Mobile Troubles: Addressing Phone Performance Issues

Digital hygiene rarely tops spring cleaning lists—but it should. Our tech editor shares how to declutter your phone, and why you need a password manager.

Guest: Wirecutter Senior Tech Editor, Caitlin McGarry

Products we recommend: 

• The best Password Manager: 1Password
• The best free Password Manager: Bitwarden
• Two-Factor Authenticator Apps: Duo Mobile and Google Authenticator
• The best bluetooth tracker: Apple AirTag

Additional Reading: 

• How to Organize and Store Your Phone’s Camera Roll Photos
• The Best External Hard Drive 
• You Don’t Need a New Phone. Here’s How to Make the One You Have Last Longer.
• How to Clean Your Phone
• The 2 Best Password Managers 
• Step 1 to Simple Online Security: Always Use Strong Passwords
• The 2 Best Two-Factor Authentication Apps
• The 2 Best Bluetooth Trackers

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Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast