How to Optimize a Messy Wireless Setup
Wireless networks are hard, no questions asked. And it’s easy for some people to end up with Frankenstein at home because they’ve added devices, access […]
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Wireless networks are hard, no questions asked. And it’s easy for some people to end up with Frankenstein at home because they’ve added devices, access […]
Continue reading »I usually use this weekly column to answer tech-related questions from people. I’m going away a bit this week because I find it important to […]
Continue reading »Google Drive is now available as a Progressive Web App (PWA) for desktop and mobile, giving users an alternative to running the service in their […]
Continue reading »Everyone’s talking about Windows 7 this week. And even if you’re completely uninterested in the internals of your PC’s operating system, your attention has undoubtedly […]
Continue reading »Bluetooth technology has enabled our electronic devices to communicate with each other for over 20 years. However, Bluetooth connections between devices can still fail or […]
Continue reading »I had a feeling that something was wrong the other day when I googled. As it turns out, Google has slightly redesigned its search results […]
Continue reading »The deadlines are scary. I know . And Microsoft has given Windows 7 users a major challenge: Upgrade to a more modern operating system by […]
Continue reading »Losing your phone is never fun, but it can be worse. While Android and iPhone have a variety of protections you can use to lock […]
Continue reading »Despite the slow proliferation of 5G networks and the relatively unsatisfactory state of most 5G devices , many early adopters and curious customers are joining […]
Continue reading »What happens when someone locks your iPhone and asks you to do something to regain access? You’re worried – that’s right, as it means someone […]
Continue reading »It’s been another year of big promises for 5G, and while we’ve seen the first 5G devices hit the market and the number of advertisements […]
Continue reading »Chrome 79 is here. Before doing anything else, click the three-dot icon in the upper right corner of your browser on your desktop, click Help, […]
Continue reading »Is Google ripping everyone off with its Google One cloud storage? I admit I didn’t really think about it, but a Lifehacker reader recently posted […]
Continue reading »With the latest Firefox update , the Mozilla browser finally matches the picture-in-picture capabilities of Google Chrome. PiP, as it is commonly called, allows you […]
Continue reading »One of the most frustrating problems you can run into with a device, usually your computer, is when it starts doing something it has never […]
Continue reading »Google’s Nest Hello doorbells can now ring with a little seasonal fun thanks to new holiday doorbells. There are currently four doorbell themes to choose […]
Continue reading »We all forget passwords sometimes. It happens. If you’re using a password manager, this shouldn’t be a problem at all – in fact, I expect […]
Continue reading »Should you buy a 5G smartphone? You probably do n’t need it right now if the price isn’t right and – if you’re a Verizon […]
Continue reading »This simple thing never really liked me until I saw it on Reddit : in many keyboard shortcuts on Windows and macOS, adding the Shift […]
Continue reading »We’ve posted tons of stories on Lifehacker, no questions asked. And while I always appreciate those who have a strong Google game , you don’t […]
Continue reading »I always advise people to update their favorite devices to the latest versions of everything they can get: operating systems, firmware, security updates, etc. This […]
Continue reading »Github is a great resource for programmers of all levels and serves as a great repository of readily available software and development tools. The website […]
Continue reading »At some point, all of our stylish new devices will become old and decrepit. Warranties expire, hardware improves, and companies only support their products with […]
Continue reading »You may feel great leaving work, but before you report to that coworker who always annoyed you, lifts his legs and does nothing for two […]
Continue reading »I am always happy to receive “help me with a technical problem” emails in my inbox, and I have had quite a few PC servicing […]
Continue reading »I love good scientific puzzles – things like quantum weirdness, dark matter and dark energy, strange gravitational behavior, or even why smart speakers react to […]
Continue reading »Google Chrome’s next big update, Chrome 79, has officially entered its beta phase , which means the official public release will be here in the […]
Continue reading »Apple’s Find Me feature can be a powerful tool for recovering lost or stolen devices. It can also be a headache if you purchased or […]
Continue reading »Google Calendar has two new quick access features that make it easier to schedule new events or appointments. All you have to do is enter […]
Continue reading »Should you ever tell someone that you’ve hidden a smart speaker, camera, or display somewhere in your home? If a person lives with you, then […]
Continue reading »When your desktop gets old, but you don’t have the heart (or budget) to replace it, there is still a lot you can do to […]
Continue reading »One of the benefits of switching to a new iPhone every year is that the new iPhone is always much faster. For most of us, […]
Continue reading »Finally it happens: Yahoo Groups is being closed. Well, mostly – it will still exist, but only as a shell of its former self, as […]
Continue reading »We do our best to highlight new interesting beta features for popular apps and operating systems when they come out, but the truth is, new […]
Continue reading »What happens when you find something on your loved one’s phone that shouldn’t be there? What if it bothers you? We are investigating the mystery […]
Continue reading »The first details about the upcoming Project Gem smartphone have finally surfaced. This is the latest creation of Essential , a company founded by former […]
Continue reading »On returning to the Tech 911, a weekly column with tips Lifehacker on technology . This week we answer a question from a reader who […]
Continue reading »Welcome back to the next installment of a series of technical tips from Lifehacker, Tech 911 . You write your tough questions, and we give […]
Continue reading »There are many applications that you can download from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. It is obvious. What’s not so obvious is […]
Continue reading »At Tech 911 this week, we’re solving a fun problem with fun tools. I wish I knew someone older than me – a parent, a […]
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