When you set up a new iPhone, iOS prompts you about some preferences for customizing certain things, such as the theme, access to location services, and Siri. Still, there are a lot of hidden features ...

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 ...

If you haven't yet had the chance to watch the first part of the three-part final season of Netflix's "Stranger Things," or maybe you're planning to re-watch it ahead of the season 5, volume 2 release ...

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 ...

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 ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 arrives on November 14, but you can already go hands-on with the game during the BO7 beta. You'll want to adjust some of the ...

Khamosh Pathak is a freelance tech journalist with over 13 years of experience writing online. An accounting graduate, he turned his interest in writing and technology into a career. He holds a ...

Google's Pixel phones are chock-full of helpful, smart features, and they capture some of the best-looking photographs on a mobile device. It's why they're among our favorite Android smartphones. But ...

Every photo you take with your iPhone contains metadata, such as the exact location where it was captured. While this information can help organize your photos, it also poses a privacy risk when ...