Lifestyle

MUO is your guide to modern tech. Learn how to make use of the tech and gadgets around you, and discover cool stuff on the internet.

Your phone deserves a lifeline too.

Even the best and newest smartphones have limited battery capacity. Sure, there are ways to prolong your phone’s battery life, but they only go so far. There’s a special kind of dread when your phone hits 1% and you’re nowhere near an outlet.

Why get a smart TV when you could try these methods?

All the TV shows and movies people keep telling you to stream aren't beyond your reach if you're stuck with a dumb TV. There are several easy ways to access streaming services without ever considering a smart TV.

Your gallery deserves better.

Too many screenshots can clutter your gallery, hog storage space, and may even pose a security risk if you've taken screenshots of any sensitive data. On Samsung, you can quickly delete unwanted screenshots to avoid this.

Extend your potential.

Microsoft Edge has been available on Android for a while. But if you didn’t bother giving it a shot, perhaps because there wasn’t a compelling reason, Microsoft just gave you one.

Temu is great, and I love shopping there, but it pays to know how to avoid these scams.

Temu is known for offering just about anything you could want at incredibly low prices. Maybe it's just luck, but I've placed almost ten orders on the platform and haven't been scammed yet. While there are heaps of scams on Temu, I have a few handy tips for avoiding them.

Reset Without Regret!

Factory resetting your Samsung Galaxy phone always brings the fear of losing important data. But you don't have to back up to your computer or pay for an expensive cloud service when Samsung’s temporary cloud backup offers a perfect solution.

Money can't buy everything.

Tech companies make bold claims yearly about their latest flagships being much tougher. However, many premium phones scratch and crack just as easily as cheaper ones. Why is that?

Temu has amazing deals, but you need to be careful about what you buy.

Temu’s deals are often unbeatable, and its product ratings are usually excellent. But take a closer look, and you’ll see that not all reviews are genuine. I've bought a few items on Temu over the years, and now I know how to watch out for these red flags and spot fake Temu reviews.

ChatGPT is great; don't get me wrong. But Claude is so much better.

I use both ChatGPT and Claude AI assistants regularly, but Claude is my primary choice for most tasks. While both platforms have their strengths, I've found Claude offers several advantages that make it my preferred AI assistant for daily work.

Flagship phones peaked years ago. Change my mind.

Owning the latest flagship used to feel like a necessity. Each new model introduced game-changing features, making older devices seem outdated overnight. But after years of chasing upgrades, I've realized that flagship phones just aren't worth the price anymore.