Tech tricks

Gmail Tips: Get Organized with Labels and Filters

Hi, there. I'm going to use an email message from my friend Ben to show you how to organize your Gmail inbox a little better. First order of business: never delete messages. We're going to...

By Doug Aamoth October 6, 2014

30-Second Tech Trick: Permanently Delete Photos in iOS 8

Deleting photos to clear up space on your iPhone? They might not actually be gone yet.

By Doug Aamoth October 1, 2014

30-Second Tech Trick: How to Find In-Stock iPhones

One website searches multiple retailers in your area and can email you when new phones are back in stock.

By Doug Aamoth September 24, 2014

iOS 8 Guide: 10 Cool Tips and Tricks

Whether you just picked up an iPhone 6 or you're looking to squeeze a little life out of an older iPhone, here's a handful of tricks to try once you're using iOS 8.

By Doug Aamoth September 22, 2014

30-Second Tech Trick: Send Money from Gmail

For when saying, "Sorry I ate your plants. I was drunk," isn't enough.

By Doug Aamoth September 17, 2014

30-Second Tech Trick: Faster iPhone Typing

A tap-tap here and a swipe-swipe there. That's all it takes.

By Doug Aamoth September 10, 2014

How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad

You can't take any more photos. You can't install the latest version of iOS. You can't download the TV show you want to watch. We've all been there, and many of us just stay there...

By Doug Aamoth September 8, 2014

30-Second Tech Trick: Make Animated GIFs from YouTube Videos

I made one of me crying on a five-second loop for...reasons.

By Doug Aamoth September 3, 2014

30-Second Tech Trick: Write Better Papers with Google Scholar

Think of it as doing research without the rest of the Internet getting in the way.

By Doug Aamoth August 27, 2014

30-Second Tech Trick: How to Avoid iPhone Data Overage Charges

There's nothing quite like the feeling of blowing through your data plan.

By Doug Aamoth August 20, 2014

30-Second Tech Trick: Use iPhone Burst Mode for Better Photos

If you can't get a good photo using this trick, call the cops because something's seriously wrong.

By Doug Aamoth August 14, 2014

30-Second Tech Trick: How to Take a Screenshot on a Chromebook

You'll need two to three fingers. Depends how crazy you want to get.

By Doug Aamoth July 16, 2014

Video: How to Properly Delete Your Android Phone or Tablet Data

Here's an extra step to ensure it's safe to get rid of your old Android device.

By Doug Aamoth July 10, 2014

30-Second Tech Trick: How to Save a Wet Phone

Step One: Don't panic, but don't NOT panic.

By Doug Aamoth June 20, 2014

Quick Tech Trick: Set Location-Based Reminders on Your Phone

Here's how to have your phone alert you to buy milk the next time you're near the grocery store.

By Doug Aamoth June 13, 2014

30-Second Tech Trick: Get Fewer Friend Requests on Facebook

Are you popular? Must be nice! Here's how to cut down on Facebook friend requests.

By Doug Aamoth June 4, 2014

30-Second Tech Trick: Sketchy Computer? Use a One-Time Facebook Password

Here's a quick and easy way to get Facebook to send you a self-destructing, one-time password that'll work for 20 minutes.

By Doug Aamoth May 28, 2014

30-Second Tech Trick: Answer Your iPhone in Speaker Mode Automatically

Make it easier for the rest of us to listen in on your conversation, won't you?

By Doug Aamoth May 21, 2014

30-Second Tech Trick: Get the iPhone Emoji Keyboard

If you can think of something more important than adding little cartoon icons to your text messages, I'd like to hear it.

By Doug Aamoth May 15, 2014

30-Second Tech Trick: How to Use Disposable Gmail Addresses

Use them to thwart spam, get organized or sign up for accounts without using your main address.

By Doug Aamoth May 7, 2014

30-Second Tech Trick: iPhone Not Ringing? Here's Why

Don't be too hard on your thumbs, but they might be the reason some calls are going straight to voicemail.

By Doug Aamoth May 1, 2014

30-Second Tech Trick: Disable In-App Purchases on the iPhone or iPad

Has someone been racking up your iTunes bill with in-app purchases? Here's how to put a stop to it.

By Doug Aamoth April 29, 2014

30-Second Tech Trick: Find Sites Similar to the Ones You Like

A simple Google trick is all it takes to find a list of sites similar to one you already like.

By Doug Aamoth April 24, 2014

30-Second Tech Trick: Delete Your Old Accounts

Here's how to search your email to find a list of accounts you've opened so you can close the ones you don't use.

By Doug Aamoth April 22, 2014

How to Edit an iPhone Video Right After You Shoot It

Most of the footage you capture is boring. Here's how to quickly cut out the boring stuff and keep the good stuff.

By Doug Aamoth April 17, 2014

30-Second Tech Trick: How to Share Your Amazon Prime Membership

Share the gift of expedited shipping with up to four freeloaders.

By Doug Aamoth April 10, 2014

30-Second Tech Trick: Stop People from Tagging You in Twitter Photos

Twitter users can now tag you in photos by default. Here's how to opt out.

By Doug Aamoth April 8, 2014

30-Second Tech Trick: Get Facebook Hack Notifications for Your Account

Here's how to sign up to receive an email or a text message if a stranger logs into your Facebook account.

By Doug Aamoth March 27, 2014

30-Second Tech Trick: End Calls with the Power Button on Your Android Phone

It's hard to angrily end a call when you have to tap a touchscreen. Here's a slightly better way.

By Doug Aamoth March 26, 2014

30-Second Tech Trick: Use the Konami Code for Free (!!!) Google Searches

For free! And unlimited!

By Doug Aamoth March 20, 2014

How to Take the Best Selfies

How to check your light, set up your shot and ultimately do what's in everyone's best interests. Here's the 30-second tech trick for taking better pictures of yourself

By Doug Aamoth March 19, 2014

30-Second Tech Trick: How to Boot to Windows' Desktop

Windows 8.1 allows you to boot straight to the desktop, but the setting is buried and the wording is murky.

By Doug Aamoth March 14, 2014

How to Take a Screenshot on Your iPhone

Whatever you're looking at on your iPhone's screen can be captured as an image to be shared with others. Here's how.

By Doug Aamoth March 12, 2014

Quick Tech Trick: How to Make a Strong Password (and Actually Remember It)

Hi! I'm Doug, and I'm a 35-year-old. Do you want to dance?

By Doug Aamoth March 7, 2014

Quick Gmail Trick: Pre-Write Email Messages with Canned Responses

Watch the above video or follow the steps below: 1. Click the gear icon in the upper right-hand corner of Gmail, then choose Settings. 2. Click the Labs tab, find Canned Responses, click the Enable...

By Doug Aamoth March 4, 2014

Quick Tech Trick: Type Less with Text Shortcuts for Your Phone

There's no reason to type out commonly-used phrases over and over again.

By Doug Aamoth February 21, 2014

30-Second Tech Trick: How to Hide Facebook Posts from Certain People

VIDEO: How to Hide Facebook Posts from Certain People

By Doug Aamoth February 18, 2014

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