Putting the reader first
I think we can all come to a consensus that the new Snapchat update is a cluttered mess. The major update happened while I was taking a month-long hiatus from social media. When I redownloaded Snapchat, I didn’t know how to do anything in the app. Despite how you may feel about the recent update, Snapchat is still a popular form of communicating via … Continue Reading >
The Samsung Galaxy flagship smartphones are pretty amazing. Not only do they have best in class build quality, processors, storage, and cameras, but they also have some of the best security you can find on a smartphone. If you own a Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+, or Note 8, you might not know about a security feature that can unlock your phone by using your … Continue Reading >
How many calls have you gotten from the IRS claiming you have back taxes or penalties that will result in jail time if you don’t make a payment? Or what about a niece or nephew who is in jail and needs money wired right away, even in the form of a gift card?!? The number one complaint to the FTC is robocalling and spammers … Continue Reading >
Just about everything you do on the web requires a password these days. Having one password for everything is a terrible idea, especially in this day and age where nothing seems safe. If you’re someone who takes passwords seriously, and I hope you do, there’s a good chance you’re going to forget many of the passwords you use. If you own an iPhone, Apple … Continue Reading >
Instagram is the most popular social media platform for teens. According to a recent survey, 76% of American teens between the ages of 13-17 use Instagram. This is 10% higher than Facebook which is slowly losing younger users. It’s easy to understand why Instagram is so popular. It’s a carefully curated photo collection that represents who you are without the clutter of news articles and … Continue Reading >
Some of you might not be old enough to know that people used to pay each other with something called a check. Millenials have grown up in a world of PayPal and online banking where they might never know what a check is, but there are some of us old folk who still use them from time to time. If you get a paper … Continue Reading >
Samsung’s flagship smartphones come loaded with more features than any other smartphone you can buy. Not only do you get top of the line hardware with each Galaxy, but you also get features that make your phone customizable to your unique situation. One feature which many people find useful in their Galaxy devices, in particular on the S8, S8+, and Note 8 is split … Continue Reading >
No matter how many studies we read about who has the best cellular network, the cold reality is we all deal with dropped calls, slow data, or no signal at all when we are on our mobile phones. For a large majority of users, poor call quality may not matter since they keep up with friends or family through text or social media. However, … Continue Reading >
The Surface Pro Book 2 is an incredible Microsoft device. It’s one of the most powerful portable laptops, and it’s also incredibly well built. While not an Apple Macbook, it is an equivalent when it comes to build and performance. One thing the Surface Pro Book can do over the competition is detach and completely act independently as a tablet with its built-in touchscreen. … Continue Reading >
Almost every single website is guilty of loading their sites with advertisements, including us at deTeched. But, some websites are far worse than others and drive people absolutely nuts when trying to simply read an article or news clip. For those of you who do a bit of online reading, and you own an iPhone or iPad, Apple has you covered with Reader in Safari. … Continue Reading >