How to control your apps' permissions
Mobile apps are so useful and make our lives easier. Now for all these apps to function, they need a certain level of access to your phone’s system called permissions. Unfortunately, sometimes apps ask for more information than they really need. But can you do anything about it?
Major update! Get the new Amazon Kindle app now
Have you made the switch from old-fashioned books to eBooks yet? If not, you should really give them a chance; they are so much more convenient and save tons of space in your home. Now, Amazon is making it easier to join the eBook craze.
Warning! Hidden cameras planted in hotel rooms and vacation rentals
Do you have plans to travel over the upcoming holiday season? Millions of people will be hitting the road to spend quality time with loved ones, which means hotels and vacation rentals are going to be packed. Unfortunately, reports of creepers planting hidden cameras in rentals to spy on us are on the rise.
Bug in latest Windows update making things "disappear"
It’s barely been a week since Microsoft released the latest major update for Windows 10 but users are already experiencing early issues. This time, a bug is causing things to “disappear.” What can be causing this strange behavior?
Best free audio editing program
Newspapers, magazines, books, games and music have all gone digital. Even so, it stands to reason that you might still have a few physical books and magazines around the house, probably a few cassette tapes or vinyl records too that you’d love to convert to digital files. All you need is the proper equipment.
If anyone ever emails you Word docs, you're a target of this nasty scam
We seem to be in a never-ending battle against cybercriminals. That’s because they’re constantly looking for loopholes and finding flaws in the latest technology, making it easy for them to deliver their scams. This attack is different; it takes advantage of an old-school exploit.
Smartphones with the best battery life
Smartphone technology is always marching forward but battery life still seems to be lagging behind. What’s the use of all these fancy features if your phone’s battery can’t even last through a full day? To find the phones with the best battery life, Consumer Reports ran a test and you’ll be surprised with the results!
Sponsored: I learned about SimpliSafe the hard way, but you don’t have to
After discovering his home had been ransacked by burglars, Len couldn’t believe his eyes. The unimaginable had just happened, though he never believed it was possible. What happened to him could happen to you if your home isn’t protected. Don’t wait to learn this lesson through the school of hard knocks – read this story and gain wisdom from what happened to Len.
How to keep your old videos, music, and photos safe forever
We all know by now that technology always marches on and media formats always come and go. If you’re like me, you probably have a whole library of old cassette tapes, vinyl records, photographs, slides, film and Polaroid snapshots gathering dust somewhere.
iPad owners need to know this insider trick
When Apple delivered its new iOS 11 operating system in September, we received a bounty of new features, including improved ways to handle notifications, organize apps, and interact with Siri. It gets better. If you have an iPad, you’re in for a special treat.