BATTERYFORPC BLOG
Not All Windows 11 Default Settings Are Worth Keeping
Windows 11 has a ton to offer, and since its launch in October of 2021, the operating system has been gradually adding even more features aimed at making your computer a little bit better. However, not all of Microsoft's default Windows 11 settings are winners. Some settings that come preset on your device are lackluster, and in certain cases they can even undermine your PC accessories. So the nex ... Read more
2023-02-05 20:53:40
iOS 16.3: Try These New iPhone Features Now
Additional security options, new ways to use emergency SOS via satellite and more just landed on your iPhone. Apple released iOS 16.3 in January, and the update includes some bug fixes and security updates to make your iPhone run smoother. The update also brings some useful new features to your iPhone, like security keys and an update to emergency SOS via satellite. The iOS 16.3 update was rele ... Read more
2023-02-05 20:53:13
Galaxy S23 Phones Get Adobe's Pro-Level Lightroom Photo Editing Tool
Exclusive: If you're an enthusiast shooting with the newest Samsung smartphones, Adobe's software will be the default way to handle their raw photos. Adobe and Samsung have banded together to ease the difficulties of advanced smartphone photography on Samsung's new Galaxy S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra phones. The smartphones will exclusively use Adobe's Lightroom software to handle the raw-format p ... Read more
2023-02-02 19:30:09
How to Clear Your Cache on iPhone (and Why You Should Do It)
Sometimes you need to clear out your cookies and give your browsers a fresh start. Your iPhone is an amazing little pocket computer. It gives you access to the entire worldwide web on the go, letting you browse through page after page of information online at high speeds. But even the latest iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models might start to feel sluggish over time. A good habit to build up is regul ... Read more
2023-02-02 19:29:27
Delete Your Android Web Browser's Cookies, Cache to Quickly Remove Junk Files
You use your web browser a lot, but you don't need to keep all the files that build up inside that app. Your Android phone's web browser may be filled with tons of data, including files you don't need to keep. Much of that data -- whether you're using Google Chrome, Firefox or Samsung Internet -- gets stored as part of the cookies and cache. This data can be helpful for websites you visit, lettin ... Read more
2023-02-02 19:27:08
Unopened 1st Generation iPhone Hits the Auction Block
How much would you pay for this piece of history? If you're into classic smartphones, you might be able to buy a sealed first-generation iPhone -- if you have the cash. LCG Auctions has a sealed 8GB iPhone on the auction block now. "One of the most important and ubiquitous inventions of our lifetime," the item description reads. "A truly remarkable piece with great appeal to both ... Read more
2023-02-02 19:26:24
Crypto theft: North Korea-linked hackers stole $1.7b in 2022
North Korea-backed hackers stole $1.7bn (£1.4bn) of crypto in 2022, says blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis. This nearly quadruples the country's previous record for cryptocurrency theft - $429m in 2021. The loot also made up 44% of the $3.8bn stolen in crypto hacks last year, which the firm called "the biggest year ever for crypto hacking". Experts have said the country, facing hea ... Read more
2023-02-02 19:23:04
Samsung S23 Will Miss Out on 2023's Biggest Phone Trend
There's no satellite connectivity for the most advanced Android phones. The Samsung Galaxy S23 series has a few new features, and the Galaxy S23 Ultra packs a 200-megapixel camera that looks like it could take sharper photos than nearly any other phone on the market. But as cutting edge as Samsung's new premium phones are, they won't have satellite texting, which is quickly turning into one of 20 ... Read more
2023-02-01 20:30:11
Samsung's Galaxy S23 Skips Out on Satellite Connectivity (for Now)
Samsung's mobile chief says it may consider adding satellite connectivity when the tech matures. One of the iPhone 14's most significant new features is its ability to communicate with satellites to contact emergency responders when cell service isn't available. Chipmaker Qualcomm has also pledged to bring similar tech to Android phones later this year. Samsung, however, is sitting this one out. ... Read more
2023-02-01 20:29:34
Apple's 2023 Black History Month Collection Is Here Along With iOS 16.3
Features and designs that celebrate Black culture are now available for the Apple Watch and the iPhone. Apple is celebrating Black History Month with the launch of its Black Unity Collection, which includes a special-edition Apple Watch Black Unity Sport Loop, matching iPhone wallpaper and a mosaic watch face. The watch face and wallpaper designs are now available, along with its newest software ... Read more
2023-02-01 20:29:04