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Developers have a sneaky way of getting you to install extra stuff you don't need but make them money. They will disclose this in the program's terms and conditions, but no one reads it. I'll show you how to catch them in the act.

When you open a folder on your PC, you see a grid or list of all the different files inside. You can change how files are displayed, making navigating everything in a specific folder easier.

• Open up a folder, then right-click on the background — not a file.
• Hover your mouse over the View tab of the dropdown menu.
• Choose your preferred layout from the menu.

Select extra-large icons if you’re trying to preview photos before opening them. Choose List (just file names) or Details (file names plus the date, type and size) to view compact information about your files, making it easier to locate PDFs and Word documents, for instance.

Sometimes, Windows notices when you choose the same display layout in a new folder and automatically applies it to other folders to save time. Nice.

🍎 Use a Mac? We put together 10 Mac tricks to boost your productivity.

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Taking your small business to the next level isn't easy. Especially if you try to go it alone all the time. That's why Kim put this guide together for ways to increase both profits and customers.

Tech smarts and good judgment aren’t enough anymore. You need the right tool to have your back — on all your devices.

I trust TotalAV. It’s simple to install and use, and they’ve received the VB100 award for detecting more than 99% of malware samples for the last three years in a row.

You won’t find a lower price anywhere. You get a year of protection on five devices for just $19!

Smart doorbells are a no-brainer if you want to secure your home and make tech work for you. But it goes far beyond just seeing who's at the door. We'll explore some helpful and unexpected ways to use your smart doorbell. You'll wonder why you weren't doing these all along.

When your Wi-Fi is running smoothly, it feels like everything is right in the world. But when there's any disruption, it can feel like a day-ruining experience. Even worse, tracking down the problem can be difficult. Thankfully, these apps can help pinpoint what's causing Wi-Fi difficulties.

Maybe you’ve heard that you should never post a picture of your car or house key online because someone can duplicate it just from the pic. Myth or reality? Spoiler: Yes, it’s true! Watch this vid to see how it works.