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What to do with bloatware on Android devices

Many Android devices usually come preinstalled with apps developed by the carrier or manufacturer. These apps are called bloatware and are unwanted by many users. The bad news is that uninstalling them is difficult. The good news is that there is a solution. What is bloatware? Bloatware is software that is preinstalled on the device… Continue reading What to do with bloatware on Android devices

Android bloatware: What you need to know

If you have bought an Android phone on contract from a wireless provider, you’ve likely noticed apps that come preinstalled on your device. These apps are called bloatware, which many users don’t want. The problem is, they’re difficult — if not impossible — to uninstall. Luckily, there is something you can do about them. What… Continue reading Android bloatware: What you need to know

4 ways to delete your smartphone data

Smartphones hold sensitive data such as financial information, confidential emails, and contact details that you wouldn’t want falling into the wrong hands. To wipe data from your old phone, do the following: 1. Encrypt your Android phone Ensure that strangers don’t have access to your private data by encrypting it to make it unreadable. Newer… Continue reading 4 ways to delete your smartphone data

4 easy ways to wipe data from your phone

The smartphone has become an important part of our lives and is one gadget that many of us carry most of the time. We not only use it to communicate with others, but to store personal information like email, photos, and contacts, as well. So if you plan to sell your phone or give it… Continue reading 4 easy ways to wipe data from your phone

How to delete data from your mobile device

It’s not our business if you want to sell your old smartphone or give it away. But it’s a good idea to securely delete what’s stored in it because you wouldn’t want the next owner to get hold of your sensitive information. Follow the steps below before letting go  of your device. 1. Encrypt your… Continue reading How to delete data from your mobile device

The essential guide to Android backups

Your Android phone is your life. It contains business documents, calendar reminders, and contacts you can’t afford to lose, but one unforeseen case of the butterfingers can wipe them out instantly. It’s wise to back up your data. Check out this guide to learn how to go about it. Take advantage of cloud services The… Continue reading The essential guide to Android backups

Backup and recovery tips for your Android

Android phones and tablets have become minicomputers capable of storing gigabytes worth of data. But like any computer, that data can be lost or compromised at any time. If you value your data, you will benefit from planning ahead and backing up your device. Here are some Android backup and recovery tips to get you… Continue reading Backup and recovery tips for your Android

The best tips when backing up your Android data

A cyberattack or hardware failure can wipe out invaluable personal and work-related data on your device, so it’s best to back them up. This doesn’t just apply to desktops and laptops but to mobile devices as well. Android phones and tablets store plenty of important data, which means they need to be backed up, too.… Continue reading The best tips when backing up your Android data

Making the most of Google Assistant

2016 was the year when Google Now was replaced by Google Assistant, a virtual hub that can make mobile device users’ lives a lot easier. Here are some ways it can ease up your workload. Locate the best route to any location Google Assistant works seamlessly with Google Maps, which makes it a great tool… Continue reading Making the most of Google Assistant

What Google Assistant can do for you

Before there was Google Assistant, there was Google Now. In 2016, it replaced Google Now as the virtual assistant (VA) in the Google app for Android and iOS. The updated VA offers plenty of functionalities to Google device users. Here are a few that you should take advantage of. Locate the best route to any… Continue reading What Google Assistant can do for you