Speed up your phone by disabling these so-called ‘features’
So you just got a new smartphone and in a blink, you’ve already installed all your favorite apps and services. But are you sure you’ve configured the device correctly? Let’s have a look!
Why smartphones overheat, and how to stop it
Smartphones will warm up from the moment you switch them on; this is unavoidable and mostly safe. But phone overheating can be a serious issue, damaging devices and affecting performance. In this article, we address three important questions: what causes a smartphone to heat up, what causes it to overheat, and how can it be avoided?
9 things all Android users should do
There are so many useful things you can do with Android that you probably don’t even know. From custom ROMs to gorgeous launchers, apps, LED notifications, gesture controls, icon packs and tweaks, there is plenty to keep you happy for a while. Here are nine things every Android owner should try.
How to print directly from your Android smartphone or tablet
Most Android smartphones nowadays are perfectly capable on-the-go workstations. But, what about when you need to print something on old-school paper? Thanks to the Google Cloud Print service, we can now cut out the laborious PC middle-man and print directly from our smartphones over Wi-Fi. Here is the easiest way to print from your Android device.
How to protect your smartphone from the cold in winter
With its freezing weather, ice and snow, winter is not the best time of year for smartphones. There are many dangers for these expensive gadgets, especially if you live in an area experiencing extreme temperatures like Chicago. However, our handy tips and tricks will help you get your smartphone through the winter unscathed.
Mobile data not working on your Android smartphone? Here’s what to do
During those moments in everyday life where we are without Wi-Fi, and where we need access to the Internet at all costs to simply use our favorite apps, it is essential that mobile data (or cellular data) works properly. If not, it’s a tragedy! Here are a whole bunch of tips, from the most obvious to the most technical, to try to solve the problem.
How to collect Pokémon in the Cloud with the Pokémon Home app
While the storyline often falls short in Pokémon, two things remain a highlight for players: swapping and collecting the little Pokémon. Now Nintendo’s subsidiary, The Pokémon Company, has released the Pokémon Home app, allowing you to collect Pokémon on mobile devices or Nintendo Switch in one place. Here’s how you sign up for Pokémon Home.
The ultimate guide to backing up your mobile data
I love strange holidays and luckily they accumulate over the whole year. For example, exactly 131 years ago this week the Eiffel Tower was opened. We also had World Crayon Day this week and since 2011, the 31st of March is World Backup Day. It’s time to ask yourself again this week if your data is properly backed up, and where I put my wax crayons!
Smartphone camera aperture guide: what does F1.7 actually do?
F2.0, F1.7 or even F1.4: In recent years, the f-stop or aperture ratio on smartphones has become a popular marketing tool. But what does the aperture on smartphone cameras actually mean? And how does the f-stop affect the image quality?
The ultimate smartphone camera buying guide
Nowadays, smartphones no longer come with just one camera, but a whole bunch of lenses littered on both the front and back. The question is this: how do you find a smartphone with a good or fantastic camera? Get this question answered in our ultimate guide to the ultimate smartphone cameras!
