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How to trade in your old devices for Amazon gift cards
The days are slowly getting longer. Your mind may soon turn to spring cleaning and that junk drawer (or two) you've been avoiding. Here's a simple way to jumpstart your annual decluttering and get paid for it. Amazon's Trade-in Program enables you to quickly convert your old, unwanted tech into...
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The LG C2 83-inch OLED TV is $1300 at Best Buy. It's a great upgrade choice for the big game
If you've been waiting for the perfect time to snag a quality OLED TV for your home theater or living room, you can save $1,300 on the 83-inch LG C2 right now at Best Buy! This colossal screen is a bit easier on the wallet right now, which makes it an excellent upgrade choice ahead of the Super Bowl.
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How to clear the cache on your Android phone or tablet (and why you should)
If you're experiencing slow performance on a smartphone or tablet, there are common steps you can take to troubleshoot and oftentimes fix it. Simply restarting your device can take care of a lot of issues. Another common way to increase performance, or at the very least free up extra storage...
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Bowers & Wilkins' Pi7 S2 are music to my ears, but there's a catch
I'll cut right to the chase: The Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 earbuds are pricey at $399, not as slim-fit as your typical earpieces, and probably won't make the cut for best active noise-canceling buds on the market. But for what they are and not what they can be, these...
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How to use Security Keys to protect your Apple ID on your iPhone
Apple has added a new feature to iPhones running iOS 16 called Security Keys for Apple ID. This feature allows you to use hardware security keys to add an additional layer of protection to your Apple ID. Think of it as a password that you plug in. This way, even if your password were to fall into the wrong hands, it would be useless without access to the right security keys.
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How to pair Bose Bluetooth headphones to any device
A new pair of Bose headphones comes with the promise of blocking the world out and tuning into your favorite music, podcast, or audiobook. I can personally say that Bose makes listening easy, but the pairing and connecting process is a little less so. To avoid pairing frustration and skip...
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Samsung Galaxy S23, new Galaxy Books roll out next week: Everything we know so far
Next week, Samsung will host an in-person Unpacked event on Wednesday, Feb. 1, in San Francisco, California. It's the first in-person event hosted by Samsung since before the pandemic forced companies to go all-in on virtual events. During the event, Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy S23, its latest...
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Save $100 on on this Samsung all-in-one soundbar
Having a great soundbar is an essential component of your home theater setup, and if you're living in a smaller space, you shouldn't have to fret about where to put a subwoofer. Samsung's HW-S60B 5.0 channel all-in-one soundbar can do everything a home theater system needs, while keeping the space used to a minimum. Best of all, it's on sale for $100 off.
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Your HomePod Mini has a hidden temperature and humidity sensor. How to enable it
Apple just released HomePodOS 16.3 alongside iOS and iPadOS 16.3. Most HomePod updates are fairly mundane, with various improvements and optimizations. However, this update turns on a chip that's been inside the HomePod Mini from day one. That chip can detect the humidity level and temperature of the ambient air for the room it's assigned to.
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What is the Android Files Safe folder and how do you use it?
Way back in Android 8, Google introduced a protected folder in the Files application that password-protects access to any files within. That protected folder is called the Safe folder and it's built-in and free to use. If you're uncertain as to why you might need to use such a file,...
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WFH laptop deal: This $449 ASUS VivoBook Pro 14 OLED is a deal you shouldn't miss
If your existing laptop is on its last legs and you are in dire need of an upgrade, we've found a deal at Walmart for a robust device with impressive display capabilities that you will like. Available at Walmart, the ASUS VivoBook Pro 14 OLED is a 14-inch, thin and...
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How to cool your Raspberry Pi (and should you?)
Raspberry Pi computers are awesome. Their versatility and flexibility never fails to impress me, and combine that with a massive ecosystem of add-ons and accessories, you have an unbeatable platform. The other day I covered adding a touchscreen display to a Raspberry Pi, and one question that popped up from...
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Too many Google Chrome tabs open? Here's how to take back control
If you're reading this, there's a good chance that you're using Google Chrome. The browser is used to display some three-quarters of all web traffic. Take a moment to look at how many tabs do you have open in your browser?. Also: How to clear the cache on your Android...
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How to set Gmail app notifications so you never miss an email
I have multiple accounts in my Android Gmail app, which tend to flood my inboxes throughout the day. Most of the time that's not a problem, as a good deal of the incoming emails are spam. However, not every missive I receive can be immediately relegated to junk or trash.
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How to change your Apple Watch face
Maybe you want to customize the new Apple Watch you just finished setting up, or you want to revive your love for an older Apple Watch. Either way, the quickest way to do this is to swap your current face for something fresh. Not only is Apple always adding new...
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How to take a screenshot on Android
Screenshots are a convenient way to remember a recipe, show someone an issue you're having with an app, or just have a record of something you saw on your phone's screen. It's kind of wild to think that for the first few years Android existed, it wasn't even possible to take a screenshot without rooting the phone. That's changed, however, and all Android devices now have the same screenshot shortcut.
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I tried to charge my Tesla with Anker's PowerHouse 767. Here's what happened
I've owned a Tesla for over three years now, and not once during that time have I had a close call with emptying the battery and not having a charger nearby. Tesla's charging network is massive and easily accessible and doesn't take a ton of planning in most instances. There...
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