If someone asks you how to do something on your computer, how do you respond? There are in fact many ways to show people how to perform a task, and this edition of Smart Mode gives you my favorites.

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Age verification laws are moving from adult websites straight to your operating system—and putting your anonymity at risk.

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Think you still remember what you learned in school? This quiz is about to put that confidence to the test. Across science, history, geography, math, grammar, and more, you’ll face questions that ...

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During a heated congressional hearing, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent repeatedly asked Rep. Judy Chu, "Who was the president during World War I?" after she pressed him on comment… Karoline Leavitt ...

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Debuting at SXSW, the comedy follows a young woman who, in the wake of a devastating break-up, becomes increasingly fixated on her ex-boyfriend's ex-girlfriend. By Angie Han Television Critic There ...

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