Pranay Parab
Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features.
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This Shortcut Restores All Your Tabs If You Accidentally Close Your Browser
Accidentally closed your browser? Try this to get your tabs back.
How to Block the New Ads Microsoft Added to Windows 11
Unless you really like seeing ads in the Start menu.
How to Upgrade Your 'Unsupported' PC to Windows 11
Bypass TPM restrictions and embrace the future.
You Can Disable All Your Chrome Extensions in One Click
Site not loading correctly? Try this.
Use This App to Easily Send Files to Any Device
LocalSend is a fast, free way to send or receive files on any device.
Your iPad Actually Has a Built-in Calculator
Your iPad still doesn't have a calculator app—but it turns out you don't need one.
You'll Soon Be Able to Repair Your iPhone With Used Parts
Previously, iPhone self-repairs were restricted to new parts ordered directly from Apple.
How to Make YouTube Shorts Actually Watchable
You can force Shorts to play in YouTube's normal video player.
Shazam for Wear OS Now Works Even When Your Phone Isn’t Around
Google's music recognition is faster, but Shazam has cross-platform benefits.
Your PS5 Will Soon Be Able to Capture Game Clips to Help Other Players
Gameplay from your PS5 could help strangers beat tricky levels.
How to Stop Instagram From Automatically Hiding Political Content
Take control of your Instagram and Threads feeds.
How to Block JavaScript on Specific Websites (and Why You Should)
Blocking JavaScript can reduce invasive tracking and load pages faster, but it can also break webpages.
'Unclack' for Mac Mutes Your Mic While You're Typing
Type up notes—or message your coworkers—during team calls.
13 Ways to Improve Your Apple Watch's Battery Life
You can keep your charge from running out too fast.
How to Turn Your HomePod Mini Into a ‘Portable’ Speaker
The "RoamPod" can be freely moved around your house.
How to Clean Your Filthy FineWoven iPhone Case
Your FineWoven case might look like hell, but don't throw it away just yet.
Trending Topics Are Coming to Threads, Starting With the US
You can now see five trending topics at a time.
Use This App to Back Up Your Apple Music Library and Restore Deleted Songs
Accidentally deleted an Apple Music playlist? Hezel can recover it for you.
Six Subscriptions Actually Worth Paying for, According to Reddit
Subscriptions have a way of piling up, but here are a few to consider that are truly worth their cost.