Buying a smartphone is a long-term investment for many people. A customer usually looks for a phone which is durable and easily repairable. This allows for continued use over a long period. However, planned obsolescence refers to designing a product that breaks down over time either in hardware or software. In terms of hardware, companies…
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Waterlogged Phone, Myth Bust: Rice and Silica Packets
Even if your waterlogged phone seems like it has come to an end, there is a good chance that you can still resuscitate it. But you need to act quickly. The longer the water sits inside, the greater the chances for the metal components to corrode inside. A variety of desiccants such as couscous, rice,…
Refurbished Phone: The Reality of a Repaired Device
Owning a new smartphone with the latest features is a challenge to most consumers. New models with updated features are released into the market at regular intervals, and it is difficult for most people to afford these top-of-the-line phones. Many times consumers go on a 30-month contract to essentially finance the phone. Another option to…
School Technology and Technology That Kids Need for School
Technology-dependent learning is not a new norm. In reality, the last two years have catapulted school technology and made it even more widely-accessible. Technology has touched all arenas of the education vertical, reaping myriad benefits via games, learning apps, or multimedia tools. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation are bringing in disruptive innovation with regard to…
Phone Repair: Finding a Trustworthy Repair Shop Near You
Phone repairs have become a normal occurrence in these difficult times. When a phone screen gets damaged, many times it is the best solution to repair the shattered screen. Replacing the phone may not always make economic sense if the repair is half of the cost of a replacement device. Most phones today have an…
Easy and Simple Tips to Maintain your Cell Phone and Laptop
Working from home, a trend started during the lock-down due to Covid, resulted in people using essential apps on their smartphones. Covid has made us rely on our laptops and phones even more than we did before. Millions of students began taking online classes, online payments were made for food and groceries, video calls to…
Apple March 2022 Event: New Apple Products on the Market
Spring has sprung! With a new season comes new devices. On March 8th Apple had their first livestream event of the year in which they revealed their first products of the year. During the event, Apple launched a series of new devices for this spring. In today’s Tech Tuesday, I am going to discuss the products…
Computer Chip Shortage
The globe is experiencing a computer chip shortage that is affecting everything from cars to handheld electronic devices. Many of the top electronic and automotive brands you are probably familiar with are struggling to keep up with demand due to the lack of computer chips for their products. To find out where this shortage began,…
Esports
If your mother and father told you that you were wasting your time playing all those video games growing up- you may actually get the last laugh. The live streaming scene has erupted in recent years, and is showing no signs of slowing down. Thanks to popular online streaming platforms, such as Twitch.tv, as well…
Surface Pro 8: Problems and Predictions
The Surface Pro 8 is going to be packed with features unlike any other Surface Pro released to date. Sike! It will look the same. It will generally operate the same. The leaked model on eBay shows the same 12.3” screen, kickstand, and the same detachable keyboard option. There’s only one thing that could and…