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Devices & Apps

Plain-language guides to understanding and using everyday gadgets and software.

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App Permissions: What You're Really Agreeing To
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App Permissions: What You're Really Agreeing To

By Technology Editorial Team · 9 min read · Oct 3, 2024

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Devices & Apps Before You Sell or Recycle Your Old Device, Do These Things First

Before You Sell or Recycle Your Old Device, Do These Things First

By Technology Editorial Team · 5 min · Mar 22, 2023
Devices & Apps Bluetooth Pairing Problems and Why They Keep Happening

Bluetooth Pairing Problems and Why They Keep Happening

By Technology Editorial Team · 5 min · Aug 9, 2025
Devices & Apps Cloud Storage vs. Local Storage: Where Should Your Files Live?

Cloud Storage vs. Local Storage: Where Should Your Files Live?

By Technology Editorial Team · 5 min · Feb 20, 2026
Devices & Apps Common Terms Every Tablet Owner Should Understand

Common Terms Every Tablet Owner Should Understand

By Technology Editorial Team · 6 min · Dec 22, 2025
Devices & Apps Getting More Out of Your Device's Accessibility Features

Getting More Out of Your Device's Accessibility Features

By Technology Editorial Team · 5 min · May 12, 2025
Devices & Apps How Notification Overload Changes the Way You Focus

How Notification Overload Changes the Way You Focus

By Technology Editorial Team · 8 min · Jun 6, 2024
Devices & Apps Password Managers: How They Work and Why Security Experts Rely on Them

Password Managers: How They Work and Why Security Experts Rely on Them

By Technology Editorial Team · 6 min · Sep 23, 2023
Devices & Apps Setting Up Two-Factor Authentication Without Getting Locked Out

Setting Up Two-Factor Authentication Without Getting Locked Out

By Technology Editorial Team · 7 min · Feb 7, 2026
Devices & Apps Smart Speakers Explained: Voice Assistants, Skills, and Privacy

Smart Speakers Explained: Voice Assistants, Skills, and Privacy

By Technology Editorial Team · 7 min · Oct 24, 2024
Devices & Apps Streaming Apps and Data Usage: What's Actually Being Consumed

Streaming Apps and Data Usage: What's Actually Being Consumed

By Technology Editorial Team · 7 min · Dec 3, 2023
Devices & Apps Subscription App Fatigue: Taking Stock of What You're Actually Paying For

Subscription App Fatigue: Taking Stock of What You're Actually Paying For

By Technology Editorial Team · 6 min · Apr 18, 2024
Devices & Apps The Hidden Drain: Why Your Phone Battery Dies Faster Than It Should

The Hidden Drain: Why Your Phone Battery Dies Faster Than It Should

By Technology Editorial Team · 5 min · Dec 7, 2025
Devices & Apps What Your Phone's Operating System Actually Does

What Your Phone's Operating System Actually Does

By Technology Editorial Team · 7 min · Mar 3, 2026
Devices & Apps What a VPN Can — and Cannot — Do for Your Privacy

What a VPN Can — and Cannot — Do for Your Privacy

By Technology Editorial Team · 5 min · Jun 3, 2024
Devices & Apps Wired vs. Wireless Headphones: Sound Quality, Latency, and Daily Use

Wired vs. Wireless Headphones: Sound Quality, Latency, and Daily Use

By Technology Editorial Team · 5 min · Sep 28, 2023