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A Quick Way to Check Which Apps Are Taking Up Too Much Battery on Windows 11

If you have a Windows laptop, preserving battery life is everything. The longer your battery can last in between charges, the more you can get done on the go, without needing to worry where the closest plug is. The problem...

February 10, 2026

Your iPhone Can Automatically Check In With Friends When You’re Traveling

If you have an iPhone, you have a built-in safety feature that can automatically tell your friends and family when you've arrived at your destination. Check In works with iPhones running iOS 17, and is designed to work in the...

February 10, 2026

What Are Passkeys?

It can be difficult to maintain an ecosystem of secure passwords. Many of us reuse the same, weak passwords, which leaves our digital data vulnerable to hacking. Even if our passwords are cryptographically perfect, phishing tricks too many of us...

February 3, 2026

That Text From Amazon Might Be a Scam

Scammers are very good at what they do, and they keep getting better. These bad actors know how to scare people into handing over their data, or even the keys to their devices, under the guise of being helpful. They'll...

February 3, 2026

Microsoft Fixed This Issue That Caused Outlook to Crash

If you've been struggling to keep Outlook open recently, you're not alone. The app has been crashing for many Windows 11 users, preventing them from checking their email within the app. At the same time, users are having issues with...

January 27, 2026

Here’s What You Need to Know About Zero-Day Vulnerabilities

Zero-day vulnerabilities pop-up in the news fairly frequently—especially if you follow cybersecurity news. But the name alone doesn't tell you much, despite the fact that these vulnerabilities are extremely dangerous. When you read an article in the news (or in...

January 27, 2026

You Can Now Hide Copilot From Microsoft Edge’s Toolbar

Microsoft really wants you to use Copilot. The company's flagship AI product promises a number of features and functions to help you get your work done, in many of Microsoft's core applications. That includes Microsoft Edge: Should you choose to...

January 20, 2026

This Bug Might Be Why You Can’t Shut Down Your PC

Shutting down your PC is a fairly simple and straightforward function within Windows. Whether you're dealing with a few too many bugs, or you want to keep your computer off while it's not in use, shutting down your PC makes...

January 20, 2026

Audit Which Apps on Your Smartphone Are Using Your Location

While big tech companies can be hit or miss when it comes to user privacy practices, they do make it easy to check privacy and security permissions for all apps on your phone. Location permissions are one of the most...

January 13, 2026

Remove Your Location Data Before Posting Photos Online

It's a common practice for many of us: We take a photo we like on our smartphones, so we share it on our social media accounts. But with this every day practice actually comes a possible security risk: Unless you...

January 13, 2026