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For more than 20 years, Rick Broida has written about all manner of technology, from Amigas to business servers to PalmPilots. His credits include dozens of books, blogs, and magazines. He sleeps with an iPad under his pillow.
9 must-know Amazon Echo tips and tricks
Amazon's Echo, Echo Dot and Tap devices can do more than just check the weather and sling playlists. We offer 9 great tips and tricks for Alexa users.
App the vote: 9 mobile tools for election junkies
It's going to be an exciting election season. We've nominated nine Android and iOS apps that can help you follow the races.
How to save on mobile plans: Your guide to 17 no-contract carriers
The old two-year-contract business model for mobile phone plans is all but abandoned. And there are more choices than ever: We look at 17 alternate mobile service carriers.
Get your phone under control with one of these free file manager apps
Google hides Android's filesystem, but these apps can help you sniff out those secretive folders and gain greater control over your phone.
How to sell your old tech while protecting your data
Did you get a shiny new gadget this holiday season? If so, here's how to wipe your old tech clean of personal data, sell your old gear, and keep your new gadgets in shape for future reselling.
How to reset the Wi-Fi password at your parents’ house on your holiday travels
Nothing spoils holiday travel quite like getting locked out of the house Wi-Fi. Here's how to help your folks set their networks aright.
Dell Latitude E6540 review: Windows 7 lives on in this business-class desktop replacement
This behemoth of a notebook is fine for corporate desks, but it’s far from ideal for corporate travel.
Let go of that laptop: the ultimate guide to making a tablet your main computer
Done with heavy hardware? With these apps, peripherals, and cloud services, you can leave that notebook behind for good.
Juggle multiple Twitter accounts in Google Chrome
The QuickTweet extension lets you access any account you want with just two clicks.
How to quickly recover lost form data in your browser
Available for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari, Lazarus is the single most butt-saving extension ever.
How to bring back Libraries in Windows 8.1
For whatever reason, Microsoft disabled this feature in the OS update. Here's how to bring it back.
Or: "How come I have to click the System Tray arrow to see my volume icon?"
Add a PC Settings shortcut to your Windows 8 desktop
This handy hack gives you quick and easy access to Windows settings.
Block online spoilers with Unspoiler for Google Chrome
This ingenious add-on lets you browse the Web, Facebook, and Twitter without fear of ruining your favorite shows.
How to set up two-factor authentication in Evernote
Even freebie accounts can now benefit from this valuable security feature.
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