Phone guides
Wireless charging explained: how it works and whether it is worth it
How wireless (Qi) charging works, why it is usually slower and warmer than a cable, how to check if your phone supports…
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Phone guides
How to stop spam calls and messages on your phone
Block spam numbers, silence unknown callers on iPhone, use caller ID and spam filters on Android, protect WhatsApp, and avoid the mistakes…
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How to clear cache on Android and iPhone (and when it helps)
What cache is, when clearing it helps, and how to clear an app's cache on Android or the browser cache on iPhone,…
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Why your phone gets hot and how to cool it down
Common causes of an overheating phone (charging, gaming, sun, a thick case) and simple fixes. When heat is normal, when to worry…
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How to use your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot (and avoid burning through your data)
Turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot for a laptop or tablet: the steps on Android and iPhone, how much data it…
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How to record your phone screen on Android and iPhone
Screen recording is built into modern iPhones and most Android phones. How to start it, add sound, stop it, find the video…
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How to find a lost phone (before you give up on it)
What to do in the first minutes after losing your phone: ring it, use Google's Find Hub or Apple's Find My, lock…
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How to check your phone for viruses and malware, and remove them
Warning signs that a phone has malware, how to check safely, and the steps to remove it on Android and iPhone, without…
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How to use WhatsApp on two phones with the same number
WhatsApp can run on more than one phone with the same account. How linked devices work, the steps, the limits and how…
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How to spot phone scams: fake calls, SMS and WhatsApp messages
Common tricks scammers use on phones and how to stay safe: urgency, requests for codes, fake prize messages, and what to do…