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As PCMag's resident data journalist, I practically live in Microsoft Excel. I've learned that it's capable of far more than I ever imagined. These are the hacks and tricks you need to know.
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Don't let your Messages app turn into a secret storage killer. We show you how to quickly free up valuable space.
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Devices like Brick lock you out of your most distracting apps, but it also costs $60. I figured out how to do the same with a free app and a cheap tracker.
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I tested two gadgets designed to make me unplug: the Brick and the Unpluq Tag. A week later, I learned more about my tech habits than I expected.
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