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Not all smartphones have to be complicated. Maybe you're one of the millions of people who have trouble seeing a display, interacting with buttons or hearing calls. Our in-house phone experts have rounded up some terrific smartphone options with larger buttons, easier navigation, better speakers and more features that are perfect for seniors -- or anybody who just wants a simpler smartphone.Even better: Many of these models are more affordable than a typical smartphone. Some have tech that makes them compatible with some hearing aids. And these phones allow users to create a favorites list of people they call the most. So you can...

The 7 best phones for seniors

Looking to get rid of an old phone? Hit the pause button before you trade it in or look for a recycle option. Instead, you can save a lot of money and turn it into a free home security camera using a simple app. Upgrading to the latest iPhone 15...

How to Turn Your Old iPhone or Android Into a Home Security Camera for Free

Your Android phone's web browser picks up a lot of files, images and data from the websites that you visit, and a lot of that does not need to be on your phone. Whether you're using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Samsung Internet, this data stored in your cookies and cache can be helpful in some cases. It's what lets you quickly load websites you frequently access and keeps you logged into accounts you have. That's nice, but there's plenty of information in the cookies and cache of your browser that isn't necessary and could even be a privacy risk.

Your Android Phone's Web Browser Has Junk Files You Can Delete Now

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We show you how to switch Apple IDs on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac for improved organization and efficiency.

How to switch Apple ID

Both iOS 17 and especially iOS 18 have given iPhone users some major new features, but it's hard not look back fondly on iOS 16. Personalizing your lock screen and editing iMessages are something you see or use potentially on a daily basis, so its presence is still felt today.

Here's How to Easily View and Copy Wi-Fi Passwords on Your iPhone

Wireless internet connections are convenient, but they're also notoriously unreliable. Nothing proves that point more emphatically than a glitchy video conference call, especially if it's tied to a crucial business meeting. The solution, of course, is to run a wired network connection to your home office. Wi-Fi is great for...

Wi-Fi problems? Add a wired network to your home without Ethernet cable - here's how

Is your smart TV acting not-so-smart? Does it exhibit lag in sequences or a slow response to your remote control? You aren't the only one who's experienced the frustration of watching a juddering screen or disconcerting digital hang-ups. Also: I changed these 5 TV settings to cut down my electricity...

TV running slow? Changing these 6 settings can instantly speed up performance

We’re watching as Gemini tries to pull some information from a picture of a concert poster. It’s, uh, not going well. It failed twice on a Galaxy S24 Ultra, and now we’re onto a second demo unit.

Live Demo! Live Demo!

DoorDash is bundling Max’s $9.99 / month ad-supported plan with its annual DashPash membership in the US, which costs $96 / year. Uber One offers a similar bundle with Disney Plus in the UK.

Beyond the streaming bundle.

Google Tensor A1 is inside the new Pixel Buds Pro 2 to handle processing for noise cancellation. The buds are smaller and lighter, too, and they’re the first earbuds to let you access Gemini directly.

New chip alert!

Samsung is launching a new service to help caregivers remotely monitor and assist loved ones using smart home devices. SmartThings Family Care is a free service that uses both Samsung’s SmartThings smart home platform and Galaxy smartphones to help caregivers stay connected. It first launched in Korea in June and will be available in the US on August 16th through the SmartThings app.

Samsung’s new Family Care service helps caregivers monitor loved ones

If you like the idea of investing as little effort as possible into mopping your hardwood floors, you might want to check out the current deal on the Narwal Freo X Ultra. Right now, our favorite robot vacuum for mopping is down to its second-best price of $999.99 ($400 off) at Amazon, which is just $50 shy of the all-time low we saw during Prime Day. Narwal is also matching said discount when you apply the promo code SUMNXU at checkout.

Our favorite mopping robovac is on sale for nearly its best price to date

But for a very visual-sounding demo, Gemini Live is surprisingly sparse on visuals. As it comes up with ideas for keeping kids entertained, there are no pictures or references — it’s really like she’s just chatting with an acquaintance on the phone.

The live demo of Gemini Live is going off without a hitch.

Google Wallet is a mobile payment app that allows you to pay for items online or through contactless payment. You can also exchange money with other people, track personal spending, add virtual credit cards, and manage your money. Google has muddied the waters with a confusing brand strategy. But in...

How to Use Google Wallet to Store Your Credit Cards, Train Tickets, ID, and More

Yup, it’s 2024 and we’re talking about the importance of phone RAM. I’d roll my eyes that this is still a conversation, but after trying a lot of different Android E Ink tablets with different amounts of RAM, I can confirm — RAM is very important!

Brian Rakowski says RAM is the name of the game for the Pixel 9.

Link to Windows is one aspect of Android that is surprisingly still something of a hidden gem — it's shocking how few people I've met know about it. Ever since I came across the convenience of having my Android device connected to my Windows laptop, I genuinely never looked back.

One UI 6.1.1 Will Make Using Apps Via Link To Windows Easier

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Disney wants a Florida court to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit at a Disney-affiliated restaurant based on terms of service for the entertainment giant’s website and streaming video services. The company argues that a couple agreed to an arbitration clause when one of them bought tickets to Disney World — and in an even more distant connection, when signing up for Disney Plus years before.

Disney wants to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit because of a Disney Plus agreement

It should come as no surprise that the Pixel-exclusive VPN by Google service is available to Pixel 9 series owners too. Google has confirmed that Pixel 9 series owners can indeed use VPN by Google. VPN by Google is a Pixel-exclusive VPN service that replaced the now-shuttered VPN by Google...

VPN by Google One is dead, but you still get VPN by Google with the Pixel 9

After several leaks over the past few months, Google today finally launched its latest foldable phone, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes with an improved display, refined industrial design, a new processor, and more to make it a compelling foldable smartphone from Google. The Pixel...

Google officially announces Pixel 9 Pro Fold with a bigger display and improved cameras

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How to troubleshoot someone else’s computer remotely

The Verge, then you probably know your tech, and so it’s likely that you’re sometimes asked to help troubleshoot computer issues by friends, family, and /...

How to troubleshoot someone else’s computer remotely

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