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Why do flight attendants instruct us to turn our mobile devices on airplane mode before takeoff? And what does airplane mode even do?

By Talon Homer

Casting lets you go from watching a movie or TV show on your mobile device and to watching it on your TV without ever skipping a beat. And Roku devices make it super simple.

By Talon Homer

You have your favorites on YouTube but can you download them and keep them? We'll explain when and how.

By Talon Homer

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It takes just four steps to restore your iPhone to its "just out of the factory" look.

By Jeremy Glass

Way down on the list of tech accessories to clean is likely the mousepad. That's a shame because it's easy to do and really needs it.

By Alia Hoyt

All that listening to podcasts and music can get your AirPods dirty! Here's an easy way to clean them.

By Alia Hoyt

If you're trying to simplify your social media life and want to end your relationship with Instagram, here's how to delete your account.

By Jeremy Glass

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Had enough of the Twitter since Elon Musk's takeover? Here's how to delete your account.

By Jeremy Glass

We get it. You want to watch your favorite videos even when you're not connected to the internet. We'll walk you through the YouTube-sanctioned way to do it.

By Andrew Silver

The internet has made it possible to have a side job — or a full-time one — within your four walls, or just beyond them. We look at 10 great gigs.

By John Fuller & Nathan Chandler

You need buy a new laptop, but you're not sure how to find the right one. Learn about how to find the right laptop in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

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If you know how to improve the sound on a TV you can experience your home theater as was intended. Learn about how to improve the sound on a TV in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

When you know how to turn your PC into a TV, you can enjoy live TV on your computer screen. Learn about how to turn your PC into a TV in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

When doing your spring cleaning, don't forget to clean your laptop. Here's how to clean a laptop so it's as spic and span as the rest of your house.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

You want learn how to connect a turntable to your laptop so that you can record songs from your turntable onto your laptop. This article will explain how to connect a turntable to a laptop.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

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You need to change the battery of your Barnes and Noble Nook eReader, but you're not sure how to do this. This article will tell you how to change the battery of a Barnes and Noble Nook eReader.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

It's easy to assume that no one knows who you really are online, but that's never been the case. However, surfing the Web anonymously has become so simple that anyone can conceal his or her identity with little trouble.

By Dave Roos

That old hard drive's been clicking for some time, and now your computer won't boot. Is there any way to restore that project you've been working on?

By Ed Grabianowski

Your DVR only holds so much TV. So what if you want to store more programs? Or worse, what happens if the drive crashes and you have to replace it?

By Jonathan Strickland

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Upgrading your computer's memory may sound like a lot of trouble and something you should pay a specialist for. But you can do it yourself.

By Jonathan Strickland

Digital video recorders (DVRs) let you stay up-to-date on your favorite TV shows, but they can be expensive. They're essentially computers -- could you build one yourself for less?

By Ed Grabianowski

Your computer is running more slowly than usual. Could it be infected with some kind of malware, or does it just need a reboot?

By Jonathan Strickland

You just bought a brand-new computer. But what'll you do with the old machine? Is there something else it could be doing, instead of sitting in your closet?

By Peter May

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Broadband Internet access is great -- high-speed connections let us watch video, listen to music and more. But what happens when you can't get a signal?

By Ed Grabianowski

Your wireless network's running slow again. It's time to get to the bottom of things. Yes, stealing WiFi still goes on. How can you tell if it's happening to you?

By Nathan Chandler & Wesley Fenlon