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How to Reset Network Settings on Samsung
Thomas Andre Fure/Shutterstock.com You can quickly reset your Samsung phone’s network settings by opening the Settings app and then tapping General Management > Reset >...
Shazam Just Got a Big Update on Android
The Apple-owned Shazam app is a great resource for getting to know the music that’s blasting around you. But its Android widget has always felt...
How to Check Your Voicemail on Android
To call voicemail on Android, open the Phone app, press the “1” key and hold it down. You can also read your messages by using...
Microsoft Teams is Getting Old-School Windows Games
As good as the latest releases of Windows are, the old ones have a charm to them that new versions just can’t quite match. A...
1Password Users Can Now Test the “Passwordless Experience” of 2023
In early 2023, the 1Password manager will gain a password-free login feature called “Passkeys.” It’s an interesting concept that could increase users’ security and convenience,...
Waymo’s Self-Driving Taxis Are Becoming Meteorologists
Among the cavalcade of issues self-driving cars are running into, chief among them is bad weather, not that human drivers are good at dealing with...
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Will Power 2023’s Best Android Phones
Qualcomm Most top-tier Android phones and tablets use either Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or 8+ Gen 1 System-on-a-Chip (SoC) designs from Qualcomm. Now there’s a...
Hey, It Looks Like You Need a Microsoft Ugly Sweater
The holidays are a time for tradition, and one of the more recent and fun ones involves slapping on a hideous seasonal sweater. This year,...
Samsung’s New “Back Tap” Gesture Gives You a New Way to Control Your Phone
If you own a phone made by Apple or Google, you can enable “back taps,” allowing you to launch apps, take screenshots, and more just...
iFixit Now Sells Genuine Pixel 6a Parts
Earlier this year, Google and iFixit teamed up to sell genuine replacement parts for new and old Pixel phones. These authentic parts allow you to...
What Can We Learn From TikTok?
Time and again, a new app comes around that redefines how we view tech and social media. Today, TikTok is seemingly leading the charge with its diverse scope for...
