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Windows 10’s Buggy Hardware Driver Updates Are Being Fixed

Windows Update doesn’t just automatically update the Windows 10 operating system—it automatically updates hardware drivers, too. That’s resulted in many bugs, but Microsoft is making improvements—and m...

How to Cancel Your Stadia Pro Subscription

If you’ve been enjoying a Google Stadia Pro free trial, it’s time to evaluate if the game streaming service is worth $9.99 a month. If it’s not, here’s how to cancel your subscription from your smartp...

Justin Duino 1d ago

What Is an Encryption Backdoor?

You might have heard the term “encryption backdoor” in the news recently. We’ll explain what it is, why it’s one of the most hotly contested topics in the tech world, and how it could affect the device...

Vann Vicente 1d ago

How to Get Free Internet (at Home and In Public)

Free internet access is all around us. With these tips and tricks, you’ll be able to find a free connection at home or when you’re out. Even if you don’t have a computer, your local public library likely has...

Windows 10’s New Update Is Deleting People’s Files Again

Microsoft released a buggy security update for Windows 10 last week. Some Windows users report all the files on their desktop have been deleted. Here’s everything you need to know, including how to fix the bug and get y...

What Is Ambient Computing, and How Will It Change Our Lives?

Ambient computing is one of Silicon Valley’s latest tech buzzwords. It refers to technologies that allow people to use a computer without realizing they’re doing it. We’ll explain more about it, and how it w...

Vann Vicente 3d ago

6 Tips for Using Your iPhone at Night or in the Dark

Your iPhone can adapt to reduce eye strain and promote healthier sleep, but that’s not all it can do after the sun goes down. We’ll explain Dark and Night modes, Night Shift, and all the other features you need to...

How to Stream the Daytona 500 Without Cable

The most significant Nascar race of the year, the Daytona 500, takes place later today, Feb. 16, 2020, at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT. All you need to get access to all of the racing excitement is a streaming service that offers t...

Kennedy Maring 5d ago

How to Set a Default Zoom Level in Firefox

If you browse with Mozilla Firefox, you can now set a default zoom level for all websites. And you can still set custom zoom levels for individual websites, too. This feature was added in Firefox 73, which was released Feb. 1...

Joel Cornell Feb 14th

The Future of Phones: What Is Foldable Glass?

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip is the first foldable phone with a glass screen. Previous devices like Samsung’s infamous Galaxy Fold featured plastic screens. Bendable glass technology is essential for making better fol...

How to Enable and Use Tab Groups in Google Chrome

Are too many tabs cluttering up your Chrome browser? Google’s working on a solution to help organize all the tabs you have open. The Tab Groups feature provides neat, color-coded labeling for all your tabs. It’s a...

Brady Gavin Feb 13th

Watch Out: This Verizon Smishing Scam Is Crazy Realistic

Text message scams are becoming more common, and the latest scam we’ve seen is the most sophisticated yet. The scammer impersonates Verizon, sending you an “account security” text message that takes you to a...

Scam Alert: No, Netflix Isn’t Suspending Your Account

Text message scams are on the rise. If you’ve received an SMS message threatening to suspend your Netflix account for lack of payment, that’s a scam. Like the FedEx text message scam, this is a form of SMS-based p...

Chris Hoffman Feb 11th

How to Delete Your Personal Information From People-Finder Sites

There was a time on the internet when no one would know if you were a dog, but those days are long gone. It’s now incredibly easy to find deeply personal information about someone online thanks to data brokers, more commonl...

How to Hide Private Photos and Videos on Your iPhone or iPad

Apple’s Photos app has a built-in “Hide” function, but it doesn’t prevent people who have access to your phone from snooping around. If you want to make sure your private photos and videos really stay ...

What Does “FTFY” Mean, and How Do You Use It?

Like AMA and DAE, FTFY is popular on websites like Reddit and Twitter. But what does it mean, who came up with it, and how can you use it?

Web Browsers Are Silencing Annoying Notification Popups

Notification capabilities were just part of making the web a better application platform. Web apps should be able to send you notifications about new messages and emails—if you want them. And those notifications should ...

Chris Hoffman Feb 8th

16 Apple HomePod Tips and Tricks You Need to Know

The Apple HomePod smart speaker ($299, at this writing) brings Siri and Apple Music to your kitchen, living room, or wherever you want it. You can use the HomePod as a speaker, a smart-home hub, an assistant, and so much m...

What Is Bluetooth LE Audio, and Why Will You Want It?

Wireless headphones are already worth the money, and soon, they’ll be even better. Bluetooth LE Audio promises a new high-power, low-energy audio codec. You can expect longer battery life, the ability to stream to multi...

How to Disable Netflix’s Auto-Playing Previews

Netflix’s auto-playing previews are one of its most annoying features. While browsing through Netflix for something to watch, you’ll be blasted with video and sound. Now, Netflix finally lets you disable these pre...

Chris Hoffman Feb 6th

How Your iPhone May Soon Replace Your Car Keys

Imagine using your iPhone or Apple Watch to start your car, eliminating the need to carry a keyfob. Apple is working on a “CarKey” feature in the iOS 13.4 beta, which will let you add car keys to the Wallet app....

Chris Hoffman Feb 6th

How to Discover New Music on Spotify

One of Spotify’s most powerful features is its recommendation system, which allows you to find great songs you may not have heard yet. Here’s how to discover new music on the streaming service....

Vann Vicente Feb 6th

Why Your iPhone Keeps Asking About Background Location Use

You’ve probably seen a lot of messages about apps using your location in the background on your iPhone over the past few months. It’s not just you—it’s a change designed to expose just how much locatio...

How to Update Your Philips Hue Firmware

Your Philips Hue bulbs, bridges, and switches all run firmware you can update. That’s especially critical now, as a vulnerability could allow malware to be installed on a Philips Hue bridge. Here’s how to check fo...

Chris Hoffman Feb 5th