Turn off these default smartphone settings to protect your privacy

Our smartphones are amazing little machines. But did you know that these devices can collect a lot of personal data about our usage habits by default without us even knowing? It’s true. Manufacturers and app makers are collecting …

5 Important Settings Make Your Smartphone Easier to Use

We use our smartphones every day for entertainment, to stay connected with loved ones, pay our bills and so much more.  But sometimes they can be difficult to use, especially if we face challenges with our physical abilities. …

How to make your older phone feel new again

We use our smartphones every day, but with the constant use and abuse, it’s easy for them to start feeling old and worn out.  Fortunately, there are a number of steps you can take to keep your phone …

How to scan your important tax documents right from your phone

Tax Day is right around the corner, and if you haven’t filed yet, it’s time to quickly get all your documents in order. The best way to save, store or upload your tax documents, especially if you have …

How to set up parental controls on your smartphone

Did you finally give in and purchase a new phone for a young person in your family — and you’re a little nervous about it? We get it. There’s a lot of questionable content on the Internet, and …

New phone? Here’s how to transfer your data from your old phone to your new one

Did you or a loved one get a brand new mobile phone over the holidays — but you’re still not sure how to transfer your apps, photos, files, settings and everything else from your old phone to your …

New Year’s Resolution for 2023: Using your wallet as a force for good

It’s that time of year when we resolve to eat better, workout more, spend more time with family, manage our time more efficiently and a lot more. But when it comes to New Year’s Resolutions, we here at …

The Top CREDO Tips of 2022 (part 2): Stop robocalls, protect your data and so much more

As we say a fond farewell to 2022, it’s that time again to revisit the most popular phone and tech tips from the year! From stopping annoying robocalls, protecting your personal data from the prying eyes of your …

The 12 Best Ways to Reduce Your Data Usage and Save Money

If you’re like us, you’re always trying to save a little money, especially these days. Here’s one way: Switching your data plan from unlimited to a metered plan, especially if you’re not a heavy data user.  Over the …