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How to Discover Which Apps Drain Your Laptop’s Battery the Most
Before you can improve laptop battery life, you need to know what is draining it.


How to Try Out Windows' New 'Blue Screen of Death'
Spoiler: It's no longer blue.


Seven Ways to Make Your Home's Entryway More Secure
Your front door is the most vulnerable spot in your house. Here’s how to make it as secure as possible.


Use These Seven Tests to Decide If a New Neighborhood Is Right for You
Get an accurate vibe check before it's too late.


You Can Now Generate Podcast-Style 'Audio Overviews' Directly in Gemini AI
Use AI to generate a podcast to learn about anything you want.


How to Up-Pot Your Seedlings Without Messing Them Up
Your little seedlings have outgrown their seed trays, but it's not time for them to go in the garden—now what?


You Can Grow a 'Micro Orchard' in Your Garden
It can allow you to grow several different fruits in place of one or two large trees.


How to Speak With a Real Person at Amazon Customer Service
Here's the easiest way to reach a real human at Amazon during Amazon's 'Big Spring Sale.'


All the Ways Chickpea Liquid Can Replace Eggs in Dessert Recipes
You can save grocery money and still make your meringue cookies.


You Can Finally Change Your Default Feed on Threads
You can't delete the For You feed, but you can now set a different one as your default.


How to Enable 'Notification Cooldown' on Your Google Pixel
Your device can automatically reduce the deluge of alerts.


The Hearth Display Finally Moved Its 'Helper' Where It Belongs
The Hearth Helper is finally part of the Hearth Companion app. Here's how to use it.


Five Common Mistakes Beginners Make When Growing Seeds (and How to Fix Them)
It's actually relatively easy to figure out what you're doing wrong.


How to Add Your Passport to Google Wallet
Your digital documents can get you through TSA.


This Beta iPhone Feature Uses AI to Sort Your Notifications
Can AI help your notification overload?


How to Keep Listening to Audio After Your Boox Palma Goes to Sleep
These instructions should work for any Boox device.


How to Wipe Saved Passwords From Your Web Browser
It only takes a few clicks to remove data from your browser's built-in password feature.


Six Ways to Make Your Home Decor Better Reflect Your Personality
Here's the secret to feeling truly “at home” in your house.


How to Change the Settings on a Lectric XPeak 2.0 E-Bike
Personalize your ride by changing these settings.


The Best Ways to Extend the Life of Your Old Washer and Dryer
Keep those rickety old machines going well past their expiration date.