I used to think my phone's data plan was getting eaten by the apps I actually opened, but I was wrong. When I checked my usage breakdown, I saw that Facebook had pulled more data overnight than I'd ...

If your phone’s battery is dying fast, people have probably given you the advice to close your background apps. Some say it conserves your battery, boosts your phone’s performance and saves data.

Mobile data often runs out faster than expected, even when users feel they haven’t actively browsed the internet. One of the biggest reasons behind this silent data drain is apps running in the ...

Some apps take advantage of background data. Jack Wallen shows you how to disable this in certain apps and prevent your data from being gobbled up. I did a bit of traveling recently that required me ...

Did you know that I used Chrome Remote Desktop to publish last week’s Android customization post on remote desktop applications? It wasn’t the first time I’ve done that, and it won’t be the last. I ...

With expensive tiered data plans, it's easy to hit your limit. Follow this guide to cut back on data usage (and avoid overage charges). Former Vice President of Content, CNET Studios As vice president ...