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Are Earbuds Bad for Your Ears: Understanding the Risks
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Are earbuds bad for your ears? That’s the question I’m going to be answering for you today! Firstly I’m going to explain if they’re bad and how bad they can be for your ears and then I’m going to give you 2 things you should focus on while using earbuds to prevent damage to your ears. Now I’m going to be talking about earbuds mostly, however it’s mostly the same for headphones. This isn’t any medical advice and if you’re having hearing problems then you should speak to your doctor about it. Also be sure to check out my blog post about the Jlab Go Air Pop Pro True Wireless Earbuds, if you’re looking for an affordable and good set of wireless earbuds.
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So I’ll first start with if earbuds are even bad for your ears at all, then I’m going to tell you about the 60-60 rule which a lot of people seem to recommend, and then how to use your earbuds safely to prevent hearing loss.
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Are Earbuds Bad For Your Ears And How Much Can They Damage Your Ears?
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Now I know you’ve probably all heard that earbuds can be really bad for your ears, but you probably don’t know exactly how bad they can be if you overuse them. Did you know that 17% of kids or already suffering from some type of hearing problem? So here’s a list of what can happen if you over-use your earbuds.
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1. Hearing loss
2. Tinnitus (ringing in your ears that may never goes away)
3. Ear infection
4. NIHL (noise-induced hearing loss)
5. Dizzines
6. Effects on the brain
7. Hyperacusis (reduced tolerants to sound)
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Now that doesn’t mean you should stop using your earbuds, it just means you have to be careful when using your earbuds. Now a way of being careful could be by using the 60-60 rule, so if you want to learn more about that then keep reading!
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60-60 Rule
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Now you might have heard of the 60-60 rule before, but for anyone that hasn’t heard of it, it stands for listening 60 minutes (per day) at 60 percent volume. It’s a very conservative rule, so if you follow that rule you’re definitely safe. But you could probably do more than that without any issues so it’s not like you have to follow it or otherwise you’ll suffer from hearing loss. So for example for people who are using earbuds 24/7 because they work at home, if you listen at a quiet enough level you will be perfectly fine. However there isn’t really a clear number or percentage for this so just be careful, try to keep it as low as reasonably possible, and reduce the background noise as much as possible so you don’t have to turn them up. That is we’re noise cancelation can be really useful, noise cancelation is basically that it cancels the noise around you and this is useful so you don’t have to turn the volume up because of the noise outside.
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How To Use Your Earbuds Safelly
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Now using your earbuds safely is very easy, you just have to be careful. If you’re listening on high volume with your earbuds every day, then maybe just put the volume down a bit. 60% is recommended but it’s not like if you go over it a bit then you’ll suffer from ear damage but it’s a good percentage to kepp in mind. So here’s a list of things you can do to ensure that your ears are safe while listening with earbuds. Also make sure to clean your earbuds and ears, as it could lead to infections.
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If you’re looking for affordable but good-quality earbuds, then I’ve got just the blog post for you. I tell you all the details of the Jlab Go Air Pop Pro True Wireless Earbuds, after a year of daily use.
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1. Not to long, listening routinelly for hours at a time at even a medium volume can lead to damage to your ears. However it’s possible to listen 24/7 without having damage but you will have to keep the volume as low as reasonably possible.
2. Not above 60%, 60% is a good number to avoid going over however it doesn’t hurt to keep it at 40% if reasonably possible.
3. Keep your ears and earbuds clean, keeping them clean is very important to avoid infecting your ear.
4. Reduce background noise as much as possible, reducing the background noise will help so you don’t have to turn your earbuds up because it’s so loud outside. Noise cancelation is really handy for this.
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June 10, 2024
4 Easy Methods to Fix Wifi Connection Issues on laptop Windows 10
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Are you suddenly unable to connect to your wifi? Well, worry no more, because I’m going to show you 4 of the easiest and most effective methods ways to fix this annoying problem.
This is for people who: can’t see any wireless networks, can’t see their wireless icon, or are unable to connect to a wireless network that another device can connect to. So if you have any of those issues, this post is for you. Note that I’m using Windows 10 for this, but it shouldn’t be much different on Windows 11.
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Now before we start there are a few simple problems that might cause your problem so I’ll list those here first, so be sure you’re not making any of these simple mistakes before starting.
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1. If your laptop has a wifi button make sure it’s pressed and enabled, not every laptop will have this but if you do make sure it’s enabled.
2. Try restarting your computer and/or modem, this might fix your problem.
3. Make sure you don’t have airplane mode on, whether you’re on a laptop or a smartphone this is a common issue and can be easily fixed by just turning it off.
