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How to Update Google Chrome

Ensure you're operating the latest version of Google Chrome to get the most out of the browser.

By Jason Cohen  & Stephanie Mlot
google chrome app icon on a phone screen

How to Mirror Your iPhone Screen to a Mac or PC

It's easy to view your iPhone screen on a Mac, but you'll need third-party software to screen mirror on a Windows PC.

By Jason Cohen  & Whitson Gordon
iphone screen mirroring

How to Watch Every NFL Game Without Cable

Catch Week 12's big hits and momentum-changing picks by streaming the top football games from these recommended video services.

By Jordan Minor  & Jeffrey L. Wilson
The NFL Is Back! Here's How to Watch Every Big Game

How to Set Up and Use Google Docs Offline

Whether commuting to work or flying in first class, you can still access Google Drive files offline. Just follow these steps to edit Docs, Sheets, and Slides while you're off the grid.

By Stephanie Mlot  & Jason Cohen
lightbulb with the google drive logo

Why You Need a Password Manager, and How to Choose the Right One

No one can remember every unique, strong password or passkey that you need to navigate life online safely. Here's how a password manager can help.

By Kim Key
A woman surrounded by password iconography

How to Protect Your Front Door Deliveries

Don't let pesky porch pirates take your Black Friday parcels. Prevent package theft and improve outdoor security with these tech gadgets and services.

By Jason Cohen
package at front door

How to Prep for Time Off: 8 Tips to Help You Actually Unplug

If you want to enjoy your well-earned break, tell your colleagues more than once when you will be out, set up away messages, and make it difficult for people to reach you.

By Jill Duffy
Composite image of out of office planning

Turkeys and Touchdowns: How to Watch the 2024 NFL Thanksgiving Games

You can stream three Thanksgiving Day football games without cable. We tell you how to do it.

By Jordan Minor
How to Watch Thanksgiving Football Games

Hide Every Last Cable: Build the Ultimate Clean PC With Asus' Back to the Future Platform

Fancy a PC in a glass-sided case? Asus' Back to the Future (BTF) initiative one-ups MSI's Project Zero for cable-free PC builds by incorporating a special graphics card with no power wires. We give it a go.

By Thomas Soderstrom
The Asus TUF Gaming GT302 ARGB

Turkey and Peanuts: How to Watch 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' for Free

Nothing pairs better than Snoopy and stuffing. Here's how to stream the classic Peanuts Thanksgiving special for free.

By Jordan Minor
Charlie Brown thanksgiving

How to Turn Off Live Photos On Your iPhone (and Save Storage Space)

Live Photos turns iPhone pictures into looping mini movies. But they take up a lot of space. Here's how to turn it off in the Camera app and on existing images in Apple Photos.

By Jason Cohen
woman taking a photo with the iPhone's back camera

How to Make Google Your Homepage

Need quick access to the world's top search engine? Learn how to set Google.com as your homepage in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, and Brave.

By Jason Cohen  & Stephanie Mlot
google homepage on a phone screen

Hosting for the Holidays? Here's How to Set Up Your Wireless Network for Guests

If you're expecting houseguests in the next few weeks, follow these steps to prepare your network for higher-than-usual traffic.

By Whitson Gordon
home wifi illustration

How to Play PC Games on a Mac (Without Installing Windows)

Don't want to install Windows on your Mac to play PC games? Turn to programs like Wine, DOSbox, and GeForce Now instead.

By Alan Bradley  & Whitson Gordon
ps5 controller and macbook playing pc game

PC Gaming On the TV? How to Turn Your Gamepad Into a Computer Mouse

If you plan to play PC games on your big 4K TV, turning your game controller into a computer mouse can help make the process easier.

By Whitson Gordon
collection of gamepads, keyboard, headphones, and mouse

Done With Elon? How to Get Started on Bluesky Social

Bluesky has seen a surge of sign-ups as people look for a Twitter-like experience minus the toxicity of Elon Musk's X. Here’s how to set up and use an account on this X alternative.

By Lance Whitney
bluesky social app in the app store

Goku, Snoopy, and Spidey: How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

We tell you how to stream the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade without a pricey cable package.

By Jordan Minor
Macy's thankgiving parade

How to Force Quit Apps on a Mac (and Stop the Spinning Pinwheel of Death)

Looking for Control-Alt-Delete on a MacBook? Here's how to rid yourself of a frozen app.

By Jason Cohen
macos spinning pinwheel of death

Ready to Go? How to Delete X (and Your Terrible Tweets)

Whether you want to delete one post, remove a bunch of posts, or permanently delete your X account, here's how to head for the exit.

By Lance Whitney
someone deleting the X app from their phone

No PS5? How to Upgrade Your PS4 Hard Drive to an SSD for Faster Load Times

Your PS4 probably takes too long to load, but if you can't afford a new PlayStation 5, all is not lost. Install an SSD into your gaming console and start playing quicker.

By Whitson Gordon
ps4 console and controller