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Your iPhone’s Volume Buttons Are Loaded with Hidden Features

While their primary goal is to control sound, your iPhone's volume buttons can actually do much more than you think.

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Creepy Things Your Smartphone Knows About You

Between codes, passwords and location tracking, smartphones collect hoards of data on users. Here’s what you should know about everything...


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Password Mistakes That Hackers Hope You’ll Make

Online security experts share the seemingly innocent habits that are putting your privacy—and even your finances—at risk.


How to Tell If Someone Blocked Your Number

Still waiting for a reply after multiple text messages? Use these clues to find out if they've taken measures to...


How to Clear Cookies From Your Phone (And Why You Should)

Step-by-step instructions to help you reclaim a bit of privacy online—and clear up some storage space on your phone, to...

Here’s What Hackers Can Do With Just Your Cell Phone Number

Scammers can use your phone number to impersonate, steal from, and harass you and others. Here's what to do if...


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Never Do This When Using Public Wi-Fi

These seemingly innocent habits are putting your online security at risk.


Never Store This on Your Smartphone

Using your cell phone as a master archive for your personal information? This convenience may come at a price.



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Everything You Need to Know About Smartphone Security

These days, your smartphone is more than just a way to call or text people—it's an also an external backup...

I Quit My Smartphone—And It Changed My Life

Giving up your smartphone can feel like a daunting task, but the benefits can be worth it. Here's why I've...


iPhone Privacy Settings You Should Check Right Now

You may think you have nothing to hide but you should still be vigilant about your iPhone privacy settings. Here's...


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14 Money-Saving Tricks Using Everyday Items

Everyone enjoys saving money, especially when it comes to improving your home. Check out these handy hints using everyday items.


What to Know About Signal, the Private Messaging App Even Cybersecurity Experts Use

Signal private messenger app is a favourite of government officials, tech giants, and cyber experts. Find out why.


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40 iPhone Tricks That Will Make Things So Much Easier

Want to help a friend find her missing phone? Need an activity tracker, tape measure, or magnifying glass? Look no...

What Is Smishing?

Don't let the funny name confuse you. Smishing is a major scam.


How to Spot Apple ID Phishing Scams

Once you know what to look for, you won't take the bait of a fake Apple email.


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The Reader’s Digest Home Tech Buying Guide

On the market for a new TV, security system or smart home assistant? Here’s a handy guide to the key...


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11 Phone Battery Myths You Really Have to Stop Believing

Is it bad to leave your phone plugged in overnight? Do you have to wait until your battery dies to...


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15 Things You’re Doing to Your iPhone That Apple Experts Wouldn’t

These very common mistakes can cause some very big problems—avoid them to keep your iPhone running smoothly for as long...


This Is How Often You Should Restart Your Phone

We live and die by our smartphone, rarely giving it the chance to reboot and refresh. But are you harming...


8 Places You Should Never Charge Your Phone

When your battery is low, charging your phone at a public kiosk is tempting. But here's why it's risky to...


Apple’s Chief Design Officer Says You’re Using Your iPhone Wrong

Apple exec Jony Ive knows the iPhone better than anyone. And here's the big mistake he says most users are...


How to Tell if Your Technology is Spying on You

With technology infiltrating our lives via smartphones and smart home devices, is it possible for us to truly live a...


4 Smartphone Apps for Your Next Road Trip

Whether you're heading up the coast, hitting the beaches or driving through the mountains, a road trip is a wonderful...


5 Ways to Stop Technology Addiction

Research suggests that at least 64 per cent of people now spend up to 4 hours daily of leisure time...


5 Best Travel Apps You Can Download for Free

These hardworking travel apps can help you have a more organized-and more relaxing-vacation. The best part? You can download them...


13 Essential Travel Apps

Join the ranks of savvy travellers and load up your smart phone with these must-have travel apps.