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The Easiest Way to Know if Your CPU Is Bottlenecking Your PC

Your GPU usage is the key to determining CPU bottlenecks.

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3 Options to Replace Your iPhone Battery

Your options are limited if you really want a genuine battery for your iPhone.

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Why Does My AirTag Make Noise? What Each Chime Means

AirTags can play different sounds to indicate certain behaviors, but here's what they all mean.

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How to Fix the "Liquid Detected in USB-C Connector" Alert on Your iPhone

Get rid of the "Liquid Detected" alert that's preventing you from charging your iPhone.

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What Is a Good GPU Temperature for Gaming?

Your GPU is vital for gaming, but how hot should you let it get?

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How to Get Water Out of Your iPhone's Speakers

Use this trick to remove water from your iPhone's speakers before it's too late.

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Graphics Card Not Detected by Windows? 7 Ways to Fix It

Having issue with your PC not detecting your graphics card? Don't worry, we've got all the fixes you might potentially need.

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One AirPod Not Working? Here's What to Do

One of these troubleshooting steps should get your malfunctioning AirPod to work again if the hardware isn't faulty.

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7 Ways You Can Help Your Fitbit Last Longer

Keep your Fitbit in pristine condition for years.

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Mouse Not Working on Your Mac? 10 Tips to Fix It

Get your wired or wireless mouse to work with your Mac in no time with these valuable tips.

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How to Use AirTags: A Complete Guide

Get the hang of finding your missing items quickly using AirTags.

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How to Factory Reset Your MacBook or iMac

Here's what you need to do to wipe your Mac and revert all its settings to default.

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How to Replace Your AirTag Battery

Changing the battery in Apple's device tracker takes just a few seconds.

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8 Ways to Keep Your Laptop Battery Healthy for a Long Time

Your laptops battery should last for a long time, but there are plenty of things you can do to keep it going even longer.

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Why Is One AirPod Louder Than the Other? Try These 4 Fixes

Here's what you need to do if the volume levels of your AirPods don't match.

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How to Initialize an SSD in Windows 10

Got a shiny new SSD for your PC? Initialize it before using it.

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8 Fixes for an iPhone Stuck in Headphone Mode

Learn your options when your iPhone outputs audio through headphones instead of its speakers.

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How to Test Your PC for Failing Hardware: Tips and Tools

Here are the best computer hardware and PC diagnostic tests to scan your system and spot failing hardware before it's too late.

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How to Clean Your Apple AirPods Safely

Nobody wants their clear white AirPods to look dirty. Here's how to polish them to a shine.

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How to Clean Your Dirty iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide

Follow this process to keep your iPhone looking pristine.

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