Worried about lending your phone? Android's 'Guest Mode' offers a smart solution. This feature creates a temporary profile, shielding your private messages, photos, and data while allowing others to ...

In this world, there are three types of design: good, not so good, and absolutely evil. That last category is very real. It goes way beyond mild irritation—it’s the kind of design that makes you want ...

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.

Android includes a special mode specifically for repairs. This mode is available for Pixel and Samsung phones. Your phone ...

I put the Brick and Unpluq Tag through their paces to see if they can save you from excessive phone use. I'm an expert in software and work-related issues, and I have been contributing to PCMag since ...

To set up your recovery contacts, head to your Google account on the web, then click Security. This is the page where you can ...

BANGKOK - When people hear "global hack waves," on Banks it can sound like a Hollywood plot. In real life, it usually means three things ...

Activation Lock is a powerful security feature designed by Apple to protect your device from unauthorized access. However, if you bought a second-hand iPhone or forgot the original Apple ID ...

Android is rolling out a new set of theft protection updates focused on stopping unauthorized access, limiting damage after a device is stolen, and improving recovery. The changes build on existing ...

Google today detailed the latest device theft protection features for Android across stronger authentication and enhanced recovery tools. “Failed Authentication Lock” will lock your screen “after ...

Google on Tuesday announced an expanded set of Android theft-protection features, designed to make its mobile devices less of a target for criminals. Building on existing tools like Theft Detection ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...