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How to fix an iPhone alarm that's not going off - and why it might be happening

zdnet.com Elyse Betters Picaro 2025-07-26 22:44:00

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET I started noticing something very annoying at the beginning of the year: I'd set my iPhone alarm for 7 a.m., only to sleep right through it. At first I assumed it was my mistake -- maybe I'd accidentally left the ringer volume all the way down. But after double-checking that, even switching off vibrate and cranking the volume all the way up overnight, the problem persisted. Somewhere between frustration and desperation, I installed a third-party alarm app to try and

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iPhone alarm not going off? 6 potential fixes to this annoying issue

zdnet.com Elyse Betters Picaro 2025-07-26 23:00:20

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET I started noticing something very annoying at the beginning of the year: I'd set my iPhone alarm for 7 a.m., only to sleep right through it. At first I assumed it was my mistake -- maybe I'd accidentally left the ringer volume all the way down. But after double-checking that, even switching off vibrate and cranking the volume all the way up overnight, the problem persisted. Somewhere between frustration and desperation, I installed a third-party alarm app to try and

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This hidden Pixel camera setting makes my photos absolutely pop - here's how

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-07-28 09:54:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET One reason why the Pixel phones are so popular is the camera. There's a depth, a level of clarity, and brilliant/accurate colors that most phone cameras cannot match. Also: I changed 10 settings on my Pixel phone to significantly improve the user experience Google is always trying to one-up itself by improving the Pixel camera with every iteration. Back with the Pixel 8, Google introduced the P3 wide gamut capture feature that came along with the Ultra HDR format of Android 14

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I changed 10 Samsung phone settings to significantly improve the user experience

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-08-02 05:57:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung's One UI 7 is my favorite Android skin right now. It is fast, responsive, and intuitive. But nothing comes fine-tuned to your experience straight out of the box. You need to personalize your smartphone to make it more appealing. I change almost a dozen settings on every Samsung Galaxy phone to best suit my needs, and I believe these will elevate your user experience, too. Also: The best Samsung phones to buy From setting the highest available screen resolution to more

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Frame of preference A history of Mac settings, 1984–2004

news.ycombinator.com Marcin Wichary 2025-08-04 21:14:19

Words by Marcin Wichary / Technology by Mihai Parparita at Infinite Mac 8 July 2025 / 8,800 words / 10 emulators Frame of preference A history of Mac settings, 1984–2004 As a designer, I’m meant to dislike settings. As a user, I love them. Every year I celebrate Settings Day: a day when I take a look at the options and toggles in all the apps I use. I do this out of curiosity – what was added since the last time I looked? – but also because I love this way of getting to know software: peeking

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Windows 11 KB5062553 & KB5062552 cumulative updates released

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-08-06 01:32:37

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5062553 and KB5062552 cumulative updates for versions 24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities and issues. Today's updates are mandatory as they contain the July 2025 Patch Tuesday security patches for vulnerabilities discovered in previous months. You can install today's update by going to Start > Settings > Windows Update and clicking on 'Check for Updates.' You can also manually download and install the update from the Microsoft Update Catalog. Wha

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The one Android settings shortcut I can't live without - and how to customize it

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-08-06 17:39:00

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Android is chock-full of features that appeal to a wide variety of users. Some of those features have been met with wide acceptance, while others tend to be relegated to a smaller cross-section of users. Some features are there, waiting for you to make use of them, and yet they go either ignored or underused. One such example is Quick Settings. This feature has been available on Android for quite some time, and exists as a collection of tiles at the

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How to turn off ACR on your TV (and why it makes such a big difference)

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-06 17:51:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Did you know that whenever you turn on your smart TV, you invite an unseen guest to watch it with you? These days, most popular TV models utilize automatic content recognition (ACR), a form of ad surveillance technology that gathers information about everything you watch and transmits it to a centralized database. Manufacturers then use your data to identify your viewing preferences, enabling them to deliver highly targeted ads. Also: Your TV's USB port is seriously underutili

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Here’s what I like and dislike about Android’s new Expressive design

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-07 05:30:04

Joe Maring / Android Authority If you’ve installed the stable version of Android 16 on your Pixel, you might be disappointed to find that the big visual refresh Google announced on May 13 is conspicuous by its absence. An unfortunate consequence of the new platform release schedule is that some of the more notable new Android 16 features won’t be arriving until the Android 16 QPR1 update in early September. That means that even though there’s plenty of goodness in the initial stable release — l

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Google expands Material 3 Expressive redesign to more Android settings

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-11 05:35:30

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The latest Android System Intelligence app update brings Material 3 Expressive design changes to more Android settings. The build introduced revamped settings pages for Now Playing, At a Glance, Live Translate, Apps in Search, and Live Captions. These changes are live on devices running the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta update. After rolling out Material 3 Expressive design changes to several apps in recent weeks, Google is now shipping an update for the A

