Setting a timer to shut down your Windows PC can be helpful in many cases. For example, if you are downloading a large piece of software or a game, you can set your computer to shut down after a ...

Apple's annual software updates always bring a slew of new features. And the update for Apple TV to tvOS 17 (currently in public beta) is no exception to that. But one new feature we want to highlight ...

Knowing how to set the timer on your iPhone is handy. The timer measures the time elapsed, and setting it up allows you to be more cautious of your schedule. Setting a timer while doing something ...

Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. When I’m cooking, I often put something on the boil and forget ...

Apple's iOS software includes a Clock app that also has a handy timer feature, but you don't even need to open the Clock app to use it. Keep reading to learn how to set a timer on your iPhone in a ...

The HomePod is a good smart speaker for folks who like to fall asleep to the sounds of their favorite playlist, podcast, or even the ambient sounds of nature. The latest patch allows you to set up a ...

The Apple Music app doesn't have any sort of sleep timer to stop playing automatically, but you can create one with the Clock app. To create a sleep timer, set up a timer in the Clock app and set the ...

With previous versions of the Hue app, you could set a timer that would trigger a light scene when the time expired. For example, a 10-minute timer might end with the lights turning on at full ...

Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. I got into the habit of listening to soothing music to help me ...

When it comes to smart plugs, few are as versatile and affordable as the Amazon Smart Plug. These useful gadgets offer a bit of “smart” functionality to a wide assortment of electronics, making it ...

When you want to take a group photo, but no stranger is around to take one for you (or you don't want to hand them your expensive new smartphone), you can use your iPhone's camera timer to get the job ...