Apple’s newest MacBooks are powered by the company’s own Apple Silicon M1 processors, and because of that Apple was able to extend the battery life of its M1 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro far beyond what we’ve seen in previous Apple laptops. But if you’re having battery life issues for any reason — on these …

Apple’s iPhone is full of hidden features and tricks we’re constantly discovering. For instance, did you know the Notes app has a hidden document scanner? Yeah, pretty cool. The latest hidden feature that’s been popping up on Twitter and blogs is another type of scanner, dedicated to QR codes, and it’s better than the one built into the camera app.  Yes, …

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 lineup is impressive. From 5G support to a new camera setup with better performance, there’s a lot to be excited about. Heck, the S21 Ultra even borrowed one of the Note’s marquee features: S-Pen stylus support. That’s right, you can now use a stylus to write or draw on one of Samsung’s S-series phones. All three phones run Android 11 …

You can potentially save yourself hundreds of dollars by buying a used phone or laptop compared to purchasing brand-new, pricey electronics. There are several ways to buy a used device, including from sites like Swappa or eBay. While both sites have buyer protection policies to ensure you get what you paid for, we might suggest going with a refurbished device instead. …

It’s far too easy to ignore the Windows prompts reminding you to create a backup of your PC. I’ve done it many times. Most of my files are backed up to some form of cloud storage, be it OneDrive or iCloud Drive. However, those files aren’t everything I have on a PC. There are settings, applications along with other odds …

Gone are the days of trying to find a scanner, or even worse, cluttering up your desk with one of those all-in-one printer/scanner combos, for the handful of times a year you need to create a digital version of a document. Apple’s iPhone has a hidden document scanner in its Notes app, and now Android owners have a dedicated app …

No matter which pair of AirPods you have — the second-generation version, the AirPods Pro or the AirPods Max, earbuds can get lost, misplaced or even carried away by the family pet. Small earbuds, especially, can fall between couch cushions, fly under furniture or wedge deep into a pocket. I’m grateful for Apple’s Find My app that’s built into every iPhone, iPad and Mac. I most often …

If you don’t own one of those fancy all-in-one printers that includes a scanner, being asked to sign, scan and send a document can seem like an impossible task. Not to mention a task from a decade ago. But you may have a scanner right in your hand: your iPhone or iPad.  By scanning a document, I don’t mean taking …

LastPass has gone rogue. All right, maybe that’s a bit dramatic, but the company has all but ditched the free version of its password manager as of March 16. Now, LastPass users who want to avoid paying will have to choose whether they want to access their passwords on a mobile device, like your iPhone or Android phone, or on a …

The Apple Watch’s journey has been one of constant evolution. Originally positioned as an extension of your iPhone, putting apps and notifications on your wrist has slowly morphed into a full-out fitness device. Not only does it count your steps, but it can detect if you fall then call for help, monitor how noisy your environment is and even run …