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How to show the battery percentage on your iPhone

Codrut Neagu
04.01.2024

Wondering how to view the battery percentage on your new iPhone? Or maybe you bought a used iPhone and can’t find the battery percentage information? Then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’ll tell you how to make the battery percentage always show on your iPhone’s status bar, as well as how to check this information in other various places of

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How to use your iPhone in StandBy (nightstand mode)

Codrut Neagu
27.12.2023

With iOS 17, Apple introduced a new feature for iPhones called StandBy. It’s something you may not have heard of before, but you may have stumbled across it while using your iPhone or while checking out what’s new in the Settings app. StandBy is quite a feature, one of the best things in Apple’s latest mobile operating system, at least in my opinion. It

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How to connect Bluetooth devices with your iPhone

Codrut Neagu
15.12.2023

Most of our portable devices have a Bluetooth chip inside. It allows us to connect them to other devices wirelessly, over short distances, and get rid of unnecessary cables. That is especially true when you want to connect some headphones, a portable speaker, or other similar devices to your iPhone. And this is why I thought it would be a good idea to show

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How to organize the apps on your iPhone’s Home Screen

Codrut Neagu
01.12.2023

The Home Screen on your iPhone is the main interface of the iOS operating system powering your device. It’s the screen you see when you unlock your iPhone and where you can access all your apps, notifications, widgets, etc. iOS creates a layout for your apps and widgets automatically. However, every user has their preferences regarding how apps are organized, categorized, and sorted on

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How to manage Home Screen pages on an iPhone

Codrut Neagu
24.11.2023

If you have an iPhone, at some point in time, you’ll decide it could benefit from a fresh look and probably also from a new arrangement for its Home Screen pages. Fortunately, iOS allows you to personalize your iPhone experience by adjusting your Home Screen pages according to your preferences and needs. As you’ll see in this guide, performing various actions on your Home

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How to change your iPhone’s wallpaper

Codrut Neagu
22.11.2023

Apple is aware that your iPhone wallpaper is important, so it offers plenty of options when deciding on an iPhone background. With just a few taps, you can set images from the Photos app or default iPhone wallpapers on the Lock Screen and Home Screen. Did you know that iOS 17 also includes preset wallpapers or that you can even use live photos as

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How to customize your iPhone’s Home Screen

Codrut Neagu
17.11.2023

If you have an iPhone, one of the best ways to express your personality and style is to customize its Home Screen. You can change the look and feel of your iPhone by using different wallpapers and widgets, as well as by organizing your apps. In this article, I’m going to show you the ways to customize your iPhone’s Home Screen layout to create

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How to use interactive widgets on your iPhone

Codrut Neagu
10.11.2023

Widgets are small apps that display useful information or provide quick access to your favorite features on your iPhone. In this guide, I will show you how to enable interactive widgets, aka adding interactive widgets to iOS 17’s Home Screen or Today View. I’m also going to take a look at how to use interactive widgets on an iPhone and how to customize the

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How to make an iPhone black and white (Grayscale on iPhone)

Diana Ann Roe
01.11.2023

Did you ever want to turn the screen of your iPhone black and white? Luckily, one of the color filters on the iPhone, Grayscale, does just that. It’s a good idea to activate Grayscale on iPhone to get a display that’s easier to read, especially if you are colorblind. Knowing how to make your iPhone black and white is also useful when your battery’s

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Garmin Venu 3S review: Stay on top of your health & fitness goals!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
23.10.2023

Many people associate Garmin with watches made for professional runners and fitness geeks. Few know that the company is also doing a lot of work on developing watches that cater to the needs of a larger audience. Their new Garmin Venu 3S is a health and fitness device that tries to be a great companion for women and men with smaller wrists who want

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HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 3 review: Superb audio & noise cancellation!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
18.10.2023

Many people use wireless earbuds nowadays, and for good reason: they’re small and light, comfortable to wear, and easy to take with you everywhere you go. They also tend to provide good battery life because their charging case recharges them quickly. While the market is crowded with earbuds of all kinds at different prices, a pretentious user who desires excellent sound quality and active

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How to change your iPhone name in 5 easy steps

Diana Ann Roe
05.10.2023

Ever wonder how to change the name of your iPhone? Your iPhone is an extension of you and your digital (citizen🙂) life, so it deserves a fun and unique identity. By default, your iPhone name includes your real name. If you want to protect your privacy when you’re using Airdrop, Personal Hotspot, or connecting to a Wi-Fi network, it’s a good idea to change

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What are Contact Posters and how to use them on your iPhone

Codrut Neagu
02.10.2023

Apple recently launched iOS 17, and one of the most interesting new novelties we’re getting is the ability to create and use Contact Posters. In case you haven’t already heard about them, Contact Posters are a feature that lets you create and share personalized posters with your contacts. Some may like them, others may not, but the reality is that Contact Posters can be

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How to use the Self-defined Network (SDN) on ASUS ExpertWiFi

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
29.09.2023

ASUS has a new family of networking devices. It’s named ExpertWiFi, and it includes routers, mesh systems, switches, and access points. Aimed at small and medium-sized businesses and organizations, these devices are all using Wi-Fi 6. And since businesses have different needs than home users, the company has also developed new firmware and mobile apps, which should make it easy for organizations to manage

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HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 review: Fine-tuned health & fitness tracking!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
14.09.2023

Smartwatches and fitness devices are increasing in popularity, and for good reason: the modern lifestyle isn’t necessarily healthy, and as we’re growing older, we realize that our health and fitness should be a real priority. Or at least, this is how things have been for me. These devices can help you become and stay fit, as well as evaluate and improve your overall health.

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You don’t need a 4G/5G router. Use an extendable ASUS router instead

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
06.09.2023

Sometimes the internet connection drops and our Wi-Fi doesn’t work. This is frustrating and can negatively affect our productivity or the fun experiences we’re having online. Suppose you’re working online on a tight deadline or running a business that needs continuous internet connectivity. In that case, you can benefit from a new feature from ASUS, which allows your router or ZenWiFi mesh system to

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How to configure a proxy for iPhone

Diana Ann Roe
05.09.2023

There are several different reasons to set up a proxy server on iPhone. Some wireless school and business networks require proxy servers to let you access the internet. Or you may want to use the iPhone proxy settings to enhance your online privacy and gain access to restricted content. Regardless of your reasons, continue reading for step-by-step instructions to configure a proxy for iPhone.

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TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus review: A smart choice for large-sized homes

Codrut Neagu
22.08.2023

If you’re looking for a smart and relatively affordable robot vacuum, you may want to consider the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus. It promises to keep your home clean and dust-free, regardless of the floor types in your rooms. The Tapo RV30 Plus is part of the latest family of smart home devices made by TP-Link, a well-known brand in this industry. In this review,

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ASUS VivoWatch 5 AERO review: Small and lightweight!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
11.08.2023

A new trend in fitness devices is having ECG and blood pressure measurements available on your wrist. However, these features are usually included on large smartwatches or fitness watches with generous batteries, not on fitness bands. That is until the ASUS VivoWatch 5 AERO came to market: a small and lightweight fitness band that bundles all these features. If you’re curiosity about this device

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How to turn on and how to turn off the Flashlight on iPhone

Diana Ann Roe
28.07.2023

If you find yourself in the dark (literally), it’s good to know that the built-in flashlight on your iPhone uses the LED camera flash to illuminate your surroundings. However, while this feature is extremely useful, the iPhone flashlight becomes less convenient when it turns on accidentally in your pocket or bag, draining your battery. Luckily, it’s easy to activate or turn off the flashlight