How to Quickly Scroll Through Home Screen Pages on iPhone and iPad
There’s a new way to quickly swipe through your various iPhone or iPad Home screen pages in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14—almost as if you’re scrubbing through a video. Here’s how to do it.
How to Play Android 11’s Hidden Easter Egg Game
Google includes a hidden “Easter Egg” with each new Android version. Android 11 has one of the more elaborate Easter Eggs as it’s actually a game you can play. We’ll show you how to find it and play.
How to Move a Window to Another Virtual Desktop on Windows 10
If you often use virtual desktops in Windows 10 to manage your workspaces, you might find that keeping track of windows between them can sometimes be a hassle. Luckily, Windows makes it easy to move windows between virtual de…
How to Replicate the iOS 14 App Library on Android
iOS 14 introduced an “App Library” feature that acts like an app drawer. It’s a place for your apps to be automatically organized into folders by category. That concept might sound handy to you, too, if you have an Android….
What’s the Deal with Google Home and Nest? Is There a Difference?
In the smart home world, there are two brands you hear about a lot: Google Home and Nest. Both are actually owned by Google, but the way the company uses these names has led to some confusion.
How to Take a Screenshot by Tapping the Back of Your iPhone
If your iPhone runs iOS 14 or later, you can now take a screenshot just by tapping its back thanks to a new accessibility feature called Back Tap, which you’ll have to configure for the task. Here’s how to set it up….
How to Type Emails Faster in Gmail
Most of us always have a pile of emails we’ve procrastinated about answering. After all, there are only so many you can read and send in a day. Thankfully, Gmail offers a range of tools that can lend a hand when you’re compo…
What is Apple Fitness+, and How Much Does it Cost?
Fitness+ is a health-focused service from Apple, designed to help you train and stay fit from the comfort of your own home. Fitness+ includes personalized training recommendations and Apple Watch integration launching in fall…
How to Open a ZIP File on an Android Phone or Tablet
Opening ZIP files is something people associate with computers, but it can be done on a phone or tablet too. If you download a compressed file on your Android device, it’s not too difficult to extract its contents. We’ll show…
What Was IBM’s OS/2, and Why Did It Lose to Windows?
IBM’s OS/2 operating system, first released in 1987, occupies a strange place in PC lore. If you were around back then, you probably heard that it was once better than Windows, yet few people used it. So, what was the deal wi…
How to Find Files You Downloaded on Android
It can be frustrating to not be able to find your downloaded files. This can happen on Android devices, too, which have file systems like any other operating system. Here’s how to find downloaded files on Android….
How to Change Your Default Browser on iPhone and iPad
Safari is a great web browser, but there’s a reason why Google Chrome has the largest market share. Thankfully, as long as you’re running iOS 14, iPadOS 14, or higher, you can set any third-party browser as the default on you…
USB Type A Connector: Everything You Need to Know
USB comes in many shapes and sizes, but USB Type-A connectors are the most common type. They’re rectangular in shape and have been in wide use for decades. In the official USB specification, USB-A is known as “Standard-A.”…
PlayStation 5 vs. Xbox Series X: Which Should You Buy?
The stage is set for the next-generation console battle, as Sony and Microsoft go head-to-head this November with the release of the PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S.
How to Change Your Default Email App on iPhone and iPad
If you’re using a third-party email client on your iPhone or iPad, you can change the default email app as long as you’re running iOS 14, iPadOS 14, or newer. But unless you’re looking for it, you might miss the setting. Her…
How to Move iPhone Apps From the App Library to a Home Screen
So as to not clutter up your home screen, newly-downloaded apps from the App Store can be sent directly to the App Library. But what if you later want to open the app without digging through the library? Here’s how to move ap…
What’s the Difference Between Chromecast and Android TV?
Google isn’t particularly known for its clear branding. This is certainly the case when it comes to Chromecast, Google Cast, and Android TV. These platforms have some overlapping features, but they’re also quite different. Le…
What Is Apple One, and How Much Does the Subscription Cost?
Apple is launching a new bundle combining its major consumer services: Apple One. With this offering, you can purchase various Apple services—from music-streaming to cloud storage and even fitness classes—at a discount….
How to Add Widgets to Your iPad’s Home Screen on iPadOS 14
The iPhone gets powerful home screen widgets in iOS 14, but the iPad doesn’t get the same powers with iPadOS 14. No matter: There’s still a way to place widgets on your iPad’s home screen.
How to Check the Air Quality Near You (or Anywhere)
How unhealthy is the air outside right now? You don’t need your own sensor to find out. Here’s how to find out how bad the smoke and pollution in your local area—or anywhere else.
OLED vs. QLED, and More: Which TV Should You Buy?
Want a new TV, but confused by the barrage of acronyms and jargon manufacturers love? One of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make is whether you want a traditional light-emitting diode (LED) model, or a set that features…
How to Move iPhone Apps From a Home Screen to the App Library
Apple added an App Library to the iPhone with the release of iOS 14. Like the App Drawer on Android, any apps not on your home screen will be stored in the App Library. Ready to remove an app from your home screen? Here’s how…
When Are iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 Coming to My iPhone or iPad?
After a June 2020 reveal, iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 are finally available for public download today, September 16, 2020. As usual, Apple’s latest iPhone and iPad OS updates are available free of charge, and they can be downloaded …
How to Customize the Google Widget on Android
Google Search is one of the most popular widgets on Android smartphones and tablets. It most likely even came preloaded on your device’s Home screen. Did you know you can customize how it looks? It’s easy and fun to do!…
How to Get Data Breach Alerts from Mozilla’s Firefox Monitor
Data security and privacy have increasingly become the central focus for Mozilla’s Firefox browser. While Mozilla continues to explore subscription-based services aimed at privacy, such as the Mozilla VPN, a number of tools a…
