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NASA just shared jaw-dropping Artemis II wallpapers — here's how to set them on your Mac or Windows PC
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to download and set NASA's Artemis II mission photos as your desktop background.

Windows is using your internet to update other people’s PCs — disable this hidden setting to speed up your connection
By Kaycee Hill published
Microsoft uses other Windows PCs to distribute Windows Updates but fortunately you can disable this setting and maximize your computer's bandwidth.

Hate your Gmail address? Google will finally let you swap your old one with a new one — here’s how
By Anthony Spadafora published
Google is finally letting users change their Gmail address after 22 years. Here’s how to swap yours without losing access to your emails, messages, photos and files.

Smart glasses vs. regular glasses — here's how to tell if you're being filmed
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to identify smart glasses and spot when they're recording you in public.

How to bind your VPN to your torrent client on Windows and Mac
By Sam Dawson published
VPNs and torrenting go hand in hand, but binding your VPN to your torrent client is a key step for protecting your privacy. Here's how to set it up.

Your computer is slow because the RAM is full — 7 ways to free it up
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn seven simple methods to free up RAM and improve computer performance.

I tried this forgotten Mac feature to summarize text in seconds — and it's faster than AI
By Darragh Murphy published
I've been using a forgotten Mac shortcut hidden in settings, and it's still the fastest way to summarize an article — and it doesn't use AI. Here's how to use it.

How to set up an alias with ExpressMailGuard
By George Phillips published
Thinking of using ExpressVPN's new ExpressMailGuard feature? Here's how to get started and set up an alias to protect your real email address.
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