5 eco-friendly ways to have a green Halloween this year

Halloween is quickly approaching — and we’re so excited! For many of us, this will be the first time in a while that we’ll get to put on scary costumes. You know what else is scary about Halloween? …

How to enable parental controls for child-friendly use on iPhone and Android

With many kids back to school in-person, a lot of parents and caretakers have purchased new smartphones to stay in touch while their children are away. But now they may be in a quandary, especially with dangerous TikTok …

How to enable Wi-Fi calling on your smartphone

CREDO is on the nation’s best network — there’s no dispute. But we all have those notorious spots in our homes or workplaces where cellular coverage isn’t perfect. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered. With Wi-Fi calling, you can …

Here’s how to unlock your phone with Face ID while wearing a mask

We’re 18 months into the pandemic, and we all know that face masks are critical to help slow the spread of COVID-19.  But we also know that it’s impossible to unlock our phones in public using facial recognition …

How to transfer your data to a new smartphone

It’s one of the most common questions we get: How do I transfer all the data and information from my old smartphone to my brand new or gently used phone? The good news is that moving your information …

How to instantly speed up a sluggish smartphone

Is your smartphone not running as quickly as it used to? Is it acting slowly when you open new browser tabs or switch from app to app?  We know how frustrating it can be — but don’t worry! …

Immediately update your phone to protect yourself from this dangerous spyware

Researchers recently discovered a vulnerability that could allow dangerously invasive spyware to be installed on Apple devices, so we are urging all owners of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac products to immediately update your devices to protect …

Why the T-Mobile hack reminds us to immediately secure our personal information

In August, hackers compromised personal data, including names, addresses, license and Social Security numbers, of more than 50 million current, prospective and former T-Mobile customers.  Not long after, sensitive data was up for sale on the dark web, …

How to turn off annoying notifications on your smartphone

If you’re like us, your smartphone gets filled up with pop-up notifications daily. Many of them are not just annoying; they can be downright overwhelming, distracting and even bad for our mental health. One study found that smartphone …

6 tips to stop your phone from overheating this summer

We’re in the dog days of summer, and it’s pretty hot out. With climate change, this intense heat isn’t going away any time soon. That also means your smartphone may be overheating a little more often — which …