How to Set Up a New iPhone: Quick Start, eSIM and iCloud Restore
Set up a new iPhone by holding the old one nearby for Quick Start, moving your eSIM, and restoring from iCloud. Then change the first settings below.
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How to Download Facebook Videos: Your Own, Saved and Others
You can download your own Facebook videos from the video's menu. The Save option only bookmarks a video inside Facebook, and other people's videos are limited.
Apple HomeView and New Apple TV 4K Hit Stores Nov. 13 at $299 Each
Apple releases the $299 HomeView smart display and the $299 fourth-generation Apple TV 4K on Nov. 13. The HomeView will not be sold in the EU for now.
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Apple’s Siri Chief Mike Rockwell May Leave the Company Next Year
Mike Rockwell is seriously weighing stepping down as Apple's Siri engineering chief, Bloomberg reports. Here is who could take over Siri.
Leaker Says Defective Hinge Parts Behind iPhone Duo Screen Cracks
A leaker says the iPhone Duo screen cracks trace to defective hinge materials at one supplier. Apple offers free replacements to affected users.
Researcher Hacks 2014 Renault Latitude Just to Fix Its Clock
A security researcher hacked his 2014 Renault Latitude's infotainment system to change the clock after the missing map SD card locked the settings menu.
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Xbox Installation Stopped Error: How to Fix a Stuck Game Install
The Xbox installation stopped error usually comes from network, storage or disc cache problems. Here are the fixes in order, from a restart to a console reset.
How to Search Your Email in AOL Mail: Filters and Old Messages
AOL Mail search starts in the box at the top of your inbox. Here is how to narrow results by sender, date and attachment, and how to find old messages.
iMessage Not Syncing Between iPhone, iPad and Mac: Fixes That Work
iMessage stops syncing when devices use different Apple Accounts or addresses, or when Messages in iCloud is off. Here is how to check each setting.
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Best Kahoot Alternatives for Classrooms and Quiz Nights: 9 Picks
Top Kahoot alternatives are Quizizz (Wayground), Blooket, Gimkit, Quizlet Live and Mentimeter. See which are free and which suit trivia nights.
Best Free Video Editing Software for Beginners: 7 Picks and Their Limits
The best free video editors for beginners are iMovie, Clipchamp, DaVinci Resolve and Shotcut. See what each free version leaves out on Windows and Mac.
Firefox Forks Explained: Waterfox, Pale Moon and LibreWolf Compared
Waterfox, Pale Moon and LibreWolf are browsers built from Firefox code. See how each differs in privacy, add-ons, updates and site compatibility.
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How to Choose a Smartwatch: Apple vs Galaxy vs Pixel vs Garmin
Choose a smartwatch by your phone first: Apple Watch needs an iPhone, Galaxy and Pixel need Android. Compare health tools, battery life and Garmin options.
OLED iPad Mini Reviews: Lighter and Brighter, but No 120Hz
Early OLED iPad mini reviews from MacRumors and 9to5Mac praise the thinner body, OLED screen and water resistance, but criticize no 120Hz and the $699 price.
Road Trip Checklist: 7 Checks for Your Car and Your Tech
A road trip checklist covers seven checks before you leave, from tires and fluids to phone backups, plus chargers, mounts and dash cams worth packing.
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How to Get Rid of AI Overviews in Google Search (the Web Filter and udm=14)
There's no setting to hide AI Overviews. A two-minute browser tweak makes Google show plain web links by default instead.
How to Turn Off or Limit Gemini on Android (Pixel and Samsung)
Google is retiring the classic Assistant on most phones, so going back is mostly off the table. You can still keep Gemini out of your way and limit what it stores.
AI Smart Glasses Explained: What Ray-Ban Meta and Display Glasses Can Do
Camera glasses with a built-in AI assistant have gone mainstream, and models with tiny displays are arriving. Here's what they do, the privacy rules, and whether you'd use one.
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Which AirPods Should You Buy on Sale? Models Compared Before You Pay
Not sure which AirPods to grab in a sale? Here is how the main models differ in noise cancelling, hearing features, case and fit, and what to check first.
Black Friday iPhone Deals Explained: Carrier Offers, Unlocked Prices and Trade-Ins
How Black Friday iPhone deals work: carrier bill credits versus unlocked discounts, how trade-in credit is paid, and what a genuinely good iPhone deal looks like.
Black Friday vs Cyber Monday for Tech: Which Day Is Better for TVs, Laptops and More
Black Friday often suits TVs and big-ticket items, while Cyber Monday leans online-friendly tech. See which day fits laptops, phones, headphones and smart home gear.