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  • smartphone on wooden floor shoving nova launcher icon on black screen

    3 Reasons To Stop Using Nova Launcher On Your Android Phone

    Nova Launcher was once among the most popular and beloved home screen replacements for Android, but major changes have upset many users.

    By Joshua Hawkins 1 hour ago Read More
  • person using laptop with cup of coffee, screen displays blue image with backup written in large letters.

    The Single Backup Mistake That Could Lead To Losing Years Of Photos

    It's always prudent to back up all of your data and photos, but you have to be careful not to overwrite what you've saved previously.

    By Joshua Hawkins 2 hours ago Read More
  • Browser logos on top of a blurred laptop

    4 Internet Browsers That Power Users Swear By In 2026

    Unhappy with the default internet browser choices on your computer or mobile device? Consider these four options often recommended by power users.

    By Joel Loynds 2 hours ago Read More
  • Reading an article and writing a document at the same time with split screen on a phone

    11 Clever Uses For Split Screen Mode On Your Android Device

    Level up your mobile workflow. Learn how to research, fact-check, and handle customer support calls simultaneously using Android’s split-screen features.

    By Ritwik Mitra 3 hours ago Read More
  • CarPlay applications on the car's multimedia center

    7 Clever Ways To Use Siri In Apple CarPlay

    While the new version of Siri with Google Gemini integration is still far away, you can use the voice assistant in its current form to perform useful tasks.

    By José Adorno 5 hours ago Read More
  • The Google wallet logo displayed on the screen of a smartphone

    13 Google Wallet Features (Besides Credit Cards) That Are Seriously Overlooked

    Google Wallet is famous as a tap-and-pay app, but the tool can do much more. Here are some powerful Google Wallet features you're probably overlooking.

    By Kanika Gogia 7 hours ago Read More
  • red umbrella getting rained on with water falling off

    5 Of The Best Weather Apps You Can Download In 2026

    From hyperlocal forecasts to advanced radar maps, these five cross-platform weather apps stand out in 2026 for accuracy, features, and usability.

    By Matthew Sholtz 12 hours ago Read More
  • A free VPN app listing in the Apple App Store

    The Risk With Using Free VPNs That You Need To Know

    Most people opt for free VPNs since there are ample options available on the internet. However, free VPNs could be doing more harm than good.

    By Gaurav Shukla 14 hours ago Read More
  • The Apple Music app icon on an iPhone.

    What That Little Gray Dot Next To Songs In Apple Music Is For

    Apple Music displays a small gray dot next to certain songs, and Apple has never officially explained what it means. Here's what users have figured out.

    By Chris Smith 1 day ago Read More
  • A person typing on a laptop displaying the Microsoft Word logo on its screen

    5 Reasons You Should Stop Using Microsoft Word

    Microsoft Word is still the most ubiquitous office productivity program out there, but it's time to stop bothering with it, for multiple reasons.

    By Asad Kashif 2 days ago Read More
  • The app store page for the Plex app.

    Plex Is Tripling Its Lifetime Pass Price, Leaving Customers Seriously Frustrated

    Popular streaming platform Plex has announced a massive price increase to its Lifetime Pass service, and longtime fans aren't happy about it.

    By Daniel Trock 2 days ago Read More
  • Close up of someone tapping the Android Auto icon on a round in-vehicle display.

    4 Android Auto Features You Can Look Forward To In 2026

    Your Android Auto is due to get a slew of new updates in 2026, and some of these will be significant improvements over how the system previously worked.

    By Briley Kenney 3 days ago Read More
  • Pressing the Android Auto icon on a vehicle display

    4 Surprising Android Auto Apps You Can Actually Use In The Car

    While navigation and music platforms are what most people associate with Android Auto, it supports a surprising variety of apps. Here are the best ones.

    By Andrew Morrisey 3 days ago Read More
  • People holding sparklers on the New Year

    5 Apps To Help You Stick With Your New Year's Resolution

    2026 has just begun, and if you are motivated to make this year more productive, here are some apps that will help you stick to your New Year's resolutions.

