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Has that used phone you’re buying been reported lost or stolen?

Posted on January 8, 2025

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It’s no secret that some modern smartphones cost as much as a decent computer system. That’s why used phones are in such high demand these days.

Buying a used smartphone sight-unseen is a risky endeavor because there’s no way to know how much abuse the device has received or what kind of shape it’s actually in.

Even worse, if the phone you’re thinking about purchasing was lost or stolen it could well be locked in order to prevent it from being activated by a new owner – which could be you if you end up buying it. [Read more…]

How to preview a link in the Chrome Android app before you actually open it

Posted on December 30, 2024

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I have four different web browsers on my Android phone, and I use all of them at various times for different purposes.

The browser I prefer to use when reading articles and blog posts is Chrome because it has several features that I happen to find extremely useful.

One feature that I absolutely love (and use often) is “Page Preview“, a nifty little tool that allows you to preview the web page a link is pointing to before you actually open the page in a browser tab. [Read more…]

The integration of QR codes in mobile apps

Posted on August 20, 2024

The integration of QR codes in mobile apps has become increasingly popular as businesses and developers seek to enhance functionality, improve user experience, and streamline operations. This technology allows users to access information, make payments, and interact with services effortlessly.

By leveraging tools like a QR code generator or a QR code builder, developers can easily incorporate QR codes into their mobile apps. This article discusses the various aspects of using and generate the qr code, as well as their many benefits. [Read more…]

Here’s a simple tip for faster typing on your smartphone

Posted on July 26, 2024

Do you do a lot of typing on your smartphone’s virtual keyboard?

If so, you surely know how difficult it can be trying to tap the correct letters and select the proper punctuation marks.

One tip that can really save you a lot of time when typing on your phone is skipping the period at the end of a sentence and pressing the space bar twice instead.

Pressing the space bar twice saves time in the following ways: [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I remove ‘Sent from my iPhone’ from outgoing emails?

Posted on July 26, 2024

Question from Barbara: I recently learned that every email I send with my iPhone includes a line that says “Sent from my iPhone”.

There are times when I’d rather not tip off the recipient that I sent their email using my phone.

Is there any way to remove the “Sent from my iPhone” message from my outgoing emails? [Read more…]