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NFC can have a lot of uses, including firing off smart home routines to sharing Wi-Fi, contacts, and Bluetooth pairings in a single tap. Android's NFC reader remains one of the most underused tools ...

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Automating your Android VPN can make mobile security much easier. Instead of remembering to turn the VPN on every time your phone joins a new network, you can let Tasker handle it for you. For example ...

One of the best things about owning a Roku TV or streaming box is the ability to easily integrate it with the rest of your tech setup. While having streaming apps a remote-click away is handy, so is ...

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The decision by European Union regulators is a response to fears that Google will use its vast Android user base to gain an edge in A.I. By Adam Satariano Reporting from London Google was ordered by ...

If you need space back on your phone or tablet, removing built-in and unused apps can help free up storage and reduce screen clutter. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer writes about how to get more ...

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