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Google Authenticator's One-Time Passwords Now Cloud Sync to Your Google Account
This feature will come in handy if you ever lose your device. Here's how to enable it. Google Authenticator, the app that gives your accounts additional security by generating timed codes for two-factor authentication, will now be able to store those one-time passwords on your Google account, the tech giant said in a blog post Monday. The feature is available on both iOS and Android, but may take ... Read more
2023-04-24 20:44:09
Facebook work filtering posts 'cost me my humanity'
Behind the scenes on Facebook, thousands of moderators protect users from graphic content by filtering out posts that break its rules. The BBC has spoken to one moderator based in Kenya, who is taking legal action against its parent company Meta. On his first day of work screening posts, South African Trevin Brownie watched a man take his own life. "The problem was not [the taking of his ow ... Read more
2023-04-24 20:43:20
7 Exciting New Phones Coming Soon: iPhone 15, Pixel Fold and More
Several impressive-sounding phones from Apple, Google, Samsung and OnePlus are expected to arrive in the second half of 2023. 2023 is an exciting year for smartphones. In the first few months of the year, we've already seen new devices from Samsung and OnePlus. And as we approach the second half of 2023, there's even more to look forward to from Apple, Google and others, especially if you're inte ... Read more
2023-04-23 20:48:05
Quickly Turn a Picture Into an Excel SpreadSheet On Your Phone
You can easily make digital copies of budgets, recipes and other lists with this trick. Microsoft Excel is a useful program in Microsoft 365 that lets you build spreadsheets from scratch. But it can be time consuming to put a handwritten recipe, budget or list from a sheet of paper into an Excel spreadsheet. Luckily, you can easily use your iPhone or Android phone to make a spreadsheet in Excel f ... Read more
2023-04-23 20:42:16
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/youre-missing-out-if-your-not-using-airdrop-on-your-iphone-and-mac/
AirDrop is perhaps one of Apple's best features and let's you transfer photos and files fast. AirDrop is a fast and easy way to share photos, files and links between your iPhone, iPad and Mac. If you're still emailing photos to nearby friends or using a USB thumb drive to transfer a few Mac files, stop. Whether you have an iPhone 14, an iPad Mini or a new M2 MacBook Pro, AirDrop is a convenient w ... Read more
2023-04-23 20:40:41
The Best and Worst Things About Using Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4
Samsung's foldable phone has come a long way, but there are still some improvements I'd like to see. It's hard to get excited about new smartphones, especially after reviewing them for nearly a decade. Even foldable phones are starting to lose their novelty and excitement now that they've been around for about four years. But after spending an extended period of time with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold ... Read more
2023-04-23 20:39:55
iPhone 15 and Other Apple Products to Expect in 2023
A new iPhone with USB-C charging is one of the many products we could see from Apple this year. You never really know what to expect from Apple when it comes to its product launches. However, the company tends to release certain products on a regular schedule, providing possible clues about what's to come. Leaks and rumors also paint a picture of potential gadgets we may see throughout 2023, such ... Read more
2023-04-23 20:37:47
Woot Offers Massive Discounts on Refurb iPhone and Apple Watch Models
Get your hands on recent models like the iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 6 and more at bargain prices. Each year it seems that the latest iPhone is one of the best phones available and Apple's various Apple Watch models frequently feature on our list of best smartwatches. However, getting your hands on the premium Apple experience comes at a price, with Apple products often costing more than device ... Read more
2023-04-22 00:33:07
Organize Your iPhone Notes Faster With This Trick
Tagging your notes on iPhone can help you stay organized. Here's how to do it. Your iPhone is packed with helpful features -- including voice isolation for calls and the option to view all your Wi-Fi passwords -- and Apple's Notes app is no exception. It's one of the most powerful note-taking tools in the mobile world. You can use it for shopping lists, on-the-fly reminders and jotting down any o ... Read more
2023-04-22 00:32:26
HTC Vive XR Elite Review: The Shape of Headsets to Come
A pair of VR glasses, almost: The XR Elite shows how hardware will likely evolve. Out of a small, black drawstring bag, I take out a pair of unusual black mirrorshade glasses. I show them to my son. I tell him they're VR. A Quest 2 player, he looks surprised. The HTC Vive XR Elite feels like some sort of impossible future step towards the next generation of VR and AR. These bug-eyed, glossy gogg ... Read more
2023-04-22 00:31:30