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11.20.2021 Track out-of-stock items with online robots We're all tired of shopping bots beating us to the punch when we're trying to snag hard-to-find items. Take some of the power back from scalpers by creating your own bot to notify you of inventory updates.
11.18.2021 Notify When Left Behind: Never lose your AirPods again Apple's new Notify When Left Behind feature will text you if you've left your AirPods in a public place by accident. We'll show you how to enable and customize it.
11.09.2021 How to win Black Friday 2021 Check out our shopping tips to help you get the most out of Black Friday.
10.28.2021 Secret Netflix codes: Discover better streaming recommendations with this hidden trick Use these codes to get around Netflix's algorithms and find your new favorite show or movie. Here's how.
10.22.2021 How to install Windows 11 with an update or a bootable USB Windows 11 has been out for a few weeks. If you're tired of waiting for Microsoft to push the update to you, then this video is for you. I'll show you how to install it by using Microsoft's update tool ...
10.14.2021 How to move into your new Nintendo Switch OLED If you were lucky enough to score a Nintendo Switch OLED on launch day, here's how to move all your user data to the new handheld console, and how to redownload all your games and apps.
10.11.2021 Set up the Galaxy Watch 4 with your phone Here is how to pair and unpair the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 or Watch 4 Classic with your phone. The smartwatch is compatible with Android and Samsung Galaxy phones.
10.08.2021 How to transfer data from an iPhone to an Android phone Making the move from an iPhone to an Android phone is easy. Here's how to make sure all of your files and data come with you.
10.06.2021 Here's the easiest way to set up your iPhone 13 Apple rolled out a new iOS 15 feature that gives you iCloud space so you can transfer data from one iPhone to another. Best of all, it's free.
09.30.2021 iOS 15: How to manually update your iPhone right now We walk you through how to manually update your iPhone to iOS 15 -- and explain why it might be a good idea to wait.
09.23.2021 Avoid text scams: How to spot and stop spam Text message spam is on the rise, as scammers try to steal sensitive information or trick you into downloading malware. Here are 5 tips for how to spot these text scams and how to deal with them.
09.20.2021 How to set up and use Apple Pay with your Apple Watch In this tutorial we walk you through how to set up and make purchases using just your Apple Watch with Apple Pay in stores. Bypass your massive iPhone and access your Apple Wallet right from your watch. It's easy. We ...
09.16.2021 Alexa has its own widget -- how to add it to your iPhone's home screen Tired of Siri? Amazon updated its Alexa app with a widget that you can add to your iPhone or iPad's home screen. Now, with Alexa a tap away, you can forget about Siri.
09.13.2021 How to FaceTime friends who use Android and Windows devices You can now invite non-iOS-using friends to join your FaceTime calls. The feature rolls out as part of iOS 15, but it's available now in the public beta version. We'll demo the process with an iPhone 12, but it works ...
09.10.2021 How to improve your TV's dialogue Don't put up with annoying muffled dialogue. Here's how to improve your TV's speech
09.06.2021 Reinstall MacOS Big Sur with these steps We show you step by step how to put your Mac into Recovery Mode and then reinstall Big Sur to refresh your computer if you're having issues.
09.02.2021 How to fine-tune notifications on the Nest Doorbell with battery The Nest Doorbell with battery can filter out the notifications you don't care about. We walk you through how to set it up to best fit your porch.
08.30.2021 How to choose an app for investing Here's what you should look for in an investment app before you put your money in the market.
08.26.2021 How to set up the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Here's how to connect the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 to your favorite device, whether that's a Samsung Galaxy or other Android phone, iPhone, PC or Mac.
08.23.2021 How to mix and match Amazon Echo's new name and voice options Move over, Alexa. Amazon expanded its name and voice options, including a new wake word, "Ziggy." Here's how to mix and match your Echo's voice options.
08.20.2021 Install an M.2 SSD in your PS5 with a heatsink upgrade Sony has released detailed specs and instructions for adding an M.2 SSD to your PlayStation 5. It depends on a beta version of the system software for now, but the steps for installing the drive will stay the same. Bonus: ...
08.17.2021 How to set up the Chromecast with Google TV and the voice remote We walk you through all the steps of setting up a Chromecast with Google TV and the voice remote. Hint: There are a lot of steps, so set aside some time.
08.09.2021 How to transfer data from an Android phone to an iPhone Making the move from an Android phone to an iOS device is easy. Here's how to make sure all of your files and data come with you.
08.05.2021 7 ways to take screenshots in Windows 11 Whether you need to capture your whole screen -- or just a portion of it -- there are a number of different methods to get the shot you want.
