If you’re anything like me, managing your kids’ screen time on phones, tablets, computers, game consoles – and even watches – can feel overwhelming. Today, children have a vast digital universe to ...

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Staying glued to your phone is exactly what big tech companies want. However, if you're ready to reclaim your time and reduce screen time on your phone, there are practical steps you can take, ...

Want your child to spend less time on their phone, tablet or gaming device? Start by downsizing your own digital consumption. According to a study published in 2024, one of the strongest predictors of ...

Switching a phone to grayscale made scrolling feel less rewarding, so mindless browsing dropped and weekly average screen time fell below 3 hours. Grayscale created real annoyances, especially for ...

Nick is a Features author who's been writing for fellow tech geeks since 2011. While he's mostly focused on phones, he's also thrilled by cameras and audio gear of all shapes and sizes. On weekends, ...

You don’t always have to use your phone for entertainment. Instead of mindlessly scrolling, you can use the time to be more productive by cleaning out your photos, inbox, and apps and starting fresh ...

If you’ve ever silently panicked watching your teen disappear into the TikTok vortex, you’re definitely not the only parent feeling that mix of fascination and frustration. TikTok isn’t just an app ...

Apple today shared release notes for iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5, ahead of the updates being released to the general public next week. The updates are minor overall, but they do include a useful change ...

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