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8 tips to help you get started with Paint.net
DotPDN's Paint.net is a free photo-editing software program with a lot to offer. It has the basic skill set to edit your photographs, it’s intuitive, and it’s easy to use.
GIMP basics: Best tips and tricks for beginners
GIMP has matured into a truly incredible photo-editing program. If you’re coming by way of Photoshop, however, use these tips to ease the transition.
If you're not seeing the new Google Assistant on your Pixel 4, here's how to fix it
Even of you have the Google Pixel 4, the new Google Assistant might still be in hiding. Here's how to find it.
Amazon Echo vs. Google Nest: Which of the two big smart platforms is right for you?
The choice between Amazon Alexa-powered Echo devices or Nest gadgets with Google Assistant can be a tough one. We'll help you pick.
Where's the new Assistant on the Pixel 4?
The new Google Assistant might be missing from your Pixel 4. Here's how to get it.
How to use Windows' Your Phone app to connect your phone to your PC
We'll walk you through how to use Windows 10's Your Phone app, from basic setup to its ability to show texts and notifications, remotely interact with your Android phone's screen, and even place calls.
Photo editing basics: 6 tips for polishing and perfecting finished images
Make your digital images even better by using photo editing software to polish and perfect the finished images. We cover basic tips for getting started.
How to create a local account in Windows 10
Want to create a local account to use on your PC for yourself or other people in your home? Here's how to do that.
Nest is now the overarching brand for all Google smart home products, so the company's second-generation small smart speaker is called the Nest Mini. We're in the process of reviewing it, but here's a quick look and a guide to setting it up.
How to play music on all (or some) of your Amazon Alexa speakers at once
Want to hear tunes booming throughout your house? If you have Amazon Echo devices in multiple rooms, just ask Alexa, although you’ll need to tweak some settings first.
Excel: Top 10 tips for beginners
If you're just getting started using Microsoft Excel, these tips will help you create a spreadsheet and write a formula.
How to collaborate on Microsoft Office files in G Suite
G Suite lets you edit Docs, Sheets, and Slide files with other collaborators, and you can do the same with Microsoft Office files. Here’s how to get started.
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How to save money and scan your photos digitally using your phone and Google PhotoScan
School photos and wedding photographers now offer you the rights to digital images for an additional fee. But using Google PhotoScan and your smartphone, you may be able to create your own digital images, for free.
Android 10: Getting started with the best new features
The new Android 10 looks a whole lot like Android 9 Pie, but there are plenty of cool new features to explore if you know where to find them.
Windows Sandbox: How to use Microsoft's simple virtual Windows PC to secure your digital life
Microsoft's Windows Sandbox creates a safe space where you can try suspicious software or sites without risking your 'real' PC. Here's how to use it.
How to keep Amazon, Apple, and Google from listening to your Alexa, Siri, and Assistant recordings
Amazon Echo and Google Home users can shut the door on “human review” of their voice recordings. Also: how to wipe your Siri history off of Apple's servers.