From bright displays to background apps, your Android phone might be using more battery than needed. Here are some simple tweaks to gain time between charges.

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The buttons on your Android phone aren't just for adjusting the volume or waking up the screen. With a few simple tweaks, they can become shortcuts for taking a quick photo, skipping songs, launching ...

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Despite how simple a game of Battlefield 6 may seem, there are a lot of things that players need to take note of when they're fighting in multiplayer matches. Running and gunning can only get you so ...

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You don't need to be a tech expert to keep your phone secure. You just need to know where to tap. From sneaky, data-hungry apps to overlooked settings that leak sensitive information, your iPhone or ...

You can silence nonessential alerts and calls on your iPhone or Android device for later but still allow designated people and apps to reach you. By J. D. Biersdorfer J. D. Biersdorfer frequently ...