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Windows 11
I sped up my sluggish Windows 11 PC with these 6 free tricks — here's how

By Christoph Schwaiger Published

These simple tricks speed up your Windows 11 PC, plus they’re all free and low-risk.

Windows Operating Systems
Hacker using a stolen social security card
Your Social Security number is vulnerable to identity thieves — here's how to lock it down

By Kaycee Hill Published

Learn how to lock your Social Security number for free to prevent employment fraud and identity theft using E-Verify or by calling the SSA.

Identity Theft Protection
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 on a desk.
USB flash drives can work as extra RAM — here's how it works

By David Crookes Published

You don't have to install physical RAM to speed up your Windows PC, here's how.

Windows Operating Systems
Man typing on Windows 11 laptop
Low on RAM? This handy Windows 11 trick frees up virtual memory right now

By Christoph Schwaiger Last updated

When RAM prices are too high, virtual memory offers a free alternative that keeps your Windows 11 PC running smoothly.

Windows Operating Systems
Google Maps logo on an iPhone 17 Pro
Google Maps can now help you find your parked car — here’s how

By David Crookes Published

Google Maps has an automatic parking detection feature, here's how to use it.

Mobile Apps
Testing a mechanical keyboard after cleaning
Your mechanical keyboard is disgusting — here's how to clean it properly in 30 minutes

By Kaycee Hill Published

Learn how to deep clean a mechanical keyboard by removing keycaps and cleaning switches, keys, and the keyboard base.

Keyboards
A smartphone with the Gmail logo on it resting on top of a computer keyboard.
This Gmail feature will cut down the clutter in your inbox — and it's a huge time saver

By Philip Michaels Last updated

Less mailing list chaos right now

Email
Nintendo Switch in hand
Verizon will give you a free Nintendo Switch this holiday season when you sign up for home internet — here's how to get yours

By Kaycee Hill Published

Sign up for Verizon Fios home internet and get a free Nintendo Switch, but you'll need to act fast.

Nintendo
Two Wi-Fi 7 USB adapters in hand
Your computer can get internet through USB — here's how to set it up

By Kaycee Hill Published

Learn three ways to connect your computer to the internet using USB ports, including adapters and phone tethering.

Internet
Chrome browser on laptop
Chrome's new AI feature can turn any webpage into a podcast — here's how to use it

By David Crookes Published

In Chrome you can turn your webpages into podcasts, here's how.

Browsers
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