Why you shouldn’t close idle apps and other ways to save your phone’s data and battery
Disable background refresh on your iPhone for apps that don’t need it. I can tell the time based on how much battery my phone has left. Full charge? I must have just gotten up. Half-dead? It’s probably time to eat lunch and start looking for that phone…
How to install the MacOS apps Apple doesn’t want you to
Sarah Tew/CNET Apple is big on privacy and protection, and this has always included keeping malware and viruses away from MacOS desktops and laptops. Installing apps from Apple’s own Mac App Store is one way to minimize your risk, but not…
Secret treasures: Hidden apps on your smartphone and how to find them
Streaming Mobile Apps (iStock) There’s a whole slew of features baked into smartphones most people don’t know about. Tap or click here for my favorites, from seeing where a plane overhead is going to quickly deleting your last few searches. Some of the…
Health apps could help older adults with anything from sleep to diabetes, but most don’t use them
The percentage of adults age 50-80 who said they use a mobile app for a specific health-related purpose. Data from the National Poll on Healthy Aging from the University of Michigan. Credit: University of Michigan Mobile apps make it possible to track…
Hidden iPhone apps trick will improve your screen in seconds
IF YOU have been wanting to organize your iPhone’s home screen, then this clever trick can help you do so in seconds. Apple iPhone’s come equipped with several clever hacks that can improve your smartphone user experience. 2 Apple iPhone…
Driving on icy roads this winter? Download these 6 safety apps
Snow and ice can be trouble for drivers, and these apps and services can help if you run into trouble. Angelo Merendino/Getty Images A gigantic winter storm is freezing the US right now, and it might not be the last of the season. Snowy streets, black…
Two Innocent-Looking Apps Are Slowing Down Your Windows 11 PC
The Chat and Widget icons on your Windows 11 PC may seem lightweight, but there’s proof that they can take a toll on your system’s resources. Windows 11 comes with a few apps installed by default, and for the most part, they don’t take…
Windows 11’s first major update adds Android apps, taskbar upgrades, and more
One of the best Windows 11 features is support for Android apps, but that feature is still in the works. If you want to use Android apps on a Windows 11 PC today, you have to join the Windows 11 Insider beta program to start testing the feature. It’s…
Android apps on Windows 11 hit Release Preview Channel, public preview arriving in February
Source: Nick Sutrich / Android Central Microsoft is taking another step towards making Android apps on Windows 11 a thing. On Wednesday, the company announced in a blog post that Android apps are now available for Windows Insiders on the Release Preview…
Microsoft Is Bringing Android Apps to Windows 11, Finally Making Good on Its Promise
After several months of silence, Microsoft is finally ready to bring Android apps to Windows 11. Microsoft’s announcement that Android apps will be available on Windows 11 was a cause for excitement during its reveal. However, the company…