Your daily dose of practical, easy to follow tech tips!
The YouTube app is one of the most-used smartphone apps out there. In fact, chances are you’re using it right now.
I spend at least a couple of hours each day using my YouTube app for a combination of work and pleasure (but mostly work) and I know how power-hungry the YouTube mobile app can be.
If you also make extensive use of your phone’s YouTube app, there’s a simple settings change you can make that will force it to sip less juice from your phone’s battery… [Read more…]
The iPhone has become an indispensable part of modern life. Whether you’re a businessperson, an artist, or a student, it’s the go-to device for staying connected and getting things done.
But what happens when your iPhone is vibrating without any notifications? If you know how to silence notifications on iPhone and have done it, the vibration can be a bit confusing and even worrying.
Truth be told, there are several possible explanations for this problem: [Read more…]
After the rapid technological progress kicked in, it seems like all sorts of gadgets became a real panacea for all situations. Technology helps us simplify our lives and tackle different tasks faster.
Needless to say, progress changed all spheres of our lives. Among all, the educational sector and students, in particular, received plenty of tools to take learning experiences to the next level while also making studying easy. [Read more…]
Question from Darla: I hope you can help me, Rick.
I gained some weight over the last few years, and it’s really starting to affect my health.
I recently decided to start working out and eating better to try to get back to my “normal” weight.
One of my friends suggested that I download a QR code scanning app so I can get the nutrition info for the foods on restaurant menus.
Can you recommend a good QR code scanning app for my phone? It’s an Android. [Read more…]
Given how small the iPhone is, its internal components can be particularly vulnerable to damage. In the worst cases, hardware damage on iPhones can cause screen dysfunction, charging problems, unresponsive buttons, and battery failure.
To help you take care of your iPhone, I’ve listed four of the most common causes of hardware damage – and how to prevent them. [Read more…]