Most people have a will. Some people have life insurance. Many have folders full of paperwork. But millions of people have something just as valuable and rarely planned for: Their digital life.
Adjust a few smart phone settings so it behaves more like a tool and less like a needy roommate.
A Practical Look at the Parts of Your Digital Life You Might Be Overlooking
Let’s talk about how Google Maps works, how it’s also an advertising tool, and how it keeps track of where you go — in plain English, without assuming the government is hiding in your glove box.
Let’s explain how YouTube works, why it feels psychic, and how to get it back under control.
Let’s talk about what Android really is, what Google’s role is, and which settings matter — without turning this into a tech horror movie.
Let’s talk about how Google Search actually works — and why it feels like it knows you a little too well sometimes.
What is Google really? We'll go deep to explain how the tech giant is involved in every part of your life.
The other day, a reader wrote to me with what sounds like a simple question: “Can you please tell me how to transfer pictures from my phone to a flash drive? I have an Apple iPhone 8.”
"I'm considering getting rid of my computer. Can I just use my smartphone for everything? I use it for email, social media, browsing, and occasionally writing documents or editing photos. But I'm not sure if I can make it my primary device. How do I know if my phone can handle everything I need?"