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How to run ChatGPT or the new Bing as a Windows app
You don't have to keep ChatGPT or the new Bing's AI-powered search engine running in a pure web browser. You can make it a Windows app, instead.
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Got an iPhone? Here's how to get Apple iMessages on Windows 11
With Intel's Unison app and Windows 11, you can read and respond to iMessages straight from your PC.
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Switch faster between Chrome tabs with this keyboard shortcut
Don’t waste time hunting for a Chrome tab with your mouse. This simple keyboard shortcut lets you jump to earlier opened tabs quicker than you can blink.
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The old Windows Photos app is better than the new one, and you can still use it
The Photos app is part of your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC. But the Photos Legacy app, which you can still use, is even better.
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How to do a hanging indent in Google Docs
Ever wonder how to do a hanging indent? We're here to help you with this easy step-by-step guide.
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How to check your word count in Google Docs
Need to know how many words are in your Google Doc? We're here to help.
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How to insert a text box in Google Docs
An easy step-by-step guide to help you insert a text box in Google Docs.
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How to change margins in Google Docs
Can't figure out a way to change the margins on your Google Docs? We're here to help.
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How to install Bash on Windows 11
You can have Linux's Bash shell running in Windows 11 in mere minutes. Here's how.
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iDrive quietly made a great local backup tool, and it's free
iDrive's free Windows and Mac apps can automatically back up your data to external hard drives.
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This obscure Firefox tool is a must-use for privacy buffs
Installing this extension lets you easily juggle alt accounts and keeps third-party cookies from seeing more than they ought—all in a single browser.
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How to join the Office Insider program and try tomorrow's features today
Microsoft's Office Insider program gives you access to new features before they go mainstream. Here's how to join on Windows PCs, Macs, Android, and iOS.
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How to tune Windows 10 for laser-focused productivity
Windows 10 is chock full of tools that can eliminate distractions, optimize your workflow, and make you all-around more productive—but they aren't always obvious.
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Your CD and DVD backup discs won’t last forever. Copy them before it’s too late
Bit rot is a real concern for older optical disc backups—but with the right tools, you can get that data onto more reliable media with little headache.
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You should be using FancyZones, Microsoft's killer multitasking app
FancyZones, a component in Microsoft's PowerToys suite, might change the way you work in Windows. Here's how to use it.
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3 easy steps anyone can take now to back up a PC
It really doesn't take much to set up a solid backup protocol for your PC. Here are the basics, with pointers to more details.
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How to use Google Docs or Google Sheets offline
Google’s apps are cloud-based, but you can keep working in them even when you lack internet. Here’s how to set up offline access.
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Don't fall into the free cloud storage trap with a new PC
Those free gigabytes you get from Dropbox, OneDrive, or Google Drive cloud storage won't stick around forever unless you pay.
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How to close your Discord direct messages (and keep weirdos out)
Not every server has people you want messages from. Here’s how to change your settings so your DMs aren’t open by default.
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