Transferring files between your Android phone and PC used to be a task worthy of a trapeze artist—cables, apps, and cloud shuffle. But what if you could send ...

You will miss certain features and conveniences, but that's to be expected. What you earn in return is full control and autonomy. Reclaiming your data is a slow process, but after you start seeing the ...

Moving over all your data (e.g., texts, call logs, contacts, music, and photos) from your older Android phone to a new one is a walk in the mark.

Apple's coolest feature will no longer be a Pixel-exclusive ...

Speed up any Android phone using built-in settings like Developer Options, cache clearing, and battery controls—no extra apps needed.

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update ...

Your Android phone feeling slow? My 4-step refresh routine works wonders every time ...

The best option for free, easy-to-use, open-source password management ...

Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide spectrum ranging from Apple devices and cameras to photo editing software and ...

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