How to Use 1Password’s Travel Mode at the Border (2025)
Enter VeraCrypt. It’s a free, open source encryption app that can encrypt full drives, as well as operating system partitions, similar to BitLocker or FileVault. The big feature of VeraCrypt is plausible deniability. There are specific setup steps, but you can store an encrypted partition within an encrypted partition. When you encrypt a drive with […]
How to Set Up and Use a Burner Phone
When you are done with the burner phone, make sure that you get rid of it in a thoughtful way as well. “At the end of the intended use, consider steps to eliminate information, remove SIM cards and/or memory cards, making sure not to leave a potential vulnerability after you,” says Access Now’s Al-Maskati. Using […]
How to Limit Galaxy AI to On-Device Processing—or Turn It Off Altogether
Samsung says that all Galaxy AI data is securely encrypted and protected from prying eyes, though of course no security protection can ever be guaranteed to be fully 100 percent effective all of the time. You can find the full Samsung privacy policy online. How to Turn Galaxy AI Features On or Off Perhaps you’re […]
How to Use Voice Typing on Your Phone
Tap the small “i” icon on the left of the toolbar if you need more prompts about the voice commands you can use. If you want to keep on using voice typing in other input boxes and across other apps until you turn it off, double-tap the mic icon. If voice typing doesn’t work, check […]
The Top New Android 16 Features (2025): How to Install, Features, Release Date
Another year, another version of Google’s mobile operating system. Android 16 brings a whole new look (Apple also just announced a redesign in iOS 26), more customization options, some chunky security enhancements, and a few welcome accessibility improvements. Android 16 is rolling out to select devices today—these are the new features that caught our eye. […]
The WIRED Guide to Fast-Charging Your Phone
From PD to PPS and MagSafe to Qi2, we explain common fast-charging protocols and standards and how to charge your phone at maximum speed. Source link
Here’s how to tell if your phone is listening to you — and how to stop it
Listen up. Experts from NordVPN have outlined a four-step process that anyone can follow to find out whether their phone is listening in and using private discussions for targeted advertising, Daily Mail reported. Some smartphone users worry that their device is listening to them speak when they least suspect it. wachiwit – stock.adobe.com The first […]
How to Turn Your Smartphone Into a Dumb Phone
Then, you need to add the dark Dumb Phone wallpaper (Wallpaper in Settings), switch to dark mode (Display & Brightness in Settings), and turn off home screen animations: From Settings select Accessibility > Per-App Settings > Add App > Home Screen & App Library, then tap Home Screen & App Library and Reduce Motion, and […]
How to Switch From iPhone to Android (2024)
Ignore the arguments about which is better, because iPhones and Android phones have far more in common than some folks will admit. Switching from an iPhone to an Android phone is pretty painless these days, and you can take all your stuff with you, including photos, messages, and other bits and pieces. With the upcoming […]
How to Take a Long, Scrolling Screenshot on Android, iOS, and Desktop
Tap and hold on these arrows, and the screenshot will extend farther down the screen. When you lift your finger, or the bottom of the webpage or document is reached, the image is saved to your phone’s gallery. Scrolling Screenshots on iOS Use the Full page tab near the top to take a long screenshot. […]