Why You Should Install a Download Manager
While streaming services have cut down on the amount of downloading most of us have to do nowadays, and built-in…
Do You Need Anti-Virus Apps for Your Phone?
While you might be used to having to protect against malware and viruses on your computer, security tools are less…
Email Aliases Are an Incredible, Sanity-Improving Hack
We’re all fighting a battle against the daily deluge of incoming emails, and one of the ways you can turn the tide—and…
How to Get Back in Any Device You're Locked Out Of
Of course, it’s generally a good idea to remember the PIN codes and passwords you need to get access to your devices,…
The Incredible Old-School iTunes Feature I Hope Apple Doesn't Kill
Time is moving on, as it tends to do, and iTunes—a media suite that made its debut in 2001, almost two decades ago—is…
Which Browser Engine Powers Your Web Browsing—And Why Does It Matter?
As you might have heard, Microsoft is rebuilding Edge from the ground up, this time using the Chromium code that also…
The Best Alternative Apps to Install Instead of Your Phone's Defaults
Your phone comes with a stack of apps to get you started—and they’re fine, up to a point. But if you stick with the…
Impress Your Friends With Intimate Knowledge of Movies and Shows You've Never Watched
Going to the movies or binge-watching TV can be fun, sure, but it’s also time-consuming, and quite possibly expensive…
5 Ways Your Phone Still Can't Beat Your Laptop
It seems as though with every passing year the smartphones in our pockets become more powerful and capable—and more…
How to Leave No Trace on a Borrowed Computer
Say you need to borrow someone else’s laptop or desktop, but you don’t want to leave a digital trail of breadcrumbs…
5 Awesome AI Experiences You Can Test Out in Your Browser Right Now
Artificial intelligence is already everywhere, and its influence is growing. It can be hard to get your head around…
Samsung One UI vs Stock Android: What's the Best Version of Android for Your Phone?
Picking a smartphone isn’t just about picking between iOS and Android because if you choose Android you also need to…
The Cheapest Ways to Get HBO, Showtime, and Most Other TV Channels You Really Want
Life has never been better for those wanting to get some quality television programming beamed towards their eyeballs:…
How to Upgrade Your Morning Alarm Clock Experience on Your Phone
Many of you probably get up every day with the help of an alarm on your smartphone. But are you using your phone’s…
I Tried Google Maps' Experimental Walking Directions of the Future
The perfect scenario for Google’s new Visual Position System, or VPS, is one you’ve probably been in already: Emerging…
All the Game Streaming Services Google Stadia Is Up Against
This week Google announced Stadia, a gaming service that runs from the cloud rather than a console in your living room…
How Phishing Scams Are Evolving—And How Not to Get Caught
Phishing is one of the most reliable methods a would-be hacker can take to access your digital accounts or even your…
Simplify Your Life With the Best Minimal Apps for Your Phone
Life is complicated enough without apps that are weighed down with features you don’t need. Make your smartphone an…
15 New Features We've Already Spotted in the Android Q Beta
Android Q is here—in an early, beta form—and if you’ve got any generation of Pixel phone on hand then you can give it a…
The Ultimate Guide to Turning Videos Into GIFs With Adobe Photoshop
Despite being a 30-year-old image format in desperate need of replacement, the animated GIF still rules the internet.…