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WhatsApp finally gets dark mode on Android — here's how to enable it
WhatsApp is finally getting dark mode on mobile — but only for Android for the time being, so iPhone users will have to ...
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Here's how to check your AirPods' firmware version
Want to find out your AirPods' firmware version? What specific bit of software they're running? Well, in this Basics post ...
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How to enable 144Hz (or higher) on your expensive gaming monitor
You just shelled out big time for a powerful 144hz (or higher) monitor, but you're still stuck at 60 FPS? Here's how to enable ...
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What exactly is 4K resolution and why’s it called that?
4K TVs are everywhere, but what does that actually mean? In this piece, we explain what 4K resolution is and why it has that ...
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How to hide your Instagram Stories from strangers
Instagram introduced a new feature that highlights Stories by location or hashtag — meaning people who don’t follow you ...
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9 things I learned building my first PC (that I wish I knew before)
It's been a month since I built my very first PC and I couldn't be happier. Here are a few helpful tips I wish I knew before ...
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How to send tabs, links, and text from Chrome to your Android device
Google Chrome's latest features make it easy to share content between your desktop and Android devices. Here's how to beam ...
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This is why you shouldn't use Apple's highlighter tool to censor sensitive info
A recent Reddit post details the danger of using a popular built-in tool in the iOS image editing menu. The tool, commonly referred to as the highlighter (it’s actually a chisel-shaped marker, don’t @ me) is often used to cover sensitive information in screenshots or photographs ...
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You can now hide replies to your tweets — here's how
Today, Twitter rolled out the feature globally, giving you “more control over your conversations” with the ability to ...
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How to easily access the elusive em-dash — on Windows and Mac
It's not that difficult to type en-dashes and em-dashes. You just need to know the shortcuts. Here's how to do it on both ...
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Here's how you can see all quoted replies to a tweet
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, ...
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How to opt out of Revolut's data sharing policies
Revolut, like a lot of tech companies, shares data about its users with third parties. But you can opt out of that if you ...
