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While those pictures of Hugh Grant nodding off mid-Wimbledon action during the summer may have raised a laugh, plenty of us can relate. Whether you’ve felt the weight of a nodding commuter on your ...

Are you getting used to Windows 11 but wish it was a bit faster? Do you feel like your computer has become slower or starts up unusually slowly? Follow along and I’ll go through various tricks that ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress website in 2008. Since then, she's poured thousands of hours into understanding how websites and online businesses work. She's shared what she's learned on blogs ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Computer monitors and television screens have only grown in complexity and fidelity as the years have gone by. Liquid-crystal displays, better ...

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Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer, covering mobile and PC guides that help you understand your devices. She has five years' experience in the Tech, E-commerce, and Food niches. Particularly, the ...