08.02.2021 How to eliminate 'ghost' devices on your Alexa account Adding, renaming, or moving around smart devices on your Alexa account over the years can lead to glitches. We'll show you how to eliminate these "ghost" devices for good, though there is a major catch.
07.29.2021 You can let Ring's Quick Replies do the talking Ring's video doorbells can talk to the person at your door so you don't have to. Here's how to use the feature and customize its responses.
07.26.2021 Apple's Target Disk Mode: How to turn a Mac into an external hard drive Apple's Target Disk Mode allows you to turn your Mac computer into an external hard drive that will appear on another Mac computer. Here's two ways to enable Target Disk Mode using a Thunderbolt 3 USB-C cable to easily share ...
07.22.2021 Make your own Instagram face filter Creating your own AR face filter is a lot easier than you think. In this video we're using an iPad Pro, Procreate and Spark AR Studio. However, you don't actually need an iPad running Procreate, these are just fun little ...
07.19.2021 How to cut the cord: 7 questions you need to answer Ready to cancel cable and save some money? Find out how streaming services like Hulu, Peacock, Netflix and YouTube TV can replace your current service -- without your missing any of your favorite shows.
07.15.2021 What to do if you lose your vaccination card, and how to never lose it again Your COVID-19 vaccination record card is currently the best evidence to show proof of vaccination in case you need it. Find out how to store your vaccination card, what to do if you lose it and if you should laminate ...
07.13.2021 How to go back to Windows 10 from Windows 11 Windows 11 Beta was just released, and it's been buggy for a lot of users. Here's how you can get back to Windows 10 if Windows 11 isn't working out for you.
07.08.2021 How to disable Amazon Sidewalk With privacy concerns increasing over Amazon's new "Sidewalk" feature, there is the ability to opt out altogether. It takes less than a minute to do, and we'll show you how.
07.01.2021 How to install MacOS Monterey public beta We walk you through the installation process for Apple MacOS 12 Monterey public beta and explain why it might be a good idea to wait for the final MacOS version to be released.
06.30.2021 Installing (and uninstalling) Apple's iOS 15 public beta If you want to take iOS 15 for a test drive, start here.
06.28.2021 How to install Windows 11's beta -- and why you probably shouldn't Microsoft's Windows 11 Developer Preview is here. Watch the installation process and learn the reasons you should probably wait.
02.10.2021 The Cheapskate Hall of Fame: The first 7 inductees See which products and services earned this prestigious new honor.
11.20.2020 The Cheapskate's 7 favorite holiday gifts With Black Friday coming up, our resident Cheapskate, Rick Broida, picks his seven favorite cost-conscious gifts to give.
11.13.2020 How to win Black Friday in 2020 Black Friday is right around the corner so it's time to get ready. Here are some helpful tips to make your shopping experience go smoother.
09.22.2020 Amazon Prime Day 2020: Everything you need to know It's official, Amazon Prime Day 2020 will be held on Oct. 13. Check out our explainer on everything you need to know to get yourself ready for the big day.
07.24.2020 Why Apple says don't cover your laptop camera Apple recently released a report urging people to stop closing their MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro with a cover over the camera because it might damage the laptop's screen. But what if you're worried about hackers spying on you ...
06.16.2020 Best antivirus apps for Windows 10 Your PC needs protection against malware and other dangerous attacks, so loading your Windows computer with antivirus software is just what's called for. Check out our recommendations for the best Windows 10 antivirus apps.
06.04.2020 How to find and delete stalkerware If you think your phone is being used to spy on you, try these tips.
05.29.2020 HBO Max: How to get it There are many ways to subscribe to HBO Max. We explain the simplest paths to the new streaming service. And is HBO Max the best HBO? We address that, too.
05.11.2020 iPhone SE: 5 cinematic camera tricks I'm stuck at home struggling to feel creative and just got Apple's new iPhone SE. So I decided to scour the internet for the best low budget, DIY, cinematic camera tricks to do at home. I'll walk you through my ...
05.08.2020 How to clean your laptop Whether you're working from home more often or sharing your laptop with more people than usual, now is a good time to think about how to keep it clean.
04.17.2020 Top 10 Apple Watch tips and hidden features These are my favorite ways to get the most out of the Apple Watch, from keeping notifications private to using the watch as a remote viewfinder for your iPhone camera.
04.10.2020 What you need to know about cleaning and reusing a virus mask If you're trying to disinfect your N95 mask, you're probably barking up the wrong tree.
04.09.2020 10 stay-at-home essentials under $20 We polled the CNET staff and these are the items we've found indispensable in our newly home-bound lives.
04.08.2020 Boil, steam and bake: N95 masks are on the menu You can disinfect and reuse an N95 mask if you have no other option.

