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Share your Wi-Fi password in seconds with Android QR codes
Need to share your Wi-Fi password? It's easy if you have an Android phone.
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Google's Messages for Web helps me hate text messaging a little less
Android users don’t have to put up with annoying mobile keyboards when texting. You can use your PC’s keyboard instead.
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How to turn an old tablet into a second PC monitor for free
Spacedesk: The best free software for turning a tablet into a computer monitor
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How to add custom screensaver images to your Kobo e-reader
Like a Kindle, your Kobo e-reader can display a random screensaver image when on standby—you just need to do a bit of quick work.
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Android 13's new copy system reveals your passwords. Here's how to stop it
You can keep your login info private in Android 13 with a couple of simple steps. But the fact this issue exists at all is aggravating.
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How to download your Twitter data
Want a backup copy of your Twitter data—tweets, follower info, and all? Requesting an archive is a quick five-minute process.
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How to delete your Twitter account
Twitter's process for account deletion is simple and fast—and also leaves you an escape route in case you have second thoughts.
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How to use Samsung's Galaxy Tab as a second display for your PC
If you own a Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet, you already have a terrific second display for both work or business travel. Here's how to use it.
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8 simple ways to protect your smartphone from hackers
Protect your smartphone from hackers with these simple steps that keep your device more secure.
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Your phone sounds terrible. Use this trick for clearer calls instead
Bad call quality doesn’t have to be endured.
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How to securely store photos and video on Android
Whether your collection includes makeshift scans of tax documents or personal videos, you can keep them under extra protection.
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Forgot your Fitbit tracker at home? Here’s how to make your steps still count
Fitbit doesn’t recognize manually entered walks or runs in step totals. But you can sidestep that problem.
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How to encrypt your Facebook messages with Secret Conversations
Facebook's encrypted messaging feature, Secret Conversations, is available for everyone on Android and iOS.
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How to remove ads and Special Offers from your Kindle or Kindle Fire
If your Amazon Kindle device has ads and Special Offers, you can remove them. But it's going to cost you.
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Fight Google’s data cap with a simple change to Google Photos
In June, 2021, new photos and movies saved to Google Photos and the cloud will count against the Google One data cap. Exceed it, and you'll be charged for storage or Google will delete your photos.
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Samsung Galaxy S21: The first 10 things to do with your new phone
The Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphones cram in more features than the competition. That means your new phone does a lot of cool things, but good luck finding it all. Here are 10 things to do with your new Galaxy S21.
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Android 11: Getting started with gesture navigation
With Android 11, almost all devices will default to Google's new gesture navigation. Here's how to get started and adjust it to your liking in just a few taps, or give up and go back to buttons.
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6 ways to stop using your Android phone before bedtime
Stop using your phone before bedtime so you can sleep better. Android offers handy tools to help, most in the Digital Wellbeing settings.
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How to see what Facebook knows about you, and download your data
Facebook stores a lot of data on its users, but the social media service makes it easy to see the information it has on you, and even lets you download a copy of its records.
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Android 11 tips: The 8 new features to explore first
From new playback controls to a screen recorder to dark mode scheduling, Android 11 has some improvements worth checking out.