David Nield
David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years.
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How You Can (Almost) Bring 'Circle to Search' to the iPhone
Don't let Android phone owners have all the AI fun.
How to Find Your Local and External IP Address
It's a key bit of info, and here's where it is.
What Your Monitor Settings Actually Mean (and How to Change Them)
Get to know your screen, and make the most of what it can do.
How to Create a Portable PC on a USB Drive
You can run your very own computer system on a USB drive.
How to Use Chromecast for Videos and Audio
The streaming tech is simple to use and widely available.
Four Phone Apps That Are Better on the Web
Keep your cell phone in your pocket.
Take These Steps to Customize Your Android Notifications
You get to control what can distract you and when.
Use Thunderbird to Get All of Your Emails in One Place
It's time to bring back the desktop email client.
How to See All the Devices Logged in to Your Microsoft Account
It's a quick but vital way to protect your security.
How to See All the Devices Logged in to Your Apple Account
A quick and simple way of checking for security vulnerabilities.
How to Use Circle to Search, Live Translation, and Other Samsung Galaxy AI Features
Samsung's various AI tricks are rolling out to more devices.
17 Browser Shortcuts Everyone Should Know
Navigate the internet with fewer key taps and mouse clicks.
How to Watch Pornhub Even If It's Blocked In Your State
With a few clicks, you can access adult sites—even if the state government doesn't want you to.
Get Your Messy Computer Desktop Organized Once and for All
Don't get slowed down by an untidy desktop.
How to Set Up a VPN on Your Android
Add extra privacy and security on your Android phone or tablet.
How to Find Your Motherboard Model on Windows, macOS, and Linux
Find out your motherboard make and model—with or without opening up the computer.
You Can Now Edit ChatGPT Images, Photoshop-Style
Use DALL-E to edit your images, but be prepared for AI tools to make some strange choices.
Opera Is the First Browser to Support Local AI LLMs
You don't need the cloud to get generative AI in your web browser.
Spotify Just Added a Winamp-style Miniplayer
Spotify's desktop and web apps have always been slick, but they haven't been compact—until now.
How to Browse the Dark Web
You can visit the dark web safely and legally, if you know how.