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If any of these fixes didn’t work you can try the other fixes I’m going to tell you about here, these fixes include: reseting yout network, checking your wifi adapter, troubleshoot on Windows and forgeting and reïnstalling your wireless networks.
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#1 Reset Your Network.
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Resetting your network is going to be very easy and I’ll explain how to do it in only 4 easy steps.
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1. Open your settings by typing settings in the Windows search bar.
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2. Once you’re in settings, go to network & internet.
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3. Scroll down to where it says network reset.
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4. Click on ”reset now” and follow the steps.
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#2 Check The Wifi Adapter
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Checking your Wi-Fi adapter will be a little bit more complicated, but I’m going to make it as easy to understand as possible.
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1. Open your device manager by right clicking on the windows logo and selecting ”device manager”.
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2. Select ”network adapters”
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3. Next you want to select your Wifi Adapter, now for some it will say Wifi somewhere in the text, and for others (like me) not. If yours doesn’t say Wifi in the text select one that isn’t ethernet or a WAN and for example, for me, it says ”Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265”, but select anything along the lines of wireless or Wifi.
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4. Right-click on it and select ”uninstall device”, you mustn’t delete the driver software so keep that box unchecked.
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5. On the top of the screen click on ”actions” and then ”scan for hardware changes”
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6. After scanning for hardware changes you’ll see that the Wifi Adapter has popped up again because you still had the driver installed.
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7. See if this helped your problem and do note that you will have to reconnect to all of your networks and refill in your Wifi passwords. If it still hasn’t made a difference follow along just a few steps more to update your driver.
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8. Click on your Wifi Adapter again and now press ”update driver”.
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8. After clicking on update driver you will see the option to either ”browse your computer for drivers” or ”search automaticly for drivers”, choose ”browse your computer for drivers”.
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9. Then select ”let me pick from a list of available drivers.
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10. Here, you’ll see a few different drivers and you want to choose the newest one. Now if you don’t have the dates listed (like with mine) you will have to try each one and see which works.
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11. Click next and it will start installing and hopefully fix your problem.
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#3 Troubleshooting On Windows
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This is another very simple fix using the in-built windows network troubleshooter. This guide will be for Windows 10 only.
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1. Go to your settings by typinh ”settings” in the windows search bar.
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2. Go to ”network & internet”
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3. Click on Troubleshoot.
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4. Select ”all network adapters”
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5. If it recommends a fix then apply that fix and select ok, do make sure that you choose the option to try these repairs as an administrator to prevent anything from going wrong. But since there’s nothing wrong with my hardware it’s just showing me to connect to a network.
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#4 Forgetting The Network
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If you’re seeing your network in the network list but are having trouble connecting to it than this is the fix for you.
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1. Open you wireless connections on the bottom right.
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2. Right click on the network you’re trying to connect to and click on forget
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3. Type in your password for that network (since it forgot it) and you should be able to connect to it again.
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I hope this blog helped you with connecting to your wireless network again with your laptop and be sure to check out some of my other blog posts.
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June 8, 2024
Easily Connect Keyboard and Mouse to Xbox One for Enhanced Gaming
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Have you ever wanted to try out using your keyboard and mouse on the Xbox One? Well, you’ve come to the right place, because today I’m going to explain a simple way of doing this and how to take full advantage of using your keyboard and mouse on the Xbox One.
I’ll first show how to do this with a traditional wired keyboard and mouse and then how to wirelessly connect them to your Xbox One. Do check that your Xbox One has been fully updated before trying to connect your mouse and keyboard as the earlier versions might not support it.
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How To Connect Wired Keyboard & Mouse To Xbox-One
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Connecting your wired keyboard and mouse to your Xbox One is a fairly easy process. All you have to do is plug them in the back of your Xbox One as shown below and it should immediately start to work. Now if you notice that your mouse doesn’t work on the homepage, that isn’t because it’s broken or anything but the Xbox One homepage is only controlable with the keyboard. Apart from that the mouse should work in any games you want to play, but do check you’ve selected mouse and keyboard in the settings of the game you’re playing.
One downside is that there isn’t much control for the keyboard and mouse in the settings of the Xbox One. You can only adjust the pointer speed and swap the primary & secondary mouse buttons.
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(Credit: Aplhr)
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How To Connect Wireless Keyboard & Mouse to Xbox-One
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Before trying to connect your wirelless keyboard & mouse to your Xbox-One, be sure your Xbox-One has been updated to the latest version.
