Technology

We’ve all been here before. All of us have, at one point or another, accidentally deleted an important text. Gloria, from Chepachet, Rhode Island, reached out to us with this question: “I accidentally deleted a text message; how can I get it back on my Android phone?” We’re sorry to …

One of the big benefits of buying a “Pro” iPhone is currently that you get a fancy high-refresh rate OLED display, but that may become standard across the iPhone 17 lineup, according to a Weibo leak from Digital Chat Station spotted by MacRumors. The outlet notes that Digital Chat Station …

In an email we received from Janet D., she shared her recent unsettling experience. Here’s what she described: “I received a pop-up that froze my computer and read, ‘Access to this system is blocked for security reasons’ from Windows Defender Security Center. It came with an audio message and siren.” …

The first time I installed Bazzite on a Windows gaming handheld, I laughed. It looked like such a blatant clone of Valve’s Steam Deck interface. Its many bugs kept me at bay. Now, an Asus ROG Ally X running Bazzite has all but replaced the Steam Deck in my life. …

Apple’s new Mail Categories in iOS 18.2 and later are here to help you take control and make managing your email a lot easier.  Let’s dive into how you can make the most of these new inbox features on your iPhone. Apple’s new Mail Categories in iOS 18.2 (Apple) How …

LG isn’t waiting until CES begins to reveal its new collection of gaming monitors. The 2025 lineup is led by the UltraGear OLED Bendable Gaming Monitor, which LG claims is the “world’s first 5K2K-resolution bendable OLED display.” That strikes me as extremely specific, but hey, it’s always worth bragging when …

Smart home cameras have become a necessity. You already know they help keep an eye on what’s happening indoors and outdoors, even when you’re not home.  But while these cameras are undeniably useful, they also pose a privacy risk. A new study highlights outdoor security camera apps as some of …

Sure enough, when I checked my iPhone 15 Pro this morning, the toggle was switched to on. You can find it for yourself by going to Settings > Photos (or System Settings > Photos on a Mac). Enhanced Visual Search lets you look up landmarks you’ve taken pictures of or …

Did you know that, in the U.S., electronic signatures are just as valid as your good old handwritten ones? Pretty cool, right?  But if you’re scratching your head wondering how to get your digital John Hancock on those online documents, you’re not alone. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.  Below, …

Meta updated a note on the top of its Quest support site to say that a “software update issue” has been bricking Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest 3S headsets. The company writes that while “most” people can now use their headsets normally, it’s “actively working on resolving the issue …