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A pair of Apple AirPods Pro in an open case with a swimming pool in the background.

How to turn on noise canceling on your AirPods

Your AirPods Pro or AirPods Max come with a great feature called active noise cancellation. Here's how to activate it from your AirPods or iPhone.
The chatGPT chat screen with an uploaded image, on an Acer, on a bench, on a deck.

How to upload images to ChatGPT

ChatGPT can do so much more than sling words. Here's how to upload images to the AI service as well.
iPadOS 18 update on iPad Pro.

How to download iPadOS 18 on your iPad right now

The upcoming iPadOS 18 aims to reinvent the tablet experience on Apple's slate with a heap of AI features. Here's how you can experience it on your iPad now.
The blue screen of death in Windows.

How to fix a system service exception error in Windows

This common error in Windows is an annoying one when it happens, but it can be easy to fix. Here's how to do it.
Sonos Ace inside travel case.

How to pair Sonos Ace headphones to a Bluetooth device

So you've just gotten a pair of shiny Sonos Ace headphones and and embarrassed because you don't know how to pair them to your device. Don't be. Here's how.
Putting the Samsung Galaxy A35 on charge.

Is your Android phone not charging? Here’s how to fix it

Your Android phone is the center of your life, so it not charging is a real problem. Here are some ways to fix your Android phone if it's not charging.
Elden Ring gameplay

How to start the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC in Elden Ring

There are two base game bosses you need to defeat in Elden Ring before Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is available. Here's what you should do before it launches.
watchOS 10 presented at WWDC 2023.

How to download watchOS 11 on your Apple Watch right now

The latest update for the Apple Watch is now ready for early adopters to take for a spin. Here's how to download watchOS 11 right now.
The Character AI home page.

How to delete chats in Character.AI

Here's the simple way to permanently delete your chats from Character.AI conversations.
Two characters face off in Concord.

How to join the Concord beta

A new live-service game like Concord might feel risky to buy without testing it out. Thankfully, there's a beta you and some friends can join.
Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power on Amazon Prime Video.

Common Amazon Prime Video problems and how to fix them

We all experiences issues with streaming platforms now and then, and Amazon Prime Video is no exception. Here are some of the most common issues and fixes.
The Settings app on an iPhone showing the iOS 18 developer beta.

How to download iOS 18 on your iPhone right now

The first developer beta of Apple's iOS 18 update has arrived. Here's how to get it on your iPhone now.
AirPods 3 and AirPods Pro charging cases.

How to connect two pairs of AirPods to one phone for shared audio

AirPods users can easily share audio with their friends on one single iOS device in just a few steps. Here's how to connect two sets of AirPods to one phone.
Person using Windows 11 laptop on their lap by the window.

How to set an ‘Out of Office’ message in Microsoft Teams

Here's how to let your colleagues know you're not available on Microsoft Teams.
A guy holding an iPhone with Snapchat on in dark mode.

How to turn on dark mode on Snapchat

It's possible to turn on dark mode on Snapchat whether you have an iPhone or Android device. Better still, the steps to activate it are the same.
ChatGPT results on an iPhone.

How to delete your entire chat history in ChatGPT

Want to start fresh with ChatGPT? Here's how to delete your entire chat history quickly and easily.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 15 Plus, showing the camera.

How to get a free phone number for calling and texting

Looking for an easy way to get a second phone number? Our handy guide will get you up and running with an alternative number for calls and texting in no time.
404 page not found error on Digital Trends.

404 page not found error: What it is and how to fix it

The 404 page not found error is a common error. Discover the possible causes and fixes for the HTTP response status code.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's screen, resting against a post.

Need to check your Android phone’s model number? Here’s how to find it

Wondering how to check the model of your Android phone? You've come to the right place; we'll show you how it's done.
ChatGPT giving a response about its knowledge cutoff.

How to change your password in ChatGPT

You can't be too safe on today's internet. Here's how to change your ChatGPT password to keep your AI conversations secure.
How to sideload an APK

How to install an Android app from outside the Play Store

Does the Google Play Store not offer the app you want? We explain how to install apps/APK files from outside the Play Store.
person holding an iphne 15 pro max.

Have an iPhone that won’t turn off? Here’s how to fix it

Do you have an iPhone that won't turn off? There are ways you can fix this. Depending on the issue, the fix should only take a few minutes.
An iPhone with the Home section of the Spotify app on it.

How to access your Spotify listening history

You're a devourer of music on Spotify, so much so that you can't remember it all. Here's how to check your Spotify listening history to keep it all straight.
The app drawer on a Moto G Stylus 5G (2024).

How to lock apps on Android (and why you should)

When you lock an app on Android, you immediately restrict access on your phone. Here are the steps to follow to lock an app via App Pinning.
The Rachio Smart Hose Timer installed on an outdoor spigot.

How to create a schedule with the Rachio Smart Hose Timer

Rachio now lets users activate mutliple Smart Hose Timers on a single schedule. Here's how to create a schedule with one or more valves.
The home screen on the Apple iPhone 15 Plus.

Not getting text notifications on your iPhone? Here’s how to fix it

Are you no longer getting text notifications on your iPhone? There could be a number of different reasons for this. Let's get your notifications back online.
a hand holding an iPhone with the Instagram app showing.

How to search for filters on Instagram

Filters are a great way to improve your Instagram posts. Here's how to find them on the social networking app and make your posts come to life.
The cover art for Minecraft.

How to make a Blast Furnace in Minecraft

The blast furnace is a hot item in Minecraft that can make your smelting efforts way easier. Here is what you need and how to make one for yourself in game.
The Google Nest Learning Thermostat in stainless steel.

How to disable learning on the Nest Learning Thermostat

You'll want to disable learning on the Nest Learning Thermostat if you want to run your own heating and cooling schedule. Here's how it works.
Editing images in ChatGPT.

How to edit images with ChatGPT

ChatGPT can make images and edit them based on your feedback and prompts. Here's how to use this chatbot tool to edit your photos and pictures.
The fallout power armor in Fortnite.

How to get Power Armor in Fortnite

Fallout has crossed over with Fortnite and you can now put on your very own set of Power Armor. This will take some work to get, but we'll help you get it done.
CD in a CD drive on a Macbook Pro.

How to burn a CD in Windows 11

Sometimes you need to use a compact disc for storing or sharing data, and so here's how to burn a CD in Windows 11, for both music and data.
A person making a phone call on a Samsung Galaxy S24 in a car.

How to make your number private on your Android phone

Whether you want to make your number private once or permanently, you can do so on your Android phone. Here are the steps to follow!
A billboard for far harbor in the mist in Fallout 4.

How to start the Far Harbor DLC in Fallout 4

The first major piece of DLC for Fallout 4 is the Far Harbor expansion. This is the first new zone added to the game, but reaching it is tough to figure out.