Activation Lock is a feature that's designed to prevent theft by requiring you to enter an Apple ID password before using an iPhone or iPad.

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Samsung's Good Lock offers a powerful set of features that extend the customizability of your Galaxy phone. Here's what you ...

You can stop Google from tracking your iPhone by disabling the "Location History" option in your account settings.

Apple has now made iOS 26 available to download on compatible iPhone models, and if you just installed the new software, Apple has made some changes and feature additions to the iPhone Lock Screen ...

Learn how to enable and use Find My iPhone to locate, secure, or recover your lost or stolen device with this comprehensive ...

Giving your child their first smartphone feels like a milestone, but it can quickly become overwhelming. Between choosing the right device, setting up parental controls, and teaching online safety, ...

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I don’t think about Windows 11's lock screen a lot because I barely see it when I log in to my PC with Windows Hello face recognition. But I very well might start paying attention to it now that lock ...