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Google Reverse Image Search: How to search with an image in Google
By Sarah Chaney published
With a reverse image search, you can easily find the origin of an image you're looking at, whether you're on an Android phone, an iPhone, or a computer.
How to turn on the interesting but contentious Recall program on Microsoft Copilot+ PCs
By Claire Tabari published
Recall is now available to try — there are just a few hoops to jump through in order to access it
How to recover permanently deleted text messages on Android
By Rami Tabari last updated
One of the worst modern tech experiences is dealing with deleted data, so we get the need to recover permanently deleted text messages. Here's how.
This Windows 11 setting can ruin your Copilot+ PC gaming — how to turn off Automatic Super Resolution
By Sarah Chaney published
A new Windows 11 setting made just for Copilot+ PCs isn't meshing well with many games, even games the setting is supposedly compatible with.
External hard drive not showing up? Here's how to fix it.
By Sarah Chaney published
If your external hard drive isn't showing up on your computer, and you've got precious data you don't want to lose, here are a few easy solutions to try.
How to format a USB drive
By Sarah Chaney published
Formatting a USB drive is an easy way to wipe your data from it, and it's not as complicated to do as it might sound.
How to sync iPhone and iPad — it's all about iCloud
By Rami Tabari published
Trying to sync up your iPhone and iPad? No worries, we've got you covered.
How to update BIOS on a Windows laptop
By Madeline Ricchiuto published
If you've run into some trouble getting your Windows laptop to run properly, you may need to update the BIOS (basic input/output system) of your machine.
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