Posted on November 16, 2023
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 …
Posted on November 9, 2023
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 …
Posted on September 7, 2023
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 …
Posted on July 13, 2023
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 …
Posted on January 19, 2023
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 …
Posted on September 29, 2022
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, …
Posted on September 22, 2022
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 …
Posted on September 1, 2022
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 …
Posted on January 5, 2022
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 …
Posted on May 13, 2021
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 …
