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Tips & Tricks
Short, one-screen tips for everyday tech. Each one takes a few minutes and links to a full guide if you need more help.
All tips
- How to take a screenshot on any deviceComputersThe buttons to press on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android. 1 min
- 10 keyboard shortcuts everyone should knowComputersCopy, paste, undo, find, lock and more, for Windows and Mac. 2 min
- Stop spam calls for freePhones & TabletsFree settings on iPhone and Android, plus the Do Not Call Registry. 5 min
- Make your phone battery last longer (and check its health)Phones & TabletsLow Power Mode, Battery Saver, and how to see if your battery is worn out. 2 min
- Phone storage full? What to clear firstPhones & TabletsSee what's using space, then remove the big stuff safely. 5 min
- Boost home Wi-Fi by moving your routerWi-FiWhere to put your router for a stronger signal, for free. 5 min
- 6 red flags that it's a scamSafety & AccountsThe warning signs in calls, texts, emails and pop-ups. 2 min
- Strong passwords you can actually rememberSafety & AccountsUse a long passphrase, a different one for each account, and a password manager. 5 min
Every tip is checked against the official help pages from Microsoft, Apple, Google or U.S. government agencies like the FTC. Sources are listed at the bottom of each tip.