Is spyware hiding on your phone? The telltale signs to find out (and how to remove it fast)

Your smartphone holds your entire life, making it a prime target for hackers and spies. Here's how to protect it.

How to make use of your Samsung's Now Bar on the lock screen and AOD

To interact with your Now Bar on your lock screen/AOD, do the following: Double-tap your phone or press the Power button to open your lock screen. Swipe upward on the pill-shaped notification or app ...

My 4-step routine to make any Android phone run like new again (and works everytime)

Changing these settings will give your old Android phone a new life. Once adjusted, it should feel faster, with added zip in day-to-day tasks. If you want to give it a refresh, I recommend messing ...

Forgot Your iPad Passcode? Here’s How to Reset It Without a Computer

Forgot your iPad passcode? Learn how to reset and erase your iPad without a computer using Apple’s official method.
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Your Android phone's most critical security feature is turned off by default - how to enable it ASAP

Advanced Protection locks key Android 16 security settings. Blocks sideloading, spam, unsafe links, and insecure networks. Not on by default. You must enable it in ...

7 Android security settings I change first on every new phone

On a new phone, I immediately go to Settings > Security > SIM card lock and activate it. Your carrier usually provides a ...
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Locking Your Social Security Number After a Data Breach Can Protect Your Identity. Here's How

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...
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I turned the back of my Android into a shortcut panel, and it’s ridiculous how useful it is

On Google Pixel phones, the feature lives inside the Gestures menu. You need to head to Settings > System > Gestures > Quick ...