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How-to articles and guides from our experts to help you get the most out of your tech

5 bad habits that are ruining your expensive tech

The little things matter, especially when it comes to your tech. These tips will keep your favorite devices working as they should.

Child's hands on laptop

How to kid-proof your electronic devices

water damage on iPad

What to do if your iPad gets wet

Battery being replaced on laptop

Signs your laptop needs a new battery

Keeping your phone working at its best

Person using screen protector for phone

Phone screen protectors: plastic, glass, liquid—which is best?

iPhone image

What to do if your iPhone is charging slowly

Person holding Google Pixel phone

How to make your Google Pixel battery last longer

Managing your connected devices and game consoles

PlayStation 5 not connecting to Wi-Fi

Why your PS5 won't connect to Wi-Fi and how to fix it

Matter smart home automation protocol

What's Matter—and why it matters for your smart home

Couple video chatting on secure smart home hub

How to protect your smart home from hackers

Getting the most out of your major home appliances

Person cleaning their stove top

How to clean your stove top without damaging it

load dishwasher

How to properly load your dishwasher

fingers pressing on a washer button

How to fix a washer that keeps filling with water

Fast Fixes: videos for all your tech

When should you get kid first phone

What's the right age to get a phone?

Two Nintendo Switch controllers that won't connect to console

How to fix a Nintendo Switch controller that's not connecting

Smart watch won't turn on

What to do if your Samsung Galaxy Watch won't turn on

But wait, there’s more—check out all of our tech tips for help troubleshooting your gadgets