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Having PS5 controller issues? We've got you covered!
Issues with PS5 controllers are more common than you think, but it also isn't the end of the world. Your solution could be as simple as cleaning it. We'll walk you through the most common issues people are having and what you can do about them.
whack a mole
How to prevent site notification popups in Google Chrome
Are you tired of seeing those pop-ups every time you visit a new website asking if it can send you notifications? Well, don't worry, because you can shut that nonsense down once and for all with this Chrome trick.
Into the depths
Here's how to defeat Ophion, the final boss in Returnal
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Ophion is the final boss that stands between you and the answers you seek. If you're having trouble defeating this monster, we're here to help.
Troubleshoot and try new things
Enable flags in Chrome with these quick steps!
Chrome allows you to experiment with all kinds of new features or little-used tweaks if you want, and they're all kept in one easy-to-search page so you can keep them straight as you tinker. Here's how to toggle on that upcoming Chrome OS feature or fix some hardware bugs.
No silence this time
Here's how to defeat Hyperion, the fourth boss in Returnal
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Back on Atropos, Selene has no chance of escape and must search for answers within the cursed planet. Hyperion stands in her way. Here's how to defeat the boss.
Keep connected
Tap into Phone Hub on your Chromebook and Android phone with our quick tips
Chromebooks have been able to connect to your Android phone for years so that your Chromebook stays unlocked while the phone is nearby, but these days it can do more! See your phone's notifications and control some of your phone's settings straight from your Chromebook with Phone Hub.
Breaking free of the cycle
Learn how to defeat Nemesis, the third boss in Returnal
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One last boss stands in the way between you and rescue. If you're having trouble defeating this giant boss, we can help. Here's how to beat Nemesis in Returnal.
One step closer to breaking the cycle
Here's how to defeat Ixion, the second boss in Returnal
Ixion is the second boss in Returnal and one of the hardest. If you're having trouble defeating this troublesome boss, we can help. Here's how to beat Ixion in Returnal.
Stream with Plex and Pi
Use Plex on the Raspberry Pi to create the ultimate home theater server
If you have a lot of movies and TV shows in your library and want to be able to watch them from wherever you are, you'll want to create a media server. Thanks to the magic of Plex and the Raspberry Pi, you can create your own server and then enjoy all of your content.
Take control of your data
Secure your Google account with Privacy Checkup with these quick tips!
We may give a lot of data to Google, and much of the time it's to our benefit as consumers — but not always. Google has tools put in place to help its users to understand and manage that data — one such tool is the Privacy Checkup. When was your last checkup?
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Should you buy PlayStation Now — and just what is it?
PlayStation Now is your ticket to hundreds of games for one low monthly cost. Anyone with a PS4 or PS5 should look into purchasing a subscription.
secret files
Back that Signal chat up automatically
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Signal is well-known for being one of the most privacy-focused messaging apps around, but that security comes at the price of convenience. You see, your chats are not stored in the cloud, so it can be frustrating to set up on a new phone. Thankfully, Signal lets you enable automatic, encrypted backups on Android. Here's how to set it up!
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Preview your chats without alerting your contacts using Telegram
If you leave read receipts on, you know the embarrassment of having your contacts know you saw a message but haven't responded. Thankfully, Telegram allows you to preview incoming chats without marking them as read. We'll show you how to do so.
Convert your Chromebook
Turn your Chromebook into a smart display with Ambient Mode. Here's how!
Chromebooks are handy little laptops, but when yours is plugged in and not doing anything, you can let it pull double duty as a smart display with Ambient Display and Google Assistant.
Don't let the cycle break you
Here's how to defeat Phrike, the first boss in Returnal
Returnal is one of the best games on the PS5, and it's also one of the hardest. If you're having trouble handling Phrike, the game's first boss, we can help. Here's how to beat Phrike in Returnal.
Too good to be true
Could you stream PlayStation Now games to mobile devices with Remote Play?
PlayStation Now is available at a decent price, so you may want to use it to stream awesome games to your phone. Can you though?
I command thee!
Still don't have Oculus Air Link? Here's how to enable it on Quest 2
Oculus Air Link is supposed to show up once you get the v28 update on your Oculus Quest 2, but some folks are missing the option. Here's how to manually force Air Link to show up!
Return again
Discover the truth and learn how to complete the third act of Returnal
Returnal's story doesn't end when you escape Atropos, or even when the credits roll for the first time. If you don't know what to do to complete the third act of Returnal, we're here to help.
looking fuzzy
Here's how to blur your background on a Google Meet call
If you don't want to use one of those cheesy backgrounds but also don't want everyone to see your personal items (or that you have some tidying up to do!) you can blur your background on a Google Meet call.
console to PC
Transfer your precious PS4 & PS5 saves to PlayStation Now on PC
If you want to transfer your PS Now game saves from console to PC, you'll need a PlayStation Plus membership. For anything that has one already, it's a quick and easy process.
tortoise and the hare
Find out which internet speeds work best with PlayStation Now games
Do you want to stream games from PlayStation Now? Here's the recommended internet speed and more.