Author Archives: Benj Edwards

How to Automatically Enable Dark Mode at Sunset on Your iPhone

Dark mode, first introduced in iOS 13, offers a dark theme that’s easier on your eyes, especially at night. If you’d like your iPhone to automatically switch to Dark mode at sunset, it’s as easy as visiting the Settings app. Here&#821… Continue reading

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How to Open Chrome’s Incognito Mode with a Keyboard Shortcut

If you ever need to do some private browsing in Google Chrome, it’s easy to quickly open an Incognito window using a keyboard shortcut. In this special mode, your browsing history won’t be stored on your local machine. Here’s how to l… Continue reading

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How to Set an Alarm for Sunrise or Sunset on iPhone

Rise and shine! Need to set an iPhone alarm that goes off automatically every day at sunrise or sunset? Using Shortcuts on iPhones running iOS 13 or later, it’s possible to create an automation that does just that. Here’s how to set it up.R… Continue reading

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How to Hide Your Play Activity from Friends on Nintendo Switch

Have you been playing some embarrassing Nintendo Switch games? By default, friends on your Switch can see your play activity—that’s the list of games you’ve been playing recently. Luckily, you can hide your play activity from friends … Continue reading

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How to Find Your Mac’s Screen Resolution

The resolution (in pixels by pixels) of your Mac’s display determines how much information you can fit on screen and how sharp the image is, so it’s important to know. If you run a full-screen game or application at native resolution, the i… Continue reading

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How to Copy Files to a USB Flash Drive on Windows 10

If you’d like to copy files to a USB flash drive on Windows 10—perhaps to back them up or transfer them to another computer—it’s easy to do using File Explorer. Here’s how.Read This Article on How-To Geek › Continue reading

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Remember BBSes? Here’s How You Can Visit One Today

These days, social media gets all the attention, but the Bulletin Board System (BBS), a relic from a kinder, gentler time in computer communications, persists. Each BBS is its own retro-flavored community with messages, text-based games, and files you … Continue reading

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How to Turn on “Always on Top” for Windows 10’s Task Manager

Task Manager is an indispensable tool in Windows 10, and it’s good to keep it handy while troubleshooting your PC. With one simple setting, Task Manager will always remain visible on screen—no matter how many windows you have open. Here&#82… Continue reading

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How to Check Your Local Air Quality Index on iPhone or iPad

If you’re worried about local air quality from wildfires, pollen, or environmental pollution, you can check the current Air Quality Index (AQI) using your iPhone or iPad. Currently, Apple only supports checking the AQI in certain countries (inclu… Continue reading

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How to Use Google Maps for Navigation in Apple CarPlay

If your car supports Apple CarPlay and you’re not a fan of Apple Maps, it’s easy to use Google Maps for detailed turn-by-turn directions and navigation in your car instead. Here’s how to use it.Read This Article on How-To Geek › Continue reading

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How to Safely Remove a Drive on Windows 10

When you’re done using a USB drive on your Windows 10 machine, most people simply unplug it. But depending on the settings of your machine, it’s usually best to tell Windows before removing the drive to minimize any chance of data loss. Her… Continue reading

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How to Never “Safely Remove” a USB Drive Again on Windows 10

Do you always “eject” your USB drives before unplugging them? You can save yourself some clicks—and some time—with these simple tips, because you’ll never have to eject a flash drive again.Read This Article on How-To Geek … Continue reading

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How to Turn Off “Do Not Disturb While Driving” on an iPhone

Apple’s “Do Not Disturb While Driving” is a potentially lifesaving iPhone feature, but it doesn’t always turn on automatically at the appropriate time. For example, you might be a passenger in a moving car, but your iPhone may t… Continue reading

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How to Take a Screenshot of Apple CarPlay

If you’re using Apple CarPlay (and your vehicle is safely stopped), you can easily take a screenshot of the CarPlay display on your iPhone.Read This Article on How-To Geek › Continue reading

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Windows 95 Turns 25: When Windows Went Mainstream

On August 24, 1995, Microsoft launched Windows 95. This innovative, and highly-successful PC operating system weaned people who used PCs off of command lines. It also made Microsoft a household name. Here’s why Windows 95 was so special.Read This… Continue reading

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How to Extract a Still Image from a Live Photo on iPhone

If you’ve ever taken a Live Photo on your iPhone, you’ve basically created a short video clip attached to an image. If you don’t like the resulting photo (or want to grab a different one), it’s possible to extract a different ph… Continue reading

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How to Turn On “Do Not Disturb While Driving” in Apple CarPlay

If you’re driving while using Apple CarPlay and you keep getting distracted by incoming messages and notifications, it’s easy to turn on “Do Not Disturb While Driving” from the CarPlay interface. Here’s how.Read This Artic… Continue reading

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How to Stop Siri from Opening When You Hold an iPhone Button

It’s easy to accidentally trigger Apple’s voice assistant Siri on your iPhone by pressing and holding either the side button (on newer models), or the Home button (on older ones). Luckily, there’s an easy way to disable it. Here&#8217… Continue reading

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How to Quickly Find Specific System Preferences on a Mac

Need to change a setting on your Mac but don’t know where to find it? There are two fast and easy ways to locate the specific system preference you’d like to change. Here’s how.Read This Article on How-To Geek › Continue reading

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How to Change Your Home Page in Microsoft Edge

By default, Microsoft Edge opens with a custom “New Tab” page full of content. Luckily, it’s easy to open the browser with a custom home page instead. You can also set the page that appears when you click a “home” icon on … Continue reading

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