Jason Chun

1 week ago | cnet.com | Shelby Brown |Jason Chun

The US ban on TikTok has likely been avoided (again). On Tuesday President Trump signaled his intent to add a 90-day extension to prevent the ban from taking effect on June 19. The extra time is meant to give the Chinese-owned app an opportunity to find a US-approved buyer. TikTok was shut down for less than 24 hours in January, in anticipation of a ban upheld by the Supreme Court.

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Katie Teague |Jason Chun

It's laundry day. You bring your dirty clothes to the washing machine only to open it and catch a whiff of rotting wood, wet socks and damp earth. Wait, is that mold? Mold and mildew feed off of heat and humidity, breeding in dark spaces that don't get properly aired out. During the peak of summer, mold can easily move into your washing machine and cause a problem you'll need to deal with.

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Nelson Aguilar |Jason Chun

If your iPhone feels like it's always on the verge of dying, you're not imagining things. Over time, every phone's battery loses its ability to hold a charge-but that doesn't mean you have to live tethered to a charger. Even if your iPhone is a few years old, there are simple setting tweaks you can make right now that can noticeably extend your battery life. You might be surprised how much longer your phone lasts with just a few smart changes.

4 weeks ago | cnet.com | Nelson Aguilar |Jason Chun

My Android phone's a few years old, and while it doesn't have the flashiest camera or thinnest design anymore, it still handles everything I need day to day. I used to think I'd have to upgrade just to get the newest features, but that's not the case. Thanks to long-term software support from companies like Google and Samsung, older phones can still get a lot of love. And with the right tweaks, I've managed to seriously boost my phone's performance without spending a dime.

1 month ago | cnet.com | Shelby Brown |Jason Chun

You've just gotten a shiny new phone -- now what do you do with the old one? It might be tempting to shove your e-waste into a corner or toss it into a junk drawer, but eventually it all starts to pile up. Before long, you'll have to figure out where to dispose of your outdated tech. Just because you don't need your old phones and appliances doesn't mean you should condemn them to your in-home gadget graveyard -- or worse, the garbage.