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Gear
How to Back Up Your Slack Archive Before Slack Deletes It
Slack offers a free version of its workplace communication app that’s used by plenty of online communities large and small.…
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Gear
The 17 Top New Android 15 Features
Folks without a Pixel or supported partner device should watch their phone manufacturer’s website, forums, or social media to learn…
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DisCount Me In
Where to Take Advantage of Discounts for Teachers
We know teaching is a tough job, but we also know how important it is. And with so many out-of-pocket…
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Do It Yourself
Want a Better PC? Try Building Your Own
Go ahead and carefully squeeze a tiny ball (no bigger than a pea) of thermal paste onto the silicon square…
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Don't Hate the Playa
How to Go to Burning Man in an Extreme Climate and Feel Good About It
Ever since I wrote (twice) about my serious misgivings about Burning Man and how the annual event will survive on…
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Color Confusion
What Are Color Gamuts and Color Spaces in TVs and Monitors, and Do They Matter?
Back in the 1950s, when color TV was invented, everything was simple. TVs were either color or black-and-white, and you…
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Full Screen
LCD, IPS, OLED, and Quantum Dots: All the Confusing Display Terms, Explained
This tech comes at the expense of lower response times and more shallow viewing angles, which is why it’s less…
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Car Talk
How to Control Android Auto or Apple CarPlay With Your Voice While Driving
A pretty major part of staying safe while driving is keeping your eyes on the road. When you need to…
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Gear
How to Clear Your Watch History on Netflix, Apple TV+, YouTube, and More
Almost every movie and TV show streaming app you use keeps track of what you’re watching. This is for convenience’s…
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Gear
How to Quickly Remove Bloatware and Invasive Apps From Your Computer
Setting up a new operating system on your PC can give you a fresh, clean start. But each new installation…
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