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How to protect your child online
By Krishi Chowdhary last updated
Cyber security Tom's Guide experts present you with the top software to keep your child safe online

Apple buried these 5 essential Mac file management features — here's how to use them
By David Crookes last updated
Manage your Mac files like a pro with these five essential features.

This Google Maps feature will change the way you navigate — and it's hiding in plain sight
By Josh Render published
Google Maps makes navigating to your destination much easier, and the Map Details options can improve this tenfold with only a couple of taps.

How to pick the right VPN – a complete guide
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN Everyone uses a VPN for different reasons, and there's no one-size-fits-all option. Here, I've run down what to look for, and picked some standout choices.

5 hidden Gmail features everyone needs to know to work smarter — including 'Auto-advance'
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Discover five hidden Gmail features that save time, boost security, and organize your inbox better.

How to fix Windows 11's annoying shutdown bug (and why it's happening)
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to fix the Windows 11 bug preventing some PCs from shutting down and why it only affects certain users.

How to remove your home address from the internet — 6 ways to protect your privacy
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn seven effective ways to remove your home address from the internet, including blurring map apps, deleting search results, and cleaning up social media.

Just got a new iPad? 5 things you should do first
By Alex Wawro published
If you or someone you love just got a new iPad, I have some quick tips to make the most of it, as someone who has reviewed iPads for nearly a decade.
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