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Software

How to Block Someone on Gmail

Stop a sender's emails in Gmail: open a message, hit the three-dot menu, and Block. Here's how, how to unblock, and how to block a whole domain.

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Software

How to Convert a Word Document to PDF

Turn a Word doc into a PDF in a few clicks with Save As, Export, or Print to PDF. Here's how on desktop, the web, and your phone, keeping links intact.

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Software

How to Do a VLOOKUP in Google Sheets

VLOOKUP in Google Sheets, with the exact syntax and a working example. Plus how to pull from another sheet, fix #N/A, and when to use XLOOKUP instead.

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PC

How to Open Task Manager on Windows 11

Five ways to open Task Manager on Windows 11 — Ctrl+Shift+Esc is fastest. Plus how to open it when the screen is frozen or an admin has disabled it.

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PC

How to Turn On Dark Mode on Windows 11

Switch Windows 11 to dark mode in Settings, Personalization, Colors. Here's the exact path, how to darken only apps or the taskbar, and how to schedule it.

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Android

How to Take a Screenshot on Android

Capture your Android screen in a second: press Power and Volume Down together. Plus the Samsung palm swipe, scrolling screenshots, and where they save.

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Software

How to Update Google Chrome

Keep Chrome current for speed and security. Here is how to update it on desktop and phone, and how to read the colored Update dot in the menu.

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