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What to Do if Your Laptop Is Plugged In But Not Charging
If your laptop is connected to power but not getting any juice, use these steps to troubleshoot.
5 Simple Steps to Purge Digital Clutter
Cleaning up emails, documents, photos, and other digital junk can reduce stress and simplify your life. Here's how to streamline and declutter your devices.
How to Pass On Your Passwords After You Die
No one lives forever, so you should think about where your passwords will go after you die. These top-rated password managers let you create a secure credential inheritance plan.
What to Do When Your Computer Won't Start
If your Windows PC won't start, don't panic (yet). Here are some troubleshooting steps to take when your computer fails to boot correctly.
How to Set Up Multi-Factor Authentication and Safeguard Your Online Accounts
Forget passwords. If you want strong online security, you need to be using multi-factor authentication wherever you can. Here's how to get started.
How to Clone a Hard Drive on a PC or Mac
If you need to migrate your data or are looking to keep a backup handy, you can clone your hard drive. Here's how to do it in Windows and macOS.
What Is Wi-Fi 6?
Wi-Fi 6 is no longer cutting-edge, but it still offers fast performance and minimal bandwidth congestion. Here's what you need to know, as well as our top picks for routers that support it.
How to Figure Out If Your Phone Has Malware
Has your phone been acting up? Here's how to check if malware is to blame, and what to do if it is.
22 Spotify Secrets to Level Up Your Listening and Stream Like a Pro
Music fans have a lot to love with Spotify, which offers 100 million tracks and 6 million podcast titles, for $12 per month. Here's how to get the most out of your next music-streaming session.
Hate Your Spotify Wrapped? 8 Ways to Find New Music
Bored with your Spotify favorites? Here's how to uncover new tracks, artists, and genres on the music-streaming app and freshen up your playlists.
Peanuts and Presents: How to Watch 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' for Free
Apple TV+ delivers holiday cheer with the classic Peanuts special, and you can stream it on December 14 and 15 without spending a dime. We show you how.
When Does Spotify Wrapped Come Out?
The summary of your musical year is here, complete with a Google AI tie-in.
How to Move Your Windows Drive to a New PC
Need to migrate your Windows installation to a new PC? It's technically possible, and Windows streamlines the process, but there are caveats.
Help, My Laptop Battery Is Swollen! Now What?
Laptops and phones are lasting longer than ever, and as a result, batteries swelling from age and overuse are an increasingly common problem. If you're dealing with a bulging battery, here's help.
What to Do When Your Computer Screen Won't Show a Picture
Has your computer screen stopped working? Here are some troubleshooting steps to take if your monitor fails to display a picture.
5 Warning Signs You're About to Derail Your Workday and How to Avoid Them
If you catch yourself hiding your task list or working on a project too soon, you could be in for a suboptimal day at work. Watch for these red flags and learn how to turn it around.
Keep Your Packages Safe: How to Ship to and Use an Amazon Locker
Whether you have a porch pirate problem or a hard-to-find address, Amazon can deliver your packages to a nearby business for safekeeping until you pick them up. Here's how it works.
How to Cancel Your Amazon Prime Membership
Amazon Prime offers members a lot of benefits for $139 a year, but if your latest shopping spree is over and you're ready to move on, here’s how to cancel your membership.
How to Right-Click on a Mac Without a Mouse
Right-clicking in Windows is simple, but what if you have a Mac? Here's how to Control-click.
How to Kick Your Kids Off the Wi-Fi and Take Control of Your Internet
If your kids need a screen-time breather, here are a few ways to disconnect their devices from Wi-Fi through your router settings.
