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    Trying to figure out how to do something? The odds are, we have a detailed answer here on ZDNet. In this gallery, we spotlight 12 of our best and most popular how-to articles by our top contributors.

    Published: February 27, 2018 -- 19:06 GMT (11:06 PST)

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  • How to set up a new Windows 10 PC perfectly in one hour or less

    How to set up a new Windows 10 PC perfectly in one hour or less

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  • How to tell if your iPhone battery needs replacing

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  • How to use a VPN to protect your internet privacy

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  • How to: Disk partitioning for Linux and Windows dual-booting

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  • Make Google Chrome faster, reduce how much RAM it uses, and be more productive

    Make Google Chrome faster, reduce how much RAM it uses, and be more productive

    Google Chrome is the browser of choice for many ZDNet readers, but it does have a habit of consuming a lot of system RAM. And sometimes it feels a bit sluggish. Fortunately, these problems are easy to fix. We show you how.

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  • The 2018 ultimate guide to Gmail backup

    The 2018 ultimate guide to Gmail backup

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  • The best how-to articles on ZDNet
  • A dozen helpful Amazon Echo how-to tips and tricks
  • FAQ: How to manage Windows 10 updates
  • Here's how you can still get a free Windows 10 upgrade
  • How to check up and fix your internet connection
  • How to install Linux Mint on your Windows PC
  • How to securely erase hard drives (HDDs) and solid state drives (SSDs)
  • How to set up a new Windows 10 PC perfectly in one hour or less
  • How to tell if your iPhone battery needs replacing
  • How to use a VPN to protect your internet privacy
  • How to: Disk partitioning for Linux and Windows dual-booting
  • Make Google Chrome faster, reduce how much RAM it uses, and be more productive
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The best how-to articles on ZDNet

Trying to figure out how to do something? The odds are, we have a detailed answer here on ZDNet. In this gallery, we spotlight 12 of our best and most popular how-to articles by our top contributors.

Published: February 27, 2018 -- 19:06 GMT (11:06 PST)

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