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How to Fix Your Phone's Personal Hotspot When It's Not Working

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-13 08:00:13

Your phone's personal hotspot feature can come in handy in so many ways. For instance, if your home internet is experiencing an outage or if you brought your laptop to a cafe that doesn't offer Wi-Fi access, you can instead use your cellular data plan to get your other devices online. All recent iPhone and Android phones offer this feature, and if your cellular plan supports it, you can connect your laptop or other devices through your phone's 4G or 5G connection. While your phone's cellular co

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You're probably not using one of Android's best features - here's how it saves me time every day

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-08-15 05:09:36

SOPA Images/Contributor/Getty Android is chock-full of features that appeal to a wide variety of users. Some of those features have been met with wide acceptance, while others tend to be relegated to a smaller cross-section of users. Some features are there, waiting for you to make use of them, and yet they go either ignored or underused. One such example is Quick Settings. This feature has been available on Android for quite some time, and exists as a collection of tiles at the top of the No

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How to turn off ACR on your TV (and why it greatly enhances your viewing experience)

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-15 08:59:40

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Did you know that whenever you turn on your smart TV, you invite an unseen guest to watch it with you? These days, most popular TV models utilize automatic content recognition (ACR), a form of ad surveillance technology that gathers information about everything you watch and transmits it to a centralized database. Manufacturers then use your data to identify your viewing preferences, enabling them to deliver highly targeted ads. Also: Your TV's USB port is seriously underutili

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Got a Samsung TV? I recommend changing these 6 settings for the best performance

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-15 09:06:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Say you recently picked up a shiny new TV. You unbox it like a kid at Christmas and prepare to indulge in all its visual glory. You think to yourself, "This is 2025. TV technology is sizzling, and it's going to look amazing no matter what." So you plug it in and don't take one look at the default settings. Big mistake. Also: How to clear your TV cache (and why it greatly enhances your viewing experience) I've been guilty of it. And I'm OK with that because it's widely accepted

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I changed 10 settings on my Pixel phone to significantly improve the user experience

zdnet.com Jason Howell 2025-08-17 01:08:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET The Google Pixel 9a might be the best-value phone of 2025, especially now that it brings flagship-level AI tools, a bright 120Hz display, and a massive battery into a more affordable price tier. But, just like any Pixel phone, the best features often aren't enabled by default. I've tested generations of Google Pixel phones, and to achieve the best user experience, you almost always have to do a bit of digging and research. Also: The best Android phones to buy in 2025 That's wh

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I changed 8 settings on my Pixel phone to instantly improve the battery life

zdnet.com Jason Howell 2025-08-17 13:21:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Pixel phones have an excellent reputation for smart software, but battery life has been a common complaint with Google's smartphones. Thankfully, that same smart software is now improving battery life and longevity, though many features aren't set up for maximum endurance out of the box. I've found that a handful of features can dramatically improve how long your Pixel lasts, both in a single day and over the long haul. Also: Why I recommend this $280 Android phone over cheap m

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Pixels lack this key calling feature in many markets, but there is a possible solution

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-20 22:00:15

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The GSMA has told Android Authority it could work with Google to broadly enable VoLTE around the world. Google Pixel phones lack VoLTE support in most markets where Pixels aren’t sold. This news comes months after Samsung and the GSMA announced a plan to enable VoLTE by default on Galaxy phones. Samsung and the GSMA announced a plan earlier this year to broadly enable VoLTE tech by default on Galaxy phones in many markets. This is a big deal as 3G networ

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I changed 6 settings on my Roku TV to give it an instant performance boost

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-21 17:08:00

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Few things ruin the joy of watching a good show more than suddenly seeing that rotating asterisk symbol or swirly icon that tells you your TV is buffering. Or maybe it's stuttering, or altogether freezing. If this is happening on your Roku TV, don't give up on it just yet. Also: How to disable ACR on your TV (and why doing so makes such a big difference) Like phones and computers, Rokus have caches that accumulate temporary data, which inevitably slows them down over time. Th

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How to turn off ACR on your TV (and why it make such a big difference)

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-21 17:12:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Did you know that whenever you turn on your smart TV, you invite an unseen guest to watch it with you? These days, most popular TV models utilize automatic content recognition (ACR), a form of ad surveillance technology that gathers information about everything you watch and transmits it to a centralized database. Manufacturers then use your data to identify your viewing preferences, enabling them to deliver highly targeted ads. Also: Your TV's USB port is seriously underutili

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One UI 8 could bring some frustrating changes to audio settings

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-22 21:15:43

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR One UI 8 could change sound quality settings for Samsung Galaxy devices. The new interface reportedly shows different menus with and without Galaxy Buds connected to the phone. Samsung may be exploring ways to integrate options from the Galaxy Buds Manager right into system settings. Samsung’s One UI 8 update is arriving soon. From Android 16’s live updates to more insights in Now Brief and improved lock screen customization features, the One UI 8 beta h

