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Well, it’s March already and that means summer will be here before we know it.
Here’s something you need to remember as you’re out and about enjoying the summer heat: If you get really hot, your devices and gadgets will too. And as you probably know, heat is the number one enemy of electronic items. [Read more…]
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Question from Kara: I have an Android phone that loves to auto-update my apps over my cellular data connection without any warning.
The problem is I sometimes use up my data allotment before the month runs out.
I realize that downloading app updates doesn’t use up a lot of data, but they do use some, right?
How can I set my phone to only auto-update my apps when I’m connected to Wi-Fi? [Read more…]
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To make a call on your Android phone, you probably open the Phone app, tap Contacts, select the person you wish to call from a long list of contacts, and initiate the call by tapping the Call button.
Well here’s a little tip that can make the process of calling someone you call often a lot faster… [Read more…]
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Do you use Facebook on your phone or tablet?
If so, chances are you use the Facebook app instead of your device’s mobile web browser.
I used to use the app myself, but I eventually ditched it out of frustration.
Truth be told, there are several disadvantages of using the app instead of loading Facebook directly in a browser: [Read more…]
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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…]