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14 tricks to get more out of the underrated Apple Maps app

Apple Maps: Beyond Navigation – Mastering Essential Features Apple Maps has significantly improved, offering a robust alternative to Google Maps. This guide explores helpful tips and tricks for both iOS and macOS users to enhance their navigation exp

Feb 25, 2025 pm 12:37 PM

How to decide where to put your TV in your living room (or anywhere else)

Optimizing Your Living Room TV Setup for the Best Viewing Experience Positioning your television correctly is crucial for an optimal viewing experience. The right placement ensures vibrant, clear images, while a poor placement can result in washed-o

Feb 25, 2025 pm 12:35 PM

4 customization tips to give Windows 11 a makeover

The new Windows 11 system has been officially released. Do you want to personalize it to make it more in line with your preferences? This article will provide you with four practical tips to help you easily create an exclusive Windows 11 interface. Windows 11 continues most of Windows 10's customization options and adds some interesting features. For example, you can place the Start menu in the center of the screen instead of the traditional left position. In addition, many third-party applications can further enhance the appearance and functionality of Windows 11. The following steps will help you gain insight into the various customization options of Windows 11. 1. Set up Windows 11 themes First, explore Wind

Feb 25, 2025 pm 12:34 PM

The Opt Out: 10 rules for better internet etiquette

You are more than a data point. The Opt Out helps you reclaim your online privacy. The internet's vastness allows diverse interaction styles; some openly share their lives, others prefer privacy. This wouldn't be an issue in isolated online spaces,

Feb 25, 2025 pm 12:33 PM

4 smart reasons to keep an old USB drive around

Give your old tech a new lease on life! Outdated devices still have plenty of potential. Think of old phones becoming security cameras, tablets transforming into e-readers, and laptops repurposed as dedicated media servers. This principle of hardwa

Feb 25, 2025 pm 12:28 PM

How to convert any file to any format

The file format determines the purpose of the file and the program that can open it. You can check the filename extension to check its format. Each format is like a different language, and some are understood only by specific platforms and applications. To access any given file, you may need to convert it to a new format. For example, files created by your colleague on a macOS word processor may not run on your Windows 10 computer. Alternatively, websites that require you to upload photos may stick to specific types of files. No matter what difficulties you encounter, you can usually find an application that can help. In this guide, we will recommend some of the best format conversion services and provide some tips so that you will no longer be bothered by incorrectly encoded files.

Feb 25, 2025 pm 12:27 PM

How to manage subscriptions for smartphone apps and save money quickly

This updated post, originally published on November 2, 2017, addresses the common problem of unknowingly accumulating subscription fees from smartphone apps. Many apps use recurring payment models, making it easy to lose track of expenses, especiall

Feb 25, 2025 pm 12:25 PM

7 apps that will let you hire people to do almost anything

This article has been updated. Originally published May 30, 2019. Your smartphone is a powerful tool, capable of much more than just games, web browsing, and social media. With the right apps, it can become your personal outsourcing assistant, tack

Feb 25, 2025 pm 12:24 PM

Your Set-Top Box Is Murdering Your Electric Bill. Here’s What You Can Do

Your set-top box is devouring your electricity bill! Try these methods A recent study by the Natural Resources Conservation Commission (NRDC) has attracted widespread attention, revealing that the biggest culprit in a home is not a refrigerator, air conditioner or heating, but an incredible TV set-top box. These extremely low-efficiency set-top boxes are often provided by cable companies and have only received attention until now, meaning there is little reason for cable companies to adopt off-the-shelf energy-saving approaches. We put together a list of the pros and cons of existing set-top boxes so that you can at least understand what you are using. First, some background knowledge. How could that small set-top box that provides countless hours of replay of "Detective Amon" consume more power than a huge refrigerator? The problem is, modern DVR

Feb 25, 2025 pm 12:23 PM

Deep-sixing spam

This article has been updated to reflect current technologies and services. For information on combating spam emails, please refer to our regularly updated guide. Spam is a persistent problem, impacting internet resources and user experience. The f

Feb 25, 2025 pm 12:22 PM

How to repair your phone in a pinch

Accidental damage to the phone? Don’t panic! This article provides some simple and fast emergency repair methods to allow your mobile phone to be supported by professional maintenance personnel. We will also list some "repair" methods that are circulated but are ineffective or even aggravated damage to help you stay away from the misunderstandings of mobile phone repair. Prevention is better than treatment Before introducing emergency repair methods, take a look at how to prevent your phone from being damaged: Choose a durable phone: When purchasing a phone, check its IP rating. IP level (international protection level) indicates the equipment's dust resistance (first digit) and water resistance (second digit). The higher the IP level, the more durable the phone is. The first digit (dust resistant) ranges from 0 (completely fragile) to 6 (completely protected); the second digit (water resistant) ranges from 0 to 9. IP4 or above can be splash-proof, IP7 level

Feb 25, 2025 pm 12:19 PM

24 hidden Windows settings to help you compute better

Windows has been with us since the mid-1980s. During this time, the operating system accumulated a lot of features and settings. But some of them are easy to overlook. So, we'll focus on 24 hidden ways, from improving security to saving energy, where you can customize your computer. 1. Strengthen safety Make sure that no one will snoop your Windows account when you leave your computer—even if you are only briefly leaving the machine for a few minutes—the way to do this is to ask for a valid password to access the system. Click the gear icon on the left side of the Start menu panel to open Windows Settings. Then select the Account and Login options. From the drop-down menu marked at the top that requires login, select When the computer goes from sleep

Feb 25, 2025 pm 12:18 PM

4 ways to quickly charge your phone in a time crunch

Maximize Your Phone's Charge in Minutes: Essential Tips for Quick Charging We all know the frustration of a dying phone battery. Even with powerful modern smartphones, finding a charger at the end of a busy day is a common occurrence. This article o

Feb 25, 2025 pm 12:17 PM

How to convert HEIC files—or prevent them altogether

HEIC image files are usually very practical, they take up less space than JPEG at the same quality, and one file can store multiple images. Despite these advantages, you may still find them incompatible with your device, operating system, or lifestyle. If you have trouble dealing with this file format, the following solution should solve the problem. How to turn off HEIC format on iPhone If you don't want to see the ".heic" file again, you can follow these steps. But before you give it up completely, you should understand what you are dealing with. Apple applies the High Efficiency Image Format (HEIF) standard to iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra in 2017, selecting HEIC as file

Feb 25, 2025 pm 12:12 PM