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How to turn your smartphone into a remote control for YouTube on your PC
If you like watching YouTube on your PC, but wish you had a more TV-like experience this tip is for you.Security Measures
How to prevent mobile malware in 3 easy steps
Mobile malware tends to loiter in a few "bad neighborhoods" online that you should stay out of anyway.Hassle-Free PC
3 simple tips to get the most out of your webcam
Everybody loves webcams, but are you getting the most out of yours with a proper video chat environment and finding uses for it beyond video chat?Max Productivity
5 handy Office apps from the Office Store
Check out these well-reviewed apps, plus our tips for shopping smart in the Office App Store.Hassle-Free PC
How to personalize your PC’s power settings for every situation
Need to make sure your PC never turns off, or you want the most extreme power savings possible? Here's how you can set up your own power plan.Max Productivity
5 Evernote apps that help you save, remember, and organize data more easily
Try these timesavers: Evernote Clearly, Penultimate, Eidetic, EasilyDo, and Sight.Answer Line
The file manager that Android forgot: How to find photos and other data on your device
Android lacks tools for managing folders and files, but a handy app fills that gap.How-To
Tested: 6 tips to extend your Chromebook’s battery life
A few smart settings can help your Chromebook last hours longer off-grid.Hassle-Free PC
How to use your favorite mobile messaging service on your PC
Need to send WhatsApp or Line message from your desktop? There's an app for that. BBM? Not so much.How-To
3 fast, easy ways to find the perfect animated GIF
If you've always envied your friend's GIF chops here's how you can easily up your game.World Beyond Windows
How to get your Chromebook online from anywhere without killing your mobile data cap
Chromebooks were made to be online, even if Wi-Fi's nowhere to be found. Here's how to get online with a cellular signal without blowing through your data cap.Max Productivity
Essential Dropbox tools for productive people
Automate file sorting, dictate voice memos, and more with these apps and add-ons.Hassle-Free PC
SocialSafe automates social media backup
SocialSafe downloads data from all your social networks automatically for viewing in the desktop application, or you can even export it.Smart Mobile Tricks
Six ways to make your iOS or Android phone easier on the eyes
These settings will make your screen a bit easier to read, from boosting the size of text to zooming your display with your fingertips.How-To
How to turn your old phone into a basic PC for cheap
Don't let that old smartphone waste away in your junk drawer! Turn it into an Android-powered PC for less than the cost of a couple pizzas.
World Beyond Windows
5 free tools for editing images on a Chromebook
The native image editor built into Chromebooks is hidden and weak, but Chrome OS doesn't support the powerful desktop image editing software available for Windows. Don't fear! These free tools can help you tweak your pictures.Smart Mobile Tricks
7 gotta-know iOS and Android text-messaging tricks
You can forward any text messages you receive, shush an annoying group thread, or swap in a whole new messaging app.How-To
How to automatically unlock your Chromebook when your Android phone’s nearby
If you have an Android 5.0 Lollipop phone, Smart Lock eliminates the need to re-type your password every time you want to fire up your Chromebook.Smart Mobile Tricks
9 ways to lock down your iPhone or Android device before it goes missing
You know that icy stab of panic when you suddenly realize your Android phone or iPhone isn't where it should be? Don't have that feeling. Read this instead.Answer Line
How to recover lost photos from your camera or phone
Your precious photos disappeared before you could move them to your PC or cloud storage. Here's how to get them back.Smart Mobile Tricks
9 typing tips every Android and iOS user should know
Oh, the joys of typing on a little touchscreen keyboard! From how to turn on “caps lock” to a simple shortcut to the exclamation mark, these tips will make it easier.Answer Line
How to handle a Facebook bully or stalker
Bad people stalk the social network. Here's what you need to do if someone continually gives you trouble.Smart Mobile Tricks
How to replace your Android or iOS keyboard
Tweak your settings, or buy a third-party keyboard app that's better at guessing your words or understanding your typing habits.How-To
7 ways to make the most of your Android and iPhone contacts
How to designate ringtones, put contacts on the home screen and even add phonetic names.Smart Mobile Tricks
How to teach contact names and relationships to Siri and Google Now
Help Google Now and Siri sift through your contacts faster by by assigning special names and relationships to your most important or frequent contactsHow-To
Travel safely with your tech: How to prevent theft, loss and snooping on the road
All your pricey electronics are juicy targets for hackers and sticky-fingered thieves. Here's how to reduce your risks while traveling.Hassle-Free PC
