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Why Your Phone Won’t Charge: Here’s What You Need to Know

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Have you ever put your phone on charge only to find out (hours) later that the battery is still uncharged? There are more than 6 billion smartphone users  worldwide, and it would be safe to say that there isn’t a smartphone user who has never come across a situation when their phone fails to charge. While many times it’s because of our own fault (forgetting to flip the switch), sometimes it’s also because the charger isn’t working or there’s a problem with the phone battery. Here’s why your phone won’t charge, even after several attempts. Blocked Charging Port Since the charging ports remain uncovered they’re highly exposed to dirt, dust, and debris. Every time you slide your phone into your pocket, detritus from the random things you eat or through inside them or from your old receipts get a chance to clog your phone’s charging port. Unclogging a phone’s charging port is very easy. You simply need a toothpick, a cocktail stick, or any other thing that’s thin and sharp but please make

Reasons Your Cellphone Keeps Freezing

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A smartphone freezing up  and not responding isn’t a rare sight. It usually happens and there are a lot of reasons that can be behind it. Your phone freezing up can be frustrating and it could also be a problem if you’re in an emergency and your phone freezes at the wrong time. In this blog, we’ll list down the reasons your phone freezes and ways to fix the issues as well.   1.  Overheating A phone, be it an Android or an Apple, often freezes or crashes because it overheats. Make sure you’re not using the phone excessively. Avoid using the phone when it’s on charge. Get your phone’s battery checked as well if it heats up on minimal use.   2.  Out-Dated Software If your phone is running outdated software, it will be prone to more problems, including freezing. Make sure your phone is up-to-date with the latest software  releases The latest software contains bug fixes and issues that cause your phone to crash or freeze.   3.  Problematic Application Oftentimes, an application containing a

5 Things to Consider When Buying a Used Laptop

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  With the rising prices of electronics all over the world , buying a used laptop can be a very good idea. You can get the latest laptop features at a much lower price than a new one.   All of this sounds too easy, but you’ll have to be very careful when buying a used laptop because there are a lot of things that can go wrong. In this blog, we’ll mention 5 things you need to consider before purchasing a used laptop.     1.  Inspect the Body of the Laptop Make sure you inspect the body of the laptop thoroughly if you are buying it in person. Make sure there are no cracks or dents on the body’s frame. A crack or a big dent can indicate a laptop was dropped. Even if it is working fine at the moment, you never know what internal damage to the components could be there, which might create a problem in the future.   2.  Check the Screen The next step is to check if the screen is working fine  and in good condition. Minor scratches are acceptable, but major scratches can be a cause of concern