What style phone case do you like?
Hopefully this video will help you to make your decision on how much style vs. functionality you need.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Friday, February 21, 2014
Reforming an old Silicone Phone Case
How to renew an old stretched out Silicone Phone Case
Many times after a while your phone case can start to loose its elasticity and become loose. By following the instructions in the video below, you will see just how easy it is to reshape this pliable material using your stove at home.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Cell Phone Water Rescue
Save your wet phone
Everyone's heart skips a beat when they drop their smartphone on the ground. If you don't have a good case, there's a chance it won't survive. However, It's even worse if you drop it in the water. Unless you have a waterproof case, your smartphone is likely to die.
Or is it?
You might be able to salvage it with a few steps.
- First, and most important, DON'T turn it on. If you turn it on with water inside, you'll fry the internal circuits.
- Wipe it down with a dry microfiber cloth. If the gadget is dirty, you can clean it with rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol evaporates quickly, so the threat of a lingering drop penetrating your phone does not exist.
- If the phone has a removable battery, take it out.
- Then fill a container or bag with uncooked rice and put the smartphone in the container overnight. The rice will help pull the moisture out of the gadget.
- Under no circumstances put the phone in the oven or microwave!
- The next day, put the phone back together and turn it on. If it starts up, congratulations! If not, then I'm sorry to give you the bad news.........your phone has passed on to Cell Phone Heaven. Start shopping.
Monday, February 17, 2014
iPhone 5 Case Style Review
What is the best iPhone 5 Case Style?
With so many great styles of iPhone 5 cases on the market, what is the best style? The answer lies in the functionality and purpose of the user. As there are many styles of iPhone cases available, we will review some of the more popular designs and their purpose below.
All styles are designed with some type of plastic or silicone shell to protect your phone against shock or abrasion. Depending upon the degree of protection you require, you may need a silicone phone case which is also known as a phone skin or phone sleeve for accidental drops, a hard plastic phone case for more occasional accidents, or a hybrid phone case design which combines both elements for hazardous situations. Some models will even use metal phone cases for a more dependable rigid structure.
There are also many cell phone cases which offer additional conveniences such as a stand for easy hands free viewing, credit card phone cases for secure storage of your credit cards or id, and much more.
TPU rubber case or Silicone phone case are a common and stylish design which is commonly found. This provides a sleek and simple design to protect your phone.
Hard plastic phone cases offer more protection and can provide many different looks and styles for your iPhone.
The Hybrid phone case offers not only a blend of soft and hard surfaces, but also provides several convenient applications such as a stand, credit card storage, or both.
The Metal phone case uses a blend of aluminum and soft rubber or silicone to provide a layer of protection unlike any other style. As plastic can crack and even the most durable of rubber can tear, these metal designs offer the best protection in extreme circumstances.How to factory Reset your iPhone5
How to factory Reset your iPhone5
Step by Step
***Important***
Don't forget to back up any important data before reseting your iPhone to factory settings, as it will be lost and not recoverable after the factory reset.
How to reset your iPhone 5 to factory settings
1. Turn on your iPhone 5 and tap the “Settings” icon
2. Tap “General”
3. Scroll down until you see “Reset.” Tap it
4. Tap “Erase All Content and Settings”
5. You will be prompted with a security warning that states the action will erase all iPhone data. Tap “Erase iPhone”
6. You will be prompted with a second security warning; again, tap “Erase iPhone”
7. Your iPhone 5 will now be reset to factory settings. It will restart at the configuration page
How to reset to factory settings (locked out of your iPhone 5)
1. Connect your iPhone 5 USB cable to your computer
2. With your iPhone on, press and hold the POWER and HOME buttons simultaneously
3. Continue holding the POWER and HOME buttons until you see the iTunes icon and USB icon on your iPhone 5 screen
4. On your PC, iTunes will display a message that your iPhone is in recovery mode. Click “OK”
5. Select the “Restore iPhone” option
6. You will have to confirm your selection
7. Your iPhone will now reset to factory settings.
Note: If you're selling a used iPhone 5, you should also consider removing your SIM card and Micro SD card for extra security.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Cell Phone Screen Protector
Do I really need a screen protector?
For most mobile device users, it's not a question of if they'll damage their prized mobile screen, but when. As our mobile devices and applications are becoming more touch sensitive, it's important to protect the phone with some sort of shield device. These devices are inexpensive and allow for items such as keys, change, etc. to touch the surface without damaging the sensitive screen. Older models provided a clear plastic cover which was incorporated into the phone. These were useful, but often times the user would have to press hard onto the screen to get any results in their apps. Now the screens are applied directly to the surface using a static cling method which allows for increased sensitivity during application use. For a couple of dollars you can have a worry free screen protected lifestyle.
What are the chances of my iPhone getting damaged?
This article posted by squaretrade can be found on squaretrade.com and provides a detailed look at just how often we tend to have mishaps with our mobile devices.
Plastic or Rubber Phone Case?
As phone cases come in a variety of shapes and sizes, it's important to first decide what fits your mobile lifestyle before paging through thousands of phone cases. We have listed some of the more popular designs in our video selection to the right for your convenience.
Cases normally come in either a soft silicone design or hard plastic. However, there are several designs which incorporate both styles to provide an extra layer of protection and style.
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