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It isn’t enough to have great new devices, apps, and games — you also have to know how to use them. Here at The Verge, we offer step-by-step how-tos for experienced and new users who are working with online, macOS, Windows, Chrome OS, iOS, and Android apps, services, phones, laptops, and other tools. From simple instructions on how to install and use new devices, to little-known strategies on how to take advantage of hidden features and the best methods for adding power or storage, we’ve got your technological back.

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How to find your Apple Music Replay

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Nov 20|

The best Fitbits for your fitness and health

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How to share large files over the web

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Mint is going away, but these easy budgeting apps can take its place

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Barbara Krasnoff

Nov 10|

How to give yourself a break from your Android phone

Nov 7|

How to set up an Echo Show to show you the least amount of crap

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Nov 4|

How to set up profiles in Safari on macOS Sonoma

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Chrome has nixed the fix to its download bar — sorry about that.

Back in August, the Chrome browser moved its download notifications from a bar at the bottom of the window to an icon at top. However, if you didn’t like that change, you could still use a flag to change it back. People are now reporting that, with the latest update of Chrome, that flag is gone, and you’re going to be stuck with the new notification icon. Oh, well.

Quick fix: restore Chrome download notifications to the bottom of the page

Barbara Krasnoff

Oct 31

Quick fix: restore Chrome download notifications to the bottom of the page

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Oct 31|

How to use the Pixel Watch 2’s safety features

Oct 31|

How to install a Nest Thermostat

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Oct 30|

How to connect a Nest Thermostat to Apple Home through Matter

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Oct 30|

The Verge’s guide to Cyber Monday 2023

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Barbara Krasnoff

Oct 27|

The Verge’s guide to Cyber Monday 2023

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Antonio G. Di Benedetto

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Oct 26|

How to customize double tap on the Apple Watch

Oct 25|

How to customize your Samsung Galaxy phone with the Good Lock app

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How to use Apple’s Conversation Awareness mode on the AirPods Pro

Oct 20|

How to use the Pixel 8’s Best Take to pick your favorite faces in group photos

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What is Wi-Fi 7 — and do you even need it?

The next generation of Wi-Fi is here, and yes, it’s better than Wi-Fi 6E, but there’s very little reason to go router shopping just yet.

Oct 16|

How to customize the lock screen in Android 14

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The Verge Guide to the iPhone

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Oct 12|

How to change the ringtone on your Android phone

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Oct 12|

Quick fix: what are those circles on my Chrome tabs?

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How to use the new Messages features in iOS 17

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Where to preorder the Google Pixel Watch 2

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Oct 4|

Quick fix: what can I do about that double diamond icon in my Chrome address bar?

Barbara Krasnoff

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How to use the new Copilot AI in Windows 11

Oct 3|

Google Pixel event: how to watch and what to expect

Google is holding its next Pixel launch event on October 4th. Here’s what you need to know.

Oct 2|

How to watch the second Republican presidential debate

Sep 27|

How to turn regular photos into Portrait mode photos on an iPhone 15

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Sep 27|

15 incredibly useful Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts

Sep 26|

How to order free rapid covid tests from the US government — again

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Sep 26|

Apple’s faster Haptic Touch is as close to a 3D Touch comeback as we’re gonna get

A new accessibility setting in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 makes the long-press much more responsive and efficient.

Sep 22|

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Barbara Krasnoff

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