Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

Your Mac didn’t mean to become a photo hoarder. But here we are. Ten screenshots of the same receipt, five identical sunsets, and a burst of 37 nearly identical selfies are quietly eating up your ...

OSTechNix (Open Source, Technology, Nix*) regularly publishes the latest news, how-to articles, tutorials and tips & tricks about free and opensource software and technology.

Snapchat remains one of the most widely used social media apps, known for its fun filters, disappearing snaps, and instant photo-sharing features. However, many Android users face a common frustration ...

I crafted the most ridiculous TNT in Minecraft history—turning mobs into cows, becoming a wide bushy boy, and even duplicating diamonds with a potato. From farming with explosions to using Chunk Eater ...

We all lose our gadgets every once in a while. Finding them isn’t always straightforward, especially if they have been stolen or left behind in a different place. Likewise, if it’s nestled between the ...

In iOS 17 and tvOS 17 and later, Apple includes a feature that lets Apple TV users locate a misplaced Siri Remote using their iPhone. Keep reading to learn how it's done. Prior to the launch of the ...

You could have dozens of copies of the same images in your Photos library, taking up space on your phone and in your iCloud account. Luckily, Apple offers an easy-to-use little tool that lets you find ...

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to identify and delete duplicate files in Windows 11, helping you maintain a cleaner and more efficient PC. Let’s get started! Step 1: Open File ...

One of the best iPhone features. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac Find My iPhone, a feature available in Apple’s Find My app, will help you locate your lost phone. You can find it using any other ...