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How to copy smartphone photos to your PC: The ultimate guide
Transferring your photos to a computer via a USB cable can be a cumbersome experience. The cloud is much more convenient. Not sure how to go about it? Don't sweat it. We'll explain everything.How-To
How to mirror your smartphone display on your PC monitor
The ultimate in multitasking is being able to view your phone's display on your PC monitor, saving you the trouble of having to volley between two screens.Tip
How often should you turn off your phone? Here's the NSA's advice
How often should you turn off your phone completely? Security experts have answered this question.Tip
This dead-simple trick reveals if a battery is full or empty
You can find out how full or empty a battery is with a simple test.How-To
The simple secret to buying the best iPhone 15 USB-C charger
Here's what you need to know when buying a charger for the iPhone 15.How-To
Samsung Galaxy owners: Buy this GAN charger for the fastest charges
Confused AF about which GAN charger to buy to charge your Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra as fast as possible? Here's what you need to know.How-To
Sick of Chrome and Edge? Switch to one of these 9 secure browsers instead
Chrome and Edge are not the only browsers for your computer.How-To
Share your Wi-Fi password in seconds with Android QR codes
Need to share your Wi-Fi password? It's easy if you have an Android phone.Tip
Google's Messages for Web helps me hate text messaging a little less
Android users don’t have to put up with annoying mobile keyboards when texting. You can use your PC’s keyboard instead.How-To
How to turn an old tablet into a second PC monitor for free
Spacedesk: The best free software for turning a tablet into a computer monitorHow-To
How to add custom screensaver images to your Kobo e-reader
Like a Kindle, your Kobo e-reader can display a random screensaver image when on standby—you just need to do a bit of quick work.How-To
Android 13's new copy system reveals your passwords. Here's how to stop it
You can keep your login info private in Android 13 with a couple of simple steps. But the fact this issue exists at all is aggravating.How-To
How to delete your Twitter account
Twitter's process for account deletion is simple and fast—and also leaves you an escape route in case you have second thoughts.How-To
How to download your Twitter data
Want a backup copy of your Twitter data—tweets, follower info, and all? Requesting an archive is a quick five-minute process.How-To
How to use Samsung's Galaxy Tab as a second display for your PC
If you own a Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet, you already have a terrific second display for both work or business travel. Here's how to use it.How-To
8 simple ways to protect your smartphone from hackers
Protect your smartphone from hackers with these simple steps that keep your device more secure.Tip
Your phone sounds terrible. Use this trick for clearer calls instead
Bad call quality doesn’t have to be endured.How-To
How to securely store photos and video on Android
Whether your collection includes makeshift scans of tax documents or personal videos, you can keep them under extra protection.Tip
Forgot your Fitbit tracker at home? Here’s how to make your steps still count
Fitbit doesn’t recognize manually entered walks or runs in step totals. But you can sidestep that problem.How-To