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AirPods were designed to be sleek and small, which means they are very easy to lose. Thankfully, there are several ways to find your AirPods with your iPhone or from a web browser. In fact, Apple recently released a new firmware version for AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and select Beats headphones that makes them even easier to locate with the …

Can Alexa read books? Yes. And it’s not just audiobooks either. Alexa can read eBooks too (as long as you purchased it through Amazon or the Kindle Store). Having books read to you gives you more time and energy to focus on other tasks. Additionally, some books may not have audiobook versions. Here’s how to have Alexa read a Kindle …

Updating your Mac is important so you can get Apple’s newest features and security patches. Your Mac will be less likely to get bugs or suffer from crashes, which will also improve your computer’s overall performance. Here’s how to update your Mac, and what to do if your Mac won’t update. Before You Update: Before you update your Mac, you …

One of the ways to troubleshoot a Windows computer is to boot it in safe mode. According to Microsoft, you can pinpoint what is wrong with your computer by observing how it performs in safe mode. Specifically, if the problem doesn’t persist in safe mode, it means the computer’s default settings and basic drivers aren’t causing the problem. If you’re …

VLC is one of the most popular media players among Mac and Windows users alike. This is because it can play almost every video and audio format with ease. And when your computer screen is too small to fully enjoy a movie, you can even use VLC to cast media to your TV. Here’s how to cast VLC to a …

While Apple designed AirPods to work seamlessly with iPhones, the wireless earbuds will also work with your Mac computer just as well. You can even switch between the Noise Cancellation and Transparency modes, check your AirPods battery life, and change other settings from your Mac. Here’s how to connect your AirPods to your Mac computer, and what to do when …

Sometimes, you might have a hard time accessing certain websites, or you can’t connect to them at all. When that happens, your first instinct might be to call your internet service provider and ask them what’s causing the problem. However, you can do a little sleuthing on your computer and find out the reason for yourself. Here’s how to run …

Installing a Nest Learning Thermostat will make your life a whole lot easier, but it can be complicated to set up correctly. If you recently got this smart thermostat, here’s everything you need to know about how to install your Nest Learning Thermostat and start using it today. Before you install your Nest Learning Thermostat: In order to install a …

Just because you install a smart speaker in one room, doesn’t mean you can’t use it in other rooms. All you need is a Bluetooth speaker, and you can carry Alexa with you and listen to your music around the home. Here’s how to connect Alexa to Bluetooth speakers and how to use an Alexa speaker to play music from …

An ecobee3 smart thermostat can help you save 23% on your energy bills annually. Plus, it allows you to control your temperature with voice commands or via the companion app. But, before you can start using your new ecobee3, you have to install it, which can be a complicated process. Here’s how to install an ecobee3 smart thermostat yourself, with …