Robert Irvine
Robert Irvine was previously the How-To Editor at Tom's Guide. He has been writing tutorials about software, hardware, websites and other tech topics since the days of dial-up modems, and was previously the editor of Web User magazine. Robert enjoys cooking, and makes a mean sausage casserole, but is definitely not the celebrity chef of the same name.
Latest articles by Robert Irvine

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Want to stop Windows 10 installing updates automatically? Here's how to turn off automatic updates until a more convenient time.

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Here's how to convert YouTube videos to MP3 so you can download copyright-free music and other audio to play offline.

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Learn how to change your Netflix password to keep your streaming account private and secure.

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Chrome's secret dinosaur game is fun but frustrating to play. Here's how to hack the game to make the T-Rex invincible.

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Switching from Google Chrome to Firefox or Edge? Here’s how to export your Chrome bookmarks and import them to your new browser.

By Peter Wolinski Last updated
Want to switch to an alternative browser from the default on your device? Here's how to do it in Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.

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Here’s how to streamline your Microsoft Word documents by removing blank and unwanted pages.

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Don't want Edge on your Windows 10 PC? Here's how to uninstall Microsoft's web browser and stop it being reinstalled.

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Keep pressing the Windows key accidentally while gaming? Here's how to disable the key to stop it interrupting your activities.

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Here’s how to turn off Google Assistant on your Android phone or smart speaker.

By Robert Irvine Last updated
Want to stop yourself or someone else visiting a specific site? Here's how to block a website in Chrome on your desktop computer.

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Here's how to download copyright-free YouTube videos in Chrome and other browsers without using a desktop video downloader.

By Robert Irvine Published
Want to try an ISO of the new Windows 11 without signing up for the Windows Insider Program? We explain how to do a clean install of Windows 11 today

By Robert Irvine Published
Discover how to turn on dark mode automatically in Windows 10, at your preferred time of day or night.

By Robert Irvine Published
Make your Windows 10 searches more comprehensive and accurate by enabling Enhanced search mode. Here's how to use the feature.

By Robert Irvine Published
Need to hop on a Wi-Fi hotspot while you're out? Here's how to use Facebook's secret Wi-Fi finder to locate nearby public networks.

By Robert Irvine Published
Here's how to watch Star Wars: Episode IV in ASCII on your Windows 10 PC, using an old-school Telnet trick.

By Robert Irvine Published
Discover how to create a 'kill switch' in Windows, so you can cut your internet connection instantly when something goes wrong.

By Robert Irvine Published
Need to stop your PC and monitor going to sleep? Here's how to keep your computer awake without touching it, using Microsoft PowerToys.

By Robert Irvine Published
Here's how to delete a Wi-Fi network on Android, iPhone or iPad, or stop your phone or tablet connecting automatically.

By Paul Wagenseil, Robert Irvine Published
Google lets you prevent other people from copying, downloading or printing your Google Drive files. Here's how to do so.

By Robert Irvine Published
Need to allow pop-ups on a specific website? Here's how to disable your browser's pop-up blocker on a Windows PC.

By Robert Irvine Published
Worried that someone is using your Wi-Fi network without your permission? Here's how to detect intruders, so you can disconnect them.
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