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SOS on iPhone: What it means and how to fix it
By Sean Riley last updated
If you are seeing SOS on iPhone you may think you've accidentally triggered an emergency alert, but here's what it means and depending on the cause you might be able to fix it.
How to change wallpaper on iPhone: Update or delete your wallpaper on iOS 17 and beyond
By Stevie Bonifield last updated
Wondering how to change wallpapers on iPhone? Here are a few easy steps to change or delete your wallpaper, plus a look at upcoming wallpaper features in iOS 18.
Google Reverse Image Search: How to search with an image in Google
By Sarah Chaney published
With a reverse image search, you can easily find the origin of an image you're looking at, whether you're on an Android phone, an iPhone, or a computer.
How to turn on the interesting but contentious Recall program on Microsoft Copilot+ PCs
By Momo Tabari published
Recall is now available to try — there are just a few hoops to jump through in order to access it
How to recover permanently deleted text messages on Android
By Rami Tabari last updated
One of the worst modern tech experiences is dealing with deleted data, so we get the need to recover permanently deleted text messages. Here's how.
This Windows 11 setting can ruin your Copilot+ PC gaming — how to turn off Automatic Super Resolution
By Sarah Chaney published
A new Windows 11 setting made just for Copilot+ PCs isn't meshing well with many games, even games the setting is supposedly compatible with.
External hard drive not showing up? Here's how to fix it.
By Sarah Chaney published
If your external hard drive isn't showing up on your computer, and you've got precious data you don't want to lose, here are a few easy solutions to try.
How to format a USB drive
By Sarah Chaney published
Formatting a USB drive is an easy way to wipe your data from it, and it's not as complicated to do as it might sound.
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