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Bad Wi-Fi at home? Try my 10 go-to ways to fix your internet this weekend
3+ hour, 22+ min ago (1789+ words) Also:Internet running slow? 3 things I always check first for faster Wi-Fi speeds at home Earlier this fall, things started to go wrong -- the way they always do -- so I spent a weekend rebuilding and improving my network. Here's what…...
8 ways to get more iPhone storage today - and most are free | ZDNET
17+ hour, 22+ min ago (792+ words) Also: I changed 10+ settings on my iPhone to significantly extend its battery life (iOS 26 and older) And while Apple would love for you to solve the problem by upgrading your iCloud+ plan, that's not your only option. There are plenty…...
4 Google Pixel phone tricks every user should know - including my favorite
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (506+ words) I've been a Pixel phone devotee since the beginning, and one of my favorite features is the call-screening capability that debuted with the Pixel 3 in 2018. I don't remember the last time I answered an unnecessary call, and I can't imagine…...
I've tried Samsung's $3,000 Galaxy TriFold, but this rumored alternative sounds more enticing
4+ day, 24+ min ago (723+ words) 2025 was a great year for Samsung in foldable phones. It redesigned the Galaxy Z Fold 7 to become the lightest book-style folding phone of the year, and announced an all-new two-hinge-equipped Galaxy Z TriFold." It appears that the Korean company is…...
Your Android phone's most powerful security feature is off by default - turn it on ASAP
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (662+ words) Google's earlier-than-expected release of Android 16 had a few important features missing at launch, but it did roll out with hardened security settings you shouldn't ignore. To this day, arguably the most important change is Advanced Protection. It's a one-tap mode…...
How to master ChatGPT basics in under an hour - with my favorite free resources
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (1278+ words) So, ChatGPT. It's a pretty big deal. But what if you're just coming up to speed now? This article is for you. The goal of this article is to give you a small, tight set of resources so that you…...
Stop putting your phone screen-side up on the table - why you'll be glad you did
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (979+ words) A friend of mine once told me, "I always keep my phone on silent mode" which doesn't matter because I compulsively look at it every three minutes anyway." He's not the only one. From becoming a text addict to having…...
My iPhone alarm kept failing me - here are the 6 fixes that actually worked
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (1005+ words) I started noticing something very annoying at the beginning of the year: I'd set my iPhone alarm for 7 a.m., only to sleep right through it. At first I assumed it was my mistake -- maybe I'd accidentally left the ringer volume all…...
What are passkeys really? The simple explanation - for anyone tired of passwords
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (1362+ words) Over the past year or so, passkeys have hit the mainstream. The rate of adoption for this technology has been remarkable, and it shows no sign of slowing down. If your experience is like mine, you're probably invited to save…...
I left Google Maps behind for a free alternative that doesn't track me (or drain my phone battery)
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (572+ words) Every month, Google sends me a report on my online activity, and I must say that I'm not a fan. In fact, the idea that Google is tracking me via Maps disturbs me. That's not the only issue I have…...