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Tech gear is a perennially popular holiday gift. If you’re the proud owner of a new phone, tablet, computer or other device — or you provide tech support for family and friends with new devices — we’re here to help. Check out and share these stories, which can help you get the most out of a new Android or iOS device, Chromebook, Mac, or Windows PC. Here’s how to transfer data, apps, contacts, and more from your old Android phone to a new one, along with tips for a smooth transition. Our Android expert highlights the standout apps in the categories that matter most to busy professionals: office apps, privacy and security apps, email and texting apps, note-taking apps, apps for team collaboration, apps for organizing your life, and more. Android 12 may be the talk of the town, but for the vast majority of phones right now, Android 11 is still the most current software available. And it’s not too late to make the most of it. Pixel owners, prepare for productivity: Android 12 holds some spectacular new possibilities for your phone. Hey, Pixel owners: Think you’ve found all that Android 12 has to offer on your Google-made phone? Think again. New phone didn’t come with Android 12? Here’s how to recreate some of the more interesting additions from Google’s latest and greatest Android software. Trimming back your Android data use can save you or your employer a bundle on your phone bill — and with little downside. So what are you waiting for? Handle paper documents like a pro with this simple guide to Android printing and scanning. Get around your phone faster than ever with these easy-to-miss advanced shortcuts for Android’s current gesture system. Android security doesn’t have to be a source of stress. These level-headed steps are all you need to keep the boogeyman at bay. Take back control and decide exactly how information is used on your Android phone. With a little creative configuring, you can create totally separate work and personal profiles on any Android phone — and give your brain some actual time off. Here’s everything you need to successfully switch from an iPhone to a Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel or any other Android device. Moving files from your Android device to a Windows PC or Mac (and vice versa) doesn’t have to be difficult — or dependent on any cloud services. Make sure all your important data is always synced and protected with this easy-to-follow Android backup guide. Solve annoying issues and get any phone in tip-top shape with these easy-to-implement, expert-approved solutions. Find even more Android security tips and techniques, along with a healthy dose of clear-eyed analysis, at this comprehensive collection of resources. There are many ways to be more productive with your iPhone. Here’s a collection of them. These are some of the most obscure (or exciting) features now available to anyone with an iPhone running iOS 15. These tips should help you save a little time as we explore the future of work. Home screen widgets on iPads and iPhones could be useful to enterprise professionals. The Home Screen widget turns your device into a powerful contact and communication management system. Do you use Apple’s Notes app? It has become an incredibly useful tool that even boasts some collaboration features to help work in teams.
