Windows 11 PCs can now send and receive iMessages

by Michele Gross | Jul 13, 2023 | Computing Tips & Tricks, Phones and Mobile, Windows 11

What you need to know Microsoft’s Phone Link now supports connecting an iPhone to a Windows 11 PC. Support for iPhones started rolling out a few weeks ago, but it is now available for everyone in supported markets. The available feature set when using an iPhone...

Getting Rid of Your Old Phone? Make Sure You Do These 5 Things First

by Michele Gross | Apr 6, 2023 | Android, iPhone, Phones and Mobile

When it’s time to upgrade your phone, you can substantially cut down on the cost of a new handset by either trading in or selling your old one. Before you part ways with your older smartphone, though, you need to run through some quick and simple checks to make sure...

How to Capture Screenshots on Your Phone and Computer

by Michele Gross | Apr 4, 2023 | Android, Computing, Computing Tips & Tricks, iPhone, Mac, Phones and Mobile

Sometimes you want to keep a copy of something you’re looking at on your computer or phone screen, but it’s not a file that can be saved or a website that can be bookmarked and replicated in exactly the same way. For example, maybe you’re having computer problems and...

7 Reasons Why Your Phone Battery Is Draining So Fast

by Michele Gross | Feb 2, 2023 | Android, iPhone, Phones and Mobile

A dead phone battery is beyond frustrating, especially when we’re out of the house and in need of our smartphones. Sometimes it feels like you’re charging your phone for hours only to have it die in half the time. But why, exactly, is your phone battery...

What is Smishing? How To Spot & Avoid The latest Text Scams

by Michele Gross | Jan 9, 2023 | Phones and Mobile

Can You Spot a Sophisticated Text Message Scam? When Patrick Sage received a text message from his bank claiming that someone was trying to make a purchase for over $500 at Walmart, he acted quickly. Sage called the number in the text and followed instructions from...

How to Turn Your Phone Into a Wi-Fi Hotspot

by Susan Mangina | Aug 9, 2022 | Android, Computing, iPhone, Mobile Computing, Phones and Mobile, WiFi

Is your home internet down? Need to connect your laptop on the go? With a few taps, you can turn your smartphone into a source for internet that laptops, tablets, and other phones can use. If you’re stuck in a situation where you need a Wi-Fi connection, but...