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Brian X. Chen
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The Default Tech Settings You Should Turn Off Right Away
These controls, which are buried inside products from Apple, Google, Meta and others, make us share more data than we need to.
Steam Deck Review: A Game Console for the Quintessential Gamer
This new hand-held gaming device by Valve is lots of fun. But perhaps not as much if you’re a casual gamer.
Should You Buy Now, Pay Later? Tread Carefully.
Afterpay, Apple and other financial tech companies are popularizing installment plans for paying off shopping splurges. These programs can also cause confusion and a loss…
What Europe’s Universal Charger Mandate Means for You
From power bricks to cables, it’s time to incorporate USB-C or wireless charging into your setup.
How Updates in iOS 16 and Android 13 Will Change Your Phone
Soon, iPhone owners will be able to edit text messages, and Android owners will be able to send high-resolution photos. Many of the changes are…
Truth Social Review: Trump’s Uncensored Social App Is Incomplete
The Trump-backed social media app is inundated with phony accounts and features that don’t work. It also hides some posts, including those with curse words.
Text Spam Is on the Rise. Here’s How to Spot It and What to Do
Text spam is on the rise. The latest version involves scammers sending messages to you seemingly from your own phone number. Here’s what to do.
Yes, You Can Make Your Tech Survive Obsolescence
Our gadgets eventually become outdated, but here are workarounds to keep them alive and secure past when manufacturers say.
Want to Buy a PlayStation 5? Befriend a Bot.
In a pandemic-induced era of scarcity, a bit of automation can go a long way to obtaining the unobtainable.