One of the first items I always enable when I get a new Android phone is developer mode. This hidden menu is designed to cater to the needs of developers, and it contains numerous valuable items for ...

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Looking to control your computer with your Android phone? Here are two different ways you can command your PC or Mac from a ...

If you want to temporarily enhance security on your Android device, such as a Google Pixel 8 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, consider using an app lock. You've probably found yourself in a situation ...

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One of the security updates baked into Android 14 is a feature that blocks you from installing some older apps built for Android 5.1 or earlier… kind of. If you’ve got a shiny new phone or tablet ...

You can choose the default apps you want on Android. The pre-installed default apps on your phone are meant to perform basic functions–like opening an internet link ...