Sarah Jacobsson Purewal

Google Drive Almost Full? Here’s How to Make More Space

With 15GB of free space, Google Drive seems like a pretty good deal compared to Dropbox’s 2GB and Box’s 10GB. But there’s a catch — that 15GB limit includes your Gmail account (messages and attachments) and Google Photos. Brett Pearce/CNET Those emails and photos add up quickly, and you might find yourself bumping up against that 15GB …

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Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts That Will Make Your Life Easier

Windows 11 is Microsoft’s latest software update, and while many of the features and settings are still the same as they were on Windows 10, there are several new additions — and that includes a few unique keyboard shortcuts to perform tasks faster and improve your overall productivity.  Read more: Windows 11: How to Download Microsoft’s Latest OS In this story …

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Use Multiple Desktops on One Screen With the Virtual Desktop Feature in Windows 10

Using virtual desktops in Windows 10 can be highly advantageous, particularly for anyone with a single-monitor setup. If you’re still working from home due to the pandemic and juggling several different projects on the same computer, multiple desktops can be a life-saver. (And now, if you’re one of the many who are upgrading to Windows 11, it’s even easier to set …

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Windows 10 start menu: How to change it to look however you want

Are you unimpressed with the Windows 10 ($144 at Amazon) Start menu? If you have yet to embrace its colorful tiles and menus, then you’re missing out, especially if you have a Windows tablet or touchscreen laptop. (If you’ve been holding out on updating your computer, you can still learn how to download Windows 10 free here.) With a bit …

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Miss Windows Photo Viewer? Here’s how to get it back in Windows 10

Windows 10 ($144 at Amazon) has been around for years, and Microsoft just launched Windows 11 in October, adding new features and upgrades. (Here’s how to download Windows 11 and our favorite features of the new OS.) You may have noticed that the Windows 10 Photo app is different from the old Windows Photo Viewer, and includes the ability to …

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How to sell or swap gift cards

Forget socks; did Santa bring unwanted gift cards? If you’re now the proud owner of some gift cards you’re just never going to use, have no fear. Instead of dumping those unwanted gift cards in your junk drawer for future regifting, why not try your hand at selling or swapping them online? Where to buy, sell or swap Gift cards are …

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The complete list of Siri commands

There’s a lot you can do with Apple’s virtual assistant — and some things you can’t do. For example, while Siri can send texts, search Twitter, and open up your front-facing camera, she can’t adjust your device’s ring volume (something OK Google can do). Complicating the matter, Siri doesn’t work exactly the same way on a Mac as she does …

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5 iPhone navigation apps better than Apple Maps

Apple‘s built-in navigation app may be popular (possibly because it’s, well, pre-installed on every iPhone), but it might not be the best navigation app for you. Luckily, you have plenty of options for your mobile navigation needs, from general mapping apps like Google Maps to specialized public transit apps like Transit. If you’re not sold on Apple Maps’ 3D flyover …

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5 tips for getting the most out of your fitness tracker

I’ve got some bad news for you — simply wearing a fitness tracker isn’t going to help you lose weight. Besides actually getting up and walking around, fitness trackers work best when you set them up to meet your goals. Here are some tips on how to make that Fitbit, Jawbone, or Apple Watch work for you — and, hopefully, …

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How to know exactly where your spouse is at all times

Tracking your spouse’s phone — or anyone’s phone, for that matter — probably sounds…creepy. But, assuming your relationship is pretty solid and trust-issue-free, tracking someone’s phone via an app is actually pretty convenient. It’s much easier to pull up Find My Friends, for example, and see just how much traffic your significant other is stuck in, than it is to …

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