True or false: Someone can use your face when you don't realize to get into your phone. Well, it's complicated. While you're protected by default, a hidden setting in your phone allows this. I'll show you how to check it and keep your info private.

Not everyone has 20/20 vision. Even if you do, sometimes the small print is just too small to read. It’s a good thing you have your smartphone handy. This digital magnifying glass makes text readable or helps you get a better look at a menu even if the lighting is bad.

• On your iPhone or iPad’s home screen, swipe left until you get to the App Library. In the search box, type Magnifier. This opens the built-in Magnifier app. Move the slider to zoom in to read small text. If it’s dark, tap the flashlight to turn it on. 
• On Android, open your device's Settings app. Tap Accessibility, then tap Magnification.

🔍 See even more handy features hidden in your phone’s Accessibility menu.

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Dust off those old devices in your closets, drawers and attics. They may be useless to you, but you know what they say: One man's trash is another man's treasure. With this website, you can turn old phones, headsets and other devices into cash.

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Does your printer have enough ink for another year of work reports, tax forms and homework? If you print a lot or wish you could print a lot without worrying about ink, it’s important to have the right printer.

Epson is changing the game with its cartridge-free EcoTank printers that have supersized easy-to-fill ink tanks and come with a ridiculous amount of ink — enough to print thousands of pages! EcoTank makes it easy, so make the switch today.

TVs are cheap right now, and you might be ready to upgrade. But once you plug in your new television, don't be surprised if the picture doesn't look quite right. Out of the box, it needs some adjustments. I'll walk you through it.

Are you renting a car any time soon? There are two big mistakes that could cost you: Falling for a scam and leaving your data open to anyone who knows where to look. In this tech tip, I've got surefire strategies to avoid both.

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Baseball may seem like a maze of statistics and numbers, but one tradition remains a mystery — the hand signals a third base coach uses to indicate a steal. Imagine if a simple app could predict the runner's next move. That's exactly what one computer engineer tried to do.