Some Apple fans upgrade their devices very often. Whether it’s their iPhone or Apple Watch, it’s normal for many folks to upgrade to a new device every year or two. If that’s you and you recently upgraded from your old Apple Watch, chances are you have no idea what to do with the older model. If your old Apple Watch is still in good condition, there’s no need to waste it. You can use it in many different ways and give an old device new life. There are plenty of things you can do with an old Apple Watch; you just need to get creative.

11 Things You Can Do With Your Old Apple Watch

While Activity Rings are a staple for fitness enthusiasts, there might be times when you need to pause them. Here's how you can do it in watchOS 11. The Activity Rings on the Apple Watch are a great way to keep track of your daily movement, exercise, and standing goals. However, there are situations where keeping them active isn't practical.

How to pause Activity Rings in watchOS 11 when you need a break

While the Apple Watch has a useful Sleep Mode that dims the screen, it also has a hidden blue light filter. Find out how to find the hidden Night mode on your Apple Watch below!. Why You’ll Love This Tip:. Use Night Shift to filter out your Apple Watch’s...

Find the Apple Watch’s Hidden Night Shift Mode

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We explain how to use Heart Rate Zones on your Apple Watch to maximize your workout efficiency by training in the right intensity zones.

How to use Heart Rate Zones on your Apple Watch

Fortunately, iPhones are difficult to hack. Apple continues to prioritize security. Its closed ecosystem gives it a leg up from Android when it comes to overall digital privacy and safety. However, despite Apple’s robust security features, the iPhone isn’t entirely immune to successful hacking attempts. Being aware of the signs...

3 Signs Your iPhone May Have Been Hacked

I started slowly, but within minutes I was frenetically tearing through my backpack’s seemingly 200 pockets searching for my beloved Amazon Kindle. It had to be there, somewhere. But it wasn’t; and I soon accepted that I’d left it behind on my flight to Paris for Samsung Unpacked.Twelve years – that’s how long I owned that Kindle. It was the first Paperwhite edition, bringing higher contrast to the 212ppi reflective E Ink screen. It had built-in 3G that no longer worked, and an experimental web browser that was all but useless. There was a built-in LED light to illuminate the...

I lost my Kindle on an airplane – this is how I’ll choose my new one on Prime Day

If you have a long commute or you travel a lot, you probably wish your smartphone had a bigger battery. You can always bring a portable charger on your trips, but it's better if you don't have to think about your battery life at all. Luckily for iPhone users, there are some settings in iOS 17.4 you can adjust so that your phone won't run out of juice when you need it most.

Need More Juice? Turn Off These iOS Settings to Boost Your iPhone Battery

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Many great widgets are available for Android phones and tablets, but which are the best? From the widgets that came preinstalled to unexpected widgets installed alongside my favorite apps, I've used more than I can remember. However, I can't fit them all on my home screen, so I now stick to a few favorites that I use at least weekly, if not daily.

These 6 Android widgets make my day easier

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

As summer winds down and students gear up for a new school year, it’s the perfect time to test your knowledge with a back-to-school crossword. From classroom essentials to academic subjects, this puzzle celebrates the excitement and preparation of the school season. Sharpen your pencils and dive into clues that bring the school spirit right to your fingertips.

Crossword: Friday, August 9, 2024

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

We often find decent iPhone and Apple Watch deals available throughout the year, but even the discounted prices rarely compete with those being offered on refurbished products. For example, Woot is currently offering a variety of refurbished Apple products at pretty major discounts. The lineup right now includes the iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Apple Watch Series 8 with prices starting as low as $120. You can be certain these won't last till August 10 when the deal is scheduled to end. Woot's hottest deals often sell out quickly and some have already been snapped up, so move fast if you want to take advantage of this one.

Don't Sleep on Woot's Massive Sale on Refurbished iPhones and Apple Watches

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Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

3-Ingredient Fudge

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Keeping your iPhone data private may take some maintenance on your part. It needn’t be a full-time job to keep your phone secure and protected, but making some of your device’s settings work in your favor is one of the best ways you can ensure your d...

Your iPhone? Apple Experts Reveal 3 Settings You Should Turn Off Now: Ad Tracking & More

You had a late night. You remember tossing your phone on the charger when you got in, but it looks like you didn't. Your iPhone battery is holding on for dear life at 1%, and you've got to be at work in just under 30 minutes. What do you do?

How to Quickly Charge Your iPhone and Get to 100% Faster

Apple's iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max smartphones are now reported to have markedly larger batteries, with the Pro scoring the largest capacity increase of the two compared to the previous generation. Could this mean greater endurance away from your charger, or are the larger batteries needed for higher power demands from the phones themselves?

iPhone 16 Pro And Pro Max Rumored Upgrade Could Curb Battery Life Anxiety

These days, we are so reliant on our phones that it’s important to be able to use them when we travel. After all, imagine landing in another country only to find out you can’t make phone calls, send texts, or even open your email to pull up your hotel reservation.

How to stay connected no matter where you travel in the world

Denver, CO

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Sanford, FL

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Soul food, a favorite from the South, is loved by many Floridians who used to live up North. Florida is home to popular soul food places like Seth's and Happy Soul. Unfortunately, another favorite, Angel's Soul Food in Sanford, has been closed after a state inspection.

Florida soul food restaurant found with debris, "Mold-Like" substance, and raw sewage on the floor

Is it possible to download music to Apple Watch? Is there any way you can download songs on the Apple Watch? Well, if these questions are bothering you, friend, then you are at the right place at the right time. To cut it short, Yes, you can download songs on your Apple Watch.

How to Download Music to Apple Watch?

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How to optimize your sleep with your Apple Watch

Feeling groggy in the morning? Wondering if you’re getting enough shut-eye? Your Apple Watch might have the answers you’re looking for. With the built-in Sleep app,...

How to optimize your sleep with your Apple Watch

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