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1. Make sure your Xbox One is powered on. Make sure that the console and the TV are working properly.
2. Locate the USB receiver of your keyboard & mouse and plug it into your Xbox One, If your keyboard or mouse can be turned off and on make sure they’re powered on.
3. Navigate to the settings menu by pressing the Xbox button on your Xbox One, from the menu navigate to the settings option.
4. Go to: devices & connections > connectivity > Bluetooth & devices, there you should see your mouse and keyboard.
5. Select your mouse and keyboard, then follow the instructions and you should be good to go!
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I hope this blog helped you with connecting your keyboard and mouse to your Xbox-One and be sure to check out some of my other blog posts.
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June 7, 2024
4 Simple Ways to Fix Smartphone Charging Issues Without Tools
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All of us have been there—your phone suddenly refuses to charge, or the battery drops way too fast. Whether it’s a sketchy charging port or a charger that seems to have given up. It’s always super annoying and throws off pretty much your whole day.
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But don’t worry! I’ve got four simple tricks to help you fix these issues, and the best part? You won’t need any special tools or tech expertise. By the end of this post, you’ll know exactly how to solve those charging headaches without getting one trying to.
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Let’s jump in and get your phone charging smoothly again—no screwdrivers or pro-level skills needed!
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What to keep in mind:
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Know Your Device: Understand the make and model of your smartphone. This can help you tailor the troubleshooting steps to your specific device. Some models may have unique features or settings that affect charging.
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Be Patient: Charging issues can sometimes be tricky to diagnose. Take your time with each step, and don’t hesitate to try different solutions. A little patience can go a long way in resolving the problem!
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Gather Your Tools: The solutions are tool-free. However, having a flashlight, a soft brush, or compressed air at hand can make the cleaning process a lot easier. These items will help you effectively inspect and clean the charging port without any damage.
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How to Choose the Best Portable Charger for Your Smartphone in 2024
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Discover how to select the perfect portable charger for your smartphone in 2024. Learn about capacity, charging speed, size… Read more

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Clearing the Charging Port: A Dust-Free Approach
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Cleaning your smartphone’s charging port is often the simplest solution to most charging problems, and it works surprisingly well. It sounds crazy, but about 6 out of 10 times, dust/dirt buildup is the reason your phone isn’t charging properly. This can happen easily, especially if you’re like most people who carry their phone in their pocket all day. Lint, dust, and other small debris can block the connection between your charger and phone. Which can ofcourse lead to some extremely frustrating charging issues. But don’t worry—cleaning it is easier than you might think!
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Before you start, it’s important to turn off your phone completely. You don’t want to risk any accidental damage while cleaning the port. Once it’s completely turned off, grab a flashlight or use another phone’s torch to peek into the charging port. If you see any dust or dirt in there, try blowing into the port gently to dislodge it. It may sound simple, but this trick works more often than you might expect. You can also use a soft brush or compressed air to help clear out any stubborn debris. Just avoid using anything sharp that could damage the port!
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If your charging port is still dirty after trying this, it might be time to call in a professional. A technician can safely clean the port without damaging your phone’s sensitive components. Fun fact: tiny particles from your pocket or bag are usually the main reason for charging port blockages. Taking a few minutes to clean it out could save you from a trip to the repair shop!
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Quick Steps to Clean Your Charging Port:
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1. Fully turn off your phone.
2. Use a torch to check the port for dust or debris.
3. Gently blow into the port or use compressed air.
4. Still blocked? Take it to a professional for a proper clean.
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Swapping Out the Charging Cable: A Quick Connectivity Fix
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Swapping out your charging cable might be the easiest fix when your phone refuses to charge, and it’s often overlooked. Charging cables, especially the ones we use every day, can wear out a lot faster than you think. Over time, they get bent, twisted, or frayed, leading to poor connectivity between your phone and the power source. In fact, a damaged cable is one of the most common reasons for charging issues. With about 50% of users finding that a new cable solves the problem instantly.
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Before jumping to conclusions about your phone’s charging port or battery, try testing your phone with a different cable. You’d be surprised how many times the cable is the problem, and not the device. Make 100% sure the cable fits snugly into your phone and the charging brick. Also ofcourse check for any visible signs of wear & tear. If the connection still feels loose or inconsistent, it’s time to grab a replacement cable. Look for durable options, like those with reinforced ends, to avoid future frustrations. Or just try a different cable you have hanging around and see if that one does work.
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Pro tip: if you’ve been using the same cable for a long time, it’s a good idea to keep a spare around. Fun fact: cables with nylon braiding tend to last longer. They resist the usual wear and tear from constant bending a lot better than normal cables.
