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We’ve been trained to expect and look out for spam emails. But now, scammers are sending realistic-looking text messages (like the one above) posing as shipping and package delivery companies such as FedEx.

Grandparents may be able to bake a pie that’s out of this world, but it’s no secret the older generation sometimes struggles with technology. With photos moving digital, how can you share them with relatives? Here are some suggestions.

Scam artists are getting so good at creating realistic-looking phishing emails that some are getting past Gmail’s spam filters. Although most of us have been trained to spot suspicious email messages, some (like the one above) look like they could be from companies like Amazon.

Apple estimates that your AirTag will last roughly a year before its battery dies with average use and tracking. Thankfully, unlike most Apple products, you can replace the built-in battery. Here’s how to change your AirTag’s battery.

8 Creative Ways to Use Apple AirTags Bluetooth trackers can help you find lost or misplaced items, whether they’re near or far. With Apple AirTags, you can even use your iPhone to find nearby AirTags simply by walking around and following onscreen directions. You’ve probably already got some ideas of how best to use this technology, but here are a few more that you might not have thought of. Quickly Locate First Aid, Medical Devices, or Medication Apple Perhaps the most useful AirTag featur...

IOS 14 and iPadOS 14 brought with it the power to set a default browser and email app on your iPhone or iPad. While other app types haven’t gained the ability to change default settings, you can train Siri to learn your go-to music app.

Use Google to View 3D Pac-Man and Anime Characters on Your Phone Justin Duino It’s easy to bring 3D animals, objects, and more into the real world with a simple Google search. That list now includes several popular anime characters from Japan, including Pac-Man and Hello Kitty. We’ll show you how. Which Anime Characters Are Available? Thanks to Google’s ARCore and Apple’s ARKit, many smartphones and tablets can view 3D objects without needing any additional software. Google Search incl...

How to Connect Bluetooth Headphones to a Nintendo Switch It’s Going to Cost a Little Money Unfortunately, the Nintendo Switch doesn’t work with Bluetooth headphones out of the box. The Switch does have built-in speakers, but your neighbor on the train may not enjoy the Stardew Valley theme music as much as you do. You can also take advantage of the built-in headphone jack if you have a pair of wired headphones, but the wire can get very annoying very quickly. The solution? Buy a Nintendo Sw...

How to Use Guest Mode With Google Assistant Kevin Parrish Google Assistant-enabled smart speakers work best when they can provide personal information. However, you may not want everyone who enters your house to have access to your account. That’s where “Guest Mode” comes in. We’ll show you how it works. What Is Google Assistant Guest Mode? The idea behind “Guest Mode” is to turn your Nest Hub, Nest Mini, Google Home, or Google Assistant smart speaker into a public device. It turns...

What Is Apple’s ProRAW Photo Format on iPhone? Justin Duino The iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max are the first iPhones to support ProRAW, Apple’s take on the RAW image format. In professional photography, RAW files are a must for getting the most out of your images—but what does it mean for the iPhone? What Is ProRAW? ProRAW is Apple’s implementation of the RAW image format, available on the iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and likely on future iPhones. The RAW format is commonly found on mid...