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David Nield
David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years.
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What's old is new again.
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If you need to make a detour, it's not difficult to do.
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How to Beta Test Safari 18 Without Installing macOS Sequoia
Try out the new browser without putting your whole system at risk.
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How to Find (and Delete) All of Your Google Activity Data
Google gives you some control over the data it gathers.
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You can use this constantly updated feed of news, reviews, and other updates to your advantage.
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How to Manage Multiple Desktops in Windows 11
Expand the amount of virtual space you've got to work with.
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Here’s How Much Every Streaming Service Has Increased Since 2023
The trend is only going in one direction.
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How to Delete Pictures of Your House From Real Estate Sites
Get photos of your property off the internet.
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How to Completely Customize Your Chromebook
You can make your Chromebook your own in all kinds of ways.
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Control it with gestures, ask it to wake you up gently, and more.
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Set volume levels just the way you like it.
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How to Take Full Control of Your Notifications on a Chromebook
You're in charge of alerts on ChromeOS.
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Get your photo editing fixes elsewhere.
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You'd be forgiven for being confused.
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The first step: Don't panic.