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Weekend Project

Have a little time to spare this weekend? Our experts will show you how to improve your digital life with a low-effort, high-impact tech project.

Weekend Project
Have a little time to spare this weekend? Our experts will show you how to improve your digital life with a low-effort, high-impact tech project.

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Admit It, Your Screen Time Is Out of Control. My Top 4 Digital Detox Tips Can Help

Want to improve your mood? Start by dialing back the doomscrolling. You don't have to go offline altogether, but small changes can help. Here's how to get started.

By Jill Duffy
Smartphones, tablets, and other tech items gathered for a digital detox

Your AirPods Are in Your Ears All Day. Here's How to Clean Off All That Wax

Your earbuds are probably disgusting. Keep them looking and sounding their best with these safe, effective cleaning tips.

By Jason Cohen
airpods in a cloud of bubbles

Your Laptop Needs Some TLC. How to Clean Your Computer Without Damaging It

Gunk happens! Here's how to clean up your laptop's act—from the top bezel to the bottom fan—without inflicting harm. (It's easy, and you can use products you have around the house.)

By Charles Jefferies
Cleaning Your Laptop the Right Way

Your Computer Mouse Is Gross. Here's How to Clean It in Minutes

Your mouse might be on your desk all day, but it still picks up plenty of dirt. Here are the tools you'll need to get it squeaky clean.

a blue background with a keyboard and in the foreground two hands cleaning a computer mouse

7 Fun AI Experiments to Try With Google Labs (And Most Are Free)

Curious about AI, but not sure where to start? Google Labs has dozens of AI experiments you can try out. Here are some of my favorites.

By Lance Whitney
hand holding phone that has google labs name and logo on it

Clear the Clutter. How to Free Up Storage Space on Your iPhone

Running out of space on your iOS device? Here's how to figure out what's taking up the most space on your Apple smartphone (and iPad) so you can decide what to delete.

By Jason Cohen
iphone storage settings screen on phone

Can't Afford a PS5? Here's How to Upgrade Your PS4 for Faster Load Times

The PS5 Pro will soon be $900, forcing many gamers to stick with their older console. If you have time to tinker, here's how to install an SSD in your PS4 to give it a speed boost.

By Whitson Gordon
ps4 console and controller

I've Reviewed Dozens of VPNs. These Are My Top Tips for Setting Yours Up the Right Way

In a world where there are more digital surveillance and threats to your privacy and security than ever, a VPN is an essential part of your security toolkit. Here's everything you need to know to choose the right VPN and get the most out of it.

By Justyn Newman
A lock above a password field filled in with dots

Too Much Junk on Your Social Media Feeds? I'll Show You How to Clean It Up

Here are some easy steps to reset your algorithms on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, X, and more.

By Eric Griffith
Credit: René Ramos

Psst! You Can Remove Your Personal Info From Google Search. Here's How

Does a Google search turn up way too much information about you? Follow these tips to remove your phone number, email and physical addresses, and other data from the site's results.

By Eric Griffith
Google shredder image

Maximize Your Mood Lighting. How I Set Up My Nanoleaf Wall Panel Lights

Nanoleaf's modular, stick-on lights take your mood lighting to the next level, but I have a few suggestions for making setup as seamless as possible.

By Eric Ravenscraft
a computer setup with nanoleaf lights attached to the wall

I Got Sick of Paying For Netflix, So I Set Up a Plex Server to Stream My Own Media

Sick of paying for every streaming service just to have all your favorite shows and movies? Build your own Plex server, so you can stream your media library to multiple devices and users.

By Ajay Kumar
plex app on tv

How I Turned a Raspberry Pi Into a NAS for Better (and Cheaper) File Sharing

Not ready to invest in a network-attached storage device? Make your own with a spare Raspberry Pi. Here's how I turned a simple board into the brains of a wireless file sharing system.

By Whitson Gordon
raspberry pi boards

6 Simple Tricks I've Learned That Make My Windows PC Boot Faster

Does Windows take a long time to start up? Don't wait forever! I've learned six tips that will speed up your computer's boot process.

By Jason Cohen & Whitson Gordon
windows 11 laptop on desk

Shortcuts, Hotkeys, Macros, Oh My: How to Remap Your Keyboard

If you're looking to change key functions on your computer's keyboard in Windows or macOS, these methods can help.

By Jason Cohen & Whitson Gordon
keyboard keys are arrows

How to Dispose of an Old Robot Vacuum

Whether your robot vacuum has cleaned its last floor or is being shipped off to a new home, here's how to get rid of it while safeguarding your data and the environment.

By Tyler Hayes
Three robot vacuums in front of a colored background

How to Clean Your Computer Keyboard the Right Way

From the classic shakedown to bathing your keycaps, these easy tips will help restore order to the most important peripheral on your desk.

clean keyboard

Level Up Your Desk: 8 Simple Ways to Improve Your Dual Monitor Setup

If you're using a second monitor, there's more to it than simply connecting both displays. Here are a few ways to improve your setup.

By Whitson Gordon
girl sitting in front of a dual monitor computer setup

How to Delete Your Facebook Account

Sick of the world's leading social network? Say goodbye to all those 'friends' by following these instructions to temporarily deactivate or permanently delete your Facebook account.

By Eric Griffith
Credit: Alisa Stern; Tanya Sid/Shutterstock.com, Facebook

How to Use the Dall-E 3 AI Art Generator to Create Stunning Images From Text

Don't just feed the AI a basic prompt and hope for the best. If you want the best possible results from Dall-E 3, you'd be wise to follow these guidelines.

By Eric Griffith
Hero art NOT generated by Dall-E!