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How to maximize your privacy using Signal calls and chat

When I first started using Signal, I would connect with friends using our phone numbers. Now, I use Signal to find people to interview for stories, which is why some of my social media posts and artic...

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The best ways to digitize your documents

When you're preparing to move, you can find yourself faced with a lot of paper documents. Holiday cards, leases, letters, tax documents, notes, doodles - whatever - can really stack up over time. If y...

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How to wall-mount your TV (and why you probably should)

There is no better way to elevate your living room than by elevating that big TV from a stand and onto a wall. Wall-mounting a TV may seem daunting, but if your space allows it you can reclaim preciou...

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How to handle the tech challenges of moving overseas

Moving is stressful at the best of times, and while moving to a new country is exciting, it also adds a layer of logistical complications, especially when it comes to tech. As someone who's tackled se...

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How to transfer your original Switch data to a Switch 2

So, you got (or are soon getting) a Nintendo Switch 2. You're probably ready to throw your original Switch into storage, but before that, you should transfer all of your data to the new console.

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How to make the most of Google Keep

As part of my job as a tech writer, and as part of my ongoing efforts to get organized at some point, I've tested a whole pile of note-taking apps through the years: the simple, the sophisticated, the...

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How to move a smart home

Moving can be a huge headache. Throw in a bunch of connected gadgets that you need to factory reset or uninstall, and things get even more painful. Deciding what to do with your smart home when you mo...

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How to manage your bookmarks in Google Chrome

There's a lot to look at, watch, and listen to on the web. Fully utilizing the bookmarks feature in Google Chrome can be a real help in staying on top of everything.

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Here’s where you can preorder Samsung’s ultra-thin S25 Edge

At its virtual Unpacked event on Tuesday, Samsung officially announced the launch date for its new ultra-slim Galaxy S25 Edge. The latest S25 series phone launches on May 30th to the tune of $1,099, w...

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How to turn on Lockdown Mode for your iPhone and Mac

Apple is known for prioritizing privacy and security, but there are additional measures you can turn to if you feel you need them. iPhones, iPads, and Macs have what's known as a Lockdown Mode that ta...

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