Sometimes, our smartphones give us issues that a simple restart just can't fix. Other times, you may want to purchase a new phone and pass your old one to someone else. Both these scenarios would call ...

Conor has been staunchly in favor of Android since graduating to a smartphone from his hot pink Motorola RAZR. In fact, he'll gladly ruin a friendly dinner in service of lambasting Apple devices to ...

If you need to perform a factory reset on your Sony TV, it’s a straightforward process but requires careful consideration. A ...

Resetting an iPad can help in several ways. It can fix software-related issues, clear memory, and storage, and reset the device to its original factory settings. This can be especially useful if the ...

Those who've opted for a Google Chromecast as their streaming media player of choice, much like fellow consumers who've gone for other manufacturers and brands, may run into the occasional glitch that ...

Sony's PlayStation 5 and its variants, like the recently released PlayStation 5 Slim and the new, upgraded PlayStation 5 Pro, are remarkable pieces of hardware. While you might not think of your sleek ...

Always reset your Mac before selling or passing it along to a friend. Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac Selling your old Mac or passing it to a friend or family member? It is always a good idea to ...

Whether you need to prepare your Google Home Mini for its new owner, or just start with a clean slate, a factory reset is in order. Josh Hawkins has been writing about science, gaming, and tech ...

There are several reasons why you may need to factory reset a locked Android smartphone. Whether you have the device with you but forgot the password or the device has been stolen and you need to wipe ...

John is a professional author, currently publishing evergreen and feature articles for Android Police. He discovered his passion for writing when he was very young, and enjoys how it challenges him ...