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Majority of Parent’s Worried About Children’s Screen Time Before Bed, Survey Finds
The majority of parents are concerned about their children using mobile devices, tablets, laptops, games consoles and ebooks near bedtime according to a new survey. With respondents suggesting they feared late night usage would negatively affect their child's health, attention span or expose them to inappropriate content.
Stop Spiralling Bills with a Capped Contract
Let's face it, mobile phone bills can get expensive, particularly if you're not always careful about who you're calling, how often, and when. If you're on a budget then a Pay as You Go phone plan allows you to control your phone spending more carefully, but PAYG prices do tend to be more expensive than contract prices, so you won't necessarily be saving in the long run. Fortunately, with some operators there is a mid ground option, what we call a capped contract. We're here with everything you need to know about capped contracts so you can avoid scary phone bills!
6 Reasons You Need a New Phone
Nearly everyone these days has a mobile, and there are thousands of handsets around to choose from. And while some people are constantly chasing tech trends and replacing their phones, not everyone feels the need to buy a new phone every couple of years. However, there does come a time when you really do need to consider getting a new handset. We're here to tell you everything you need to know to make that decision!
Two Factor Authentication: What You Should Know
Security is always a big concern with personal data, and with the amount of data, we're keeping on our smartphones this concern is growing. Of course, you don't want someone logging into your Facebook and posting embarrassing messages, or reading your personal emails. But there's more to it than that. Many of us have mobile banking or accounts such as Amazon that contain our credit card information and can allow people to spend our cash. And there's even the threat of identity fraud. Whilst many of us won't be at huge risk, it's always better to be safe than sorry. Fortunately, many major banking services, apps, and even email software are introducing two-factor authentication in an effort to keep your data even safer. So what is this, do you need it, how do you use it? That's what we're here to find out.
How to Use iCloud Backup Better
If you've got an iPhone then you've got access to Apple's free iCloud backup service. But unlike other free cloud services, Apple offer only 5 GB of free storage (after which you'll be paying a pretty penny for more space for your stuff). However, if you're smart, you can avoid having to pay for more storage, and that's what we're here to help you with. Need to use iCloud more efficiently? Then read on!
What You Should Know About Water Resistant Phones
Water resistant phones are becoming ever more popular these days, and water resistance is fairly standard for high end products. Whilst you might think that this means your expensive phone is pretty indestructible when it comes to liquid, this isn't exactly true. There are some great water resistant phones around, but you'll be paying a fair price, and if you don't take appropriate precautions then you could be making an expensive mistake. That's why we're taking a look at all you need to know about water resistant phones.
How to Fix a Phone that Won’t Charge
So, that awesome smart phone of yours has suddenly decided that it doesn't want to drink its juice? A phone that doesn't charge is a very common problem, and whilst you might be panicking, there's a good chance that you don't need to buy a new phone. There are really two problems here, though the solutions are pretty much the same. Maybe your phone just won't charge at all. Or maybe it charges so slowly that it's using up the juice before it can get stocked up for later. Whatever your problem, you might want to try some of these simple fixes before rushing out to buy a brand new smart phone…
Google Play Store Errors (and how to fix them)
The Google Play Store is packed full of awesome apps, many of which you'll want to download. However, the store isn't without its bugs. If you've ever had the frustrating experience of finding a great app, trying to download it, and then getting an error code and no download, you'll know what we're talking about. Fortunately, for most of the common error codes there are work arounds, which mean that you don't have to miss out on that app that you want so desperately. We're here to tell you how to fix the most popular error codes, so you can always have the apps that you want.
Screen Protectors: Glass vs. Plastic
A new smart phone is a big investment, and an investment that you'll want to protect as much as possible. After all, no one wants to throw down £500 or more only to end up with an unusable device. One of the most common protective measures taken for smart phones is a screen protector, but as of recently, you have a choice. There are now two different styles of screen protection available, one glass and one plastic. So which is going to be your best bet? We're taking a look at the ins and outs of both so you can make a good decision!