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How to clean your filthy mechanical keyboard

Everyone’s keyboard is overdue for a deep clean. With just a few tools and a bit of time, your keyboard will feel brand new in no time.

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How to change your iPhone photos from HEIC to JPEG

By default, iPhones save camera photos in Apple’s compressed HEIC file format and not JPEG. Here’s how to change that setting so your pictures load properly on non-Apple devices.

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How to cast your Meta Quest 2 to a TV, computer, or phone

VR can be a lonesome experience unless you cast what you’re seeing to a TV, computer, or phone screen for friends and family to see. Here’s how to do that.

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The 4 best recovery apps to save your accidentally deleted photos

Just because you emptied the trash on your computer doesn’t mean those files are gone forever.

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How to take a scrolling screenshot on iPhone

Don’t be that annoying person sending seven screenshots in a group text. Take a full-page screenshot or stitch multiple screenshots together instead.

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How to check if your AirPods Pro are eligible for free replacement

If you’re experiencing staticky audio or sub-par noise cancellation, you might be able to swap out your earbuds for a new pair.

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How to completely wipe your laptop before selling it

Mac or PC — you need to completely erase your personal data from your device before passing it off.

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How to back up your photos and get them off your computer

Stop filling your computer with photo dumps from your phone. Use photo services like iCloud, Amazon Photos, or Google Photos to safely store and access them from anywhere.

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The 5 best password managers to organize your log-ins

Ditch the physical lists and ‘1234’ passwords for an app that’ll save you the hassle of remembering all your account information.

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How to batch delete your Slack messages using this Chrome extension

With the basic Chrome extension, Message deleter for Slack 2.0, you can wipe a workplace of your Slack DMs with a few clicks.

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How to charge your iPhone faster when you’re in a rush

Sometimes waiting for your iPhone to charge can feel like it takes ages. Here are a few things you can do to speed up the process.

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The 11 best Meta Quest 2 accessories

These must-have extras will help you get the most out of your virtual reality experience.

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How to check if your PC can run your VR headset

Don’t forget to check your specs before you dive into the metaverse.

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5 ways to declutter your iPhone storage so you're not screwed on vacation

The last thing you want is to see the “iPhone Storage Full” notification. Free up your iPhone by deleting unwanted photos, videos, music, and more.

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How to delete all the junk using up storage in your iPhone's Photos app

Your iPhone's Photos app is bloated with old videos, screenshots, Live Photos, deleted stuff still in “recently deleted” — here's how to clear it all out!

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How to batch delete your old tweets so you don't get canceled

Trust us — those years-old hot takes are nothing but trouble.

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How to use the new gender-neutral Siri voice on iPhone and Mac

Who says Siri needs to sound like a woman or a man?

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How to view your Instagram feed in chronological order and only see your fave accounts

Ditch the algorithm and fill your feed with posts you actually want to see with Instagram’s new feed filters.

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How to type the 'é' in Pokémon and other accent marks on Mac and PC

Finally, you can type Pokémon without copying and pasting from Google every time.

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How to work like a boss using Universal Control on Mac and iPad

Seamlessly bouncing back and forth between your favorite Apple devices with a single mouse and keyboard works like magic.

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