AppLock is a free Android application that ports over the iPhone's ability to lock apps behind a PIN or biometrics, and I can't live without it.

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Google will let you make Chrome on Android 16 more secure by introducing a toggle for disabling WebGPU. But doing this will come with some trade offs.

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Repair Mode lets technicians fix your Android phone without seeing your personal files or apps. Here's how to enable it.

I tested two gadgets designed to make me unplug: the Brick and the Unpluq Tag. A week later, I learned more about my tech habits than I expected.

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Another setting I keep disabled is Smart Lock. Smart Lock is the old name; on newer models, it is called Extend Unlock. What Extend Unlock does is keep your phone unlocked for longer when you're ...

A stolen bag is bad enough on its own. When that bag holds your phone, your keys, and both you and your partner’s wallets, the loss hits differently. In a single grab, a thief walks away with your ...

If you're savvy and want to do a bit more home monitoring, these interesting sensor ideas might be worth trying.