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Do your future self a favor and back up all your precious photos, messages, and more before it’s too late.

Save your memories before you grab a new iPhone or update to the latest version of iOS.

Follow these tips to produce stronger writing that stands out on the web even in the age of AI and ChatGPT.

Going all-in on Apple’s services bundle could be a smart move, especially for families. We break down what’s included and how much it costs.

Rumors abound about the Switch’s successor, but that shouldn’t deter you from jumping into the wonderful library of exclusive games on Nintendo’s platform.

Instant cameras are on the rise once again, but what about the camera you found in your dad's garage?

Every person has a different idea of what makes noise “loud,” but there are some things we all can do to turn the volume down a little.

Here’s some advice for safely experiencing the total solar eclipse on April 8 as the moon casts a slender shadow across Mexico, the United States, and eastern Canada.

If you've ever heard music, voices, or other sounds while trying to sleep with a white noise machine running, you're not losing your mind. Here's what's going on.

If you use Google’s apps, it’s worth looking at this all-inclusive service. We break down what you get and how much it costs.

Google offers 15 GB of free storage with every account, but many users are hitting the limit. Use these tips to clear some room, and tidy your inbox while you’re at it.

Don’t forget your pills! Here’s how to set alarms, notifications, and reminders on your iPhone or Android smartphone.

US lawmakers are considering banning the social video app. Whether that happens or not, it’s a good idea to back up all the TikTok clips that are worth saving.

Do you need a duvet cover? Are top sheets the devil? A WIRED investigation into the contentious, confusing world of bed topping.

The files stored on iCloud and on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac are already pretty well secured. But if you want the best protection against hackers, snoops, and spooks, turn on ADP.

It’s 2024, time to stop letting Depression-era flimflam get between you and a great cup of coffee.

The 96th Academy Awards ceremony celebrating major movies, like Oppenheimer, will air on ABC this Sunday and be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.

Apple just rolled out iOS 17.4 to iPhones and iPads. Here are the latest updates, including post-quantum encryption.

Your friends are always sharing Spotify links with you, but you don’t use Spotify. Here are four ways to translate that link into something that launches your preferred streaming app instead.

Apple’s safety feature makes it easier than ever to notify loved ones when you’ve arrived at your destination.

LinkedIn shares your activity on the platform by default. Change this setting and you can snoop on other people’s profiles without them knowing.

OpenAI’s subscription-only service costs $20 a month and includes access to the GPT-4 model. We signed up and tried it out.

Google’s Podcasts app is the latest addition to the company’s software graveyard. YouTube Music will replace it, and users have until July to migrate their shows.

It won’t solve all of your privacy problems, but a virtual private network can make you a less tempting target for hackers.