How to Prepare Your Android Phone to Be Stolen

February 23, 2022

Did You Know?

In America, when an unknown person needs a name (such as the unidentified body of a victim in a crime), the person is called “John/Jane Doe”. Around the world, there are other similar place holder names like Anders Andersen or Jens Jensen (Denmark), Jan Jansen (The Netherlands and sometimes in Belgium), Jean Dupont (France), Max/Erika Mustermann (Germany), Pera Perić (Serbia), and Juan Pérez or Juan Piguave (Ecuador).

You’d probably be nervous walking around with $1,000 in your pocket, but that’s what many of us do every day with smartphones. It’s a good idea to be prepared if someone decides your Android phone is ripe for stealing. Read More »

It’s pretty amazing what smartphone cameras can do these days. You can snap impressive-looking long exposure photos with almost any phone. Samsung Galaxy devices can also record timelapse videos. We’ll show you how it works. Read More »

Wordle is everywhere nowadays. You can find clones of the now New York Times-owned game all over the place. There are even versions of the game popping up on the beloved Windows 3.1 operating system, letting those old-school Windows users get in on the fun. Read More »

Drop-down lists in Excel make for a simplified way to enter data, but sometimes you may need to edit that list. You can add or delete items from your drop-down list regardless of how you created it. Read More »

Google recently added a dark mode to Search, much to the excitement of many users. Now, the company appears to be testing an even darker dark mode, making the search screen appear pitch black instead of gray. Read More »

Apple has a problem on its hands in the AirTags. The company did nothing wrong when creating the tracking devices. However, people are using them maliciously. This has forced Apple to scramble to add anti-stalking and theft features. Unfortunately, the first batch doesn’t seem like enough. Read More »

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A good smart speaker does more than pump out impressive tunes, as it often serves as the centerpiece for a connected smart home.  Here are the seven smart speakers for every budget, ecosystem, and audiophile. Read More »

Have you ever wanted to stream Spotify’s music and podcasts without distracting banners and pushy recommendations? With a tool called Spotify TUI, you can control your Spotify stream in your computer’s terminal. We’ll show you how to set it up. Read More »

You’ve probably heard of the Raspberry Pi—a series of low-cost computers popular with hobbyists. But why is it called that, and does it have anything to do with food? We’ll explore the history behind the name. Read More »

Just when you thought Krispy Kreme’s doughnuts couldn’t get any more over the top, the brand has shoved a candy bar into one. Read More »

There are a plethora of ways to add a little pizzazz to your coffee once it’s brewed and in your cup. One trick, however, comes before you’re ready to start sipping. Read More »

For years, I’ve wanted a control center for my smart home—a place where I can look to see the status of all my gadgets and even control them on the fly. I thought the $249.99 Echo Show 15 might be the answer to my wishes. Unfortunately, Amazon had to be Amazon, and that mars the experience. Read More »

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While digital signatures have become a popular way to sign documents, you may have a document of your own where you just want to handwrite your signature. Using Google’s drawing tool, you can create and insert your signature easily. Read More »

Apple’s Reminders app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac is a great way to track items like to-dos and groceries. But if you’re a heavy user, it can be hard to keep track of everything. Smart lists can help. Read More »

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Digital games are quickly overtaking physical video games as the preferred way to buy gaming titles. However, despite being free of many physical game distribution costs, digital games often cost the same or even more than their physical disc counterparts. But why? Read More »