Microsoft has ended its phone-based activation for Windows and Office, pushing users to an online-only system requiring a Microsoft account. This change, discovered by a tech enthusiast, impacts older ...

Customers have noticed Microsoft's phone lines aren't supporting Windows phone activation anymore Support documentation still indicates it's possible despite ongoing struggles Looks like you now need ...

Recently, there have been discussions and speculation that Windows cannot be activated by phone. When attempting to do so, you receive the message that this is “currently” not possible. Microsoft ...

This iPhone update is actually useful, but you need to activate it yourself.

PCWorld reports that Microsoft has quietly discontinued telephone activation for Windows 10 and 11, eliminating the last method to activate Windows without an internet connection. Users calling the ...

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AT&T has announced a new VIP connection called Turbo Live that will help users avoid network congestion at packed live events. The post AT&T’s new Turbo Live service aims to keep your phone usable at ...

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The Nothing Phone series has delivered some of my favorite phones of the past few years, with a refreshing but familiar take on Android and smartphone hardware in general, and it’s all culminated in ...

Customs agents have broad authority to search the electronic devices of travelers entering and leaving the U.S. Here are tips for keeping your data safe. By Gabe Castro-Root When U.S. border agents ...