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Get Back Online: 13 Tips to Troubleshoot Your Internet Connection

Have a full house working, gaming, streaming, and news binging, all at the same time? If you're experiencing lags, try these easy router tips to get back online before calling your ISP.

By Whitson Gordon  & John R. Delaney
miniature construction workers examining an ethernet cable

Writer's Block? Here's How to Use Google AI in Gmail to Craft Better Emails

Need help wording an email? Google's Gemini AI in Gmail can make your drafts sound more professional, or even compose new ones from scratch. Here's how to get started.

By Tyler Hayes
a person looking confused while looking at a laptop

Computer Unresponsive? What to Do if Your Laptop Freezes

If your computer has slowed to a near-crawl, or become unresponsive entirely, here's how to see if it's an easy fix or something that needs more attention.

By Whitson Gordon
woman holding her head in stress in front of her laptop

How To Make Your Smart Doorbell Play Spooky Halloween Sounds

If you're keen to add some eerie vibes to your entryway this Halloween, all you need to do is dig into your smart doorbell's settings.

By Chandra Steele
a smart doorbell with one smiling ghost and one mischievous looking ghost flying out of it

How to Fix a Noisy Computer Fan

Case fans can get pretty noisy, but there are a few things you can do to reduce the din. Here's how to quiet disruptive PC equipment.

By Whitson Gordon
pc fan

Hulu Is How Much?! Your Guide to Streaming Service Costs and Price Hikes

Hulu and Disney+ are the latest streaming services to get price increases, following Netflix, Peacock, and more. Here's how we got here and what you can expect to pay.

By Chloe Albanesius
computer generated image of on a US dollar sign on a blue background. Monetary inflation concept.

Wi-Fi Range Extender vs. Mesh Network: What's the Difference?

Looking to increase the power of your current wireless connection? Learn the difference between a Wi-Fi extender and a mesh system to make a better decision.

By Whitson Gordon
embedded nails connected by wire to look like a wireless network

How to Watch Every NFL Game Without Cable

Catch Week 7's sacks, interceptions, and touchdowns by streaming exciting football matchups from these top video services.

By Jordan Minor  & Jeffrey L. Wilson
The NFL Is Back! Here's How to Watch Every Big Game

Sound Coming Out of the Wrong Speaker on Your PC? Try This Quick Fix

Is your computer playing music or other audio from the wrong source? Here's how to control the sound on your computer speakers.

By Whitson Gordon
man covering his ears surrounded by noisy speakers

How to Delay Windows Updates and Tell Microsoft to Leave You Alone

Are you concerned that the latest and greatest updates to Microsoft's Windows 10 or Windows 11 might be a little buggy? Certain versions of the operating system allow you to pause the updates.

By Jason Cohen  & Whitson Gordon
windows update

How to Turn Your Phone Into a Wi-Fi Hotspot

Is your home internet down? Need to connect your laptop on the go? With a few taps, turn your smartphone into a source of internet that laptops, tablets, and other phones can use.

By Jason Cohen
wi-fi symbol above a phone

Roblox 101: How to Make Money From Your Video Games

Robux may be virtual, but Roblox can make you big bucks. We show you how.

By Heath Haskins  & Robert Anderson
How to Make Money With Roblox

Try This Quick and Easy Trick to Get Better Google Results Instantly

Tired of Google's AI Overviews? Here's a quick way to get rid of them and remove any distractions.

By Jason Cohen
google search page

97 Hidden iPhone Tricks You Probably Don't Know

Think you know Apple's iOS inside out? There's plenty more to uncover with our huge collection of expert tricks and tweaks to help unlock your iPhone's full potential.

By Eric Griffith
Collage of person smiling into iPhone, layered with multiple iPhones portraying different functions

No Cell Service or Wi-Fi? Here's How to Send Text Messages via Satellite

If you have an iPhone 14 (or newer) or a Google Pixel 9, you can send texts via SOS Mode.

By Chandra Steele
palm trees in a Miami hurricane

How to View Saved Wi-Fi Passwords: All the Tricks and Hacks You Need to Know

Are you connected to Wi-Fi on one device and need the password to log in on another? Here's how to find Wi-Fi passwords in Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.

By Jason Cohen  & Whitson Gordon
a wi-fi router with a lock and key

How to Connect AirPods to Your Laptop

AirPods aren't just for iPhones. Apple's wireless earbuds can connect to laptops via Bluetooth, too. You'll be listening to podcasts and Zoom meetings in no time.

By Chloe Albanesius
illustration featuring airpods next to a laptop

Cybersecurity Checklist: Follow These Simple Steps to Break Bad Habits

Our security experts tell you how to change the way you interact online, lock down your devices, and clean up your digital spaces.

By Kim Key
checklist icons against a yellow background

What Is Temu? Read Before You 'Shop Like a Billionaire'

You've probably been targeted with Temu ads or have a shopping cart full of items you're thinking of buying. Before you click buy, we have some answers about the shopping site that's seemingly everywhere.

By Chandra Steele
Temu logo surrounded by signs with discounts

Get Lost, Siri: How to Replace Apple's Assistant With ChatGPT on Your iPhone

Don't want to wait for Siri's big Apple Intelligence upgrade? Here's how to replace Apple's voice assistant with OpenAI's chatbot using the Apple Shortcuts app.

By Clay Halton
iphone with chatgpt logo in place of siri