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Excited About 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'? How to Watch the Star Wars Movies and Shows in Order

Disney+ makes it easy to marathon the Star Wars saga. But in what order should you watch? Before you press play on Star Wars: Visions Vol. 3, we've got several options for your next binge.

By Jason Cohen
collage of characters from star wars franchise

5 Ways to Outsmart Netflix's Password-Sharing Crackdown (For Now)

Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max are juicing their subscriber numbers by cracking down on password sharing, but there are several workarounds to keep everyone watching.

By Jason Cohen
netflix sign in screen

You’re Sharing Too Much on Social Media—and Scammers Love It

Your public posts online can make you an easy target for criminals of all kinds. We tell you why and how to lock down your social media accounts.

By Kim Key
A person with a blurred and pixelated head taking a selfie

Don't Fall for AI Deepfakes—Check for These 7 Telltale Signs

AI-generated videos are absolutely everywhere, blurring the line between fact and fiction. We can help you determine what's real.

By Ruben Circelli
woman looks at computer

It's Clobberin' Time: How to Watch All the Marvel Movies and TV Shows in Order

Looking to revisit the MCU franchise as 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' starts streaming? Whether you want to watch in order of release or chronological story order, we've got you covered.

By Eric Griffith
How to Watch the MCU in Order

Want to Speed Up Your PC? Try This Trick On Your Storage Drive Right Now

Having computer problems? Here is how to defragment a hard drive or trim an SSD in Windows so you can get your PC back in working order.

By Jason Cohen & Whitson Gordon
person holding hard drive and ssd

Does Your Music Sound Terrible? Here's How to Fix the Audio Coming From Your Headphones, Speakers

Are you getting muffled, crackling, or distorted sounds when you try to listen to music? Here's how to clean up your audio troubles.

By Jason Cohen & Whitson Gordon
woman with headphones has headache

Travel Through Time and Space With Doctor Who: How to Watch Every Single Episode, Plus Specials

The Time Lord's adventures won't continue on Disney+. But after traveling in space and time for 60 years, not all the fun was available on a single streaming service anyway. Here’s where you can stream almost the entire Who catalog, including movies and specials.

By Eric Griffith
Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu) The Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa)

Here's How to Upgrade to Windows 11, Even With an Incompatible PC

If you've been dragging your feet on an OS upgrade, there are a few ways to switch for free.

By Lance Whitney
laptop with windows 11 wallpaper

Here's Why We're Still Recommending TP-Link Routers, Despite Security Concerns

The US government is inching closer to banning these routers due to the company's ties to China, according to a recent report. Here's why we're not pulling our TP-Link recommendations (yet), and what you can do to keep your Wi-Fi network safe.

By Tom Brant
Front of TP-Link router showing buttons

5 Quick Fixes to Extend Your Android Phone's Battery Life

Today's Android phones pack big, bright screens and high-end features that suck plenty of power. Here's how to squeeze the most juice out of your battery.

By Jason Cohen
android logo and battery symbol

Want to See a Magic Trick? You Can Turn on Your Computer From Across the House With Wake-on-LAN

Need to quickly turn on your PC from another room in your house? With Wake-on-LAN, you can. Here's how to set it up and why you would want to use it.

By Whitson Gordon
retro computer monitor and tower

Ready For a Kaiju Marathon? Here's How You Can Watch Every Godzilla Movie in Order

Whether you want to watch the original film, Godzilla X Kong, or Godzilla Minus One, you can see them all with a little help from the right streaming service.

By Jason Cohen
collage of godzilla monsters

Bored With Your Smartwatch? Liven It Up By Switching Out Your Apple Watch Face

You can change your watch face to fit the moment and customize the display with different styles and complications. Here's how to give your Apple Watch display a personal touch.

By Lance Whitney
How to Change and Tweak Your Apple Watch Faces

How Much Does It Cost to Upgrade a Nintendo Switch Game for Switch 2? It's More Complicated Than You'd Think

Some Switch 1 games support upgrades that turn them into enhanced Switch 2 titles, but the cost structure is pretty confusing. Here's how much you can expect to pay for your favorite games.

By Jason Cohen
super mario party jamboree switch 2 upgrade pack

I Rewatch Lord of the Rings Every Year. Here's What to Watch, What to Skip, and How to See Everything in Order

J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth epic, including the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films, is ready to stream in its entirety. Here's how you can become lord of the streams.

By Jason Cohen
collage of LOTR characters

CUDIMMs Explained: The Tiny Change That Could Turbocharge Your PC's Memory

A subtle tweak to how RAM keeps time is paving the way for higher memory speeds. Here's what that means for you.

Kingston CUDIMM Kit

Done With Windows? This Linux Distro Makes It Easy to Switch

If you can't upgrade to Windows 11, or don't like what you've seen of it, install Linux Mint instead. Here's how to make the switch to an open-source operating system and install apps.

By Whitson Gordon
linux mint

I Was Birding Before It Was Cool. Here's the Gear I Recommend

As an avid birdwatcher and photographer, this is the equipment I swear by to attract the most birds and capture stunning shots.

By Jim Fisher
Person taking photo with telephoto lens

I Used Sora 2 to Create Scarily Realistic Deepfakes. Should You Be Worried?

OpenAI's Sora 2 takes AI-generated video to new heights, enabling you to craft hyper-realistic videos with ease. While the technology is impressive, it raises significant ethical and societal concerns. Here's what you need to know.

By Ruben Circelli
I Made Silly AI Videos With Sora 2, But Does It Live Up to the Hype?