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How to Stop Your Windows PC From Randomly Waking Up From Sleep Mode

If your computer keeps waking up from sleep mode, there may be a few settings you can tweak to fix the problem. Here's how to make sure your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC stays asleep.

By Whitson Gordon

How to Watch the Godzilla Movies in Order

Whether you want to watch the original film, Godzilla vs. Kong, or Godzilla Minus One, you can see them all with a little help from the right streaming service.

By Jason Cohen

What to Do if Your Laptop Has No Sound

Can't figure out what's wrong with your laptop's audio? Here's how to fix those sound problems.

By Whitson Gordon

Every Phone Can ID Your Router—Here's How to Stop It

When any smartphone comes within range of your Wi-Fi router, it reports your details to a giant database that helps fine-tune GPS positioning. Rather not participate? We can help.

By Neil J. Rubenking

How to Watch Every Star Trek Movie and TV Show in Order

If you're looking to boldly go where no streamer has gone before, here's where to watch Star Trek TV shows and movies.

By Jason Cohen

Part of RockYou2024? 4 Simple Tips for Better Passwords

If your favorite password is among the 10 billion exposed in the RockYou2024 database, change it now. Here's what makes a bad password, how to create better ones, and why you should care.

By Neil J. Rubenking

20 Handy Amazon Echo Show Features You Won't Find in the Instruction Manual

Amazon's screen-equipped Echo Show devices have a whole range of functions that their audio-only counterparts don't, and there's a good chance you're not using all of them.

By Eric Griffith

5 Simple Tips for a More Productive Workweek

Use timers for motivation, schedule meetings at strategic times, and follow these other tips for getting more done during the week.

By Jill Duffy

Sick of Microsoft? How to Make the Switch From Windows to Linux

If you're done with Windows 10 or don't want to (or can't) upgrade to Windows 11, install Linux instead. Here's how to make the switch to an open-source operating system and install apps.

By Whitson Gordon

How to Connect Alexa to Wi-Fi

Whether you've got a new Alexa-controlled device or an existing one, here's how to connect it to Wi-Fi.

By Chandra Steele

How to Take Pictures of Fireworks: 6 Tips to Get the Best Images

Fireworks shows give shutterbugs plenty of photo ops. Follow these tips to capture the best shots of the nighttime spectacle, no matter what camera you have.

By Jim Fisher

What Is Asynchronous Work and How Can It Work for You?

Remote and hybrid teams bring out the best in all their members when they learn to work the right way and with the right tools. We explain how async might be right for your team.

By Jill Duffy

How to See Your Frames Per Second (FPS) in Games

Want to see your frame rate while gaming? Here's how to turn on in-game settings and enable monitoring programs to help track FPS, as well as CPU and GPU usage.

By Whitson Gordon  & Jason Cohen

These Conversations Can Help Uncover Your Teen's Secret Online Life

Teens don't want to be spied on, but they need to be protected from internet dangers. We tell you how to establish trust with your kids while learning the challenges they face online.

By Kim Key

For Your Eyes Only: 10 Simple Tips for Setting Up and Customizing Face ID

Whether you're just getting started with Apple's facial recognition login or troubleshooting why it's not working, here's what you need to know about Face ID.

By Lance Whitney

How to Upgrade to Windows 11 for Free (Even if Your PC Isn't Supported)

Whether or not your Windows 10 computer is eligible for a Windows 11 upgrade, there are a few ways to jump to Microsoft's newer OS without paying for it.

By Lance Whitney

Fireworks and Frights: How to Watch the 'Twilight Zone' Marathon on July 4th

There's nothing more American than streaming the classic science-fiction anthology series from the comfort of your own dimension.

By Jordan Minor

Digital Detox Simplified: 3 Small Ways to Take a Break From Being Online

You don't have to go offline forever. You don't have to do it 100%. You just have to commit to doing something.

By Jill Duffy

How to Remove (and Restore) Built-In iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch Apps

Apple's iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS come with several built-in apps, some of which you'll never use. Here's how to quickly give them the heave-ho (and restore them if you delete any by accident).

By Lance Whitney

5 Amazon Prime Day Tips to Get the Best Deals in 2024

Amazon Prime Day usually includes some great deals and a whole lot of mediocre ones. Here's how to sift through them and get the best picks for you.

By Will Greenwald