A few ways to prevent mobile viruses on your phone include: not opening any bluetooth messages or files sent by unknown sources, only downloading content from trusted sources, installing anti-virus software, and never lending your memory card to anyone.
According to Dr. John Mattison, Chief Medical Information Officer at Kaiser Permanente, mobile phones have become the “New Wellness Channel.” More and more, consumers are using their cell phones to manage health, wellness, or fitness, although most people do use their phones...
One of the most important benefits offered by cell phones is their connectivity when there is an emergency. Today, you are able to call 911 from within a car, you are able to reach your auto insurer and tow truck in the event of a breakdown or accident, and you are able to...
With the constant use of cell phones today and the continually pulling it out of your pocket or purse makes the chances of the phone accidentally dropping pretty high. If the screen cracks, you may be tempted to still use it, don’t! There could be little pieces of sharp glass...
Your cell phone may be pretty dirty. You use it a lot, even when your hands aren't at their cleanest. Care to guess which is dirtier, your cell phone or a commode handle? If you guessed your cell phone is dirtier, you're right.
If your phone has endured water damage, don’t despair. We will be able to clean it out and get it running again, and most likely will be able to retrieve and restore your saved data as well.
While most people use their phones for the social connectivity of the technology, it is important to bear in mind that our social connections have a positive influence on our health. In fact, the 2011 Edelman Health Barometer revealed the association between strong positive...
Even if you're in the market for a new phone, it makes sense to keep your old phone in good repair to use as a backup. You can store it in a drawer or cupboard, knowing it'll be there if and when you need it.
If you are having trouble turning your cell phone on or off, it could be a number of things. If you have eliminated the battery, then most likely it is the power button. Normal wear-and-tear or a dropped phone can also cause a power button to stop functioning.
Dirt, debris, or food on or around your cell phone's home button could be the reason why it is sticking or causing the home screen to fail. Most cell phone repair experts say that rubbing alcohol (and a cotton swab) works best. After you wipe the surface, try the button again...
One of the best things you can do to protect your cell phone is to invest in a high-quality phone case, as this will protect it from damage if dropped, and in some instances, even from exposure to water. You should also keep your phone away from heat sources.
Replacing a cellphone when you are on a long-term contract with a provider can be expensive. Instead of waiting for the expiration date to come around in order to upgrade, let us repair your phone. We can restore its original look and capabilities.
When removing a charging cable, pull near the port to avoid misshaping the charger or the internal port. Yanking on a cord can leave the device unable to charge.
If you dropped your phone, but your screen did not break, consider yourself lucky. However, the seal could have broken allowing condensation to develop on the backside of the screen. If you suspect this may have happened, let us fix the problem.
According to the CTIA (Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association), there were 327,577,529 cell phones in use in the United States as of June 2011. That's more than one per person!
Has your phone suffered water damage? You do not want to try and blow-dry your phone. Doing this can actually make the damage worse by pushing the water droplets farther in to the crevices of the phone.
Repairing, thus reusing, our cellular devices is one way to contribute to an eco-friendly lifestyle. Lengthening the use of your phone for a minimum of four years could potentially reduce the impact it has on the environment by around 40 percent.
Although many manufacturers would like you to believe otherwise, jail-breaking and unlocking your cell phone is 100 percent legal. Doing so allows you to install 3rd party applications on your phone.
People use their cell phones for a variety of purposes such as browsing the internet, shopping, checking the time, or even making phone calls, but in Finland, mobile phone throwing is an official sport.