Primakov/Shutterstock A popular fix for a sluggish or poorly performing iPhone is force closing one or more of the apps running in the background. This seems like it would be a good idea because a similar approach works when using a PC: shutting down programs already running to free of CPU resources. This can help speed
Rokas Tenys/Shutterstock The announcement of the 2022 M2 MacBook Air and the new features revealed for iPadOS 16 might be taking the lion's share of attention at WWDC 2022, but they are far from the only significant drops that Apple made during its keynote. Both iOS and macOS also took the stage, and both of
Primakov/Shutterstock We live in a world where protecting your sensitive online information has become more important than ever. Just about every website you visit will leave traces on your computer in the form of cookies and cached content, and trackers can be used to build a profile of a visitor over time. Blocking these trackers
Primakov/Shutterstock Gone are the days when smartphones were merely a novel way to call and message someone — they've evolved over the years into miniature computers that can be carried around in a pocket, ones that not only offer a wide variety of apps, but also sophisticated web browsers. The same is true for tablets;
Dilok Klaisataporn/Shutterstock Everyone loves faster service on their iPhone, and that's why there has been a great deal of excitement over the gradual release of 5G connectivity. Every major carrier in the U.S. now offers 5G in addition to 4G LTE, but the technology is still relatively new and there are three different types at
Prostock-studio/Shutterstock Bluetooth has been around for years, but it's more useful than ever, particularly now that most people have ditched wired earbuds for their true wireless counterparts. If you're an iPhone user, there's a good chance you keep your phone's Bluetooth turned on in order to connect with an Apple Watch and quickly pair the
thinkhubstudio/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. VR isn't as expensive as it used to be. A few years ago, you needed a high-end gaming PC and a headset that could cost close to a thousand dollars. Now you can experience VR for as little as $300 with an all-in-one headset
DenPhotos/Shutterstock Most people are at least somewhat aware that it is necessary to clear cookies from a browser periodically. This is done for a variety of reasons, including freeing up space, and it isn't limited to laptops and desktop computers. Should you also clear cookies on your iPhone? The answer is "maybe." While this isn't
Back in 2017, Apple admitted that it released an update to slow down older iPhones with aging batteries to prevent them from suddenly shutting down. It's been five years since then, but Apple still isn't done dealing with its repercussions. According to The Guardian, the tech giant is now facing a legal claim in the
With WWDC 2022 little more than a week away, more details about what Apple could announce at its annual developer conference are emerging. In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests the company will have a fair amount to share about iOS 16, including enhancements to the lock screen. Gruman says the next