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How To Video (video)

What's How To Video (video) about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

How To Video (video) episodes:

Use Microsoft 365 Apps for free right now

Track out-of-stock items with online robots

Notify When Left Behind: Never lose your AirPods again

How to win Black Friday 2021

Secret Netflix codes: Discover better streaming recommendations with this hidden trick

How to install Windows 11 with an update or a bootable USB

How to move into your new Nintendo Switch OLED

Set up the Galaxy Watch 4 with your phone

How to transfer data from an iPhone to an Android phone

Here's the easiest way to set up your iPhone 13

iOS 15: How to manually update your iPhone right now

Avoid text scams: How to spot and stop spam

How to set up and use Apple Pay with your Apple Watch

Alexa has its own widget -- how to add it to your iPhone's home screen

How to FaceTime friends who use Android and Windows devices

How to improve your TV's dialogue

Reinstall MacOS Big Sur with these steps

How to fine-tune notifications on the Nest Doorbell with battery

How to choose an app for investing

How to set up the Samsung Galaxy Buds2

How to mix and match Amazon Echo's new name and voice options

Install an M.2 SSD in your PS5 with a heatsink upgrade

How to set up the Chromecast with Google TV and the voice remote

How to transfer data from an Android phone to an iPhone

7 ways to take screenshots in Windows 11

How to eliminate 'ghost' devices on your Alexa account

You can let Ring's Quick Replies do the talking

Apple's Target Disk Mode: How to turn a Mac into an external hard drive

Make your own Instagram face filter

How to cut the cord: 7 questions you need to answer

What to do if you lose your vaccination card, and how to never lose it again

How to go back to Windows 10 from Windows 11

How to disable Amazon Sidewalk

How to install MacOS Monterey public beta

Installing (and uninstalling) Apple's iOS 15 public beta

How to install Windows 11's beta -- and why you probably shouldn't

The Cheapskate Hall of Fame: The first 7 inductees

The Cheapskate's 7 favorite holiday gifts

How to win Black Friday in 2020

Amazon Prime Day 2020: Everything you need to know

Why Apple says don't cover your laptop camera

Best antivirus apps for Windows 10

How to find and delete stalkerware

HBO Max: How to get it

iPhone SE: 5 cinematic camera tricks

How to clean your laptop

Top 10 Apple Watch tips and hidden features

What you need to know about cleaning and reusing a virus mask

10 stay-at-home essentials under $20

Boil, steam and bake: N95 masks are on the menu

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