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Meet Mu, the small language model in charge of Microsoft's Settings AI agent

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2025-08-28 09:28:00

In brief: Small language models are generally more compact and efficient than LLMs, as they are designed to run on local hardware or edge devices. Microsoft is now bringing yet another SLM to Windows 11, as users apparently need a few AI-powered hints to help them find specific OS settings and customize their PC experience. Microsoft recently announced Mu, a new small language model designed to integrate with the Windows 11 UI experience. Mu will work alongside Phi Silica – the language model p

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Did you know your Samsung phone has a secret Wi-Fi menu? Here’s how to enable it

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-29 21:00:14

Joe Maring / Android Authority If you have a Samsung phone, there’s a good chance you chose it over competing Android handsets because of the sheer number of settings Samsung lets you play with. Whether it’s having a half-dozen ways to take a screenshot or creating a powerful automation system with Samsung Routines, there’s no shortage of ways to get the most out of a Samsung Galaxy phone. While Samsung makes some of these things readily available and easy to find, other software features are

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I changed 7 Samsung phone settings to instantly improve the battery life

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-08-29 23:45:10

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung's Galaxy smartphones are some of the best Android phones available today, thanks to their responsive and feature-rich software. But most Samsung phones -- especially the flagships like the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6 -- come with over-the-top features that you might not use daily. If your new Galaxy phone isn't lasting an entire day on a single charge, there are ways to make the most of what you have without hindering the user experience. Also: The

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I changed 10 Samsung phone settings for an instant performance boost

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-08-31 17:49:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung's One UI 7 is my favorite Android skin right now. It is fast, responsive, and intuitive. But nothing comes fine-tuned to your experience straight out of the box. You need to personalize your smartphone to make it more appealing. I change almost a dozen settings on every Samsung Galaxy phone to best suit my needs, and I believe these will elevate your user experience, too. Also: The best Samsung phones to buy From setting the highest available screen resolution to more

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I changed 6 settings on my Samsung TV to give it a significant performance boost

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-31 23:09:19

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Say you recently picked up a shiny new TV. You unbox it like a kid at Christmas and prepare to indulge in all its visual glory. You think to yourself, "This is 2025. TV technology is sizzling, and it's going to look amazing no matter what." So you plug it in and don't take one look at the default settings. Big mistake. Also: Your car's USB port is seriously underutilized: 5 features you're not taking advantage of I've been guilty of it. And I'm okay with that because it's wide

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Android Auto inches closer to the light with new theme options (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-31 20:00:12

Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Android Auto’s light theme could be coming soon, with new theming options added in the latest beta version. Users will soon be able to choose between Automatic, Light, and Dark themes for Android Auto. The new options will replace the current settings that only allow users to toggle the Google Maps theme between dark and light modes within Android Auto. Android Auto is getting closer to introducing a system-wide light theme — a feature users have been

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I changed 12 settings on my Android phone to significantly improve the battery life

zdnet.com Max Buondonno 2025-09-02 21:32:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET I've spent large portions of my life looking for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather dramatic, but growing up with only budget models meant I was constantly tweaking device settings to squeeze every bit of juice out of their batteries. Thanks to this micromanaging, I successfully pushed the batteries on all my past smartphones to their absolute limit. I don't want to hoard this knowledge to myself, so I've decided to share it wit

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How to turn off ACR on your TV (and what your TV stops tracking when you do)

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-09-02 21:40:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Did you know that whenever you turn on your smart TV, you invite an unseen guest to watch it with you? These days, most popular TV models utilize automatic content recognition (ACR), a form of ad surveillance technology that gathers information about everything you watch and transmits it to a centralized database. Manufacturers then use your data to identify your viewing preferences, enabling them to deliver highly targeted ads. Also: 184 million passwords for Google, Microsof

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I changed 6 settings on my Roku TV to instantly improve the performance

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-09-03 07:00:13

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Few things ruin the joy of watching a good show more than suddenly seeing that rotating asterisk symbol or swirly icon that tells you your TV is buffering. Or maybe it's stuttering, or altogether freezing. If this is happening on your Roku TV, don't give up on it just yet. Also: How to disable ACR on your TV (and why doing so makes such a big difference) Like phones and computers, Rokus have caches that accumulate temporary data, which inevitably slows them down over time. Th

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Best Heated Blankets of 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-06 00:00:00

Nothing beats getting cozy under a heated blanket -- whether watching TV, working from home or curling up in bed. A regular blanket provides some warmth, but when temperatures drop, nothing matches the cozy comfort of a heated blanket. If you've been thinking about upgrading, now is the time. Plus, getting one now will also have you prepped and ready when winter rolls back around. What to look for in a heated blanket After you've scoured the internet for electric blankets, there are a few thin

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Pixels lack this key calling feature in many markets, but there is a possible solution

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One UI 8 could bring some frustrating changes to audio settings

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