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Are Used Cellphones Better for the Environment?

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The used cellphone market is a godsend for many, especially those of us who want to keep up with the latest technology but don’t have enough of a budget to invest in brand new gadgets every few months.  Used cellphones give us tech-enthusiasts a way to satisfy our cravings while staying light on the pocket as well. But apparently, the benefits of buying used cellphones go beyond saving money. Buying used can also be beneficial for the environment, and here’s how. The Problem of Landfills Landfills are where all our waste items go from clothes we don’t want anymore to cellphones as well. The problem with these landfills is that as the waste in the world increases, so do the number of landfills, which means more trash being burnt. And the burning of trash leads to the harmful release of greenhouse gases that cause global warming. Because of the way cellphones are marketed, and because of the nature of the gadget industry, people use a cellphone for two years  on average before g...

How to Stop Your Phone’s Battery from Draining?

Going an entire day without a phone charger can be quite a task. Say you’ve spent an entire day at work without access to a charger. The thing is you need your phone at the end of the day to call for a ride to get home. Now you’re in a bit of a puzzle. You need to use your phone, but you also don’t want to drain your battery before the day's over. We’ll help break down what to do in that situation.   1.  Don’t Close Your Programs Some smartphone users automatically begin closing all the programs they’ve been using in the past few days. It’s a common assumption that closing background apps will make your battery drain slower. However, both Apple and Google have stated  that closing these apps does absolutely nothing for your battery. It might even make it slightly worse. This has to do with the algorithms designed within the software. When you stop using an app but don't close it, it’s suspended, so it doesn't drain any battery. Closing it would use the battery, so the pro...