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Control your phone through your desktop or laptop

Normally, if you get a notification such as a text message or phone call while using another device, you would need to stop what you’re doing and switch tasks to answer the phone. Rather than suffer through this back-and-forth, you can integrate your phone with your computer. For example, Microsoft has a free app you […]

Disable mobile connectivity technologies you don’t use

While faster than 4G LTE, 5G has to function in addition to 4G LTE connectivity, meaning having both on at the same time can rapidly drain your battery. Many mobile devices these days support 5G technology and have it on by default, but not every area is covered by 5G. If you’re in an area […]

Refrain from using a debit card or bank account for online purchases.

Debit accounts, if compromised, put you at a greater risk of losing money, as unauthorized users can easily withdraw funds. On the other hand, credit cards offer increased fraud and liability protection, along with chargeback options, making them a safer choice for online shopping. Ideally, opt for payment platforms like Apple Pay or Google Pay, […]

Eliminate those pesky unwanted calls by screening them

If you’ve got too many unwanted calls, you can do something about it! Many Android devices have the ability to screen calls already built in through the Phone and Google Assistant apps. When you activate this service, every caller has to go through a prompt before connecting to you. This prompt can be customized to […]

Back up your camera photos

There are many services that can back up your camera storage to the cloud to preserve your memories even if you lose access to your phone. They often offer paid plans with higher storage caps if you have a large amount of content you want to save. These services also offer additional features such as […]

Replace your phone when the security update period runs out

All smartphones have a limited period of time until they’ll stop releasing security updates for the device. Look up how long those periods are for your model. Most devices have three-year cycles, but some have up to five years. Once your security patches run out, you’ll be vulnerable to new threats.