After all, you’ve got a lot of important stuff stashed on your phone, from contacts and notes to photos and other files. Losing that data would be inconvenient at best and heartbreaking at worst, if precious photos and files should disappear without a backup. How to use Apple PayHere’s how to record your iPhone screenIs your iCloud storage full? 5 tips on how to free up space Fortunately, backing up your iPhone is pretty easy, and Apple provides multiple ways to do it....

To be fair to both your phone and to Google, location services can not only be useful, but also potentially lifesaving. Obviously, everyday apps like Google Maps access your location to provide you with directions, but there are also functions like Emergency Location Services — which pings your location to emergency services when they’re dialed or messaged — that can provide you with the service you need. All the same, for peace of mind, it’s best to know how to turn off location tracking and services altogether if you want, even if you don’t keep them turned off all the time or prefer to mix and match which ones you leave enabled....

Trouble is, these pesky insects are everywhere, hiding in your sofa and bed, and thriving in warm, humid environments. Even though we know how to clean every room in the home, there are hidden spots that often get missed. That’s why it’s vital to know how to get rid of dust mites quickly with the right steps. Here’s how to clean a mattress topper in easy steps These are the 7 things you should never store in the attic...

This is especially true during the autumn months, when Harlequin ladybugs (Asian lady beetles) are seeking shelter to hibernate from the cold weather. These species will commonly be found hiding or overwintering inside warm homes and buildings It’s important to note that there are over 5,000 species of ladybugs, so you won’t always be dealing with the same type. Typically, native ladybugs are harmless, tend to stay outdoors and are beneficial for eating plant-damaging insects like aphids....

If wasps frequent your yard and you’re not a fan of the swatter, it might interest you to know that you can deter them with a few tips and tricks. Some of the items you might already have in your kitchen cupboards as well. Here’s 8 ways to get rid of wasps and keep them away from your home. Once you’re done here, check out how to get rid of raccoons and how to get rid of spiders....

If you want to start streaming all you theoretically need is a computer, webcam, microphone and a somewhat stable internet connection. The whole process itself is so simple that you could set everything up before you reach the end of this article. However, if you’re keen on putting together a more polished setup, you could accomplish this within the hour, whether that’s using your gaming PC, laptop, console or even your mobile phone....

The PlayStation Blog (opens in new tab) confirmed that this State of Play will clock in at around 20 minutes (give or take) and there will be “a special focus on highlighting great games coming from some of our beloved Japanese publishers.” Sony is also quick to note that there will be some updates from developers located in other parts of the world as well. Could this State of Play be where Final Fantasy XVI re-emerges?...

Four couples at a crossroads arrive on Temptation Island to figure out if they’re really meant to be — or if someone else can catch their eye. In Maui, they’ll flirt, hook up and possibly even fall for one of the singletons. The couples are: Ashley and Lascelles from Queens, NY (together seven years); Iris and Luke from Seattle (together five years); Gillian from West Palm Beach, Fla. and Edgar from Indianapolis (together three years); and Ash and Hania from Santa Fe (together 1....

Through Monday (Nov. 28), Peacock Premium is $0.99 per month (opens in new tab). That locks you into a low-low price (savings of $4 per month), that will last 12 months. With Peacock Premium, you don’t just get next-day streams of NBC shows, live sports and news and Peacock Originals. The service also packs a ton of shows and movies, and we’ve just recently selected the 7 best movies on Peacock to watch with this deal....

When I fully made my switch to iPhone last year, I pined for a top-tier smartwatch experience. I tried using my Samsung Galaxy Watch Active (Tizen) and Misfit Vapor X (Wear OS) and while both were technically functional, the connection and usage experiences felt clunky. Meanwhile, from the minute I turned on my new 45mm Apple Watch Series 7, the process was practically seamless. Even setting up all of the Health stuff was a smooth experience, despite the shoddy cell signal I had outside the Micro Center where I bought the watch (and where I found it on a very good Apple Watch deal)....

When you’re looking for truly wireless earbuds, it’s easy to gravitate towards the likes of AirPods Pro, the Sony WF-1000XM4, or one of the many other discreet-looking options on our best wireless earbuds list. But I was looking for something a little more secure, which is where JLab came into things. I’ve never been a huge fan of truly wireless earbuds, mainly from a security standpoint. They have a habit of falling out of my ears, especially if I’m wearing them to sleep....

This abs workout comes from Caroline Girvan. I have tried Girvan’s videos before using this dumbbell abs workout, and as her work continues to rake in millions of views, my interest continues to pique. Her 15-minute core blaster targets your upper abs through a challenging series of crunch exercises. Like some of her other workouts, this one has 15 no-repeat exercises and zero equipment, so you just need one of the best yoga mats to roll out....

“You don’t need an hour or a full gym or to be jumping around to get a great full-body session. This one is advanced, yet can be done in 30 mins or less, with only a pair of dumbbells!”, personal trainer Kelsey Wells writes. Wells is a trainer on the Sweat app — an app that made it onto our best workout apps list. Read our full Sweat app review here....

Yes, just like Netflix — whose subscriber woes are well publicized — I think HBO Max is about to have a problem with “churn.” Churning, if you’re not familiar, is that situation where people cancel a service only to come back later. I recommend everyone try it out, just like when I canceled Netflix and then came back when the service had something I wanted. Canceling HBO Max feels so alien to me in abstract because it is so good at releasing a steady stream of great new shows and movies....

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, which is most of the AirPods Pro lifecycle, I’ve been casually using these headphones as a part of remote watch parties, so I could hear my friends in Google Meet or Discord in one ear while I listen to a horror movie or sports event with the other. But then things changed over the last weeks. How? Well, now I feel like the AirPods Pro are just a part of how I watch TV now — at least when I’m on my own....

One of the first features to gain widespread attention from the iOS 14.5 beta release was the ability to unlock your iPhone using an Apple Watch. You can understand the interest — as good as Apple’s Face ID unlocking technology is, it’s been rendered useless during the coronavirus pandemic as most of us are now donning masks. Coverings deprive the iPhone’s TrueDepth camera of the info it needs to correctly identify faces....

We’ve previously heard that the new iPads are tipped for an October launch with big upgrades such as a new design for the base model and the arrival of the Apple M2 chip in the Pro version. But now a report by Digitimes (opens in new tab) claims power outages in China’s Sichuan province could affect production — and that this could in turn affect the new models’ likely October release date....

Deciding whether to get the iPad Pro 2022 or Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is an easy decision for those who are entrenched within a company’s ecosystem. If you own devices like the best Apple Watch, best iPads, best iPhones or best MacBooks, then you’d probably opt for the iPad Pro 2022. Conversely, if you’re into Windows and are invested in apps like OneNote and Outlook, then the Surface Pro 9 is for you....

However, Apple has said that with iPadOS 16, iPads will continue to work as HomeKit hubs, with one big catch: You won’t be able to update to the latest version of the Home app. “iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 will continue to support iPad as a home hub with no loss in functionality,” Apple spokesperson Catherine Franklin said in a statement to The Verge (opens in new tab). However, she added: “Because iPad will not be supported as a home hub with the new architecture, users who rely on iPad for that purpose do not need to update the Home architecture and can continue enjoying all existing features....

Apple’s new iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max take Apple’s photography game to the next level, starting with a 48MP main sensor (up from 12MP on the iPhone 13 Pro series). It’s joined by a 12MP ultrawide camera that’s nearly twice the size, a 12MP 3x telephoto lens and a 12MP TrueDepth camera with a faster f/1.9 aperture. A new Photonic Engine offers brighter and more colorful photos through all of these cameras....