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Two-factor authentication is a must on any account that supports it, but it's especially important for protecting your personal files. Keep your Dropbox account secured by enabling SMS- or app-based authentication.
Sometimes you just want a phone that does the job and doesn't cost too much. These days, it's easy to get that, and more, with an awesome Android phone on a tight budget!
Smartwatches are great for managing notifications and can even save lives in some extreme cases, but there's just something about having notifications right on my wrist that makes me uneasy.
Password managers have gotten great in the last few years, and 1Password's way of automatically adding your 2FA code to your clipboard when signing into a site is brilliantly convenient.
Like it or not, Facebook holds a ton of your personal information. Keep that data out of the wrong hands by enabling two-factor authentication.
The third-generation Eero mesh system offers a uniform design across each access point and a clean, simple app for easy management of your Wi-Fi network.
Nest makes great connected cameras, but they can be expensive, and these days it's easy to find similarly simple security systems for much less.
With the Snapdragon 865 on the way, 2020 may finally be the time for you to buy a 5G phone — but thanks to the X55 modem the 865 mandates, it might not be of your own volition.
OnePlus has a pretty good track record when it comes to software updates, and installing them on your phone is simple.
We've seen a lot of incredible tech in the last decade, but by far my favorite is the advancement of HDR imaging and the impact it's made on other photography features like Night Sight and astrophotography.
Peak Design's ever-popular Everyday Backpack was recently updated to a v2 model with better materials, smoother zippers, and softer padding. So is it worth the money?
This holiday season, take the time to help your mom and other loved ones set up Google Photos and protect them from losing important shots.
Being able to swipe down on the rear fingerprint sensor was a great way to quickly access your notifications without having to reach up to the top of your phone, but that's not possible with in-display sensors.
Light up your entire gaming room with some compatible smart lights.
If you've been having trouble with WiFi on your streaming stick, an Ethernet adapter may be a good investment.
Smart doorbells and cameras are a great way to add a sense of security to your home ... until they become a backdoor for unwanted virtual intruders. Keep them out with two-factor authentication.
Another day, another messaging platform from Google. This time, Google Photos is making it easier to share and discuss photos with a new self-contained messaging section.
Tagging faces makes it easy to quickly find photos of your friends without having to scroll through years of backups. Now that Google Photos supports manual tagging, it's easier than ever to index your best shots.
Samsung’s been teasing its limited edition Star Wars variant of the Galaxy Note 10+ for a little while now, and it’s finally here just a week ahead of the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Google Photos is one of the best free services on the internet, allowing you to backup all of your photos and videos for free. But you can still run into local storage issues if you're not deleting your photos from your phone after you back them up.