New York Time Personal Tech

• How to Remove Apps You Never Use (or at Least Hide Them)

  If you need space back on your phone or tablet, removing built-in and unused apps can help free up storage and reduce screen clutter.

• The Do’s and Don’ts of Buying Used Tech Gadgets

  With a shortage of some components driving up costs of consumer electronics, refurbished devices are an attractive alternative to buying new.

• Should You Outsource Your Morning Routine to a Chatbot?

  A.I. wants to help you start the day. Its suggestions? Drink coffee and get dressed.

• My Two Sleepless Months With the Eight Sleep Pod

  The luxury gadget promises to hack sleep — and relationships. But can anything?

• A.I. Is Making Scams Hard to Spot. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.

  A criminal could be masquerading as a celebrity, web store or family member asking for your money. Detecting scams requires a new approach.