Tech Tips & How-Tos

October 18, 2020


10 tech tricks you’re not using now but you should Do you consider yourself an expert on the gadgets and software you use all the time? If not you could be missing out on some pretty cool tricks that make your devices more fun and productive. Here are some of our favorite insider tricks that will help turn you into an expert in no time. Tap or click here to see our favorite hidden tech tricks. →	Reader question: ‘Backing up my data online will take weeks! What do I do?’ Most of us have a manageable number of documents, photos and videos, so backing up to the cloud isn't a huge time commitment. But what if you have a large amount of data? That can take days or weeks, and it's such a pain. There's a better way, and it couldn't be simpler. Tap or click to back up all your important documents the right way. →

10 tech tricks you’re not using now but you should

Do you consider yourself an expert on the gadgets and software you use all the time? If not you could be missing out on some pretty cool tricks that make your devices more fun and productive. Here are some of our favorite insider tricks that will help turn you into an expert in no time.

Tap or click here to see our favorite hidden tech tricks. →

Reader question: ‘Backing up my data online will take weeks! What do I do?’

Most of us have a manageable number of documents, photos and videos, so backing up to the cloud isn't a huge time commitment. But what if you have a large amount of data? That can take days or weeks, and it's such a pain. There's a better way, and it couldn't be simpler.

Tap or click to back up all your important documents the right way. →

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Add monitors and other tech to your laptop with one of these docking stations

Did you know you aren't limited by the ports your laptop offers? Docking stations are a simple way to make your laptop work better for your needs. Incorporating one into your setup will open up possibilities for your laptop that you didn't know existed. Here are some of our favorite laptop add-ons.

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