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 …

The Top 10 CREDO Tips of 2021

It’s December, so it’s that time of year to reflect on the last 12 months — and what better way than with a Top 10 List! Throughout the year, we sent you helpful articles to learn more about …

How to keep your apps from draining your phone’s battery

It’s frustrating when the battery in your phone dies unexpectedly — but there are a number of ways to keep your phone’s power from draining too fast. One way: Find out which power-hungry apps are sucking the most …

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 …

The Top 5 Phone Tips of 2021 So Far: Blocking robocalls, scanning documents, extending your phone’s battery & more

Are you still getting annoying spam and robocalls on your phone? Having trouble securely keeping track of all your passwords? Or is your phone’s battery dying a lot sooner than it should? We’ve got you covered. Today, we …

4 Free Video Apps to Stay Connected

For those of us who are fortunate to be healthy and home during this pandemic, it can be difficult when we’re away from our loved ones. Especially in this age of social distancing, it’s important now more than …

6 Tips for Working From Home During the Coronavirus Pandemic

These days, we’re dealing with new challenges every day. A new one for many: working from home. If you’re like many people during this time of social distancing and stay-at-home orders, you may have the option to telework. …

5 great apps to help you manage stress and anxiety

Right now, many of us are feeling pretty uneasy and anxious. A spreading pandemic, an uncertain economy, a heightened political climate — and we’re all concerned about the health and well being of our family and friends. During …

CREDO Tips: Why your apps are tracking your location and how to limit them

If you’re like most Americans, you reach for your phone within the first hour of waking up. And that impulse to check your phone will continue throughout the day. Americans spend about over four hours on their smartphones, …