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Amazon Prime vs. Walmart+: What's the Difference?

Walmart+ or Amazon Prime: Which is the better subscription service? Here's what each one brings to the table, from free shipping and video streaming to grocery delivery.

By Chloe Albanesius
prime vs walmart

Tired of Amazon? Here's How to Shop Online for Small Business Saturday

Amazon certainly isn't your only option for online shopping. Here's how to take your business elsewhere without leaving the house.

By Chandra Steele
yellow background with the outline of a phone and a hand holding a shopping bag coming out of it

Shop Smart: Don't Fall for These 5 Black Friday Scams

The scammers are ready. Are you? Keep your personal information, your bank account, and your packages safe this Black Friday with a few simple steps.

By Chandra Steele
Computer hacker pushing credit card off laptop screen - stock illustration

18 Amazon Kindle Tricks Every Reader Should Know

You might not realize it, but your Kindle can do far more than just download and display books. Most models have a variety of hidden features and functions that can dramatically boost your reading experience.

By Chandra Steele
lineup of Amazon Kindles

How to Turn Your Messy Handwriting Into Legible Text With an Apple Pencil

Taking notes with an Apple Pencil on your iPad? The Smart Script feature in iPadOS 18 can make your scribbles more readable.

By Lance Whitney
woman writing with an apple pencil on an ipad

Don't Run Out of Juice: How to Save Battery Life on Your iPhone

Does your iPhone battery need a boost? These Apple iPhone battery tips and tricks will help get you through the day without a charge.

By Jason Cohen
ios battery icon

How to Use Midjourney to Create High-Quality AI-Generated Images

With a Midjourney subscription, you can ask the AI to devise logos, drawings, artwork, photorealistic images, and other types of graphics based on your descriptions.

By Lance Whitney
person using the midjourney website on a laptop

Watch Offline: How to Download Content From Your Favorite Streaming Services

Getting on a long flight? Heading somewhere with lackluster bandwidth? Here's how to download movies and TV shows on Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, Netflix, and more.

By Jason Cohen
film reel going into phone screen surrounded by streaming service logos

5 Simple Ways to Cut Back on Social Media

Social media can hurt your productivity and mental health, but quitting cold turkey isn't right for everyone. Use these strategies to limit your time on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and more.

By Jill Duffy
Image composite representing social media use reduction

How to Update Google Chrome

Ensure you're operating the latest version of Google Chrome to get the most out of the browser.

By Jason Cohen & Stephanie Mlot
google chrome app icon on a phone screen

How to Mirror Your iPhone Screen to a Mac or PC

It's easy to view your iPhone screen on a Mac, but you'll need third-party software to screen mirror on a Windows PC.

By Jason Cohen & Whitson Gordon
iphone screen mirroring

Getting Started on Bluesky? 5 Unique Features to Check Out Right Away

Bluesky is riding a wave of popularity as people defect from X, but it's more than just a Twitter dupe. Here's how to follow custom algorithms, create a starter pack, and more.

By Tyler Hayes
bluesky logo on a phone

How to Set Up and Use Google Docs Offline

Whether commuting to work or flying in first class, you can still access Google Drive files offline. Just follow these steps to edit Docs, Sheets, and Slides while you're off the grid.

By Jason Cohen & Stephanie Mlot
lightbulb with the google drive logo

Why You Need a Password Manager, and How to Choose the Right One

No one can remember every unique, strong password or passkey that you need to navigate life online safely. Here's how a password manager can help.

By Kim Key
A woman surrounded by password iconography

How to Protect Your Front Door Deliveries

Don't let pesky porch pirates take your Black Friday parcels. Prevent package theft and improve outdoor security with these tech gadgets and services.

By Jason Cohen
package at front door

How to Prep for Time Off: 8 Tips to Help You Actually Unplug

If you want to enjoy your well-earned break, tell your colleagues more than once when you will be out, set up away messages, and make it difficult for people to reach you.

By Jill Duffy
Composite image of out of office planning

Turkeys and Touchdowns: How to Watch the 2024 NFL Thanksgiving Games

You can stream three Thanksgiving Day football games without cable. We tell you how to do it.

By Jordan Minor
How to Watch Thanksgiving Football Games

Hide Every Last Cable: Build the Ultimate Clean PC With Asus' Back to the Future Platform

Fancy a PC in a glass-sided case? Asus' Back to the Future (BTF) initiative one-ups MSI's Project Zero for cable-free PC builds by incorporating a special graphics card with no power wires. We give it a go.

By Thomas Soderstrom
The Asus TUF Gaming GT302 ARGB

Turkey and Peanuts: How to Watch 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' for Free

Nothing pairs better than Snoopy and stuffing. Here's how to stream the classic Peanuts Thanksgiving special for free.

By Jordan Minor
Charlie Brown thanksgiving

How to Turn Off Live Photos On Your iPhone (and Save Storage Space)

Live Photos turns iPhone pictures into looping mini movies. But they take up a lot of space. Here's how to turn it off in the Camera app and on existing images in Apple Photos.

By Jason Cohen
woman taking a photo with the iPhone's back camera