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5 Apps for Getting a Temporary Burner Phone Number

We’ve all seen criminal types using burner phones on shows like The Wire and Breaking Bad, and most of us have secretly wanted to throw a phone away or break it in half at the end of a conversation. But unless you have reason to believe the NSA or FBI are interested in you, it’s… read more »

How to Control Your TV With Your Android Phone or Tablet

Phones aren’t just for calling, texting, and playing Pokémon Go. Did you know they can also act as remote controls for your television? Whereas TV remotes are forever being lost down the back of the sofa, we all tend to keep a much closer eye on our smartphones. And ultimately, anything that can reduce the… read more »

How to Stop Checking Your Phone by Replacing It With Your Computer

Isn’t it annoying that when you’re on your computer, you always have one eye and one ear glued to your phone to check for incoming beeps, rings, and pings? Having to hop back and forth between your computer and phone for responding to calls, SMSes, chats, and so on can drive you crazy. We recommend… read more »

5 Reasons to Switch to Ubuntu Phone

You’ve had Android phones, and you’ve had iPhones. Buying a smartphone for most people is a polarized, A/B choice. And for some, the experience of choosing a new phone is becoming… jaded. You might think that Android and iOS have the mobile market sewn up, but what if I was to tell you that you… read more »

$30 Android Phone, Backpacks, Bike Accessories, and Other Deals [US]

Looking for a super cheap phone? How’s an LG for just under $ 30 sound? Not from the US? No worries, check out the Deals section of MakeUseOf for Amazon discounts from your area! Super Cheap Smartphone LG Destiny 4G Android Prepaid Phone with Triple Minutes ($ 29.99, 50% Off) LG Destiny 4G Android Prepaid… read more »

What’s the Best Phone for Dad?

Father’s Day is coming up on June 19, so why not make dear old Dad chuck his old phone and get him a shiny new smartphone? The only problem is figuring out which smartphone would be right for him. Well, that’s what we’re here for. Let’s get one thing clear. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer… read more »

Facebook Might Be Listening, Google Helps You Find Your Phone… [Tech News Digest]

Facebook gets accused of listening to users’ conversations, Google tracks lost smartphones, Microsoft’s spam filters fail to work, Periscope enlists juries to take down trolls, and making Windows error messages sound sweet. Facebook Might Be Listening to You Facebook has been accused of listening into people’s conversations, using the results to serve contextual advertising to… read more »

How to Print from an Android Phone or Tablet

Printing hard copies of documents is one of the most basic tasks a computer can perform. But did you know that it’s almost as easy to do from an Android phone or tablet? It may be hidden away, but it’s possible on any device and doesn’t require any special hardware either. Whether you’re using a… read more »

How to Sideload Any File onto Your Android Phone or Tablet

If you’ve use an Android phone or tablet for a while now, you may have come across the term “sideloading.” Sideloading is basically just moving a file (often an app) from your computer to your Android device, which sounds like a simple process, but it can be confusing for someone who’s never done it before. So today we’re going… read more »

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