Bright lights, bot city: Having AI plan a dream trip VIEW
If you are new to the world of AI travel planners, here are a few that may appeal to certain types of human travel planners.
Back up everything. Especially now, but also always
Back up everything important, everywhere you can. Do this at least once a year. Having multiple copies of all of the things that help you...
How to create a multimedia digital journal of your life VIEW
People have been keeping personal diaries for several millenniums, but free smartphone apps now let you capture much more than words.
Worried about losing your TikTok treasures? Do this before a ban starts VIEW
With a TikTok ban looming in the United States and the app’s future unknown, now might be a good time to save your work while...
How to find your way around that updated photos app VIEW
Redesigned interfaces, new features and artificial intelligence are meant to enhance the experience, even if the changes can be confusing at first.
How to add extra security layers to your phone or tablet
New features in Apple’s iOS 18 and Google’s Android 15 can lock up apps with sensitive information and even hide them from view.
How to make typing easier on the phone and leave the laptop at home VIEW
Shortcuts, small external keyboards and even improved (and free) dictation software can make long sessions of text input much simpler.
How to squeeze more time out of a failing phone battery VIEW
If your current smartphone can’t make it through the day without needing a recharge, here are a few steps to make it last a little...
Don’t let your smartphone keep you up at night
The sleep-monitoring feature of smartwatches and other wearable gadgets can track how much shut-eye you’re getting — but what if you have trouble just falling...
How to clean up your phone’s photo library to free up space
Deleting duplicates, bad shots and other unwanted files makes it easier to find the good pictures — and gives you room to take more.