

Brian X. Chen
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Four Resolutions for a Healthier Tech Life in 2022
The tech world delivered many unpleasant surprises to us in the pandemic. We can learn from them.
How to Store Your Covid Vaccine Card or Test Results on Your Phone
To plan for safe travels and gatherings this holiday season, here are some simple ways to take your Covid-related health data with you.
The Best Tech Gifts That Aren’t Gadgets
Supply-chain disruptions may make it tough to buy devices, but the most thoughtful presents were never tangible to begin with.
What Apple’s New Repair Program Means for You (and Your iPhone)
Apple said it would soon provide parts, tools and manuals to those who wanted to fix their own iPhones and Mac computers.
The Tech Gifts That Are Hard to Buy This Holiday Season
The list of scarce gadgets is long, driven by a chip shortage. Don’t wait until Black Friday for the best deals.
Google Pixel 6 Review: Playing Catch-Up With the iPhone
With long battery life and nice cameras, the new Google devices excel at what popular phones have done for years. Is that enough?
The True Cost of Upgrading Your Phone
Buying a $1,000 iPhone can be equivalent to giving up $17,000 in retirement savings or 2,500 cups of coffee.
The True Cost of Upgrading Your Phone
Buying a $1,000 iPhone can be equivalent to giving up $17,000 in retirement savings or 2,500 cups of coffee.
It’s Time to Stop Paying for a VPN
Many virtual private network services that were meant to protect your web browsing can no longer be trusted. Here are other ways.
How to Find 'Stalkerware' on Your Devices
These spyware apps record your conversations, location and everything you type, all while camouflaged as a calculator or calendar.