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Losing a phone can be a stressful experience. Every year, millions of phones get lost or stolen. This guide offers strategies for tracking down your device using just a phone number.
Keep reading to find out how to bring your phone back home. [Read more…]
A while back I wrote a post explaining how to find the warranty status of any Apple device.
That method works well, but it can involve multiple, time-consuming steps in certain situations.
However, you can quickly determine the status of your iPhone or iPad with just a few quick taps if the device is still in working order. Here’s how: [Read more…]
Do you frequently find yourself using Google Maps to navigate to the same destinations?
If so, you probably go through the normal routine of entering the destination and then telling the Maps app to use the same route you always use.
Well, I’m going to tell you about a little shortcut that will let you open the Maps app with the route to any frequently visited destination already displayed on the screen, ready for you to start driving. [Read more…]
Question from Carmen: I just got a new Android phone and I hate how it vibrates every time someone calls or when I get a notification of some kind.
I don’t want my phone vibrating, ever.
I looked for a way to turn the vibrating off but I couldn’t find it. Surely there’s a way to do it.
Can you tell me what I need to do? [Read more…]
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Question from Dorenda: Hi, Rick. I have a question about charging my phone.
I lead walking tours through the streets of my historic home town and I only have a few minutes here and there when I can plug my iPhone in for a quick charge.
Someone told me my phone will charge faster if I turn it off before I plug it in. Is that true? [Read more…]