Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 Restores App Lock and Fixes 26 Pixel Bugs
Google's third Android 17 QPR3 beta for Pixel phones fixes 26 bugs and brings back app lock, lock screen blur and other features removed from earlier betas.
When Does Black Friday Start? Key Dates and When Tech Sales Begin
Black Friday falls on November 27 and Cyber Monday on November 30. See how early Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and Target tech deals usually begin and how to plan.
South Korea Fines Apple and Google Over App Store Payment Rules
South Korea's media regulator fined Google 42.9 billion won and Apple 20.81 billion won and ordered both to open their app stores to outside payments.
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How to Spot Scam Text Messages (Toll, Package, Bank and “Wrong Number” Scams)
Fake toll notices, missed-delivery alerts and friendly "wrong number" texts all follow the same playbook. Here's how to recognize them and what to do next.
How to Service Your Own Computer: 7 Easy Tune-Up Tasks Repair Shops Charge For
Most of a shop's tune-up is work you can do at home in an afternoon. Here are seven maintenance tasks for Windows PCs and Macs, step by step.
How to Fix the “HTTP Error” When Uploading Images in WordPress
WordPress's vague "HTTP error" usually comes down to a handful of causes. Here's how to find yours, starting with the quickest fixes.
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How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication (and Which Method to Pick)
A second sign-in step stops most account takeovers. Here's which method to use and exactly where to switch it on for your Google, Apple and Microsoft accounts.
Online File Converters: Safe Options for PDFs, Images, Audio and Video
Before you upload a contract or family video to a random converter site, check whether your computer can already do the job offline. Often it can.
How to Recover a Hacked Instagram or Facebook Account (and Lock It Down After)
If someone took over your Instagram or Facebook, the official recovery tools are free and the fastest route back. Here's how to use them, and how to keep it from happening again.
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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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Smart Ring vs Smartwatch: Which Health Tracker Is Right for You?
A ring disappears on your finger and lasts nearly a week. A watch does far more but needs daily charging. Here's how to decide, including the subscription fine print.
How to Choose an Amplifier for a Car Subwoofer: RMS, Ohms and Wiring Explained
Picking the wrong amp is the most common reason car subwoofers sound weak or blow. These are the numbers that actually matter and how to match them.
How to Set Up Mesh Wi-Fi: Placement, Wired Backhaul and Bridge Mode
A mesh system can fix dead zones for good, but placement and setup make or break it. Here's how to do it right, including what to do with your internet provider's router.
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Black Friday TV Buying Guide: Specs That Matter and Cheap TVs to Skip
Learn what panel type, HDR, refresh rate and ports really mean on doorbuster TVs, and which cheap sets are usually a poor buy, before you shop.
Refurbished vs Renewed vs Used Phones: What the Labels Mean and What to Check
"Refurbished" can mean a new battery and a full warranty, or a quick wipe and a 30-day return window. Here's how the main programs compare.
The Best Time to Buy Tech: A Month-by-Month Calendar for Laptops, TVs and Phones
Tech prices follow a surprisingly predictable calendar. Here's when laptops, TVs, phones and other gadgets usually get cheaper, and when to wait.
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Best Wallpaper Apps for Android (and the Built-In Options to Try First)
Your phone's own wallpaper picker may be all you need. If not, these trusted apps and safety tips will help you choose.
How to Transfer Data From Android to iPhone: Move to iOS, WhatsApp and Photos
Switching from Android to iPhone is easier than it used to be. Here's how to move your contacts, photos, messages and WhatsApp chats without losing anything.
What Is an eSIM? How It Works, Which Phones Support It, and How to Switch
No tray, no tiny plastic card: an eSIM lives inside your phone. Here's how to set one up, move it to a new phone and use one abroad.