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I use these 3 tricks to skip ads on YouTube without paying for Premium

Stop getting retargeted and get to your video faster.

5 reasons YouTube TV didn't work for me (and what I learned after canceling it)
5 reasons YouTube TV didn't work for me (and what I learned after canceling it)

YouTube TV didn't make the cut for me, especially after it went up $10 in December. Here's why.

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Kindle Scribe Colorsoft in coffee shop.
I thought my audiobook narrator was human until I found this hidden tell

Keep robots out of your reading.

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How to disable Gemini in your Google apps when you don't want to deal with AI

Google's AI assistant is everywhere, but you don't have to use it if you don't want to.

The Nintendo Store app running on an iPhone.
Nintendo just quietly released a fun way to revisit your 3DS and Wii U days

At long last, Nintendo is permitting us to view our Switch and Switch 2 play history stats - here's how to access the feature via any mobile device.

Circle to Search on an Android phone.
This is how I do a reverse image search from my phone or PC

AI plays a huge part, but you don't necessarily need Gemini or Apple Intelligence.

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Your iPhone's Messages app has a hidden feature that can save you hours

It's actually a better tool than the Calculator app in some situations.

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This app is my secret weapon for saving money this Black Friday

The Amazon app can help you save some cash.

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Spotify app on iPhone 17 Pro Max.
I canceled Spotify Premium and I'm never looking back

If you've decided it's time to switch from Spotify, keep in mind you can't cancel Premium in the app.

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I found a way to stop Apple Maps from tracking my every move

iOS 26 introduces a new Apple Maps feature called Visited Places, which records and categorizes all your location history - here's how to disable it.

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Google's algorithm keeps changing but this hack keeps my news front and center

Unlock the hidden potential of Google News and never miss out on the stories that matter most to you.

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Google One
You can downgrade your Google One plan without outright cancelling - here's how

Confused about where to look? It's not too difficult to sort things out.

Chrome dinosaur game
I found a sneaky way to play the Google Chrome Dinosaur game when I'm online

Don't let a silly thing like Wi-Fi stop you from playing the Chrome dinosaur game for hours at work

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Here's how I install Android apps from anywhere that isn't the Google Play Store

Most Android devices default to the Google Play Store for downloading and installing apps, but it's far from the only place to get apps from.

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Google Gboard Writing Tools hero
AI Writing Tools have arrived on Android, and they’re pretty pointless

After first launching on the Pixel 10 series, Google's Gemini AI-powered Writing Tools feature is beginning to roll out across more Android devices.

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Androidify is here to liven up your digital persona in the most Google way ever

Google's new Androidify app makes it easy and approachable to generate an Android mascot-inspired avatar of yourself - here's how to get started.

An image of a church in Google Photos for iPhone.
Google Photos has a fun new sticker feature, but you better be an iPhone user

In a strange move, Google has rolled out a sticker generation tool within its Photos app for iOS and iPadOS - with no roadmap for an Android release.

Google Messages
Google Messages' unsubscribe button is my secret for spam-free texting

If you happen to be using Google Messages with RCS on Android, make sure to take full advantage of the excellent built-in spam unsubscribe function.

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How to get rid of Spotify and make your own music streaming service

Discover the secrets to creating your own personal music streaming service and break free from Spotify's limitations.

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Google Search Source preferences on iPhone.
Google just got a quiet update that pushes specific sources first

Google has introduced a new feature for Google Search called Preferred Sources, which allows you to personalize your search results.

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