100%. You just have to commit to doing something.

By Jill Duffy
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