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It isn’t enough to have great new devices, apps, and games — you also have to know how to use them. Here at The Verge, we offer step-by-step how-tos for experienced and new users who are working with online, macOS, Windows, Chrome OS, iOS, and Android apps, services, phones, laptops, and other tools. From simple instructions on how to install and use new devices, to little-known strategies on how to take advantage of hidden features and the best methods for adding power or storage, we’ve got your technological back.

How to take the Apple hearing testHow to take the Apple hearing test
Chris Welch
How to use the new Private Space feature in Android 15How to use the new Private Space feature in Android 15
How to switch your Instagram account from public to privateHow to switch your Instagram account from public to private
Apple’s macOS Sequoia lets you snap windows into position — here’s howApple’s macOS Sequoia lets you snap windows into position — here’s how
Where to preorder Amazon’s first color Kindle and purchase other new modelsWhere to preorder Amazon’s first color Kindle and purchase other new models
How to lock any app with Face ID on an iPhone using iOS 18How to lock any app with Face ID on an iPhone using iOS 18
How to customize your iPhone’s app iconsHow to customize your iPhone’s app icons
How to use Apple’s new Passwords app on iOS and macOSHow to use Apple’s new Passwords app on iOS and macOS
How to send messages via satellite on your iPhone or PixelHow to send messages via satellite on your iPhone or Pixel
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy and Wes Davis
How to set up sleep schedules in iOSHow to set up sleep schedules in iOS
Victoria Song
How to tint your app icons in iOS 18How to tint your app icons in iOS 18
Barbara Krasnoff
How to import email from other accounts into GmailHow to import email from other accounts into Gmail
How to follow live sports scores on your iPhone lockscreenHow to follow live sports scores on your iPhone lockscreen
How to order free rapid covid tests from the US government — againHow to order free rapid covid tests from the US government — again
The best free or low-cost photo storage servicesThe best free or low-cost photo storage services
How to use Windows Terminal and what it’s useful forHow to use Windows Terminal and what it’s useful for
In defense of the iPhone Action ButtonIn defense of the iPhone Action Button
How to use macOS Terminal and what it’s useful forHow to use macOS Terminal and what it’s useful for
How to cross-post your Threads posts to the fediverseHow to cross-post your Threads posts to the fediverse
How to cancel digital subscriptions on your Apple and Google accountsHow to cancel digital subscriptions on your Apple and Google accounts
Where to preorder the Apple Watch Series 10 and black Apple Watch Ultra 2Where to preorder the Apple Watch Series 10 and black Apple Watch Ultra 2
How to keep your laptop’s battery in good healthHow to keep your laptop’s battery in good health
How to use iOS’s Live Text featureHow to use iOS’s Live Text feature
Barbara Krasnoff and Chaim Gartenberg
Find the best AI-powered app to transcribe your audioFind the best AI-powered app to transcribe your audio
How to troubleshoot a Mac that won’t bootHow to troubleshoot a Mac that won’t boot
How to freeze your credit after a data breachHow to freeze your credit after a data breach
Barbara Krasnoff and Ashley Carman
How to troubleshoot a Windows PC that won’t bootHow to troubleshoot a Windows PC that won’t boot
8 photo sites that let you showcase and discuss your work8 photo sites that let you showcase and discuss your work
How to troubleshoot someone else’s computer remotelyHow to troubleshoot someone else’s computer remotely
Here’s where you can preorder Google’s new Pixel Watch 3Here’s where you can preorder Google’s new Pixel Watch 3
How to save your online writing from disappearing foreverHow to save your online writing from disappearing forever
Google Pixel 9 event: how to watch the livestreamGoogle Pixel 9 event: how to watch the livestream
How to find your oldest social media posts and delete themHow to find your oldest social media posts and delete them
How to get rid of all those irritating promotional emails in your GmailHow to get rid of all those irritating promotional emails in your Gmail
How to find the reading mode built into your browserHow to find the reading mode built into your browser
How to make it easier to use your phone one-handedHow to make it easier to use your phone one-handed
How to get a transcript for a YouTube videoHow to get a transcript for a YouTube video
How to install the iOS 18 public betasHow to install the iOS 18 public betas
How to shop for an internet provider in your new home

The FCC’s new broadband labels make it easier to compare internet plans, if you’re lucky enough to have options.

Joe Stanganelli
Cable management and other tips for planning a new workspace

The Verge’s favorite methods for keeping our tech in reasonable order.

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