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Restart a Mac in recovery mode the right way

To restart an Intel Mac in Recovery Mode, hold Command+R when the computer restarts. This article teaches you how to restart ...

How to reset your Roku TV (and why I do it even if my system is working properly)

ZDNET's key takeaways Soft restart fixes most Roku glitches without erasing your settings.Factory reset wipes everything and prepares the device for new users.Resets are useful when the Roku, menus, ...

Hundreds Of Millions Of iPhones Must Reboot Now—Are You Affected?

Go to Settings > General > Software Update. If your iPhone is not running either iOS 26.2 or iOS 18.7.3, go to Settings > ...
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How to Use Windowed App Mode on iPad with iPadOS 26

One of the more intriguing new features introduced in iPadOS 26 for iPad is the optional windowed app mode for multitasking.

I used 11 secret Fire TV remote shortcuts to unlock new features and menus

If you're selling your Fire TV device or it won't boot properly no matter what you've tried, there's a remote shortcut that triggers a factory reset. Just press and hold the Back button and the Right ...

Your old iPad is more useful than you think — 5 ways to give it new life

If you've upgraded to one of the best iPads out there, like the Air M3 or the iPad Mini 7, your old tablet is probably ...

6 things you should always do before factory resetting a phone

Before you select the factory reset option for an old phone, make sure you've gone through these steps before its too late.