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How to download a Windows 10 ISO file without using the Media Creation Tool

It is possible to download a Windows 10 ISO file directly from Microsoft without using their tool first, but they don’t make it easy. This how-to shows you the elaborate procedure.
How to Troubleshoot Someone Else’s Phone Remotely

A friend or family member needs help with their phone, but you’re not with them—here’s what you need to do.
How to Prepare for Power Outages

Whether there’s a flood or a fallen tree, your power will go out eventually. Here’s how to prepare for an outage that lasts minutes, hours, or days.
How to Use iCloud+’s New Security Features


Apple’s cloud storage service now comes with perks—and they’re designed to improve your digital privacy and security.
7 Ways to Customize iOS 15’s Focus Mode for Work and Play

This new feature can help with more than just being productive. Use it to enjoy the moment in all kinds of activities.
Black Friday Will Be Confusing (Again). Here Are Our Tips

The biggest sale day of the year has crept into an entire month of sales that ebb and flow. Here’s how to make the most of it.
How to Recover Earlier Versions of Files

Want to resurrect that paragraph from a few drafts ago, or dredge up the doc you accidentally deleted? Here are your options.
How to Put a Vaccine Card on Your Phone

Is that proof of vaccination card too big to fit in your pocket? Stick it on your phone instead.
MacOS Monterey Is Here. These Are the Top New Features

We break down how to install the latest version of Apple’s desktop operating system, including some perks that will only work on M1-powered Macs.