Apple's latest mobile operating system introduced security features such as Lockdown Mode, which offers extreme protection against hackers. This limits many of the iPhone's features and functionality and can be a useful tool for people in your life with limited or diminished capacities. Here's what it does and what you need to know when using it.

Here’s a question I get all the time: “Kim, is an iPad worth the money?” In general, my answer is a resounding “yes” — especially if you have an iPhone. The two work together seamlessly, a big draw of Apple products. 

Apple’s tablets are easy and intuitive to use, which is a plus no matter how tech-savvy you are. So, which one should you choose? Luckily for you, we put together a guide all about finding the right model for your needs. Here’s a preview:

• For general use, the 2021 iPad balances price with all the features you need to stream, play games, get a little work done or just surf the web.
• Love drawing? Go with a used iPad Pro 2020. You’ll save some cash and get a great tablet.
• Gamers, we recommend the 2021 iPad Pro model. It’s got a nice, big 11-inch display and Apple’s super-fast M1 chip.

📱 Check out the full guide for our picks for editors, gamers and others, and for smart tips to save money on your purchase. Need more help? Drop me an email! I read them all myself.

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Video doorbells are an affordable, easy way to keep an eye on what's happening outside your front door. But which company offers the best products? How can you grab a great package at an affordable price? We compared two of the biggest darlings in the home security world: SimpliSafe and Ring.

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SimpliSafe is an award-winning home security system, so you know it’s engineered with the latest technology you want to keep your family safe. But what really sets SimpliSafe apart is its people: Highly trained security experts who are always there for you when you need them most.

When you need them most, SimpliSafe is there 24/7 with experts trained to not only keep you safe but to make you feel safe. It’s one of the many reasons U.S. News recently called SimpliSafe “the best home security of 2022.”

Wouldn't it be nice to have a place to save links, images and locations from Google search results? There is! We'll show you how to use this helpful Google tool so you can find everything quickly and use them whenever you need them.

If you find yourself locked out of your Google account, don't panic. Google offers various methods to get back into your locked-out account. A forgotten password is an easy fix, but if you think you've been hacked, you need to recover your account ASAP. We'll show you how.

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Making scientific discoveries typically comes with some risk, usually to a scientist's reputation or standing in the community. Occasionally, though, they have to put their own bodies at risk to discover something astonishing. But are the results worth it?