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30-Second Tech Trick: Create Facebook Events

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30-Second Tech Trick: Share Your Location From an iPhone Text Message

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30-Second Tech Trick: Get Better iPhone Battery Life

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30-Second Tech Trick: Download All Your Tweets at Once

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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30-Second Tech Trick: Send Money from Gmail

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

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30-Second Tech Trick: Faster iPhone Typing

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

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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...

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Doug Aamoth

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

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.

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