Facebook (and its parent company, Meta) has some issues around data privacy, and you may be wondering what you can do to better protect your personal information while using the popular social network. I suggest doing regular privacy check ups every few months. Doing so will help you keep up with the constant changes Facebook …

We get it: The iPhone 13, Samsung S22 Ultra and Pixel 6 are tempting to upgrade to, but they’ll cost you a pretty penny. In fact, the lowest-price Pixel 6 is around $600, and Samsung’s top model will run you well over $1,000. Knowing that the price of new phones is rising, making your existing smartphone last longer can save you …

If you have iOS 15 or 14 downloaded on your iPhone, you have access to all sorts of fun ways to customize your home screen. You can switch up your app icons, take advantage of a pseudo app drawer called App Library and experiment with widgets. (Plus, rumors suggest that iOS 16, which Apple could show off at WWDC in June, might introduce bigger …

Your iPad has a finite lifespan. After a few years, you’ll likely notice deteriorated performance, illustrated by crashed apps, unresponsive buttons, low storage and poor battery life. Unfortunately, no matter what you do, your iPad will eventually submit to time, but there are several ways to improve and maximize your tablet’s lifespan and spare you from purchasing another one so …

Your Android phone’s small screen wasn’t designed for following along with fitness classes online or joining a Zoom call. So instead of squinting to see what’s going on, you can magically cast or mirror your phone’s screen to a nearby TV with just a few taps. You’ll need the proper hardware to get the job done, but it’ll save you from potential neck strain.  …

Backing up your Mac is one of those routine tasks that can wind up buried beneath the more urgent priorities on your to-do list. But if your MacBook or iMac crashes at an inopportune time — as computers always seem to do — you’ll be infinitely grateful you took a few minutes to save all your important files. A backup …

If you’re looking to delete your Facebook account, you might have any number of reasons for pulling the plug. Perhaps you’ve noticed social media usage taking a toll on your mental health. Maybe you take issue with the platform for reports of privacy violations, political brawling, damaging misinformation and other content that could be harmful to teens. Or you could be trying to wipe your personal …

It’s always a good time to free up space on your Android phone — whether you’re getting an “insufficient storage” alert or you’re preparing your phone to download Android 12. A great place to start is deleting your old apps that you no longer use. Apps are notorious storage eaters, and it’s all too easy to accumulate a bunch of apps for stores you …

Even a little time off from school and work can turn into a phone fest. If the kids are spending more time glued to their screens than they are with the rest of the family, it may be time to set some limits. Sure, in the age of the pandemic, parents might’ve relaxed rules in response to being at home …

Whether you’re using your PC to get work done or have fun, a slow computer can make life way more frustrating than it needs to be. Laggy performance speed can render your computer pretty much useless — especially when you can barely open a window, load a website or even start up your system. If you’ve been suffering lately, now’s …