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What is virtual RAM, and should you use it?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Life in the slow lane Your phone might have a feature claiming to add virtual memory. How does that work and is it something you need?
Google Wallet explained: Licenses, banks, new features, and the Google Pay shutdown
By Michael L Hicks published
Get Paying Google Wallet replaced Google Pay, which will shut down soon. Here's all the latest news and added features you need to know.
Ask Jerry: How to fight email spam
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Ask Jerry Spam in your inbox is a pain and nobody wants to see it. But you do have ways to deal with it.
Smartwatches would be the perfect place to revive this '90s gaming fad
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday Did you own a Tamagotchi or Pikachu pedometer as a kid? Raising a virtual pet on your smartwatch would motivate you to hit your steps and stay fit.
Mobile broadband and 5G is still a mess
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill Years later, the state of high-speed internet in North America is still less than ideal for many.
These Meta Quest games are channeling Wii Sports in the best way
By Nicholas Sutrich published
See? Smash! Wii Sports was popular because of its easy-to-play mechanics that were accessible for all ages and experience levels. VR games can be that way, too.
Samsung should make DeX the default on tablets
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet The default launcher on tablets isn't a great experience, especially when it comes to multitasking. But Samsung is working on something that might change that.
Wi-Fi 7 explained: Key upgrades and how 802.11be works
By Michael L Hicks last updated
Officially known as 802.11be, Wi-Fi 7 brings significant upgrades over Wi-Fi 6 and 6E. But what are those improvements and which devices can take advantage of them?
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