VPNs, or virtual private networks, offer a useful layer of defense for your online privacy and security. They hide your IP ...

Apple has historically resisted the idea of touchscreen MacBooks, arguing that laptop PCs with the feature are unwieldy and ...

Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...

Have you ever noticed that some photos in your iPhone or iPad camera roll include a bit of motion? Those are Live Photos. If you’re unfamiliar with Live Photos, the feature captures about a second and ...

iOS 26 launched in the fall, but with 26.1 and 26.2 updates it added more tools for customizing the new Liquid Glass design. And now that a new wave of users is upgrading to iOS 26 for the first time, ...

A resurfacing iPhone bug is leaving alarms technically "on" but functionally silent, catching users off guard at the worst possible time. Here's how you can (usually) avoid the same fate. Imagine if ...

Losing your iPhone can be an overwhelming experience, but Apple’s iCloud services offer effective tools to help you locate, secure, and manage your device remotely. Whether you’re using another iPhone ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Keeping up with your phone's software updates is one of the best ways to ensure your device is operating at peak performance. Sometimes an ...

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer, covering mobile and PC guides that help you understand your devices. She has five years' experience in the Tech, E-commerce, and Food niches. Particularly, the ...

Note: an earlier version of this article last published in February 2025. A blast of arctic air is forecast to slam into the Midwest this week. Morning temperatures on Thursday, Dec. 4, could be below ...

Phone hacked signs can appear subtly at first, such as rapid battery drain, unusual app behavior, or strange notifications. Other indicators include unexplained data spikes, pop-ups, or random system ...