How-To Geek

Your smartphone knows more about you than you know about yourself. Okay, that might be hyperbole, but it's still so important to manage the settings that track both your online and offline activity. Here are six Android settings that could put your privacy at risk and what you can do to keep your personal data safe.

Performance and practicality rarely go hand in hand, especially in the compact crossover world. Yet one model manages to break that rule, offering genuine excitement without sacrificing everyday usability or value. With its turbocharged powertrain, sleek design, and premium interior, this crossover proves you don’t need a sports car to enjoy a thrilling drive.

“Designed by Apple in California” is a phrase that many have come to associate with the iPhone, but not all iPhones are built equally. Depending on where in the world you purchase and use your iPhone, you may have access to more features or other small differences in your device.

Microsoft is about to roll out patches to prevent the easiest way you had to skip signing into a Microsoft account during Windows 11’s setup, and if that seemed like a gentle nudge, it’s likely just the beginning. You’ve probably used these tricks before, or at least read about them: disconnect the network, run a command, or drop a patched ISO on a USB and roll right past the Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) screens. Microsoft calling this out as “skipping critical setup screens” is partly true, but it seems like a convenient way to keep you locked into OneDrive, Office 365 trials, and a steady stream of telemetry that the company can use.