Marshall Gunnell is a Tokyo-based tech journalist and editor with over a decade of experience covering IT, cybersecurity and data storage. Alongside CNET, his work has appeared in ZDNET, Business ...

Hidden in your Android phone's developer options is the USB debugging switch. This useful setting is designed to let Android developers send data and commands between a computer and their phone, but ...

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The BSI has taken a closer look at ten password managers. Despite potential for improvement, there is no reason to forgo them. For the investigation, the BSI selected ten password managers that meet ...

What would happen if you couldn’t access your Apple, Microsoft or Google account because you lost your phone, forgot your password or were hacked? Since so much of our digital lives resides in just a ...

Encountering an issue where your Android device isn't recognized by your PC can be frustrating, especially when you need to ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've spent a significant portion of my life searching for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather ...

Needless to say, a malfunctioning microphone is a major problem on any kind of Android phone. While a lot of people confine their conversations to messaging apps these days, you’re almost inevitably ...

The Indian Government is reviewing a telecom industry proposal to force smartphone manufacturers to enable satellite-based location tracking for “better surveillance”, according to a Reuters report.

NEW DELHI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - India's government is reviewing a telecom industry proposal to force smartphone firms to enable satellite location tracking that is always activated for better ...

Most smart TVs have USB ports that are greatly underutilized. The outputs can be used to broadcast local media files, troubleshoot bugs, download updates, and more. I've been using my USB port to play ...