Tips & How To

Latest Tips & How To

• The 5-Minute Phone Setup That Could Save Your Life in an Emergency

  Make sure your emergency medical information and contact numbers are visible on your locked phone so you’re prepared if the worst happens.

  18 hours, 21 minutes By Jill Duffy

  
• I Built My Own Free 'Netflix' to Escape Endless Streaming Price Hikes. You Can, Too

  Are you tired of paying more for streaming services just to see all your favorite shows and movies disappear? Build your own Plex server, so you can stream your media library locally.

  3 days, 16 hours By Ajay Kumar

  
• 13 Simple Tricks to Squeeze More Life Out of Your iPhone Battery

  From adaptive power mode to controlling background app refreshes, these tips should help keep your battery charged all day, especially when there's no charger nearby.

  1 week, 4 days By Jason Cohen

  
• Can Google Flow Really Turn Your Prompts Into Movie Magic? I Had to Find Out

  I certainly won't be creating the next cinematic masterpiece with Google Flow, but it's a fairly adept filmmaker if you're looking to experiment with video generation.

  1 week, 4 days By Lance Whitney

  
• Is Your iPhone Annoyingly Slow? Clearing Hidden App Caches Might Fix It

  Cache is all the data your phone stores locally, but it can build up over time and slow things down. Here's how to clear your cache and start fresh.

  1 week, 6 days By Chandra Steele, Jason Cohen

  
• Your Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Is Great for PC Gaming. Here's How to Connect It

  Have a Switch Pro Controller and a PC? It's easy to use them together. Here's how to set it up over both wired and wireless connections—and how to get non-Steam games running with just a bit of extra work.

  2 weeks, 3 days By Will Greenwald

  
• A New Phone Costs How Much?! Do This to Speed Up Your Current Phone So It Lasts Longer

  Worried about the cost of upgrading? Your smartphone can last longer than you think. Follow these tips to squeeze some more life from your current iPhone or Android device.

  2 weeks, 5 days By Chandra Steele, Jason Cohen

  
• Have You Set Up Your Digital ID Yet? How to Add Your Driver’s License and Passport to Your Phone

  Tired of pulling out your ID at the airport? You can add your driver's license and passport to your phone for easy scanning at TSA checkpoints and other supported locations.

  3 weeks By Tyler Hayes

  
• Warning: Your Old Browser Extensions May Be Secretly Exposing Your Data

  A bad browser extension can be a security nightmare. If it's been hijacked by a bad actor, your personal data may be at risk. Here's how to nuke the add-ons you're no longer using.

  3 weeks, 2 days By Lance Whitney

  
• Tired of $70 Games? Build Your Own Raspberry Pi-Powered Retro Video Game Console Instead

  Want to play retro Nintendo, Sega, and Sony games? You can build your own classic game system with a Raspberry Pi board—it's easier than you might think.

  3 weeks, 5 days By Will Greenwald

  
• Did You Know You Can Turn Your Alexa Speaker Into a Phone? Here's How I Did It

  Sick of only talking to Alexa? You can actually use your Echo device to make and receive phone calls.

  4 weeks By Lance Whitney

  
• It's a Brand New Day for Spider-Man: How to Watch All the Marvel Movies and TV Shows in Order

  Looking to revisit the MCU franchise now that Spidey is back in theaters? Whether you want to watch in order of release or chronological story order, we've got you covered.

  1 month By Eric Griffith

  
• Don't Buy, DIY: 6 Fun Projects You Can Try With Your Raspberry Pi

  Want to spice up your Pi? Here are 6 fun projects you can try this weekend to create more affordable alternatives to pricey tech or subscriptions.

  1 month By Jason Cohen

  
• Need More iPhone Storage? It Might Be Time to Upgrade to iCloud+

  Apple only gives you so much iCloud storage for free. iCloud+ kicks in extra space, along with additional security and privacy features. Here’s everything you need to know.

  1 month, 1 week By Lance Whitney

  
• How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Live Without Cable (Even for Free)

  The World Cup is wrapping up today with Spain vs. Argentina in the big finale. Who will be crowned the ultimate champion? And who will take home the Golden Boot? Here's how to tune in live.

  1 month, 1 week By Jordan Minor