Articles tagged "Tech tips"

What is a cache? And why does clearing it fix things?

If a website isn't loading properly, you might want to clear your cache. Here's why it works and how to do it.

How to edit a PDF on Windows

Need to make changes to a PDF? Here are nine tools you can use to edit a PDF on Windows—for free.

36 Google Search tricks to find exactly what you're looking for

Need to narrow down your search results? Use these 36 Google Search tips and tricks to find exactly what you need—without ever clicking into a new site.

Alt + Tab on Mac: How to switch between windows on Mac

Use this Mac shortcut to switch between windows.

How to reach any of your devices from anywhere with Tailscale

Tailscale is a VPN that keeps your web browsing secure while also letting you access any of your devices, no matter where you are.

How to format a Slack message in Zapier

A lot of people use Zapier to send information over to Slack, which makes sense: It's a great way to automatically share information with the team. But that information is only going to make sense if it's formatted cleanly.

How to bold in Discord

There are no visible formatting tools in Discord, and yet other users are bolding words. How are they doing that? It turns out Discord uses a simplified version of Markdown for formatting. To bold text, put it between two pairs of asterisks.

Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac have white noise built in

How to move the Dock on your Mac to a second monitor

How to make Mac dark mode automatically (plus a workaround for Windows)

Modern operating systems, including and macOS Ventura and Windows 11, offer both a light mode and a dark mode. Here's how to switch between them automatically.