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Brendan Hesse
Brendan is a freelance writer and content creator from Portland, OR. He covers tech and gaming for Lifehacker, and has also written for Digital Trends, EGM, Business Insider, IGN, and more.
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![A laptop running windows 11](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1699834051.jpg)
All the Ways to Take Screenshots on Windows and Mac
Both Windows 11 and macOS include several keyboard shortcuts and built-in apps for quickly grabbing an image of whatever's on your computer screen.
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These New Android Features Will Keep You Safer Online
Android Safe Browsing and Live Threat Detection are rolling out now.
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![Palworld key art](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1707612780.jpg)
How to Create Your Own Palworld Server
Everything you need to create, customize, and optimize your own dedicated Palworld server.
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![ChatGPT open on a smartphone](png/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1707229256.png)
ChatGPT Might Not Be As Secure As You Think It Is
Using the AI chatbot comes with certain security risks—here's how to mitigate them.
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‘Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’ Early Access Is a Mess, Here’s How to Get a Refund
Preorders can be refunded on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X, as long as you meet certain requirements.
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![An artist using a stylus to create a digital drawing of a woman on a tablet](png/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1706540257.png)
Use These Apps to Stop AI From Stealing Your Art
Don't let generative AI come after your original work.
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![Discord open on a laptop](png/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1705674737.png)
Turn Off This Discord Setting If You Don't Want Others Recording Your Voice
Discord Clips lets other users record your voice during streams or group calls.
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![A purple iPhone sitting on a wood table next to two circular AirTag devices](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1699835009.jpg)
How to Reset an AirTag to Pair With a New Apple ID
AirTags can only be associated with one Apple ID at a time—but it is possible to reset them.
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These Are the Best Podcast Apps to Use in 2024
You can do a lot better than Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts.
![Evil Week: How to Watch Free Movies and TV With a VPN](png/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1699833784.png)
![Evil Week: How to Watch Free Movies and TV With a VPN](png/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1699833784.png)
A legal way to stream content locked to specific regions
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There are ways to keep your stash secret, even if you share your computer with others.
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![Evil Week: How to Hide Porn on Your Windows PC](png/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1699835054.png)
![What Apple’s Switch to USB-C Really Means for iPhone Users](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1699835687.jpg)
![What Apple’s Switch to USB-C Really Means for iPhone Users](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1699835687.jpg)
What Apple’s Switch to USB-C Really Means for iPhone Users
The shift to USB-C affects more than just which charging cable you use.
![The Difference Between 5G UC, 5G UW, and 5G+](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1699834891.jpg)
![The Difference Between 5G UC, 5G UW, and 5G+](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1699834891.jpg)
The Difference Between 5G UC, 5G UW, and 5G+
Your smartphone says 5G UC, 5G UW, or 5G+. But why?
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![Who Is Dynata and Why Are They Calling You?](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1699836042.jpg)
Who Is Dynata and Why Are They Calling You?
The research company isn't trying to sell you anything or scam you, but they're still pretty annoying.
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How to Check What Motherboard You Have
The simplest ways to learn your motherboard's make, model, and serial number.
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![How to Check Your PC's Graphics Card](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1699833605.jpg)
How to Check Your PC's Graphics Card
The easiest and quickest ways to check your graphics card.
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This iPhone Feature Can Save Your Life in an Emergency
Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite is credited with saving people trapped by the Maui wildfires.
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![An illustration of a man using a laptop emitting light into his face, which is pixilated. He is suppounded by emoji of a devil, robot, bomb, and skull and crossbones](png/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1699834747.png)
How AI Is Used to Scam You (and What You Can Do About It)
AI scams are becoming more common: Here's what you need to know to keep yourself safe.
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![AN image of the painting The Girl With the Pearl Earring but fractured into different boxes surrounded by AI art prompts like "in the style of vermeer" and "looking over shoulder"](png/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1699833831.png)
The Ethics of Making (and Publishing) AI Art
You can ask an AI art generator to make anything you can think of. But should you?