Cutting the cord and telling your cable company to get lost is always a rewarding feeling. You’re saving money, after all, and no longer paying for a lengthy list of channels you never watch. Sling TV is one of many streaming services that aims to be your cable replacement. Part of that solution, however, is …

Both Galaxy S8 phones offer Samsung’s Edge panel feature. Think of Edge panels as an extra home screen, hidden on the side of the display, ready to spring into action with a swipe. By default, the S8’s Edge panels include app shortcuts, tasks shortcuts, and a contact panel. However, there’s another panel that turns your Galaxy S8 into a GIF …

Now playing: Watch this: 3 quick tips for navigating your iPhone 1:31 The first step when troubleshooting any sort of electronic device is to restart it. Restarting, or performing a “soft” reset of an iOS device often fixes a keyboard that’s decided to stop working, a camera that won’t open and myriad other bugs and hiccups. If you find yourself …

Now playing: Watch this: 5 Galaxy S8 features you should change immediately 2:14 Out of the box, the Galaxy S8 ($180 at eBay) is set up in typical Samsung fashion. For example, the screen resolution is scaled down, and the navigation buttons are reversed (compared to other Android devices). Luckily, you can fine-tune your new smartphone to work how you …

Now playing: Watch this: 3 ways to take screenshots on the Galaxy S8 1:43 Until the Galaxy S8 ($180 at eBay), taking a screenshot on one of Samsung‘s smartphones was done by pressing the power button and home button at the same time. It was easy to remember, especially for those switching from the iPhone, since it’s the same button …

You can use up to three different methods to unlock your Galaxy S8 phone using nothing more than your body. The front-facing camera can scan and identify your face, or you can use the embedded iris scanner to read your eyes like a fingerprint. Oh, and of course there’s an oddly placed fingerprint sensor on the back of the phone. …

Now playing: Watch this: 4 ways to improve battery life on the Galaxy S8 2:01 Samsung’s Galaxy S8 doesn’t have issues with battery life, at least not yet, but if you find yourself needing to top up the device throughout the day, there are a few settings you can adjust to prolong a single charge. Disable the Always-On Display Enlarge …

Now playing: Watch this: Samsung Galaxy S8: The good, the bad, the beautiful 4:41 The Galaxy S8 ($180 at eBay) comes with a series of Samsung and carrier-specific apps preinstalled. Some apps are helpful, while others are just a waste of space. You have two options when it comes to dealing bloatware: uninstall or disable. Uninstalling a preloaded app is …

Now playing: Watch this: Is the Samsung Galaxy S8 the fastest phone right now? 3:44 Samsung’s Galaxy S8 ships with some software tweaks that will force diehard Samsung users to relearn common tasks, such as opening the app drawer. Let’s take a look at some of the changes, and in some cases, how to revert to the Samsung’s old ways. …

Now playing: Watch this: 5 Google Pixel launcher tips 1:32 If you’re someone who has traditionally used Google‘s Nexus devices and the Nexus launcher, there are a few things you’ll need to know about the new Pixel launcher. And for everyone else, well, it’s a good idea to learn about your new phone, too. Here are some tips to help …