Tech Tips & How-Tos

When purchasing a new smartphone, it's easy to get caught up in its glossy surface, print-free screen and perfect condition. You can't wait to use it, so you immediately transfer all the data from your previous device, but is that really the first thing you should do? How can you get the most from your phone and help it last longer? We've got 5 tips to help.

You invest in various protections for your tech. You buy warranties, glass protectors and cases — but how do you protect your home? You may think about installing security systems or cameras, but it never goes beyond a passing thought. Why is that? Shouldn't your home, which houses all your precious family members and tech, be the most secure thing you own?

Social media is the perfect way to stay connected to people — especially if they live far away. But what if you're trying to find someone with a common name or who has a minimal online presence?

Google recently released a point system for its Play store. How do you sign up, how do you rack up points, what rewards can you exchange the points for and what are the hidden drawbacks?