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Signs You Need a New Cable:
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1. Frayed or exposed wires.
2. Loose connection when plugged in.
3. Inconsistent charging (works sometimes, doesn’t work other times).
4. Cable feels warm to the touch when in use.
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Resetting the Charging Circuitry: A Software-Based Solution
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Resetting the charging circuitry might sound a bit technical. However, it’s a quick and easy software-based solution that can fix a lot of common charging issues swiftly. Sometimes, your phone’s software glitches and miscommunicates with the hardware. This makes it seem like your phone isn’t charging properly, even when there’s actually no physical problem. This can happen after software updates, or when your phone’s been running for too long without a reboot. A simple reset can often solve this problem and restore proper charging functionality—no tools required!
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To reset the charging circuitry, all you need to do is fully power down your phone and let it sit for a minute or two. This gives the internal system a chance to refresh itself and clear out any minor bugs. After that, turn your phone back on and plug it in. You’ll often notice an immediate improvement, with the phone charging more reliably. If that doesn’t work, you can also try a soft reset or even a full restart. These methods clear the phone’s temporary memory, which can sometimes cause charging issues when it’s overloaded.
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Fun fact: According to tech experts, software resets resolve around 30% of smartphone charging problems. Fixing a lot of charging issues that might have seemed unsolvable at first glance! So, before heading to a repair shop, it’s always worth trying this quick fix.
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Steps to Reset Charging Circuitry:
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1. Power off your phone completely.
2. Wait at least 1-2 minutes.
3. Turn the phone back on and plug in the charger.
4. Still having trouble? Try a soft reset or full reboot.
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Caring for the Battery: Extending the Lifespan
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Caring for your smartphone battery is crucial for extending its lifespan and ensuring your device runs smoothly. Most modern smartphones use lithium-ion batteries, which can last for several years with proper care. However, many users unknowingly shorten their battery life through everyday habits. Such as letting their phone die completely or keeping it plugged in all night. Did you know that maintaining a battery’s charge between 20% and 80% can significantly enhance its longevity? It’s a simple tip that can make a big difference!
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One of the best ways to care for your battery is to avoid extreme temperatures. Lithium-ion batteries don’t like heat or cold, so try to keep your phone away from direct sunlight or freezing conditions. Charging your phone in a cool, ventilated area can also help. Additionally, regularly updating your phone’s software can optimize battery performance by fixing bugs and improving efficiency. Many manufacturers release updates that can help your battery last longer, so it’s a good habit to stay up-to-date!
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Fun fact: Proper battery care can extend your smartphone’s lifespan by up to 30%! So, if you want your phone to keep going for as long as possible, adopting these battery tips is essential.
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Top Tips for Battery Care:
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1. Regularly update your phone’s software.
2. Avoid letting your battery drop below 20%.
3. Keep your phone out of extreme temperatures.
4. Use battery-saving modes when needed.
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4 Simple Ways to Fix Smartphone Charging Issues – Conclusion
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And there you have it—four straightforward, no-tool fixes to tackle your smartphone charging problems! From cleaning out the charging port to resetting your device’s software, these quick solutions can significantly improve your device’s performance. Remember, around 6 out of 10 charging issues stem from dirt or faulty cables. So staying proactive with maintenance can save you a lot of hassle in the long run.
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Prevention is your best friend when it comes to keeping your phone charged and ready to go. Regularly check and clean your charging port, invest in high-quality cables, and follow good battery care practices. By keeping your battery charged between 20% and 80%, you can extend its lifespan by up to 30%!
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So next time your phone isn’t cooperating, don’t stress out. Refer back to these handy tips and give them a try. With just a little knowledge, you’ll have your phone powered up in no time. Without needing any fancy tools to get it running smoothly again!
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How To Fix Smartphone Charging Issues – FAQ’s
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It’s a good idea to check and clean your charging port every few weeks, especially if you notice any charging issues or if you regularly carry your phone in your pocket or bag. Regular maintenance helps prevent dust and debris buildup.
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>Can I use any charging cable for my smartphone?
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While you can technically use any charging cable that fits your phone, it’s best to stick to high-quality, manufacturer-approved cables. Cheap or low-quality cables can cause charging problems or damage your device over time.
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>What are some signs that my battery needs to be replaced?
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If you notice that your battery drains quickly, your phone shuts down unexpectedly, or it takes a long time to charge, these could be signs that it’s time for a replacement. Additionally, if the battery swells or feels hot during charging, stop using it immediately and seek professional help.
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June 6, 2024