If such a situation arises, one of my favorite ones is a little-known lock screen setting on Android. I always use it before I give my phone to someone. Here is why. Handing over your phone to someone ...

I did not download a file locker. I repurposed a tool I already had.

We've told readers to use zipper or slider food bags to protect devices. But you can also buy special bags that makers claim offer maximum protection, some with features that include headphone jacks.

A new WhatsApp Web attack spreads self-propagating ZIP files containing Astaroth banking malware through trusted ...

One of the standout features of iOS 26 is the 3D effect, which introduces a sense of depth and dimension to your lock screen. This feature works by separating the subject of your chosen photo from its ...

Android 15 lock screen enables custom shortcuts for quick access and personalized device control, enhancing convenience and productivity right from the lock screen. Pixabay, dominickvietor Android 15 ...

Apple continues to refine the look and feel of the iPhone with each major iOS release, and iOS 26 places more emphasis than ever on personalization. The one big change is the introduction of Spatial ...

Through the looking glass: It seems as if ads have become an inescapable part of technology. In recent years, they have appeared within full-priced video games and on messaging apps, smart home ...

The lock screen's big clock is great, but there are a few more changes iOS 26 brought to your device. Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his ...

Michelle Ehrhardt is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor. She has a bachelor's degree in history from Earlham College, where she also double majored in theatre. She also holds an MFA in game design ...

With most people obsessed with screens lately, lots of users tend to rely on their smartphones to check the time. Owing to this, the clock widget on the lock screen is a staple in most of our lives.

Fresh options in Windows 11 25H2 let you get fancy with the screen that appears before you log in to your PC and after you lock it. Here’s how to get the most out of widgets on the underutilized lock ...