Smartphones - Page 48

December 1, 2022

Tech tip: 3 steps to make your (or a family member’s) phone safer

Holiday get-togethers with family often mean lots of tech questions from older family members: Here's how to keep your loved ones are safe on their smartphones.

November 22, 2022

Apple iPhone data not as anonymous as company says: researchers

Researchers at Mysk claim that analysis shows that the detailed analytics data Apple records about what users do in the App Store can be linked directly to accounts.

November 13, 2022

How to scan a QR code with your iPhone or Android phone (no apps needed)

Your smartphone is full of surprises. Third-party programs take up space on your phone, and many are redundant thanks to your phone’s built-in capabilities.

November 10, 2022

Protect your privacy, your cell phone number and email address

One way to cut down on the endless attempts to steal your money and info for sale to marketers is to limit who has your contact information.

October 30, 2022

5 iPhone security settings you need to change now

Default settings are often much better for the companies behind them than for you; make these 5 quick changes in order to keep yourself safe.

October 23, 2022

Best ways to charge your phone’s battery

We spend more time on our personal smartphones with every passing year, here's how to make sure you're getting the best bang for your buck on battery life.

October 16, 2022

Tech tip: How to quickly find and search photos you’ve sent

Instead of scrolling forever, Android and Apple users can search photos that have been sent or received through various apps just as they would messages.

October 13, 2022

7 things you should never throw away (or you could be in legal trouble)

Everyone knows how to separate trash from recyclables, but there are special items like household batteries and smartphones that must be disposed of properly.

October 2, 2022

Tab overload? How to control what happens when you start your browser

Computers have massive processing power. However, there are ways to boost the power for each of the major browsers. This can allow you to access old searches.

September 29, 2022

Remove your personal info from the top 7 people search sites

Websites exist that track your information. There are ways to protect yourself from these sites and protect your data from those who would seek to do harm.