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How to check your phone’s RAM and storage
Find out how much RAM and storage your phone really has on Android and iPhone, what "virtual RAM" means, and what the…
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What is refresh rate? 60Hz, 90Hz and 120Hz explained
Refresh rate is how many times your phone screen updates per second. What 60Hz, 90Hz and 120Hz mean, how they feel in…
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How to scan a QR code on your phone (and stay safe)
Scan a QR code with your phone's camera on iPhone or Android, use Google Lens or a built-in scanner, link WhatsApp Web,…
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How to hide and lock apps on Android
Keep private apps out of sight and behind a lock on Android: hiding apps from the launcher, app lock on your phone…
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How to free up storage on your iPhone
See what is using space on your iPhone, then free it up: offload unused apps, clear photo and video clutter, trim Messages…
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How to factory reset an Android phone (without losing what matters)
Back up first, know your Google account details, then reset from Settings. A step-by-step guide to factory resetting an Android phone, what…
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Why your phone is not charging (and how to fix it)
A step-by-step checklist for a phone that will not charge: cable, adapter, socket, port, software and battery. What to try first and…
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How to save battery on your iPhone
Practical ways to make an iPhone battery last longer: Low Power Mode, Optimized Battery Charging, background refresh, screen settings and checking battery…
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How to fix mobile data not working
Mobile data not working? Check the data switch, your package and signal, then restart, reseat the SIM, reset network settings and ask…
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How to clean your phone’s charging port safely
Lint in the charging port can stop a phone charging. How to check it, clean it safely with a wooden toothpick or…