How to Protect, Backup and Find Your Phone

How to Protect, Backup and Find Your Phone

by Larry MagidThis post first appeared in the Mercury News One of the most common questions in my household is “do you know where my phone is.” Sometimes it’s easy to locate but if not, and my wife’s phone is nearby, I’ll simply call it...

How to backup and restore your devices

Apple Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup – Apple Support How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch – Apple Support iCloud Find My iPhone How To Back Up An iPhone or iPad: Save Photos, Messages & More | Macworld   Android...
Instagram Testing Age Verification Technology

Instagram Testing Age Verification Technology

How it works and why it matters by Larry Magid Listen to “Instagram experiments with age verification technology” on Spreaker.Larry Magid speaks to Yoti executive Julie Dawson about how age estimation technology worksIn 2008, I served on the Internet...
How to Make Google Search Safer or More Precise

How to Make Google Search Safer or More Precise

by Larry Magid This post is adapted from one that first ran in the Mercury News Just about everyone uses Google to search the internet but, what some people may not know, is that Google offers lots of search options, including “SafeSearch,” which filters out links to...
Apple’s Upcoming Safety Check Quickly Turns Off Location Sharing

Apple’s Upcoming Safety Check Quickly Turns Off Location Sharing

By Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Smartphones have some very powerful tools, including the ability to track and share your location. That can be a life saver if you’re lost and can provide reassurance to loved-ones. Both iPhones and...