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Use 'Noir' to Force Dark Mode in Safari
Bright websites ruin dark mode. This app fixes that.


The Best Ways to Protect Your Strawberries From Pests and Disease
When you grow strawberries, you're competing with birds, bugs, and mold.


Everything I'm Seeding in May
May means you can finally start direct seeding flowers and vegetables outside, start your late vegetables, and continue succession planting.


When Nothing Else Works, Use the Command Prompt to Shut Down Windows
There are many ways to shut down a PC with a few keystrokes.


How to Blend (and Heat) Soup in the Vitamix Ascent X5
For smooth and creamy soup, don't bother turning on the stove.


Google Is Adding Gemini AI to Your Kid's Account, but You Can Turn It Off
Google AI is coming to kids.


Change These Settings on Your Gaming Laptop to Save Battery and Play Longer
That RTX 4090 in your laptop isn't doing your battery any favors.


How (and Why) to Use Your Steam Deck's 'Desktop' Mode
This not-so-hidden interface is a gateway to modding, customization, and tweaking your games to your heart's content.


I Started Customizing My Steam Deck Controls, and It Was a Literal Game Changer
The Steam Deck has some of the most powerful tools for customizing how you control your games.


Android’s Default Keyboard Is Hiding a Secret Superpower
Pin your most commonly used text blocks in your clipboard.


This Windows App Lets You Add Time, Weather, and Other Widgets to Your Wallpaper
Put a clock or a stock right on your desktop.


This App Is the Easiest Way to Find, Install, and Update Software on Windows
Search the Microsoft Store, Winget, and more all from one app.


How to Get Minesweeper and Seven Other Classic Games Back in Windows 11
Play those classic Windows games on your modern PC.


You Can Run iPhone Apps on Your Mac (but You Probably Shouldn't)
This software lets you run iPhone-only apps on your Mac—but there are caveats.


You Can Now Create a Shortcut to Open Your Favorite iMessage Thread on Your iPhone
Get one-tap access to your favorite iMessage thread.


A Complete Guide for Removing Malware From Your PC
You'll want to address any suspicious behavior as soon as you catch it.


How to Remove Malware From Your Mac
Your Mac isn't immune, and you'll want to address infections quickly to minimize the damage.


You Should Try Instagram's New 'Blend' Feature for a Custom Reels Feed
Take a peek into each other's algorithm.


How to Make Peanut Butter in the Vitamix Ascent X5
Take these steps to make the fastest, smoothest peanut butter in a single minute.


How to Quickly Set Up Your New Mac
It's easier than ever, if you've got an iPhone or iPad on hand.