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Time to Take Your Meds: How to Manage Medications With Your iPhone

With the upgrade to iOS 16, the Health app on your iPhone can now help you record and track the medications you take.

By Lance Whitney

Can Your iPad Run Apple iPadOS 16?

Let's see if you can use Stage Manager and other iPadOS 16 features on your Apple tablet.

By Gabriel Zamora

How to Connect an Xbox Controller to a PC

Connecting your Xbox gamepad to your Windows PC is almost as easy as connecting it to your console. Here's how.

By Will Greenwald

EV Tax Credits: How to Get the Most Money for 2022

It's about to become harder to get the full $7,500 tax credit on a new electric vehicle, but it's still possible depending on the car and where you live. Here's everything you need to know to maximize your cash back.

By Kathy Yakal

EV vs. HEV vs. PHEV: What Are the Types of Electric Vehicles?

If you’re not ready for a fully battery-powered electric vehicle (EV) but want to reduce carbon emissions, you should consider an HEV or PHEV. We explain the differences between each model.

By Emily Dreibelbis

Hate Gmail's New Look? Here's How to Roll It Back

If your Gmail inbox suddenly looks different, you can revert it with a few clicks—and tell Google what you think about it at the same time.

By Jill Duffy

Avoid the Trash Heap: 15 Creative Uses for an Old Computer

Don't junk that ancient laptop or desktop. Reuse it! Turn an old gaming PC into a NAS, experiment with a new OS, build your own security cam, plus a dozen more creative recycling ideas.

By Eric Griffith

How to Delete Your Facebook Account

Sick of the world's leading social network? Say goodbye to all those 'friends' by following these instructions to temporarily deactivate or permanently delete your Facebook account.

By Eric Griffith

Sharing Is Caring: How to Create an iCloud Shared Photo Library

iOS 16 lets you set up and share a separate iCloud photo library for friends and family members to view, edit, and even add their own photos.

By Lance Whitney

Cast Away: How to Connect Your Android Phone to Your TV

On smart TVs and those without Wi-Fi, you can stream your Android phone or tablet screen to the TV through screen mirroring, Google Cast, a third-party app, or linking it with a cable.

By Eric Ravenscraft  & Jason Cohen

Sell Secondhand Items Safely: Avoid This Google Voice Scam

Scammers can hijack phone numbers from people buying and selling used goods on community boards such as Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace. Here's how to get your Google Voice number back.

By Kim Key

How to Send Money to Friends (or Request They Pay Up) With Apple Cash

Apple Cash functions like mobile payment app rivals Venmo and Zelle to allow for cash transfers between those with an iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch.

By Lance Whitney

Are You Bad at Bullet Journaling? Try These Digital Alternatives

Use an app to create an attractive and orderly journal, no artistic talent required.

By Jill Duffy

Ready to Go Live? A Beginner's Guide to Game Streaming With OBS

Open Broadcaster Software may seem daunting at first glance, but game streamers are big fans of its customization options. Here's how to set up your first stream with OBS.

By Francisco Lahoz

Apple's Safety Check: How to Lock Down Your iPhone From Abusive Partners

Designed for people at risk of domestic abuse, Safety Check in iOS 16 lets you review and reset the iPhone location and privacy access you’ve granted to other people.

By Lance Whitney

Extreme Road Trip: How Electric Vehicles Handle Super Hot and Cold Weather

Extreme weather can impact an electric vehicle's battery range, but with some mitigation techniques, you can still get from point A to B without issue during a heatwave or ice storm.

By John Bogna

How to Add Custom Icons and Widgets to Your iPhone Home Screen

You can preview your calendar, to-do list, weather forecast, and more from your iPhone's home screen. Here's how to redesign the home screen to personalize your phone.

By Michael Muchmore

How to Take Screenshots in Windows 10

It’s a basic task, but you might be surprised at how many options you have for capturing and saving images from your screen.

By Michael Muchmore

How to Play ROMs on the Analogue Pocket

The Analogue Pocket's openFPGA system lets you turn the system into one of the best emulation-focused retro gaming handhelds.

By Will Greenwald

Shield Your Internet History: How to Clear Your Cache on Any Browser

Don't let your internet history fall into the wrong hands. It's a good idea to delete your browser history and internet cache on occasion. Here's how to do it on the desktop and mobile.

By Eric Griffith