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I changed 10 settings on my Android phone to drastically improve battery life

There are countless ways to improve the battery life on your Android, but I've sifted through them all to highlight the 10 most effective - plus an obvious bonus.

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I changed these 10 iPhone settings and improved battery life dramatically

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After I learned this easy email trick, the clutter vanished from my inbox

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I made Microsoft Edge my default browser because of these three killer features

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1 day ago by Jason Perlow in Office Hardware & Appliances

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I changed 10 settings on my Android phone to drastically improve battery life

There are countless ways to improve the battery life on your Android, but I've sifted through them all to highlight the 10 most effective - plus an obvious bonus.

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How to leave a group chat on your iPhone or Android device

Yes, you can always escape a group text chat that no longer appeals to you. Is deleting too final? Here's how to hide notifications.

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If you need assistance reading content on your computer or laptop screen, Linux has a tool that can help.

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The upcoming software version brings better customization features, a Siri you'll actually want to use, and more. Here's how to test it before it's released.

1 week ago by Maria Diaz in iPhone

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This battery safety feature can break your AirTags (and other devices). Here's how to fix it

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Android 14's AI-generated wallpapers are super fun. Here's how to create them

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How to recover deleted files in Windows 10 or 11

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