Today’s cell phones are filled with photos, videos, contact information, personal information and a host of other data. We often mistakenly assume that this data is completely safe, until one day our phone becomes unusable and it appears to be lost forever.If you have broken your phone or one of its critical components and are worried that…
Month: March 2025
Can You Charge a Laptop With USB? (Quick & Easy Guide)
YES, charging a laptop with USB is possible. Even if your laptop uses a dedicated power adapter (aka DC jack)But not every type of USB can deliver enough power to charge a laptop.To be precise, you CAN charge a laptop with USB-C, but NEVER with USB Type-A. (The rectangular USB-port that most phone charger comes in).Difference between USB-A & USB-CSadly,…
Turn Off These 3 TV Features for Better Picture Quality
With the first wave of new 2024 TVs hitting the market, you might be in the market for a new set—maybe to catch all the Major League Baseball action or to watch blockbuster movies in all their 4K HDR glory. But you could be disappointed to find your new TV doesn’t look quite as awesome as you imagined…
What is E-Waste and How Can You Reduce It?
With the astonishing pace at which technology is advancing, we have all lived through generations of models and entire categories of devices becoming obsolete. Technology that was considered cutting edge just a few years ago can’t keep pace with modern updates.What happens to these devices when they have outlived their usefulness? Many sit in houses for years collecting…
Why Does My iPhone Brightness Keep Changing or Dimming?
iPhone features that can affect brightnessIf you find that your iPhone brightness keeps changing or dimming unexpectedly, don’t panic! It doesn’t necessarily mean that there’s something wrong with your phone. There are a variety of features that can affect screen brightness. It’s a good idea to check them all before jumping to conclusions.Auto-BrightnessGenerally, if your iPhone screen keeps dimming,…
How to Unlock Android Phone Password Without Factory Reset
These days, it seems like more and more of our lives are contained in our smartphones. These devices are incredibly versatile tools that we use for everything from social media and work emails to GPS and fitness tracking.The more we use our phones for, the more important it becomes to ensure the security of the information they contain….
How to maintain Effective your smartphone Battery
In recent times, we’ve seen technology arise with battery-saving modes on smartphones and optimization features that aim to extend battery life and improve overall performance.Manufacturers have been focusing on enhancing battery efficiency to meet the increasing demands of modern smartphone users, who heavily rely on their devices for various tasks throughout the day.Smartphone battery maintenance starts from knowing how to…
How to maintain your smartphone – Regular cleaning and maintenance
It might not look like it, but smartphones accumulate dust. A close analysis of smartphone users shows that people go everywhere with their phones. This might be convenient, but it means that smartphones are exposed to a lot of dust particles.Regular cleaning and effective smartphone maintenance prevent dust from accumulating in the holes, ports, or even speakers on your…
Maximizing your Smartphone Battery Life
Smartphones are powered by rechargeable batteries, and their longevity depends on how we charge and use them. Every time you charge and discharge your phone, the battery degrades slightly. Battery life is measured in charge cycles, with most modern smartphones lasting around 500 cycles on average. Some high-end devices may last longer, but proper care…