{"id":13040,"date":"2016-12-12T13:00:49","date_gmt":"2016-12-12T11:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/?p=13040"},"modified":"2016-12-12T11:04:11","modified_gmt":"2016-12-12T09:04:11","slug":"essential-gadget-tlc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/essential-gadget-tlc\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Gadget TLC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, mobile gadgets are an integral part of our lives; if you don\u2019t have your cellphone<\/a> on you, you get that feeling that something is missing, right? Well, with proper care and maintenance, your \u201ccompanion\u201d will never have to leave your side. Here are 5 tips to help reduce the likelihood of having to send your device away for repairs.<\/p>\n

1. Buy a screen protector and\/or cover. <\/strong>The truth is that drops are going to happen and in the on-the-go lifestyle, having to hear the phrase, \u201cwe\u2019re going to have to send it away for repairs\u201d is spine-tingling. In the past, screen guards were thick and bulky, making them undesirable \u2013 not anymore! There is a vast range of covers<\/a> and protectors<\/a> that are built specifically for YOUR phone; they conform to the shape and size seamlessly \u2013 you won\u2019t even notice it’s there.<\/p>\n

2. Download a security system.<\/strong> Hackers have no shame! They\u2019ll taint your social media accounts with graphic images and insulting posts. One of the easiest ways this can happen is if you connect to a public hotspot e.g. at a restaurant or coffee shop. The best way to avoid this is to install a security system that automatically scans the Wi-Fi network to check if it\u2019s safe. If it\u2019s not, it should prompt a warning \u2013 kill the connection immediately.<\/p>\n

3. Preserve the power. <\/strong>Removable batteries are becoming a scarcity and so more attention to the maintenance of your \u201cjuice\u201d is essential.<\/p>\n

Top-tier brands usually pack their devices with Lithium-Ion batteries and they behave differently to the nickel-based counterpart. \u00a0According to GIZMODO, \u201cyou should try to keep it north of 50 percent as much as possible. For the most part, going from all the way full to all the way empty won’t help; in fact, it’ll do a little damage if you do it too often.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, it is recommended that you fully drain the battery, once a month, for calibration.<\/p>\n

4. Don\u2019t use wireless charging. <\/strong>Yes, it\u2019s a very cool, convenient feature if you\u2019re on the move, but it\u2019s not without its problems. Unfortunately, current wireless chargers produce \u201cheat waste\u201d and can roast the battery. In this case, cutting the cord is not more convenient, use a wired charger<\/a>.<\/p>\n

5. Only use \u201cFast Charge\u201d when it\u2019s absolutely necessary. <\/strong>It\u2019s happened to all of us; you\u2019re in the middle of a vital email and you see the screen dim and the “low battery” message appear; the Fast Charge functionality is a godsend! However, a Lithium-Ion battery will have a longer life if it\u2019s charged at a low, steady speed \u2013 the opposite of Fast Charge! So, for better endurance, rather choose a low-voltage charger.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Today, mobile gadgets are an integral part of our lives; if you don\u2019t have your cellphone on you, you get that feeling that something is missing, right? Well, with proper care and maintenance, your \u201ccompanion\u201d will never have to leave your side. Here are 5 tips to help reduce the likelihood of having to send<\/p>\n

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