The Pixel series is one of the best Android devices available. Even though Android’s guided setup process does a fine job, there are a few settings we suggest you change before using your new Google ...

Geoff’s column hunts for how tech can make your life better — and advocates for you when tech lets you down. Got a question or topic to investigate? Geoffrey.Fowler@washpost.com and geoffreyfowler.88 ...

In October 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10. This means your computer will stop receiving software updates, security fixes, and even technical support moving forward. To make ...

It seems that with every update, Apple quietly adds hundreds of features and settings that are very impactful but easy to miss. These are not the big headliner features, but smaller ones that, once ...

Goals are standards that individuals use to evaluate how well they are doing now relative to where they want to end up. Goals basically guide our choices. Once you have a goal, the hard part is ...

Why Do You Need a Setting Spray? Settings sprays are necessary for a handful of reasons, according to celebrity makeup artist Emily Gray. “One being the most obvious, for ‘setting’ the makeup, or in ...

It happens each year when the weather turns cold: The coats, hats, sweaters and blankets come out. The lights come on earlier. And the arguments over how high or low to set the thermostat begin. But ...

As I do with every device, Android or not, I tweak the settings to suit my needs. The default options provided by the manufacturer cover the broadest range of users, but they won’t be perfect for ...

There’s little TikTok loves more than an affordable impulse buy, and L’Oréal is a powerhouse of the beauty industry known for its quality products at a reasonable price. As I mentioned, the setting ...

Privacy is personal, so you shouldn’t treat the settings I listed here as a checklist. Treat them as suggestions. Your tolerance for data collection and the ...

Not happy with your LG TV's factory settings? Try these tweaks to get the most out of your movies and shows. Aryan writes to simplify tech complexities for readers. He integrates his engineering ...

There is a simple way to make ChatGPT a lot more effective: Change the default settings. Just a few tweaks can help make your conversations much smoother and more focused—and protect your privacy, too ...