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Back to news homeHow to Use the Focus Feature on iOS 15—and Get More Done
Sometimes it’s hard to focus. When you have a dizzying number of screens pinging around you, they can be more distracting than helpful. But if some of those screens run […]
How to Make Podcasts Better for People With Hearing Loss
The average American listens to over 16 hours of online audio content—like podcasts—each week. That’s 17 percent more than last year.But not everyone finds it easy to listen.Most people who […]
How to Stay Under Your 15 GB of Free Storage From Google
Sign up for a Google account, and you get 15GB of cloud storage space for free, split across three main products—Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos. Once you exceed that […]
How to Use Your PS5 or Xbox Controller Everywhere Else
When you buy a new PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/Series S console, you get an excellent game controller with it. They’re designed to perfectly complement their respective consoles, but […]
How to Level Up Your At-Home Recording Studio
Getting all this equipment won’t magically make your audio sound better, but it will make it possible to get better audio. Think of it like the difference between a DSLR […]
Ways to Stay Sane and Relaxed During Quarantine
It’s important to focus on your mental health during this time, but you should also give adequate attention to your body too.Work OutSome people work out to relieve stress and […]
How to Make the Most of a Virtual Therapy Session
In addition to checking your internet, you will also want to get familiar with the tool your therapist uses before that first appointment, which should also be HIPAA compliant, advises […]
How to Cook in Your Tiny Kitchen (and Stay Sane)
Glossy cooking magazines and shows on the Food Network give the impression that everyone has a palatial kitchen in which to make flatbread pizzas and prep three-course meals. But an […]
How to Return and Exchange Your Unwanted Holiday Gifts
If the item was purchased on Amazon.com but from a third-party seller, you (or the person who gave you the gift) will need to facilitate the return with the seller. […]