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The Basics of Smartphone Backups
It doesn’t take a lot of work to keep copies of your phone’s photos, videos and other files stashed securely in case of an emergency.
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You Ask, We Answer: How The Times/Siena Poll Is Conducted
The New York Times/Siena College Poll has earned a reputation for accuracy and transparency. But as with any poll, there are limits to just how much you can derive.
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Why Is Technology Mean to Me?
It is never easy to re-examine one’s fundamental convictions, but now I am forced to question my previous disbelief in the existence of Satan. I am compelled to confront this ugly possibility by the fact that from time to time my electronic devices ...
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Switching From iPhone to Android Is Easy. It’s the Aftermath That Stings.
Even if you manage to ditch your iPhone, Apple’s hooks are still there.
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The Tech That Needs Fixing in 2024, and What Got Fixed Last Year
The best tech, from universal power charging to foldable phones, solved practical problems. But the worst tech, including self-driving cars and cryptocurrency, put us in harm’s way.
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Help! An Employee of Budget Kept My Phone and I Can Prove It.
After misplacing his iPhone while returning a rental car, a traveler tracked down the device and presented strong evidence to the agency that a worker took it — to no avail.
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I Was Addicted to My Smartphone, So I Switched to a Flip Phone for a Month
This time of year, everyone asks what you like least about your life, but they phrase it as, “What’s your New Year’s resolution?” Listen to This Article My biggest regret of 2023 was my relationship to my smartphone, or my “tech appendage” as I’ve ...
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Come Home With Memories, Not a Shocking Phone Bill
The horror story goes something like this: A family returns from a trip abroad, and the glow from the vacation has barely begun to fade when a cellphone bill with hundreds — or even thousands — of dollars in international charges arrives. The ...
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Prince Harry’s Phone Was Hacked by U.K. Tabloid, Judge Rules in Landmark Case
The civil suit has been part of a long-running effort by the royal to hit back against the British news media over its coverage of him and his family.
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Apple Is Doing Its Part to End Green Bubble Shaming. It’s Our Turn.
While texting technology will soon get better, the “blue versus green bubble” disparity is far from over.
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