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Want to Sync Your iPhone Photos to Windows? Stop Using iCloud

iCloud Photos is Apple's preferred way for iPhone users to sync their photos, but if you use a Windows PC, I strongly suggest Microsoft's OneDrive for backups and syncing.

By Lance Whitney
person holding phone showing onedrive logo on the screen up to their computer, which shows onedrive folders

7 Powerful Screenshot Features Hidden in Windows 11

From quick keyboard shortcuts to AI-powered OCR and GIF creation, Windows 11 includes far more screenshot tools than most people realize.

A laptop running Windows with graphical icons indicating screenshots and image files over it with a sky blue background

The Future of Windows 11 Is Already Here: 9 Insider Features You Need to See

You don't have to wait for the next big update—these Windows 11 changes are already being tested in Insider builds right now.

By Chris Hoffman
A Windows 11 Insider background with a movable taskbar

Warning: These World Cup 2026 Scams Could Drain Your Bank Account Overnight

Fake tickets, AI-powered phishing sites, crypto traps, and scam betting apps are targeting soccer fans. Here's how to avoid becoming the next victim.

By Kim Key
The world cup trophy against a blue background

I’ve Used Starlink for Years. Here Are 3 Pro Tips You Have to Try

SpaceX's satellite internet is more than just a reliable way to stay connected where broadband doesn't reach. These valuable tricks help me get the most out of it.

By Brian Westover
Upgrade your Starlink experience with our expert tips

Are Google's Gemini Pro or Plus Worth It? 5 Features That Justify the Price

A paid subscription adds a number of perks, including access to YouTube Premium, that upgrade your Gemini 3 experience.

By Lance Whitney
closeup of google gemini app models

Claude Says It Cares About Privacy, But I Still Suggest Checking These 6 Settings

Anthropic’s Claude AI is more privacy-minded than other AIs, but that doesn't mean you should trust it explicitly. Review these settings to better understand how it uses your information.

By Lance Whitney
claude logo with code in the background

Why Your TV Makes Everything Look Like a Soap Opera—and How to Fix It in Seconds

That ultra-smooth "soap opera effect" isn't your imagination—it's motion smoothing, and it's probably turned on by default. I'll show you how to turn it off.

By Will Greenwald
TV motion smoothing

Surprise! Apple Just Boosted Trade-In Values. Here's How to Prep Your iPhone to Get the Max Payout

Upgrading your old iPhone? Here's how to wipe your phone to safeguard your data before you ship it off, and where to trade it in or sell it.

By Jason Cohen
iPhone against a pile of cash

How to Watch Every Star Wars Movies and Show in Order

After watching 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' in theaters, return to a galaxy far, far away by marathoning the whole saga on Disney+ in your preferred order.

By Jason Cohen
collage of characters from star wars franchise

Go Ape: How to Watch All the Planet of the Apes Movies and TV Shows in Order

Want to get up to some monkey business? Here's how (and where) to watch everything from the original 1968 film all the way up to the most recent reboot.

By Eric Griffith
stylized graphics of planet of the apes

Microsoft Says This Free App Can Fix Slow PCs in One Click. I Had to Try It

I installed Microsoft's free PC Manager tool to see if a single click could actually make a difference on a sluggish computer.

Microsoft PC Manager

Is Your Gmail Maxed Out? How to Clear Your Google Drive Storage Right Now

Is your Google Drive always on the verge of being full? Learn how to track down and delete files shared with you, large videos, PDFs, and stuff you no longer need.

By Jason Cohen
google app icons rotating around the google drive app icon

Buying Physical? Watch Out For the Switch 2's Game-Key Cards

Nintendo adds a new wrinkle to its game-distribution system. Here's what you get with a game-key card and how to tell what you're really buying before you check out.

By Jason Cohen
nintendo switch 2 game card with game-key card label over it

How Much Does It Cost to Upgrade a Nintendo Switch Game for Switch 2? It's More Complicated Than You'd Think

Some Switch games can be upgraded into enhanced Switch 2 titles, but the cost structure is pretty confusing. Here's how much you can expect to pay for the upgrade packs to your favorite games.

By Jason Cohen
super mario party jamboree switch 2 upgrade pack

Your Computer May Soon Require an Age Check. And It Might Not Take ‘No’ for an Answer

Age verification laws are moving beyond porn sites and social media. Soon, your operating system could be required to know how old you are.

By Chris Hoffman
An 18+ warning on a laptop screen

Stop Squinting at Your iPhone. Here's How to Use Apple Messages on a Windows PC

The Messages app is built into macOS, but what about Windows? With Microsoft's Phone Link app, you can respond to texts right from your computer as you work.

By Lance Whitney
link to windows app in the app store

Are You Being Secretly Recorded? Here's How to Spot Smart Camera Glasses in the Wild

Cameras built into smart glasses like the Ray-Ban Meta can discreetly record you. Learn the signs that someone may be filming you and ways to protect your privacy.

By Will Greenwald
Daters, Beware: Creeps Are Using Smart Glasses to Secretly Film You on Dates

Buying or Building a PC in the RAM Crisis? Here's How to Avoid Paying the 'AI Tax'

Building or buying a PC in 2026 just keeps getting more expensive, with memory and storage prices surging. I've been building PCs for a long time, so here's how I would save my money.

Ram Storage Pricing Crisis Survival Guide

This Free Trick Turned My TV Into a Rotating Art Gallery

Thanks to museum digital collections, thousands of classic paintings are available to download, letting you turn your TV into your own personal gallery. Here's where to find them and how to display them.

By Will Greenwald
"Paris Street, Rainy Day" by Gustave Caillebotte on a TV