You can give your device your own personal touch using a third-party launcher, which can give you control over icons, colors, menus, and just about every screen handled by the Android operating system. Here’s our advice on how to install a launcher, along with some suggestions as to which to try.
It’s not really that difficult to personalize your right-click Windows menus. We offer some examples of what you can do, including getting rid of that “Show more options” selection and adding shortcuts for your favorite apps. Just remember to back up your Registry Editor first.
Stream Deck fever has hit The Verge — here are some of the uses that we put ours to.
Authenticator, which enables you to protect your apps with 2FA, now syncs with your Google account so that it’s a lot easier to switch phones. But what if you don’t want it to? And what if you change your mind later? Here’s how to enable or disable the new sync feature, and how to move your Authenticator codes to a new phone if you chose not to sync.
It’s really frustrating when your phone or laptop hits that 15 percent mark halfway through the day. But don’t always blame the battery — the responsibility may lie with the apps you’re using. Here’s how to check to see which apps are pulling the most power, and how you can (maybe) fix things.
