Phones and Mobile - Tips & How-Tos

How to prevent that free USB charging station at the airport or hotel lobby or even in your rental car from stealing your personal data. 

Worried someone is spying on you? Here are the signs to looks for, the 7 ways people can hack your phone and how you can prevent it from happening.

Smartphones fill up fast with photos, videos, games and other files. Here's how to clean our your iPhone and Android phone.

Find out how WiFi calling works and how to get it on AT&T, Sprint, Verizon and T-Mobile, for both Android and iPhone.

Saving what you see on your computer (Windows, Mac or Chromebook) or smartphone (iOS or Android) device is simple if you know the right buttons to push.

Trying to get into your phone but don't remember your password, pin or lock pattern? There's only one way to get access to your device. Here are the steps.

Attach one of these Bluetooth or radio frequency (RF) device tracking tags to your keys or wallet and finding them is as easy as pressing a button.

Tired of too many alerts on your phone? Here’s the information each alert delivers and how to turn off emergency alerts on your Android phone or iPhone.

These are the best navigation apps for every need: best traffic rerouting, best offline maps, best off-roading maps and more. Check out all five our top picks.

Can't connect two devices? Try these 15 tips to solve your Bluetooth problems.

We scoured the internet to find the best deals available on tech products this Cyber Monday. 

Follow these simple 11 steps for the easiest (and best) way get your new iPhone XS, XS Max or XR up and running quickly and smoothly.

A pop-up claims you have a virus and need to call tech support. Or maybe you're just getting annoying pop-up ads. Has your phone been hacked? Here's how to tell.

These 5 easy steps to deep cleaning your iPhone will let you regain storage space and increase performance.

Easy steps to block your number from caller ID on your iPhone, Android phone or home phone permanently or on a call by call basis.

Charge your smartphone or tablet without the wires by utilizing wireless charging pads at home, in your car and out in public spaces.

Security experts agree that using a password manager is far safer than reusing passwords and there are steps you can take to use one safely.

Find out what's draining your Android battery and what you can do about it.

Whether your kids are using your home WiFi or your carrier's cellular network, there are tools that let you monitor and restrict screen time. 

Capturing fireworks can be hard if you stick with the auto settings on your smartphone. So, try these simple tricks for photos you'll want to keep.

Want to know if your friends have read your messages? Facebook Messenger will tell you when your message has been sent, delivered and read.

Text messages that crash your phone have been making the rounds. Here's how to recover from these text message bombs.

Our top picks for online photo storing services will free up your smartphone storage, keep your mobile photos safe and much more.  

Refurbished phones can be as good as new, and come at a deep discount.

Removing unneeded apps, photos and other files from your phone can provide a sizeable boost in performance. 

While selling your old phone won't entirely pay for a new flagship phone like the Galaxy S9, it will certainly put a big dent in the price.

There are plenty of apps that can put kids at risk of sending inappropriate pictures, chatting with strangers and bullying. Here’s what you should do.

Make sure you follow these eight steps to backup your stuff, delete the information from your iPhone and reset your device before you sell it.

Phone insurance and extended protection plans aren't cheap, but the investment can save you big down the line should your phone get lost, stolen or damaged.

 Yesterday, Apple rolled out iOS 11 for its current customers. Here's what you need to know before you install the update. 

Too many calls from telemarketers and other nuisance callers on your smartphone? Here are apps and settings to help you identify and block those calls and texts.

In hunting down the best to-do apps, we looked at task management features, general organization, collaborative features and ease of use. 

Take your Android phone to a store for instant cash or gift card, or sell it online if you don't need immediate cash. We compare the major players.

Encrypt the data on your tablet or smartphone to ensure it can't be accessed if your device is stolen or left behind when you trade it in.

Which flight search service gives you the best deal? We compare the six top-rated services to see which one rises to the top.

Here's how to back up all your personal data and ensure you're not leaving anything behind for your phone's new owner.

A step-by-step guide to clearing out Gmail, Google Photos and Drive cloud storage.

Changing these settings will help make your iOS 10 experience a lot less frustrating.

Facebook's Messenger app is more than just a text messaging app. It lets you send money, call an Uber, order flowers play games and much more.

Try these simple fixes to five of the most common photo mistakes and start taking better pictures with your smartphone.

These days, information is money – and it’s often worth more than the devices used to access it. Here's how to protect your data and gadgets on the road.

Here are three of our favorite apps for customizing the multi-color LED notification light, sounds and vibrations of your Android phone or tablet.

What if you lost not only your phone but all your data along with it? Learn how to back up your Android phone data.

No need to fumble with your phone to get stuff done — these 15 voice commands will give you full hands-free control over the features you use most.

Why stick with the boring standard keyboard that came with your iPhone, when you these custom versions make typing more fun?

Mobile devices hold personal data that's subject to theft or being left behind when you trade in your device. Here's how to secure your data with encryption.

Does your car have little to brag about in the connectivity department? Don't fret. Here's how to stay connected to the Internet with in-car Wi-Fi.

Don't let your selfies suffer from poor lighting. The right apps and hardware accessories can help your phone take light, bright selfies.

A few simple steps can block your child from viewing inappropriate content on an iPhone and other iOS devices.