How to limit your PC’s data usage while tethering
For those times when only a tethering connection will do, here's how you can cut down on your data usage.Smart Mobile Tricks
Too much tapping? Create your own Android and iOS keyboard shortcuts
Speed up your touchscreen typing by setting up oft-repeated words and phrases in your phone's settings.How-To
How to create a high-quality animated GIF
Two free tools are all you need to transform a video into a high-quality GIF. Let the amusement begin!Answer Line
Windows autoloading programs: You don’t want too many, but you may want these
Your PC probably autoloads too many programs at startup. You'd be wise to disable most of them. But here are some you should keep.Hassle-Free PC
3 things to consider before ditching your laptop for a tablet
We're finally at a point where dumping your laptop for a more mobile tablet is pretty realistic. Just make sure you choose the tablet that will do everything you need it to.Answer Line
How to extend the life of your laptop battery
The battery in your brand-new laptop may get you through a day's work on the road. But in two years, probably not. Here's how to keep that battery healthy over the long haul.Hassle-Free PC
Three easy ways to create a collaborative photo album
With these three tools getting everyone together to create a shared photo album is simple and quick.Hassle-Free PC
Three free tools that reveal your PC’s deepest details (including product keys)
Finding a complete list of your specs is easy enough in Windows, but these apps go deeper than the Control Panel ever could.How-To
4 fast note-taking tips for Android and iPhone
Hold that thought! Learn how to take voice and text memos without even unlocking your phone.World Beyond Windows
Run any Android app on your Chromebook with this hack
Google's letting you run four official Android apps on your Chromebook. This hack lets you run ANY Android app on your Chromebook.Hassle-Free PC
How to get (mostly) stock Android on your phone easily with CyanogenMod
CyanogenMod has an almost one-click installer to install the community-driving ROM onto your Android device.How-To
How to start blogging with Microsoft Word
You can draft or even post blog updates directly from Word to the most popular blogging platforms. There's even a workaround that helps with other blogging tools.How-To
How to automate your Facebook and Twitter posts with Buffer
If you're a social media butterfly, posting interesting content can be a full-time job. Buffer lets you focus on the content and takes care of posting for you.Answer Line
One of the best password managers for your PC, devices, and the cloud
You need a password manager; it's as important as antivirus. KeePass can do the job on all of your devices.How-To
Office for iPad’s PDF export feature has a big problem. Here’s how fix it with IFTTT
The latest Office for iPad update gives you PDF export—but only as an email attachment. Get around this frustrating limitation by using IFTTT to store those PDFs to the cloud with just a few taps.How-To
The one LinkedIn profile tip everyone should know: Use Work Samples to show off your achievements
You're more than a text summary. Then why don't you have examples of your work on your profile? Here's a tip on transforming your LinkedIn profile from a simple electronic resume into a professional online portfolio.Hassle-Free PC
Swap files between Windows and Android in 2 clicks with Pushbullet
Pushbullet is great for quick and dirty file swapping between your Windows PC and Android, even if it doesn't give you full access to the file system like AirDroid does. You can even get notifications from your Android device in Windows, too.How-To
How to get photos from your digital camera to Instagram in 3 easy steps
The best photos on Instagram weren't taken with a smartphone. Make your account stand out by learning how to get photos from your DSLR or point-and-shoot onto Instagram in no time.Answer Line
Speed up or slow down your slideshows
Showing photos to friends? If the pictures move too slowly, you bore your audience. If they move to fast, you annoy them. Here's how to set the speed in several common programs.How-To
How to find anything in Evernote: 6 advanced search tips
Evernote's notes and notebooks are great until you have too many of them, too stuffed with stuff. Use these advanced search operators to help you sort through the virtual piles.How-To
How to set up Parallels Access on your PC
Parallels Access is handy if you need to access your PC remotely from your iOS or Android device. Here's how to get started.Hassle-Free PC
A free photo editor worth trying: Getting started with GIMP
GIMP is a great open-source alternative to Photoshop if you're not willing to spend the big bucks on Adobe's software. Here are three common tasks you can accomplish with it.How-To
How to maximize storage space on your Windows tablet
If you're running out of space on your Windows tablet, you can expand your storage, clean up those unneeded files, or store non-critical files in the cloud.How-To