You use software and apps every day, all day long. We'll help you figure out which ones are best for your life and family, and share the tips you need.

    Software & Apps

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    7 Free PowerPoint Game Templates
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    The Complete List of Command Prompt (CMD) Commands
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    15 Great Sites to Download Free Books in 2025
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    14 Places to Download Music for Free in 2025
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    Renaming Your Windows 10 User Folder: Step-by-Step Guide
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    Windows 10 Search Issues? Your Guide to Quick and Easy Solutions
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    Boost Your PC Security by Renaming Your Windows 10 Administrator Account
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    Inside Canva Create 2025: Innovations Set to Transform Design and Business
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    A Comprehensive Guide to Solving the 0x800705b4 Windows Update Error
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    What Is Patch Tuesday?
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    6 White Noise Apps That Will Help You and Your Baby Sleep Through the Night
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    How to Open Command Prompt (Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, etc.)
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    4 Ways to Fix Error Code 0xc0000185 and Regain Access to Your Computer
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    Step-by-Step Guide: Leaving Windows 10 S Mode Behind for Good
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    Say Goodbye to a Slow Laptop With These Quick Fixes
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    How to Easily Disable the Lock Screen in Windows 10: A Comprehensive Guide
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    Resizing Layers in Photoshop: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering the Basics
    The app icon for Vimeo on on the display of an iPhone
    What Is Vimeo? An Intro to the Video Sharing Platform
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    How to Fix It When the Cursor Disappears in Windows 10
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    Venmo: A Beginner’s Guide to Safe Mobile Payments
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    How to Change Directories in CMD (Command Prompt)
    Designer sketches clothes pattern on digital display device screen
    Discover the Top Free Drawing Software Every Artist Should Try
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    Hidden Windows 10 Apps That Bring New Life to Your PC
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    Our 8 Favorite Free Disk Space Analyzer Tools
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    Lifewire's Picks: Free Disk Partition Software Tools for 2025
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    How to Create a Shutdown Timer in Windows 10
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    A Deep Dive Into the Best Apps on Google Play Pass
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    The Ultimate Guide to Productivity Apps That Will Transform Your Workflow
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    12 Tips for Delivering a Knockout Business Presentation
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    Our 5 Favorite Free Wi-Fi Apps
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    5 Screenshot Tools That Will Transform Your Windows Experience
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    How to Make Your PC Boot Faster with These Simple Steps
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    Surprising Microsoft Word Shortcuts to Speed Up Your Workflow
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    Our 5 Favorite Free International Calling Apps
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    Master Google Docs With These 32 Essential Keyboard Shortcuts
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    Our 13 Favorite Free PDF Editors of 2025
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    Our 12 Favorite Free Defrag Software Tools of 2025
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    Our 8 Favorite Free Driver Updater Tools of 2025
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    13 Free Hard Drive Testing Tools (2025)
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    Latest Windows Service Packs and Updates (2025)
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    7 Mobile Games That Make Google Play Pass Worth Every Penny
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    Top Sudoku Games for 2025: Play Anywhere, Anytime
    Hand holding compass app on iPhone in front of a long road
    Navigate the Outdoors With These Top Compass Apps for 2025
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    The Ultimate List of Must-Try Android Email Apps in 2025
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    Upgrade Your Photography Skills With These Must-Have Camera Apps for 2025
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    Exploring the Best Chromebook Emulators for 2025: Our Top Picks
    Best Summer Apps
    9 Summer Apps That Transform Your Outdoor Adventures
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    8 of Our Favorite Google Drive Add-ons
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    Expand Your Streaming Options: Free Chromecast Apps for Android Users
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    7 Great Social Media Management Applications
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    Our Favorite Front Flash Camera Apps
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    Everything You Need to Know About the Best Android File Managers for 2025
    Illustration of a person holding a phone with a calendar and other productivity items on display
    Streamline Your Workflow With 8 Must-Have Android Productivity Apps for 2025
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    12 Tips for Using Excel on Android
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    Our 10 Favorite Fast Food Restaurant Apps
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    13 of Our Favorite Free VST Plugins
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    8 Video Merging Apps for Hassle-Free Edits
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    Grab These Must-Have Walkie-Talkie Apps for Instant Communication in 2025