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Q&A: Can you limit someone to using just one specific app on an iPhone?

Posted on August 11, 2026

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Question from Gwen: I installed a kid’s game on my iPhone that teaches the child how to do basic math in order to solve a series of mysteries.

The recommended age range for the game is 4 to 7.

My daughter turned 4 a couple of months ago so I believe she should be able to successfully play the game.

The thing is I don’t want her to be able to do anything with the phone except use this one app. Is it possible to set it up this way?

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Why your modem and router need their own battery backup device

Posted on August 10, 2026

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You probably already know how important it is to keep your laptop and desktop computers plugged into a battery backup device.

But there are actually at least two other devices in your home that deserve a battery backup unit as well…

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Did you know you can redial the last number you called with a single tap?

Posted on August 9, 2026

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Have you ever called someone only to have the call go straight to voice mail? If so, you probably tried placing the call again later.

Or perhaps there are occasions when you need to speak to the last person you called once again?

There are several ways to redial the last number you called, and I’m sure you have your favorite method of doing it. [Read more…]

Save big by buying your textbooks from Amazon instead of your school’s bookstore

Posted on August 8, 2026

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You probably already know Amazon is the world’s largest book retailer by far. And you also probably know college textbooks cost a fortune!

But did you also know you can buy your textbooks from Amazon just like any other book?

You’ll find most any textbook you need at Amazon, and you can probably snag it for a lot less than your own school’s bookstore will charge you for it. [Read more…]