Updating applications on Windows is usually a patchwork process—some of it is handled automatically, other times you have to do it manually. What if there were a better that involved no more work than ...

Don't miss out on new features and bug fixes This article explains how to update apps on iPhone, from manual techniques to automatic settings, so that you never have to think about updates again. Some ...

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GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. So you or your child wants to play Roblox? That’s great, but where do you begin? In fact, where do you find it in the first place? As the app is ...

Windows 8 might have made waves for its short-lived removal of the beloved Start button, but the platform’s launch of an ill-fated storefront for streamlined app management was arguably Microsoft’s ...

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At some point, maybe during setup, possibly after encountering a pop-up you barely read, you agreed to let your iPhone update apps automatically. It made sense at the time. Automatic updates mean less ...

When the charging case’s lid is open and/or the AirPods are in use, the iPhone’s Settings app displays a [your name]’s ...

Some of these directions apply to all iPhones, but some are only relevant to specific iOS versions. These differences are pointed out below. The most common way to keep apps updated on your iPhone is ...