Maintaining practical cybersecurity measures at home is as important as ever, as the consequences of a breach can be devastating. Unfortunately, even vigilant cybersecurity doesn't always offer total security. However, you can reduce your risk substantially by not appearing to be an easy target. Here are some simple steps you...

Here's how to keep your data private on your phone, PC, and tablet

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You can set your phone to make a brief noise or vibration every time a notification comes through. Like customizing your ringtone with your favorite song, you can pick unique notes and sounds for all your apps or a specific one. Our guide teaches you how to change the notification sound for the essential apps on your Android tablet or phone so that no Google Pixel or Samsung Galaxy phone sounds the same in a busy hallway.

Android: How to add custom notification sounds for different apps

Starting next month, Google will require apps on the Play Store to provide a “stable, engaging, responsive user experience.” If they don’t, the company plans to eventually remove those apps from the store. This policy is part of Google’s latest spam policy update and is designed to...

Google is getting ready to remove lots of Android apps from the Play Store

There was a time when metal phones weren’t rare. They were never the majority, but if we rewind to 2016, we’ll see that both established players (Apple, HTC, Huawei, LG) and newcomers (OnePlus, Google) generously used metals in the designs of their top-tier devices. Clearly, things have changed....

Why does nobody make metal phones anymore?

Gboard is arguably one of the most popular keyboard apps for Android. Google has added multiple customization features to Gboard since its debut, and now it seems like Google is working on a new feature that would enhance the user experience. According to a new APK Teardown post by Android...

Gboard may soon let you switch to a different keyboard font

In the digital age, securing your personal data is more important than ever, especially on devices that travel with us everywhere, like our smartphones. If you’re an Android user, you’re in luck because there are several built-in features to help you lock down your device. Let’s dive into some of these options and ensure your information stays safe and secure. (iPhone and iPad users, follow these tips)

Looking for more ways to lock down your Android? Here’s how to do it

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and 6 owners aren't being left behind, as Samsung releases a new UI build.

Your older Samsung Galaxy Watch just got an unexpected free upgrade

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Big news hitting the grocery scene: Stop & Shop is set to close 32 of its stores in five states. This move is a major shake-up for local communities across the Northeast. Here’s where the closures are happening:

A big-name grocery store is shutting down over 30 locations in five states

You might need Lockdown mode if you are concerned about theft or have confidential files on your Android phone. The feature removes biometric security, which can be fooled with high-quality images or replicas, and uses knowledge-based authentication (KBA) instead. No one can bypass your phone's security unless they know your personal identification number (PIN), password, or pattern. Learn why you should activate the mode for extra security on your device and how it works.

What is Lockdown mode, and why do you need it on Android?

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You can pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Ring from Samsung direct or Amazon, but which is actually the better option when you add in sizing kits too?

You can now pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Ring at Amazon — but there's a catch

Earlier this year, Microsoft started forcing Windows users to use the new Outlook instead of the inbox Mail app. Luckily, though, users had the option to simply disable the New Outlook toggle to bring back the old email app. All of that is now in the past, as Microsoft has just made things a lot more complicated for users who want to go back from the new Outlook to the Mail app.

Want to switch to the Windows Mail app? It's no longer as easy as it used to be

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CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

The Passwords app is an excellent addition to the Apple ecosystem. It's perfect for those who own multiple Apple devices. It's completely free, unlike third-party options like 1Password or LastPass, but it lacks a few features. While you can view your saved passwords on a Windows PC, better options are...

I've Switched to Apple's Password Manager, and I'm Never Going Back

Nothing launched the Phone 2a earlier this year, a mid-range and cheaper alternative to its current flagship, the Nothing Phone 2. While unavailable in the US, the phone has done well in selected European countries and India, where it trumps its competition with its pricing and a clean Android experience. Since its release, the Carl Pei-led company has launched a special edition and a new color to keep it in the limelight. Now, Nothing might take things up a size by launching a Plus variant of the mid-ranger.

The Nothing Phone 2a's Plus sibling might be around the corner

With Apple adopting RCS in iOS 18's Messages app on the iPhone, the messaging protocol will replace SMS sooner rather than later. RCS packs several benefits over its ancient competitor, like group chats, emoji reactions, location sharing, high-resolution media sharing, etc., making it a no-brainer in this day and age. For reasons best known to Google, though, its messaging app heavily compresses and shrinks pictures sent over RCS, spoiling the entire experience. Fortunately, the company may soon fix this limitation for good.

Google Messages may soon let you send high quality images over RCS

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There is some tough news in the coffee and cafe scene. Cottonwood Coffee, a beloved spot based in Brookings, South Dakota, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This decision comes as they battle significant financial challenges, especially worsened by the lingering impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

A coffee and cafe company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to financial difficulties

The foldable phone category is overspilling with options beyond Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold and Flip devices. The newest entries are two foldables from Xiaomi, including the book-style Xiaomi Mix Fold 4, which raises the bar for foldables across the board. The Mix Fold 4 is Xiaomi’s fourth foldable and...

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 just raised the bar for folding phones

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 series could feature the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset, a departure from the previous lineup. Qualcomm's higher-cost Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 may not be used due to a potential price increase that could impact customers. The limited yield of the Exynos 2500 chip, meanwhile, could compel...

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 series could bring a key hardware change

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Rainbow Shops, a popular clothier known for its youth clothing, is preparing to shut down its location at the Hamilton Mall in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. The store is currently offering a hefty 40% discount on all items as part of its liquidation sale.

Popular Clothing Store Offers Offers Deep Discounts, Closing 950 Locations in Struggling Mall

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Gboard could soon look a bit more like your phone's stock apps

Gboard doesn't let you change its font, sticking with its default typeface, but new evidence suggests Google is working on a feature to address that. The...

Gboard could soon look a bit more like your phone's stock apps

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