How to use Android Device Manager
Apple users have long enjoyed the ability to track their devices if they were lost or stolen (see How to track a stolen or lost iPhone). The Find My iPhone option has […]
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Set Google as the home page on your device
The internet is a vast and wondrous information ocean, full of beauty and terror. Navigating these endless waters requires a sturdy ship and stars to sail them by, which in non nautical […]
IP codes explained: Rating device protection from water and dust
While shopping for any product intended for outdoor use–we’re talking Bluetooth speakers, earbuds, and other electronic gadgets–you’ll undoubtedly encounter the letters “IP,” followed by either two numbers or an X and a […]
How to use Windows Pro’s BitLocker device encryption on any PC
Most people who use the Home Edition of Windows 10 and 11 are unlikely to be aware that their computer also comes with a Microsoft encryption tool. On many computers, it’s even […]
Microsoft’s ‘Find My Device’ is the PC management tool you didn’t know you needed
Microsoft’s “Find My Device” feature is so much more than a simple device locator that it’s like calling a “car” nothing more than just four tires and a steering wheel. The online […]
A Pixel-inspired productivity upgrade for any Android device – Computerworld
Get ready for a whole new way to think about screenshots. Credit: Inspire-Studio/Google/JR Raphael My friend and fellow Android appreciator, allow me to shower you with two delightfully simultaneous truths from […]
How to find device drivers when Microsoft Windows can’t
In most cases, Windows will recognize new hardware you install in your PC and you can just start using it. This works for internal components, such as a network or graphics card, […]
Today I learned Windows 11 can update device drivers
Device drivers can cause headaches for anyone. A driver is a hardware program that ensures that cameras, printers, and other gadgets connected to our computers work without problems. In the past, these […]
How to pay for NYC subway and bus fares using your Apple, Android, Fitbit, or Samsung device
As the saying goes, if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere. Starting Friday, contactless payments are set to expand in a big way as New York City MTA […]
How to free up space on an Android device: 11 quick tricks
Updated June 29, 2020 to reflect the latest Android tools. Few things in life are as annoying as finding that your Android handset refuses to install any more app updates because it’s […]