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How to use Android smartphones, tablets, and other types of devices. This category includes product reviews, tutorials and general technical articles about this operating system.

tutorial How to Protect OneDrive files with Personal Vault

How to Protect OneDrive files with Personal Vault

OneDrive is a cloud storage service that lets you store and access your files from any device. One of its best features is the Personal Vault, a secure folder that requires additional authentication to access your most sensitive and important files. In this tutorial post, I’m going to show you how to enable and use OneDrive’s Personal Vault to secure your data, no matter
tutorial How to turn Facebook Dark Mode on or off

How to turn Facebook Dark Mode on or off

The Dark Mode feature offered by many websites, apps, and even operating systems like Windows, allows you to experience these in darker colors than usual. This can theoretically help reduce eyestrain, as well as increase battery life for your device. Facebook, too, has a Dark Mode, and enabling it is quite easy if you’re using its desktop website or its mobile apps for Android
tutorial How to open Settings on Android devices (including Samsung Galaxy)

How to open Settings on Android devices (including Samsung Galaxy)

The Settings are a vital part of your Android phone or tablet experience. They contain everything you need to set up and personalize your device according to your preferences. While accessing the Android Settings can be quite intuitive, you might encounter some issues, especially on a new smartphone with an unfamiliar version of Android. Read this tutorial to learn all the ways in which
tutorial 3 ways to get the PUK code of your SIM card

3 ways to get the PUK code of your SIM card

The PUK code or Personal Unlocking Key is a security feature of all the modern SIM cards used in our smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. If you insert the wrong PIN code three times, your SIM card is locked, and you need its PUK code to unlock it. The PUK code is unique to each SIM card, and entering it incorrectly too many
tutorial How to record phone calls on Android

How to record phone calls on Android

Sometimes, recording a phone call on Android can be really useful. Maybe you had an important conversation with your manager and want to review the conversation, or you simply forget things and need a backup. Whatever the reason, mobile call recording is possible, but the process has changed a lot over the years. Google has put more restrictions in place, and the methods that
review Garmin Index Sleep Monitor review: Comfortable sleep tracking!

Garmin Index Sleep Monitor review: Comfortable sleep tracking!

Not everyone wants to wear a smartwatch to bed, so Garmin developed a product that takes the sensor from its latest smartwatches and attaches it to a lightweight, washable armband. The final result is a niche product that is an obvious solution for Garmin users who love gathering data but also care about their comfort during sleep. However, its price might make you question
tutorial OneDrive's Recycle Bin: How to empty or recover deleted files

OneDrive's Recycle Bin: How to empty or recover deleted files

If you’ve ever deleted a file from OneDrive and then realized you still need it, you’re not alone. The good news is that Microsoft thought of this exact moment and gave OneDrive its own safety net, otherwise known as the Recycle Bin. :) It’s like a holding area where your deleted files take a short vacation before disappearing for good. Whether you want to
tutorial All the ways to open notifications on Android

All the ways to open notifications on Android

Notifications are one of the main ways your smartphone keeps you in the loop. They let you know when you have a new message, an upcoming calendar event, or when your favorite app wants to grab your attention. Whether you want to reply to a text, check a missed call, or just clear the clutter, getting to your notifications quickly is essential. And while
review HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 2026 PaperMatte Edition review

HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 2026 PaperMatte Edition review

HUAWEI just updated its mid-range tablet lineup with the new MatePad 11.5 (2025) PaperMatte Edition. This model is made to be flexible and budget-friendly. It’s also meant to be a tablet you can use for both work and fun, whether you want to watch a movie, take notes, draw, or even do some typing with a keyboard. The PaperMatte display promises to be gentle
review Garmin Venu X1 review: Excellent for sports tracking!

Garmin Venu X1 review: Excellent for sports tracking!

The Garmin Venu series has always been a mid-range line of smartwatches for people who lead active lifestyles but are not professional runners or serious endurance athletes. Garmin has decided to change its approach by introducing a very surprising smartwatch: the Venu X1, which looks similar to the Apple Watch Ultra series but has nothing in common with it except for its design. But
tutorial All the ways to open Quick Settings on Android

All the ways to open Quick Settings on Android

Quick Settings is one of those features you probably use multiple times a day without even realizing. It’s the panel that lets you switch Wi-Fi on or off, activate the flashlight, change brightness, or put your phone on silent. Getting to it might seem obvious at first, but there’s more than one way, and the experience changes slightly depending on whether you’re on a
review Samsung Galaxy Watch8 review: Excellent health tracking!

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 review: Excellent health tracking!

In the last couple of years, I have become a bit bored with Samsung’s offers in the smartwatch market. Luckily, things have changed with the launch of the Galaxy Watch8 and the Watch8 Classic. Not only do we get some design updates, but also some very interesting new features. The Galaxy Watch8 is the first smartwatch to have Google Gemini built in and to
tutorial What is the Antioxidant Index? How to measure it with a Galaxy Watch8

What is the Antioxidant Index? How to measure it with a Galaxy Watch8

What if your smartwatch could analyze your body and tell if you’re eating enough fruits and vegetables in about ten seconds? Samsung Galaxy Watch8 can do that for you and calculate a metric called the Antioxidant Index, which measures the level of carotenoids in your skin that increases only through food and dietary supplements. This index can help you determine if you’re eating enough
review HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2-inch 2026 PaperMatte Edition review

HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2-inch 2026 PaperMatte Edition review

HUAWEI has launched a new tablet that aims to provide a versatile user experience. It can be used as a traditional tablet, as a device for drawing and taking notes, as well as a laptop replacement with an excellent battery life. But does it succeed in all its goals? And is it as great as HUAWEI claims it is? Read this review and find
tutorial Delete, move, and resize anything in your photos with Galaxy AI

Delete, move, and resize anything in your photos with Galaxy AI

Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets offer many features and tools that use AI to help you become more productive or creative: from real-time translations of conversations with someone speaking another language and summarizing notes and lectures, to making cyberpunk-style wallpapers, Galaxy AI can help. Recently, I’ve been playing with the Photo assist tools for Samsung Galaxy devices and testing out Generative edit. With it,
tutorial How to sync Samsung Notes with your Windows devices

How to sync Samsung Notes with your Windows devices

Samsung Notes has quietly become one of the best apps for typed and handwritten notes, sketches, and quick to-do lists, especially if you’re using a Galaxy smartphone or tablet. Until recently, however, the answer to the question “Can I view Samsung Notes on my PC?” was usually no. Well, unless you had a Samsung Galaxy Book laptop. That’s finally changing, and with its latest
tutorial How to reset an app on Android without deleting it

How to reset an app on Android without deleting it

Some Android apps can start acting up after a while. Maybe your web browser is sending too many unwanted notifications, or an app like Instagram keeps crashing or behaving strangely. Over time, apps collect data, receive updates, and go through changes that can make them unstable or even break them completely. If this happens, you don’t always need to uninstall them. Instead, you can
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