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Quick Answer: What Is a Mobile Hotspot? A mobile hotspot lets you share your phone’s cellular data connection with other devices like a laptop or tablet. When Wi-Fi isn’t available, your phone becomes a portable internet source you can use almost anywhere there’s cell service. If you want a deep dive on what a...

Every December, as travel plans and gift-buying pick up, a rush also follows online, with scams designed to cash-in before the year’s end. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) and other consumer protection groups are sounding the alarm about new scams, including fraudulent rental listings and charities that copy the names of real organizations. Check...

Modern life is busy. Doctor’s appointments, birthdays, lunch dates, even simple things like taking out the trash. It can be overwhelming keeping it all straight, even if you’re a sticky-note master.  That’s where your smartphone can step in and be a real lifesaver. Setting a reminder on your phone takes just seconds, and it...