58 Tips to Get Your Tech to Work Better for You

We’ve also rounded up all our productivity tips to get the most out of your gadgets so you can find it all in one place.

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Our tech gadgets, apps and gear have untapped potential. Technology has the potential to improve our lives, so we gathered all the best tech tips and hacks into one space so you can get the most out of your gadgets. Find out how to be productive on a Mac, learn how you can cut your phone bill in half and more.


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Why Some iPhone Users Should Immediately Switch to Dark Mode

Depending on the iPhone model you have, switching to Dark Mode could greatly extend your battery life.

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7 Google Chrome Settings You Should Change Right Now

In the usual course of day-to-day life, you don’t need to spend much time messing around with browser settings, but if you get under the hood you can give yourself a more streamlined and secure…

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4 Mistakes You’re Making When You Charge Your Phone

What’s the best way to charge your phone? What habits should you bend over backwards to avoid? We talked to a battery expert to find out.

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9 Easy Gmail Hacks to Get Your Inbox Under Control

Gmail has all sorts of tools and options that can help you crank through email faster. You can live without them, sure. You probably have been! But they can make email a little less of…

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The TV Settings You Should Change Right Now

Got a new TV over Black Friday or Cyber Monday? Here are the factory settings that are worth diving into the menu maze to change.

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How to Prevent the Internet from Tracking You

Follow these steps to completely disappear from the online world.

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8 Settings to Change on Your Smartphone Right Now

New phone? Here are the tweaks you should make right away to ensure you get the most out of it.

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The One Tip Every Sonos Speaker Owner Should Know

There’s a quick way to regroup a rouge speaker back into your Sonos multi-room system.

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How to Play Xbox One Games on Your Laptop

For when you’re traveling, or your roommate’s using the TV.

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7 Ways To Be More Productive on a Mac Without Spending a Dime

These seven quick, free tips can boost your productivity on macOS and help you get more done in less time.

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How to Turn Your Sonos Into Computer Speakers

First step: Buy a Sonos Connect.

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7 Simple Productivity Tricks to Get the Most Out of Your PC

Here are 7 tools, features and options for productivity tricks you should know about Windows.

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Every Photographer Should Download This $2 iPhone App

The app gives iPhone users complete control over the camera’s rear flash brightness and screen brightness.

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If You Own an iPhone, Here’s How to Cut Your Monthly Bill In Half

Google’s cell phone service, Google Fi, now works with all new iPhones. It’s a great way to manage your data and cut the cost of your monthly cell phone bill.

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This Simple Trick Will Boost the Audio Quality of Spotify and Apple Music

Do you subscribe to Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music Unlimited or YouTube Music? You may not be getting your money’s worth.

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