The dominant narrative frames doomscrolling as a dopamine addiction or a willpower failure. Behavioral science suggests something more honest: your brain is seeking low-stakes unpredictability because ...

If your iPhone seems to charge at a turtle’s pace, do not rush to assume the battery is failing. In many cases, charging speed can be significantly improved with just a few simple adjustments.

A deeper understanding of what you’re really seeking can help you put your phone down when the world feels out of control.

CNET's TechPulse survey found that most US adults (67%) say one tech setback is enough to derail their lives, such as an app crash, a cracked screen or a network outage. Anna Gragert, CNET's wellness ...

Tired of spam texts that just won't stop? Your phone comes with built-in protection, but it might be turned off by default. Here's how to fix that on both iPhone and Android.

If you forget to use the Brick on your phone in your rush out the door, you can also Brick your device by pressing the Brick icon on the app’s homepage from where you are, but you will still need to ...

Matt Ferrante used to pull into his driveway after work and scroll on his phone for a few minutes before going inside. That stopped when his wife caught him on their Ring camera.

Almost everyone has a PC or laptop of some kind, but in the future, you might not own one anymore. According to Jeff Bezos, the idea of personal computers may not last much longer. In his 2024 ...

If you can't work remotely from a beach chair, the SunBooster might be the next best thing for keeping your mood in check as you circle back. I used it to get a quick hit of energy at CES. I'm PCMag's ...

SEATTLE — It's foggy, cloudy, and raining in the Pacific Northwest much of the winter. Plus, the humidity is at 100%. But why does it still feel dry? Why do your lips still get chapped and your skin ...

A friend of mine had just traveled across the country to see his family when he texted me, deeply concerned. The chaos of holiday travel is always a drag, but usually, it was offset by getting a break ...