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What is the downside of smart assistants that listen to our voice commands? Our devices are, technically, always listening. The good news is it's easy to change that. We'll show you where to navigate in your settings to protect your privacy.

Apple’s AirPods are small, making them easy to lose. And replacing one costs $69 for the base model and $89 for a single AirPod Pro. Ouch!

Accidents happen, but misplacing an AirPod doesn’t mean it’s gone forever. Just open the Find My app on your iPhone, iPad or Mac, then tap the Devices tab and choose AirPods.

🕵️‍♀️ Insider secret: You’ll only see one AirPod location at a time on the map. If it pinpoints the one that’s not missing, put it back in the charging case, then refresh the map to show the location of the one you can’t find.

Easy, right? While we’re on the topic, here are four simple ways to customize your Apple AirPods.

🌽 Looking for other buds for your ears? Here are the top five true wireless earbuds for music and podcast lovers.

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Scanners and digitizing services work great to turn your old photos and negatives into modern formats. They're also expensive. You can do the job yourself for free if you know the apps to use.

You don't need to be an appliance expert to DIY a severe problem at home. We've found a website that offers a find-a-part portal that lets you search by manufacturer, model number or the problem itself. It's the perfect tool for any homeowner.

The iPhone has been around for more than 15 years. It has had dozens of different iterations since its initial release. But what is it like to open an actual original iPhone that was released back in 2007?