Tag Archives: fox-news/columns/personal-tech

Find a lost phone that is off or dead

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Losing your phone can leave you in panic mode, especially when the battery dies. The good news is that both Apple and Android offer built-in tools that help you track a missing device even when it is powered off or offline. With an iPhone, you can use the Find My network on …

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Adaptive Power in iOS 26 boosts iPhone battery life

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Battery life matters more than ever as your iPhone takes on heavier workloads from streaming and gaming to AI-driven tasks. Every extra minute of charge now makes a difference in how smoothly your day runs. With iOS 26, Apple introduced Adaptive Power, an intelligent feature that quietly learns how you use your …

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Never forget to reply to an email again with hidden phone trick that actually works

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! If you’ve ever told yourself you’d reply to an email later and then forgot, there’s a simple fix built right into your phone. Android and iPhone users both have ways to set reminders that bring messages back to your attention at the perfect time.  Whether you use Apple’s Mail app or Gmail …

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Apple passkey technology transforms Mac security with biometric authentication, encrypted storage

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Your Mac holds a lot more than just files. It carries your personal information, payment data, messages and every online account you access. Keeping that information safe starts with how you sign in. For years, passwords have been the standard way to protect accounts, but they are also one of the weakest …

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Apple releases iOS 26.1 with major security improvements and new features for iPhone users

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Apple’s iOS 26.1 update is more than a standard patch. It boosts security, speeds up performance and adds practical upgrades to features you already use. The update fixes dozens of vulnerabilities that impact Safari, Photos and Apple Account settings.  It also introduces stronger privacy controls, design tweaks and expanded support for Apple …

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5 hidden battery drainers you can fix right now

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! You plug in your phone overnight, but by lunchtime, it’s already gasping for charge. Sound familiar? Hidden background features, sneaky settings and apps you forgot existed can quietly drain your battery faster than you think. The good news is a few quick tweaks can help your device stay powered all day, without …

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Scammers target retirees as major 401(k) rule changes loom for 2026 tax year ahead nationwide

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! If you’re over 50 and maxing out your 401(k), there’s a big change coming in 2026 that could affect how much tax you pay on your “catch-up contributions.” While it’s mostly about taxes and retirement planning, there’s an unexpected side effect: scammers are circling. Every time your financial habits or personal data …

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Ethernet vs Wi-Fi security comparison reveals surprising results for home users seeking protection

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! We spend so much time online that how we connect to the internet has become almost as important as the devices we use. Most people never give it a second thought. They connect their computer to Wi-Fi, type in a password and get on with their day. But if you have ever …

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Teens hack school cell phone bans with creative workarounds

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Across the country, schools are cracking down on cell phone use. At least 18 states have rolled out bell-to-bell bans, with New York calling phones “distraction devices.” Teachers are praising the shift, saying classes feel more focused. But teens? They’re not giving up so easily. Students are sidestepping bans in the most …

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Windows 10 support ends: Upgrade to Windows 11 safely

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! With Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 this October, many people are racing to upgrade. Catherine, a longtime HP desktop user, shared her concerns with us: “I need to purchase a new/updated computer with Windows 11 pretty darn quick. I’ve utilized HP desktops for years and would prefer to continue to do …

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