Your Android Phone Can Feel so Much Faster
Photo: Chikena (Shutterstock) If you’re not satisfied with how responsive Android feels on your phone, you don’t necessarily need to upgrade—instead, there’s something you can do to make any Android…
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You Can Add a Face ID Lock to Any iPhone App
Photo: franz12 (Shutterstock) Face ID is great for locking and unlocking your iPhone, but it’s even better for authenticating apps that contain sensitive data. While many apps now support Face…
Lifehacker’s 22 Favorite Android Hacks of 2022
Photo: Tada Images (Shutterstock) One-time passwords (or OTPs) are an easy way to add a bit of security to account logins. Once you provide the correct password, you receive an…
When to Update a Tech Present Before Gifting It
Photo: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) It’s a classic holiday scene: You unwrap a brand new game console, complete with all the games on your wishlist. After weeks of waiting, it’s time to…
Don’t Remove a Stolen iPhone From Your Apple ID (Do This Instead)
Photo: XanderSt (Shutterstock) Your iPhone has some excellent anti-theft features that make it difficult for thieves to use the device. Even if someone wipes your phone, they’ll still need your…
Use This App to Reduce Battery Drain on Your MacBook
Photo: Margirita_Puma (Shutterstock) Modern MacBooks generally don’t suffer from battery life woes, but when you do face unexpectedly high drain, it can be hard to diagnose the issue. Sleep Aid…
11 of the Best New Features in iOS 16.2
Screenshot: Jake Peterson As a company, Apple prides itself on operating users’ privacy in mind. But for some time now, its security solutions surrounding iCloud have been milquetoast. While some…
Android’s ‘Find My’ Alternative Might Be Better Than Apple’s
Photo: svastika (Shutterstock) For those of us with iPhones, sharing our location with friends and family is simple. The Find My app (formally Find My Friends) is your one-stop shop…
This Shortcut Makes a Kid-Friendly Version of Your Explicit Apple Music Playlists
Photo: nikkimeel (Shutterstock) If you have a great Apple Music playlist for holiday-themed parties but it includes a few tracks that aren’t appropriate for ears of all ages, you don’t…
You Can Get Free Chipotle for Watching the World Cup
Photo: CiEll (Shutterstock) Chipotle is running a “Bowls For Goals” promotion in honor of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which starts this Sunday. (Here’s how to stream the World Cup for…
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