With the right charging stand, your iPhone can double as an alarm clock and more. pcmag.com/how-to/stand...

Want to check out upcoming AI tools and tricks in Windows? Microsoft's Windows AI Labs offers early access to experimental AI features, with Microsoft Paint first on the list. zdnet.com/article/micr... via @zdnet.bsky.social

iPhone 17 customers are complaining about scratches plaguing the phones. Is this the new Scratchgate? zdnet.com/article/ipho... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Apple's new Live Translation lets you carry on a conversation with someone speaking a different language. Here's how to listen to the translated words with the right AirPods. zdnet.com/article/how-... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Looking to get the most out of Microsoft Edge? Here are 21 tips on how to use Microsoft's browser. pcmag.com/how-to/micro...

Windows Paint is getting more Photoshop-like tools, including a way to save your image with all its layers and other edits intact. zdnet.com/article/wind... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Want a second number on your mobile phone to handle specific types of calls? Google Voice is a free and easy option. pcmag.com/how-to/googl...

Blue light from a mobile device could disrupt your sleep if you use it just before bedtime. But there are ways to filter out this type of light. pcmag.com/how-to/how-t...

Need to back up your Mac? Here's how to use Time Machine to back up and recover your data. pcmag.com/how-to/back-...

How often do you receive a call from an unknown number and debate whether to answer it? AT&T is testing an AI receptionist that can screen an incoming call to determine if it's legit or spam. zdnet.com/article/at-t... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Worried about Facebook and Instagram snooping on your online activities and interests? Here's how to protect your privacy. pcmag.com/how-to/how-t...

You can now run a Google search directly in Windows without having to launch your browser. Here's how. zdnet.com/article/you-... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Is your iPhone's battery charge draining quicker after installing iOS 26? That's normal, but there are steps you can take to keep the charge alive. zdnet.com/article/is-i... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Wondering if you should buy Apple’s new AirPods Pro 3 for its health and fitness features? This known triathlete was impressed by the accuracy of the heart rate sensor. zdnet.com/article/airp... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Don't like the look of Apple's new Liquid Glass design on your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac? You can't turn it off but you can tone it down. Here's how. zdnet.com/article/dont... via @zdnet.bsky.social

I save money on my AI subscriptions to ChatGPT Plus, Microsoft 365 with Copilot, Google AI Pro, and Perplexity Pro. Here's how you can do the same. zdnet.com/article/4-wa... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Copilot Chat can now act as your AI-powered personal assistant in Microsoft 365. Here's how it works and what you'll need to access it. zdnet.com/article/copi... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Apple's new Live Translation feature can translate conversations between different languages right through your AirPods Pro. zdnet.com/article/intr... via @zdnet.bsky.social

The AirPods Pro 3's heart rate sensor is great, but I still need my Apple Watch. Here are the reasons why. zdnet.com/article/im-n... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Microsoft is testing a way to measure your network speed right from the Windows 11 taskbar. zdnet.com/article/wind... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Google Gemini's new Nano Banana AI image editor likely pushed the app to the top of Apple's charts for free iPhone apps. zdnet.com/article/sorr... via @zdnet.bsky.social

With PayPal Links, you can generate a temporary link to send money to or request money from another person. zdnet.com/article/payp... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Tuesday's major updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11 kick in the usual bug fixes and other patches. But with Windows 10 soon to lose support, the newest and coolest features are reserved for Windows 11. zdnet.com/article/micr... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Annoyed by all the spam and scam calls you receive on your phone? Here are several tips on how to combat them. pcmag.com/how-to/spam-...

Worried about losing your passkeys if your lose your device? Here's how to back up and sync them so that you can access them anywhere. pcmag.com/how-to/lose-...

Claude AI can now create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and other files for you. But your private or sensitive data could be at risk. zdnet.com/article/use-... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Looking to buy a new TV, PC, or vacuum cleaner? These brands snagged top scores for customer satisfaction in a recent survey. zdnet.com/article/the-... via @zdnet.bsky.social

This free utility can upgrade any Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 and remove bloatware and other features you don't want. zdnet.com/article/this... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Worried about a thief snatching your mobile phone while you travel? Here are five steps you can take to better protect yourself and your device. zdnet.com/article/trav... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Google's Flow lets you use AI to create short but cool looking videos. pcmag.com/how-to/i-use...

I tried chatting about a specific topic with five different AI chatbots. Here's how they fared. pcmag.com/how-to/no-ty...

Here's how to choose the right iPhone 16 or 17 model if network speed is important to you. zdnet.com/article/look... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Microsoft Copilot can now analyze and answer questions about your OneDrive files directly in Windows File Explorer. Here's how this works. zdnet.com/article/copi... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Apple Shortcuts can automate a host of tasks on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Here's how they work. pcmag.com/how-to/i-use...

ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot have all enjoyed stellar growth in users this year. But one of them has outshined the other two. zdnet.com/article/the-... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Do you use hotkeys and keyboard shortcuts in Windows? Microsoft PowerToys will now alert you to hotkey conflicts. zdnet.com/article/this... via @zdnet.bsky.social

The Dynamic Island on newer iPhone models helps you more easily work with a wide range of apps. pcmag.com/how-to/iphon...

Microsoft's free PowerToys offers 27 helpful tools designed to enhance and expand Windows. Here's how they work and why you should try them. pcmag.com/how-to/enhan...

Ever need to send or receive a fax? These web-based services will let you do it online - no fax machine required. pcmag.com/how-to/how-t...

Does your iPhone often run out of juice when you're out and about all day? Here's how I keep my phone charged during a typical day away. zdnet.com/article/5-tr... via @zdnet.bsky.social

You can use Copilot in Microsoft Outlook to help you compose, reply to, and summarize emails. And if you don't want the AI in your face, you can simply disable it. zdnet.com/article/7-co... via @zdnet.bsky.social

The Blood Oxygen monitor has returned to the Apple Watch in the US with some slight changes. Here's how the new version works. pcmag.com/how-to/apple...

Plan to upgrade to an iPhone 17? Most iPhone owners do, according to a recent survey. Here's why. zdnet.com/article/upgr... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Microsoft is beefing up the Bluetooth audio quality in Windows 11 to prevent the muffled sounds you often hear over a Bluetooth headset. zdnet.com/home-and-off... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Apple offers its own Passwords app to help you create, store, and manage passwords and passkeys. Here's how it works. pcmag.com/how-to/iphon...

No, Google did not send a warning about a security breach to 2.5 billion Gmail users. Here's what actually happened. zdnet.com/article/no-g... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Tired of typos when you type on your iPhone? Here are several ways to avoid them. pcmag.com/how-to/tired...

No longer have a landline at home? Verizon's new Family Line option offers a single, shared number for as many as five mobile phones. zdnet.com/article/miss... via @zdnet.bsky.social

This AI-powered web browser could expose your private data. Here's how. zdnet.com/article/perp... via @zdnet.bsky.social

Can't find a certain file in Windows because you forgot the name? You'll be able to use the Copilot Windows app to locate a file just by describing it. zdnet.com/article/you-... via @zdnet.bsky.social