    By Marinel Sigue 3 days ago Read More
  • The iPhone Weather app as shown in App Store, displayed on an iPhone resting on a computer keyboard

    4 Cool Things You Didn't Know Your iPhone's Weather App Can Do

    You might rely on your iPhone Weather app to help plan your day, but you're probably not making full use of it. Here are four cool hidden things the app can do.

    By Marinel Sigue 4 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of the App Store app on an iPhone.

    Apple App Store Subscriptions Just Got Cheaper, But There's A Catch

    Apple's new App Store payment plan lets you get discounted yearly subscriptions without paying everything up front, but it comes with some important conditions.

    By Chris Smith 5 days ago Read More
  • A phone lying on a keyboard with the TikTok logo on its screen

    Who Actually Owns TikTok?

    Think ByteDance is the only company that owns TikTok? Discover the surprising group of corporate giants that secretly control the world's biggest video app.

    By Joel Loynds 5 days ago Read More
  • A person setting up a gaming PC

    11 Free Apps You Should Always Install First On Your New Gaming PC

    Even with the cost of computer components skyrocketing, some free apps can make your new gaming PC sing, even on a budget. Here are the ones to install first.

    By Ritwik Mitra 5 days ago Read More
  • A person speaking into a smartphone

    Here's What Users Say Is The Best Phone For Voice To Text (And It's Not An iPhone)

    One software developer delivers superior voice-to-text capabilities through custom hardware, on-device AI models, software integration, and language processing.

    By Alan Bradley 6 days ago Read More
  • Android smartphone showing Norton, Avast, Internet Security, Bitdefender, Malwarebytes, and McAfee security apps placed on a laptop's keyboard

    Why There's Simply No Need For Android Antivirus Apps Anymore

    Many Android users install an antivirus app on a new device without thinking twice. In 2026, there are good reasons to skip that step entirely.

    By Kazim Alvi 7 days ago Read More
  • Google Translate app page open on a smartphone screen.

    7 Cool Things The Google Translate App Can Do

    The "Star Trek" Universal Translator is closer than ever to becoming a reality. Find out how you can use your smartphone to break the language barrier.

    By Sydney Louw Butler 7 days ago Read More
  • An extreme closeup of a YouTube button on a television's remote control, the white button is the YouTube logo

    5 YouTube Features That Can Level Up Your Experience On Smart TVs

    Your smart TV’s YouTube app is hiding some of its best assets in plain sight. Go beyond the basic search bar and find the tools that change how you watch.

    By Nichols deCourville 7 days ago Read More
  • An image of many popular Chinese app icons on a digital screen

    5 Popular Apps That Are Actually From China

    Chinese companies are behind some of the world's most downloaded apps. These five are the ones you've almost certainly encountered, even if you didn't know.

    By Asad Kashif 7 days ago Read More
  • smartphone with audible logo on the screen, earbuds on table beside the phone

    4 Audible Settings You Should Change ASAP For A Better Experience

    Audible is one of the most popular audiobook platforms in existence for a reason, but there are a few settings you can change to improve your experience.

    By Joshua Hawkins 8 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of the Costco app within the Apple App Store as it is being displayed on an iPhone, the device is behind held in a user's right hand, though the background is extremely blurred

    5 Costco App Features You Shouldn't Ignore (That Actually Save Time And Money)

    if you've got a Costco membership but haven't yet explored the Costco mobile app, you could be missing out on some great member's only features.

    By Nichols deCourville 8 days ago Read More
  • The Google One app in the Google Play Store.

    7 Hidden Google One Perks You Need To Start Using

    Google One is more than just gobs of storage space. The subscription plans offer tiered perks that may surprise and delight you with their usefulness.

    By Aaron Mamiit 8 days ago Read More
  • smart TV on shelf at big box warehouse store like Costco

    Here's How To Track Tech Deals At Costco

    Costco members are no strangers to great deals on technology, but finding those deals regularly can be a challenge... if you don't know where to look.

    By Joshua Hawkins 9 days ago Read More
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