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Here’s a quick tip for reducing your phone’s monthly data usage

Posted on November 29, 2022

Do you have a smartphone? If so, it probably has dozens of apps installed on it.

Some of those apps were likely installed manually by you, but most of them probably came pre-installed on your phone from the factory.

Most of your phone’s installed apps have one thing in common: They’re constantly sending data to and receiving data from remote servers located in various parts of the world.

This isn’t usually a problem for most users, but if you happen to have a cellular contract with a limited data plan it can be a huge problem for you. [Read more…]

How to stop a smartphone app from tracking your location

Posted on June 2, 2022

Did you know that at least some of the apps on your phone are probably tracking your location even if the app doesn’t need location data in order to perform the task it was intended for.

Of course a Maps app has a legitimate need to track your location, for obvious reasons.

So does an app that keeps you up-to-date on where to buy the cheapest gasoline in the area you happen to be driving through. [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I find a missing app on my iPhone?

Posted on February 21, 2022

Question from Mariana: I installed an app on my iPhone but I can’t find it.

I thought new apps always went on the Home screen, but this one didn’t.

How can I find it so I can add it to my Home screen?

My phone is an iPhone 12 with iOS 15. [Read more…]

How to choose the default audio output device for a specific app in Windows 11

Posted on February 15, 2022

Did you know you can choose the default audio output device for each individual app in Windows 11?

For example, I prefer having my Windows notification sounds and other system sounds come through my computer’s speakers.

However, I prefer listening to the audio when I’m watching YouTube videos in Chrome through my Bluetooth headphones.

Luckily, Windows 11 makes it very easy to choose your preferred default audio output device for each of the apps you use. [Read more…]

How to disable ‘In-App Purchases’ on your phone or tablet

Posted on February 3, 2022

We often hear stories about folks who received a whopping bill for “In-App Purchases” made from within iPhone and Android apps and games.

And of course those huge bills are almost always unexpected.

In a nutshell, “In-App Purchases” allow the folks who create “free” apps to make money off of them by offering extra features and capabilities for a fee.

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