Category: LifeHacker

  • How to Help Convince Tech Companies to Make a Smaller Smartphone

    How to Help Convince Tech Companies to Make a Smaller Smartphone

    Read full article: at LifeHacker A long time ago, smartphones were small. Like, really small. It used to be a given that such a device should fit snugly in the hand, so you could do everything you need to with it using only your thumb. They certainly don’t make ‘em like they used to. In…

  • How to Get a Free Fitbit or Apple Watch From Your Insurance Company

    How to Get a Free Fitbit or Apple Watch From Your Insurance Company

    Read full article: at LifeHacker Fitness trackers like Apple Watches and Fitbits, generally aren’t as expensive as tech like smartphones and tablets, but they’re not exactly cheap. You certainly wouldn’t pass up the opportunity to snag one for free. And as it turns out, many insurance companies include fitness programs that either come with a……

  • Why Zoomed Photos Look Bad on Your iPhone (and How to Fix Them)

    Why Zoomed Photos Look Bad on Your iPhone (and How to Fix Them)

    Read full article: at LifeHacker When you want to get closer to a subject without actually moving, you zoom. It’s a camera feature that’s been around for decades, and one that’s alive and well on the iPhone. However, you might have noticed your zoom shots don’t come out quite as crisp as your normal pictures.…

  • How to Update Your AirPods

    How to Update Your AirPods

    Read full article: at LifeHacker Apple often issues firmware updates for its entire AirPods line, including AirPods Pro, AirPods 2, AirPods 3, and AirPods Max. However, the company doesn’t make it clear how to actually update your AirPods, nor do they share what each firmware update does. So here’s how to do it, whatever model…

  • How to Enable ‘Universal Control’ Between Your Mac and iPad

    How to Enable ‘Universal Control’ Between Your Mac and iPad

    Read full article: at LifeHacker With iPadOS 15.4 and macOS 12.3, Apple has finally released the major cross-platform feature we first saw in WWDC 2021: Universal Control lets you use the same keyboard, mouse, or trackpad between multiple Macs and iPads. That means when you set your iPad next to your Mac, you can push…

  • Why Resetting Your iPhone Could Dial 911 (and How to Avoid It)

    Why Resetting Your iPhone Could Dial 911 (and How to Avoid It)

    Read full article: at LifeHacker Smartphones are just tiny computers, and every now and then, all computers will decide to stop working. Your device will freeze up and become unresponsive, instantly turning into a $1,000+ paperweight. It’s times like these when a forced reset comes in handy—a simple combination of button presses that will hopefully…

  • How to Disable the Malfunctioning ‘AirPods Left Behind’ Notification

    How to Disable the Malfunctioning ‘AirPods Left Behind’ Notification

    Read full article: at LifeHacker Has this ever happened to you? You’re out and about, minding your own business, when suddenly your iPhone hits you with an “AirPods Left Behind” message. You panic, wondering where you could’ve dropped your expensive earbuds—until you realize they never left your pocket. What gives, iPhone? Read more… Read full…

  • How to Stop Your iPhone Camera From Recognizing Text Everywhere

    How to Stop Your iPhone Camera From Recognizing Text Everywhere

    Read full article: at LifeHacker Back when it was first released, we called Live Text the best new feature in iOS 15, and it’s not hard to see why—the tool can recognize any text in any photo (or within the camera view) so you can copy and share it. But the more we use it,…

  • How to Get Software and Security Updates on Your Old iPhone

    How to Get Software and Security Updates on Your Old iPhone

    Read full article: at LifeHacker If you’re still hanging on to a years-old iPhone and resisting the pressure to buy the latest, shiniest version, props to you. You’re probably experiencing slower performance and outdated features, among other things, but Apple is said to support iPhones with iOS upgrades for around seven years—long beyond a 1–2…

  • How to Use Your AirPods’ Hidden ‘Reset’ Feature When They Refuse to Cooperate

    How to Use Your AirPods’ Hidden ‘Reset’ Feature When They Refuse to Cooperate

    Read full article: at LifeHacker When most of the tech in your life is acting up—whether it be your computer, phone, game console, what have you—simply turning the device off and on again works wonders. Tech likes a reset! However, not all of our stuff has an on/off switch. AirPods and other Bluetooth headphones, for…