(UPDATED): If your smartphone is acting weird, something is up. Is it a glitch that will go away when you turn your phone off and on again? Or could it be hacked? Since smartphones can be hacked just like computers, odd changes in phone behavior that continue after you’ve turned it off and on again …
Remember when FitBit was in a class by itself? Wearables aren’t just for tracking steps and heart rates anymore. From watches that take your blood pressure to baby clothes that monitor breathing to yoga pants that help correct your pose, what you wear is also becoming what you know. Take a look at some of …
Should you or shouldn’t you charge your phone using a wireless pad? Is it bad for your battery? Bad for the environment? How long does it take to reach a full charge? For the answers (and more!), see our Wireless Charging Pros & Cons chart: A quick primer on how wireless charging works Have you …
If you’re wondering about the easiest, fastest, safest way to pay someone without writing a check (what’s that?) or deal with cash (seriously?), check out these five peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps. Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, Google Pay, and Square Cash all get the job done and each has advantages and disadvantages — which is best for …
You’re right in the middle of something and your computer starts acting up. Is it the app you’re working in or your device that’s the problem? How can you tell the difference between hardware and hacking? Most problems are software problems. Some are definitely hardware problems. And some can be caused by one or the …
February 2018: If you’re thinking of replacing your computer because it’s not running as fast as you want, chances are you only need to replace the aging hard drive. Swapping out the hard drive for a new solid state drive (SSD) could get you all the speed you need plus another few years of life …
Update for January 2018 (Originally published May 2016): Are you thinking of switching from a laptop to a laptop/tablet hybrid in 2018? A hybrid has a touchscreen that either detaches or can be flipped around so that it can also be used as a tablet. This 2-in-1 feature is what makes hybrids more popular than …
Updated for September 2017 (originally posted May 2015): Would you buy a new car and never put oil in it? Or not add air to your tires if they’re running low? Or never get a tune-up? Only if you didn’t want it to last long! It’s the same with your computer. It needs some attention …
April 2017: Don’t be paranoid — chances are slim you’re being watched through a camera on your phone, computer, TV or baby monitor. But you certainly could be! Cameras connected to the internet are part of the worldwide web of wired and wireless networks. The fact that you can livestream your vacation and monitor your …
March 20117: If you like to upgrade your phone when new ones come out, the four leading carriers and Apple offer upgrade programs that cut typical two-year upgrade times by half or less —plus there’s no two-year contract. The concept is simple: you buy the phone and pay for it over time. When you’re ready …
