9 ways to stay below your data cap on Android and iOS
Bad news, smartphone owners: Unlimited data plans are, for the most part, a thing of the past. Even if you've managed to hang on to your unlimited data plan on AT&T or Verizon, it's likely not...
View ArticleDell XPS 15 review: A practically perfect laptop
The latest incarnation of Dell's XPS 15 is the laptop of my dreams.I'm not being hyperbolic. I adore everything about this machine, from its slim, sleek exterior to its powerful Haswell processor and...
View ArticleSecurity showdown 2014
Free programs will take you only so far in protecting against viruses, malware, ransomware, especially now that phones and tablets are as commonly targeted as PCs. Many suites promise to protect you,...
View ArticleKeep an eye on your home with these two ridiculously simple surveillance apps
Home surveillance: It's one of those things you probably don't think about until you have to, like when you leave town for several weeks, or when you adopt a curious puppy who likes to put everything...
View ArticleThe Zen productivity guide: tools and tips for distraction-free work
You suck at multitasking. Don't take it personally everyone does. According to a 2009 Stanford study, chronic multitaskers can't concentrate, have bad memories, and are terrible at switching from one...
View ArticleLoaded and locked: 3 seriously secure cloud storage services
Cloud storage services such as Dropbox, Google Drive, and SugarSync are convenient, efficient--and notoriously insecure. Files are rarely encrypted, data transfer is typically not protected, and...
View ArticleOrganize (almost) every aspect of your life with these seven apps
Generic calendar apps are mostly useful for two things: Meetings--including appointments and conference calls--and birthday or holiday reminders. But have you ever tried to use a basic calendar app to...
View ArticleDo something with those phone photos: Six apps that turn your pictures into...
Thanks to our smartphone obsession, we're taking more photos now than we ever have--but where are those photos going?Maybe we're uploading them to Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Maybe we're sharing...
View Article7 essential apps for international road warriors
I rarely take real vacations, but I do travel often. Since I'm a freelancer, my work can, and does, travel with me.Case in point: I recently took a trip to Seoul, South Korea on a whim, to see my...
View ArticleFour apps that give you free money
When you take your phone to the bathroom (don't lie, everybody does it), or when you're standing in line fiddling with it at Starbucks, what are you doing? Are you checking email? Sending a SnapChat?...
View ArticleFive apps to help with your holiday shopping
Black Friday may be over, but your holiday shopping probably isn't. Unfortunately, most shopping apps focus on deals and sales, not your holiday shopping strategy (unless your strategy is just "buy...
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Our favorite cases for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus
Case, or no case?The great case debate: Though it’s a shame to cover up your shiny, pretty new iPhone, the downside is that you risk dropping it or getting it all scratched up if you leave it bare. So,...
View Article12 things you miss about your dumbphone
Smartphones are amazing. But dumbphones…well, there’s something to be said for that old, indestructible, 2-weeks-of-battery-life Nokia bar phone you used to have. Don’t get me wrong, I like being able...
View ArticleThe fitness fanatic’s guide to earbuds: Everything you should consider before...
Headphones can make or break a workout. Music is a fantastic motivator, and being able to hear your music (while also being able to hear what’s going on around you) is incredibly important. And...
View ArticleDon't panic! How to fix 5 common PC emergencies
Your PC may not be as essential to you as your smartphone, but chances are it’s still pretty damn important. So it’s completely understandable if your first reaction is to freeze and freak out when you...
View Article10 reasons to ditch SMS for over-the-top messaging apps
Texting has been around for ages. More than 20 years, in fact. And it’s still one of the main ways we interact with people via smartphone, because it’s just so darn easy (although some of us need to...
View Article11 ways smartphones make real-life conversations better
Experts say that smartphones are killing the art of conversation. When you use your smartphone during a conversation, even if you’re just quickly checking your email, you feel less connected to the...
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13 earbuds that will make you rethink portable audio
Earbuds for every occasion Earbuds will probably never be your main headphones, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have their place—any time you want to travel light, work out, or simply keep a low...
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12 of the most exciting headphones we listened to at CES
CES is always a great show for headphones, and 2017 was no exceptionImage by Sarah Jacobsson PurewalYou don’t need to be an audiophile to appreciate a great pair of headphones, you just need to love...
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13 outrageous loudspeakers that blew us away at CES
When you need to fill your room with boom Image by Sarah Jacobsson PurewalAudio is an afterthought for some. They rely on the speakers built into their TVs, the earbuds that came bundled with their...
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