Turn off, turn on: Simple step can thwart top phone hackers RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — As a member of the secretive Senate Intelligence Committee, Sen. Angus King has reason to worry about hackers. At a briefing by security staff this year, he said he got some advice on how to help keep his cellphone secure. Step One: Turn off phone. […]
Read moreHow to Control Your Android Phone or iPhone on Windows PC for FREE In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how you can send and receive text messages on a Windows PC using either an iPhone or an Android Phone. Windows includes an app called Your Phone, but it only works well with Samsung devices. In this video, you’ll learn how to […]
Read moreWhat Apple users should expect when using Microsoft 365 subscriptions Microsoft 365 subscription plans have become industry-standard tools for PC users, but Apple users benefit, too. Here’s how Microsoft 365 tools work with iPads, iPhones and Macs. Views: 2 (more…)
Read moreWhy Old Phones Don’t Work on Modern Cellular Networks If you find an old cell phone in a drawer somewhere, there’s a good chance it can’t connect to modern cellular networks. It won’t find a signal. By 2022 or 2023, many more old cell phones, including the iPhone 4, will be cut off. But why? Views: 0 […]
Read moreUsing a feature called Back Tap on iPhone 8 or newer running iOS 14 or later, you can configure your iPhone to play or pause your music just by tapping two or three times on the back of your phone. Here’s how to set it up. Views: 1 (more…)
Read moreSmartphones aren’t just for the younger generations—they have plenty to offer seniors as well, like apps that are helpful and entertaining. We’ve rounded up an exciting variety of apps to help seniors stay social, manage their health and money, find enjoyable movies and podcasts to help fill the time, and to make life a little easier. Views: 1 (more…)
Read moreAs flagship devices from Samsung, Apple, Google, and OnePlus get more and more expensive, you might feel forced to keep up with the increased prices. But times have changed, and most phones under $500 offer the performance, battery life, and camera quality that used to be reserved for high-end handsets. In other words, you don’t need an expensive phone anymore. […]
Read moreTrying to unlock your iPhone using Face ID while wearing a face mask is an exercise in frustration. Face ID requires your eyes, nose, and mouth to be visible in order for it to work. Meaning, it won’t work with any type of facial covering. Currently, you either have to let Face ID fail a couple of times before being […]
Read moreYou look at your iPhone and wait for Face ID to recognize you and unlock the phone. Instead, you get a digital head shake. It’s your own fault, but it’s easy forget you’re wearing a face mask to protect yourself and others from the spread of COVID-19. Now, Apple’s promised mini fix is live with iOS 13.5. Not a fix: Apple did not […]
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