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Fitness tracker vs. smartwatch, which is better for you?
Fitness goals can be difficult to measure. You can watch your weight, time your workouts, and see how you feel overall, but an assist from the right technology can help you assess your progress and keep you motivated at the same time.
Ironically, Facebook's new "privacy" tool can actually spy on everything you do
One downside to being on Facebook is having to be constantly worried about your privacy. To remedy that, Facebook is rolling out its own privacy tool that’s designed to keep your mobile data traffic secure. But is it really that secure and private? Let’s take a closer look.
U.S. intelligence agencies warn against using this Chinese smartphone
When it comes to the world of smartphones, your first decision might be the toughest. That is whether you want to be an Apple or Android user. If you go with Android, you will have tons of phone manufacturers to choose from. However, U.S. intelligence agencies are warning consumers against using one Chinese brand in particular.
An easy hack to control every device in your house with Amazon Alexa
One of the great promises of Amazon’s lineup of Alexa gadgets is that they can help bring your house a step closer to the Jetsons’ and Star Trek-style future we all covet. You can simply speak up to turn down your heater, trigger a groovy music playlist, or bathe your living room in soft mood lighting. Some of these capabilities require buying specialized tech gadgets like thermostats, hubs, and smart light bulbs.
Best free lightweight word processor
Have you ever tried the free office productivity software alternatives out there that can replace Microsoft’s Word, Excel or PowerPoint? There’s the excellent LibreOffice, OpenOffice or the WPS Suite that you can download and install now.
Hidden iPhone features that could save your life
Since smartphones keep us connected almost all the time, they can also be critical safety and distress signal tools in emergencies and times of dire need. It’s not just a safety beacon you can deploy anytime, it can also divulge important medical data about you during a crisis.
Is your smartphone listening in on your conversations?
For decades, voice-controlled technology was seen strictly as a science fiction construct. Now, our smartphones are no longer used strictly for calls and chats – we can now use our voices to command these gadgets themselves via their built-in smart assistants like Siri and Google Assistant.
Do you still need to "close" apps?
Whether you’re using an Apple iPhone or Google’s Android operating system, you probably spend time closing apps. You may think it improves the performance of your smartphone or tablet or saves battery life. But does it?
10 useful Windows 10 features you probably never use but should
Psst! You’re probably not getting the most out of Windows 10. That’s the Microsoft operating system that’s running on roughly half a billion PCs and laptops. Windows is so commonplace that most of us don’t pay attention to the ways it can make our lives a whole lot easier. These are helpful tricks that you probably forgot are there.
Complete list of Amazon Alexa commands you didn’t know you could use
Many Amazon Alexa users are stuck in a rut and they don’t even know it. They say things like “Alexa, play my music” and “Alexa, what is the weather for today?” Those are handy commands, but they barely scratch the surface of what this very capable voice assistant can do.