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I've been watching YouTube wrong — this hidden mobile feature is a game changer
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how YouTube's hidden tap-and-hold gesture instantly plays videos at 2x speed, letting you skip boring parts without missing important content.

This hidden Windows 11 setting will give your PC an instant speed boost — here's how to try it
By Darragh Murphy published
Any Windows 11 PC can come to a halt when too many apps are running, but there's a way to limit CPU usage and how much RAM is used thanks to this feature. Here's how to try it.

Your old iPad is more useful than you think — 5 ways to give it new life
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn five practical ways to repurpose your old iPad.

5 free ways to speed up your slow Mac
By David Crookes published
Make your Mac run faster with these free and low risk tips.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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