Scrolling and streaming suck plenty of power on today's Android phones. Here's how to squeeze the most juice out of your battery, including a new option to monitor battery-hungry apps.

Consider participating in the Global Day of Unplugging. In 2026, the 24-hour period of powering down begins at sundown on March 6 and concludes the following evening, offering a bite-size experience ...

How gnarly is your TV screen right now? Or your computer? If you haven’t cleaned it in a while, it’s probably covered in dust ...

When someone Googles you, what will they find? Don't let embarrassing old social media posts define your online presence. Learn how to control the narrative.

An expert who worked on the infamous Idaho murders case has explained how digital technology could unearth new clues in the mysterious disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. “People forget how much their ...

If you hate germs, you likely struggle with public bathrooms, frequently touched surfaces and high foot traffic spaces — all ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills Feb. 10 to ban classroom cell phone use. The new laws, which will go into effect this fall, require school districts to implement policies prohibiting the ...

Gov. JB Pritzker is renewing his push to ban students from using cell phones in Illinois schools, aiming to improve student performance and protect children's mental health. The governor is backing ...

People use smartphones everywhere, without necessarily realizing they're exposing the handsets to all sorts of germs and dirt. In addition to collecting dirt while in use, phones can accumulate dust ...

Michigan will implement a statewide policy banning smartphone use in classrooms starting in the 2026-27 school year. The new law requires school districts to create policies prohibiting phone use ...

Just look at your screen and keyboard — they’re filthy! Fingerprints, lint, dust, debris, the remains of your lunch, it’s all there. Listen, we don’t judge, but it’s time to start your digital spring ...