Eliana Willis

If you’ve ever been in an area with low or no service, you’ve probably noticed your battery drops quickly. That’s because your iPhone is constantly scanning to locate and connect to a cell tower, and that consumes power. Cellular data also uses more energy than Wi-Fi, since it has to transmit and receive signals over long distances and maintain connections with distant towers. In short, cellular connections can drain your battery, fast. If you need to conserve power, switch to Wi-Fi, but be cautious on public networks.How to use Wi-Fi over cellular on iPhone:Open Settings > Wi-Fi and toggle it on, and then join a known network.In Settings > Cellular, toggle off Cellular Data.Optional: In Settings > Cellular, disable Wi-Fi Assist to prevent auto-fallback to cellular. More

Current price: Starting at $20 (up to 50% off) Original price: Starting at $40 This isn’t a tech product, but it’s one of my most frequently used items of all time. My Stanley tumbler was worth every penny I spent, and I paid full price. It’s ludicrously capricious, sure, but as a WFH employee, it’s an excellent way to keep myself hydrated during the day and encourage drinking more water. Hydration, of course, is crucial to physical wellness, which is why I feel justified in including this deal on the list. Plus, when tons of colors in both the 30-oz and 40-oz variations are on sale for 50% off, it’s too good to pass up. I already purchased three of these — one to gift this Christmas and two others to use later in the year as gifts for other events. I’ve gifted these several times and always love filling them with small goodies. Everyone loves them because they keep drinks cold and are completely dishwasher-safe, and they last a long time with proper care. You can’t beat getting one for $20.  More

Google Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Android and iPhone users can now share files. Currently, only Pixel 10 phones support the feature. Google says it will expand the tech to other Android devices. I use an iPhone as my primary mobile device. From my phone, I can easily share […] More

Asus ExpertBook P3 <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Asus ExpertBook P3 is currently on sale at the company’s website for $1,230. It’s a great laptop, boasting a compact design, a long-lasting battery, and powerful speakers. However, the dull display and weak webcam keep it from being a perfect all-rounder. more buying choices Follow ZDNET: Add us […] More

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Bim/iStock/Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Ghost tapping tries to exploit tap-to-pay to steal your money. The scammer targets physical payment cards and mobile wallets. The scam can be hard to pull off, but scammers persist. Tapping to pay for an item using your phone’s […] More

Nikon Z5 II <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Nikon Z5 II delivers great image quality right out of the box. You’ll appreciate the build quality and snappy autofocusing. The lack of weather sealing is felt, as is the price. more buying choices Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source–> on Google. Capturing great photography has gotten […] More

mustafaU/E+ via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Many IT execs are concerned AI is creating more tech debt, not less.  AI may be running on debt-laden platforms.  Longer-term thinking is needed for software. Tech debt has long been an ever-expanding tax on technology implementations, and it appears […] More