How to Tell If Your iPhone Is Tapped
In the old days of mechanical telephones, a wiretap would require someone— usually a government agency—to literally change the circuitry of your lines to listen in. These days, smartphones make…
You Can Finally Share Your AirTag’s Location With Others
Photo: James D. Morgan (Shutterstock) Apple’s AirTags have always been decent at helping you keep track of your stuff, but with one major flaw: They could only be associated with…
Your Android Now Knows When an AirTag Is Tracking You
AirTag tracking has been a concern ever since Apple launched its Find My network trackers. The company has worked to make it easier to know whether a strange AirTag is…
The Best AirPods Pro Settings Everyone Should Be Using
Apple’s AirPods Pro are among the best wireless earbuds you can buy, especially if you’re already entrenched in the Apple ecosystem. Like many Apple products, AirPods Pro are pretty simple…
These Are the Best Devices to Keep Track of Your Kids
I’ve lost my kids during a Target run more times than I care to admit, which makes me reluctant to give them more freedom to venture out into the world.…
You Can Finally Ping Your Apple Watch From Your iPhone
Photo: Lukas Gojda (Shutterstock) applThe next time you forget where you kept your Apple Watch and want to find it fast, you can actually use your iPhone to ping it.…
You Can Lock Your iPhone From Your Apple Watch If Someone Snatches Your Phone
It’s pretty hard to break into a locked iPhone without without knowing the passcode. But what if your iPhone is stolen while you’re using it? You can make a few…
10 Security Settings That Protect Your iPhone From Thieves
Having your iPhone stolen is traumatic enough, but it hurts more to know that your most intimate data is also in the hands of unscrupulous individuals. Fortunately, there are more…
Your Old Mac Might End Up in the Trash If You Don’t Do This
I’m a big believer in holding onto your Mac as long as possible, but at some point, it comes time to say goodbye. As you part ways with your old…
Don’t Trust Your iPhone’s Passcode to Keep Your Data Safe
Photo: Thaspol Sangsee (Shutterstock) Losing your iPhone is bad. Losing your entire digital life, from photos to finances, is traumatic. Unfortunately, the latter is all too common. Journalist Joanna Stern…