Getting Apple's iMessage to play nice with a Windows PC isn't the easiest or most elegant thing to accomplish, and I should know. Sending and receiving iPhone Messages on my Windows laptop has been a personal mission for a couple of years now, and I've spent way too much time researching and testing the most promising methods. I'm about to share these with you.

You Asked How to Use iPhone's iMessage on Windows. We Have Answers

Apple announced at WWDC 2024 that it would release iOS 18 to the general public this fall and bring new features, like a customizable home screen, upgrades to Messages and more, to your iPhone. When Apple released iOS 17.2 in December, that update was packed with new and useful features, too. It brought the long-awaited Journal app and Contact Key Verification to your iPhone, as well as fun features like the ability to react to messages with Live Stickers.

Before iOS 18 Is Released This Fall, Don't Miss These iOS 17.2 Features

If you're looking to upgrade your tablet, the Apple iPad is a popular and great choice. However, the iPad can cost you a pretty penny. Luckily, Apple's iPad is currently down to $328 on Amazon. Keep in mind that Prime Day is coming up in a few weeks and it might bring additional savings. It could possibly even back down to it's all time low price of $300. But if you can't wait that long, this is still a great deal worth snapping up.

Snag an Apple iPad at an Unbeatable Low Price With This Amazon Deal

You're driving somewhere you've never driven before, and suddenly your internet stops working. When it comes to directions on Google Maps, it's usually fine to not have internet, because whatever route you're following will continue to work, even with no service. But if you need to stop somewhere or reroute,...

It's a Good Idea to Download Google Maps Offline. Here's How to Do It

At WWDC 2024, Apple announced it would release iOS 18 to the general public this fall, and the update would bring new features, like customizable home screen and upgrades to Messages, to your iPhone. But the tech giant brought a feature to your iPhone that could make your phone calls sound much better when it released iOS 16.4 more than a year ago.

Apple's Hidden iOS Trick to Make Your iPhone Calls Much Clearer

In June, Supplemental Security Income recipients didn't receive a payment due to getting two checks in May. The month of July is back on schedule, and checks should be headed your way soon. Also, if you didn't know, you might be getting a boost to your checks later this year.

Your July SSI Payments Are Coming. Here's When to Expect Them

If your data is leaked onto the dark web, fraudsters can use it to access your financial accounts and steal your identity. But how would you even know if your credit card information or Social Security number is living there?. You’re not just going to hop onto the dark web...

5 Signs Your Personal Data Is on the Dark Web

Consumers lost $10 billion to fraud in 2023, according to the latest data from the Federal Trade Commission. And if you think it can’t happen to you, you’re only making yourself more susceptible to scammers. Banking scams can be tricky to spot, particularly with the rise of online...

Don’t Fall for These 10 Sneaky Banking Scams

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

I didn’t wake up one day and decide to launch a side hustle. It was quite the opposite. After my neighbor’s dog-sitter ghosted her right before a trip, I volunteered to watch her dog for a few days. That’s when I realized how easily I could work dog-sitting into my life as a part-time gig.

I Never Thought I Could Make This Much Money Dog-Sitting

The Fourth of July is just days away, but some great deals are already live. We're seeing savings across a number of categories from a variety of retailers like Amazon, Best Buy and Apple. It's a great time to score deals on big-ticket items like laptops and mattresses. But for bargain hunters looking for more budget-friendly savings, there are many deals that are as low as $25 and under, too, from kitchen appliances to games, tech gadgets and much more. Keep reading to see what affordable deals we found. Keep in mind these deals can end at any time, so get what you need before it sells out or expires.

Fourth of July Deals Under $25: Big Bargains You Don't Want to Miss Out On

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

As people continue holding onto their phones for longer, some may want to upgrade a bit more regularly. AT&T has a new add-on for those who love to bounce around to the latest devices called "Next Up Anytime," CNET has confirmed. Priced as a $10 per month add-on, the new...

AT&T's Next Up Anytime Add-On Will Let You Upgrade Your Phone Multiple Times a Year

Are you looking for a way to keep track of your current or expected Social Security benefits? It's a good idea, especially given recent reports suggesting that Social Security fund reserves could run out by 2035. While the future of your Social Security benefits is unclear, you can empower yourself and take control of your benefits online by signing up for a My Social Security account. There, you'll be able to access your benefits information as well as other options and updates. You'll see the expected benefit amount for when you retire, as well as a slew of useful information about your Social Security status. You can even use a tool to file retirement or disability applications, straight from your browser.

You Can Estimate Your Monthly Social Security Benefit Amount With This Online Tool

Baseline stats for my level 143 character (an INT-heavy spellblade build using Dark Moon Greatsword). Whenever you leave the Land of Shadow DLC area, your stats will revert to their non-Shadowtree Blessing levels, as seen here. Elden Ring DLC shadowtree blessing level 1. With one level of Shadowtree Blessing for...

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

Today's Wordle answer might be a tough one, so read on if you're stumped. Every day, we'll post hints and then the answer for the current day's Wordle, just in case you need it. Also, we've ranked all the letters in the alphabet by popularity if you want to use...

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for June 28, #1105

As far as our body's energy needs are concerned, blood sugar is as sweet as it sounds. While people with diabetes need to monitor its levels to ensure their body has the appropriate amount to stay safe, blood sugar (or blood glucose) is everybody's primary form of energy. How well the body uses blood sugar is also a measure of metabolic health -- a term the medical community is still working out that describes how the body uses energy, and how at-risk someone may be for health problems like heart disease.

Blood Sugar Tracking Heats Up: FDA Clears 2 New Monitors, Another to Roll Out This Summer

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iPhone 16: A New Button for the Biggest Upgrade Year Yet

Amazon's 4th of July and Prime Day deals are so close, and that means the retail giant is queuing up tons of bargain prices for shoppers. If you're looking to take advantage of Amazon's deals during the first weeks of summer, you're in luck. Amazon's deals will extend beyond Amazon's website thanks to "Buy with Prime."

Snag Amazon Prime Day Deals From Other Retailers With 'Buy With Prime'

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iOS 18 Developer Beta 2: Your iPhone Could Get These Features Soon

Apple unveiled iOS 18 at its Worldwide Developers Conference 2024 keynote event on June, and the tech giant released the second developer beta of the software...

iOS 18 Developer Beta 2: Your iPhone Could Get These Features Soon

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