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Gear

Amazon is blowing out Ego battery-powered mowers, chainsaws, and more before spring rolls around Amazon is blowing out Ego battery-powered mowers, chainsaws, and more before spring rolls around

By Stan Horaczek

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How to fully back up your Android device How to fully back up your Android device

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You should add keyboard shortcuts to your Mac You should add keyboard shortcuts to your Mac

Samsung Galaxy S25-series smartphones in blue in a blue background

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11 tips to get the most out of your new Samsung Galaxy S25 smartphone 11 tips to get the most out of your new Samsung Galaxy S25 smartphone

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How to save all your old Instagram stories and posts How to save all your old Instagram stories and posts

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How to move digital purchases between two Apple Accounts How to move digital purchases between two Apple Accounts

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11 tips to get more out of Apple Calendar 11 tips to get more out of Apple Calendar

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How to get Gemini to remember (or forget) everything you’ve said How to get Gemini to remember (or forget) everything you’ve said

Hart drills arranged in a row

Gear

This $178 Hart 20-volt tool kit includes all the power tools you need to get ready for spring projects This $178 Hart 20-volt tool kit includes all the power tools you need to get ready for spring projects

By Stan Horaczek

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How to reset the YouTube algorithm How to reset the YouTube algorithm

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Prepping isn’t just for preppers anymore—it’s time to get a go-bag Prepping isn’t just for preppers anymore—it’s time to get a go-bag

By Athena Aktipis

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How to use Apple Intelligence to sort your emails How to use Apple Intelligence to sort your emails

a screenshot asking chatgpt to send a cat photo every day at 4pm

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How to use tasks and reminders inside ChatGPT How to use tasks and reminders inside ChatGPT

13-inch Apple MacBook Pro With Retina Display. Isolated on table.

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4 clever uses for an old Mac 4 clever uses for an old Mac

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How to turn off Apple Intelligence on all your Apple devices How to turn off Apple Intelligence on all your Apple devices

Selective focus, Mouth of Young Asian woman talking with a friend via speakerphone on mobile phone while sitting on sofa in living room at home, sending audio message on smartphone, holds device near mouth

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How to record audio and get transcripts in Notes on iOS 18 How to record audio and get transcripts in Notes on iOS 18

The Spotify app icon is being displayed on a smartphone with Spotify visible in the background in this photo illustration in Brussels, Belgium, on February 11, 2024. (Photo by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto)

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9 useful apps that plug into Spotify 9 useful apps that plug into Spotify

The best circular saws, according to experts

Gear

The best circular saws, according to experts The best circular saws, according to experts

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DIY

How to set up the new theft detection features on Android How to set up the new theft detection features on Android

DIY

Stop spending so much money on streaming services Stop spending so much money on streaming services