Cool stuff you didn’t know your phone can do

Last week we shared some tips on how to get more out of your smartphone. Here are some additional tips and features to get the most out of your phone. Android features — prefaced by the proviso that …

Cool phone features not everyone knows about

With every update to the Android and iOS operating systems, there come waves of new features, shortcuts, apps and settings. Many of them you know about and use to make your phone work better for you. But many …

4 of the best parental controls for your child’s phone

When a child gets a phone, it changes their world. It opens a door to a universe of sights, sounds, voices, videos, friends and fiends. And then…the child steps through. Where will they go? Parents don’t know. They …

How to Prepare for a Lost or Stolen Smartphone

You never want to think it will happen: Your smartphone — and everything inside it — is missing. Has it been lost or stolen? You can’t find it anywhere. It feels like a catastrophe.  Luckily, with a bit …

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 …

How to factory reset your phone to protect your personal information

Got a new phone? That’s great!  Now, first things first — what to do with your old one after you’ve backed it up.  If you’re like most people, your smartphone contains a lot of personal information like emails, …

How to use Google Maps Live View to always find your way

Ever get lost walking in a big city, airport or mall and the regular map on your smartphone isn’t helping you find your way? You’re in luck! A little-known feature in Google Maps harnesses its “augmented reality” technology …

Need to scan a document? You can do it from your smartphone for free

We’ve all been there: You need to scan a document to sign, send or save — but honestly, who has an actual scanner at home? Luckily, you can scan all of your important documents safely and securely right …

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

Did you get a brand new phone for the holidays — or have plans to buy one soon — but you’re not sure how to transfer all your photos, email, apps and other important data over to the …

How to quickly find a lost or stolen phone

What to do if your Apple device has been lost or stolen 1) Prepare now before your iPhone or iPad is lost. All newer Apple devices come with a feature called Activation Lock, a feature that’s designed to …