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We love our phones, Android and otherwise, so it’s inevitable we push the batteries to their limits. Especially in moments when we’re lost, so we’re looking at a GPS app while texting a friend, and also playing soothing music to help keep ourselves together, while forgetting to close Twitter. Maybe that’s more of a personal experience, but still, phone batteries need to be reliable so our phones can be reliable too.
In an effort to prevent you from deleting or modifying files that you really shouldn’t alter without the proper knowledge, Windows has hidden these files from view by default. The average user doesn’t know the difference, at least not until there is a problem.
Ready to get rid of that old flash drive? You might be surprised to learn that simply deleting the existing files doesn’t actually delete them, at least not permanently. Those with the right knowledge to do so can recover these deleted files quite easily.
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Anyone who uses a PC knows that they involve plenty of apps and programs that generally need to be updated fairly often. Most of us set things to update automatically, but there are others who would rather maintain more control over their system and do so manually.
If you have any Amazon Alexa-connected devices, you already know how helpful they can be. You might even have a few around the house, including in your family room, kitchen and your home office. But can Alexa help with more serious tasks, like in an emergency situation? The answer is yes, it now has a skill that could actually come to the rescue.
I use my iPhone for almost everything. But did you know there’s a secret menu that only the pros use? I discovered this the other day, and it’s a quick way to analyze the reception in your area. To access it, you’ll need to know the secret code.
Fortunately even the most expensive of carriers offer cheaper options, and while they may not be offered at the same price point as what is sold by lesser carriers, they provide the top-notch quality at a more affordable rate.