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How to recycle your electronics and gadgets

From TVs to computers, it's important to recycle electronics rather than tossing them in the trash. Here's a handy list of where and how you can get rid of unwanted gadgets.

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How to record your webcam with VLC

​Whether you want to make a few YouTube videos, or you're practicing a speech, recording yourself with VLC is easy and offers lots of formatting options.

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A better way to archive email in Apple Mail

Instead of archiving or trashing email messages, the Export Mailbox feature allows you to remove messages entirely from Mail while still holding onto copies.

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Install Chrome 39 for OS X for 64-bit Web browsing

As long as your Mac isn't ancient, you can make the move to 64-bit Chrome. Learn how to download it and find out if your Mac has 64-bit support.

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How to get the most free online storage

With the market for cloud storage services starting to get crowded, we take a look at how to get as much storage from the different providers as possible.

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Turn off or tone down the translucent effect in Yosemite

The setting is a bit buried in System Preferences, but there is a way to reduce or remove Yosemite's translucence.

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Make Safari show the full address for Websites

If you want or need to see more than a Web page's domain name in Safari, there is an easy fix.

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Three tips for using iTunes 12

If you miss some of the old comforts of Tunes 11, learn how to get reacquainted with the sidebar, library view and the old Get Info window.

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Flashlight puts OS X Yosemite's Spotlight feature on steroids

Looking to get more out of Spotlight on your Mac? This free app is your answer.

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Current app makes Facebook better on a Mac

Get quick, menu-bar-access to your Facebook messages and improved functionality for Facebook itself, including better photo and video viewing options.

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How to set up multiple user accounts on OS X

For families sharing a Mac, multiple user accounts let each family member have his or her own profile to customize as he or she wishes. It also lets parents set restrictions for their kids' accounts.

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Use WikiTweaks to avoid distractions on Wikipedia

Want to stay focused when reading about a topic on Wikipedia, but your curiosity is piqued by the links in the text? Check out this Chrome extension to stay on track.

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The best gadgets for everyone on your list

From headphones to wearable tech, here is everything for tech enthusiasts this Christmas.