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1 week ago | 
maketecheasier.com | Crystal Crowder
Are you just using Spotify to listen to a few playlists or check out the newest tunes? You might not be using the music streaming powerhouse to its full potential. Try out these Spotify tips and tricks to take your listening to the next level. Table of ContentsForget about having to jump out of the Spotify app to find lyrics to the songs you’re listening to. Thanks to a partnership with Musixmatch, Spotify provides lyrics to a growing number of songs. Artists are encouraged to upload their lyrics.
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1 week ago | 
maketecheasier.com | Crystal Crowder
No app is immune from malware, including the popular messaging app WhatsApp. Make sure you stay safe and avoid malware on WhatsApp by using a few simple precautions. Table of ContentsIn April 2025, Meta disclosed a major vulnerability for WhatsApp for Windows. It’s a spoofing one that’s being tracked as CVE-2025-30401. What seems like a harmless attachment in a message is actually one injected with malware.
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2 weeks ago | 
maketecheasier.com | Crystal Crowder
Are you having trouble finding podcasts that match your interests? You’re not alone. That’s why Microsoft launched Copilot Podcasts to help you create fully personalized podcasts all about your interests. It’s free for all users to try, though premium users get priority access and more requests per month. Table of ContentsBefore you get too excited, there are some limitations. If you’re not signed in, you only get one podcast per month.
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2 weeks ago | 
maketecheasier.com | Crystal Crowder
GOLDENMATE UPS Battery Backup Reliable backup battery for nearly any use. What we like
Life span of more than 10 years
Supplies backup power for 30 minutes
Includes 8 outlets
LiFePO4 battery
What we don’t like
Short power cord
As someone who’s lost precious files thanks to a sudden power outage, I know firsthand the value of a reliable battery backup.
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2 weeks ago | 
maketecheasier.com | Crystal Crowder
Did you start up your Roku device only to discover YouTube TV is missing? While you might think it’s another dispute between the two services, it’s actually a mysterious glitch. There are a few ways to restore YouTube TV on Roku if this happens to you. Table of ContentsNeither YouTube TV or Roku have released any statement about why the app has disappeared for many users. It doesn’t appear to be tied to a specific Roku version or device type, either.
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2 weeks ago | 
maketecheasier.com | Crystal Crowder
Even though you’ve been chatting with Gemini, you might not have taken advantage of Gemini Live yet. From learning new things to finding new outfits by sharing your screen, you’ve yet to experience everything that’s possible. Table of ContentsPlease note that some Gemini Live features aren’t available for free to all users. You may need Gemini Advanced and/or specific devices for some features. Most users should have Live.
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2 weeks ago | 
maketecheasier.com | Crystal Crowder
The convenience Microsoft 365, formerly Office 365, offers is undeniable, but it also comes with some major disadvantages. Whether you just don’t like the new pricing or you’re considering upgrading from a standard version of Office to Microsoft 365, you may want to keep your regular desktop version. Table of ContentsThe most attractive feature of sticking with a desktop-only version is you pay once and you’re done. There are no monthly fees. You never have to worry about price increases.
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2 weeks ago | 
maketecheasier.com | Crystal Crowder
AI keeps popping up in all the major search engines. Google, DuckDuckGo, Brave, and more all have some form of AI built-in to their search features. Now, Microsoft launched Bing Copilot Search and it’s so much better than Google’s AI Overviews. Table of ContentsNot everyone wants AI summaries or any form of AI in their search results. While I don’t mind if a search engine adds in AI, I want an easy way to switch it off when I don’t want it.
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3 weeks ago | 
maketecheasier.com | Crystal Crowder
Sharing large files usually means having to first upload it to a cloud storage service and then having the other person download it. Of course, you’re still limited by any storage limits. Thanks to FilePizza, you can finally share large files without an intermediary. Do you remember the early days of Napster and LimeWire? The peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks let users share files by downloading directly from another person. Nothing was stored on the cloud.
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3 weeks ago | 
maketecheasier.com | Crystal Crowder
After a lot of teasing, Apple finally released iOS 18.4. A slew of great features are packed into this update, but there are a few, particularly the Ambient Music mode, are making my day easier already. I love listening to lo-fi tunes while I work. They’re great for background noise that helps me stay focused. I typically use YouTube, Apple Music, or Spotify to stream ambient music while I work or read. Searching for tunes and creating playlists is time-consuming.
