Matt Elliott

Tips to make you a better Windows 10 multitasker

Windows 10 has a handful of features that you may be overlooking that can make you a more effective and efficient multitasker. Learn how you can better juggle multiple windows and apps with these tips. Snap Assist If you are tired of switching back and forth between open windows, why not use all of your …

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Add wireless charging to your iPhone right now

Apple may bring wireless charging to the iPhone 8, but you can ditch the charging cable with your current iPhone with a little legwork. Let’s review your options and answer your questions. Wait, what is wireless charging? It’s where you place your phone on a charging mat instead of having to plug in your suddenly gauche charging cable. If you …

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Common iPhone battery problems and how to fix them

Now playing: Watch this: 3 iPhone battery problems and how to fix them 2:23 Is your iPhone slowing down with age? Or, in the case of its battery life, speeding up? One of the first signs of age on an iPhone is the battery not holding a charge as long as it once did. Of course, you might also experience …

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Try Safari’s new autoplay video blocker right now

You don’t need to be running the beta of MacOS High Sierra in order to get a sneak peek at the next version of Safari and the features Craig Federighi outlined for Apple‘s browser at WWDC 2017 earlier this month. You can check out Safari 11.0 right now, ahead of its official release this fall when Apple takes the wraps …

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Online privacy tips everyone should know

Now playing: Watch this: 5 common security mistakes you’re probably making 2:32 I get it, staying safe online is inconvenient. The alternative, however, is worse. Here are seven common mistakes you might be making online. Better to correct these mistakes now then wait until after you get hacked or otherwise compromised. 1. Using weak passwords Sure, a simple password is …

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7 ways to seriously cut back on iPhone data usage

Now playing: Watch this: 7 ways to cut down iPhone data 1:59 Stopping seven data-hungry apps from killing your data plan isn’t the only way for iPhone owners to reduce their data usage. Here are seven phone-wide settings that can help keep you under your monthly data allotment. 1. Restrict iTunes and App Store downloads You can prevent iTunes and …

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Take control of Windows 10 updates

You can have your 3D Paint and VR capability. My favorite feature of Windows 10 Creators Update is the ability to stop Windows from forcing updates on me at the most inconvenient of times. Creators Update gives you much more control over how and when system updates occur. Let’s take a look at how to set up Windows 10 so …

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How to watch the NBA Finals

LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant. Steph Curry vs. Kyrie Irving. Kevin Love vs. Draymond Green. This one’s going to be fun to watch. Let’s hope it goes a full seven games. The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors are meeting in the NBA Finals for the third straight year. The Warriors won the title two years ago. The Cavs …

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AppleCare+ now protects against Mac accidents

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple announced new MacBooks and its new MacOS High Sierra software at WWDC 2017 on Monday, but neglected to mention it has added AppleCare+ protection for Macs. (There was a lot to get through, to be fair.) Previously, it offered AppleCare (no plus) for Macs …

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How to sign up for the public betas for iOS 11 and MacOS High Sierra

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. At its annual Worldwide Developer Conference on Monday, Apple announced new versions of its mobile and Mac operating systems, iOS 11 and MacOS High Sierra. As with past WWDC announcements, developer betas will be made available today, with public betas and official releases …

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