Unlike what obtains on Android smartphones, Bluetooth on iPhones does not allow you to beam media files and the like to and from other devices. While that is a limitation, iPhone Bluetooth is still a very valuable feature because it lets you use your iPhone...
troubleshooting
What to do when you discover that your smartphone has Android malware
If you notice your Android smartphone suddenly became slower, started using up too much data, or behaves abnormally, then it is possible that you have an app infected with Android malware. As we all know, a lot of free apps that promise a lot of...
How to tell when your car has a bad alternator
Your car alternator is a simple generator which produces an alternating current. It does one important thing, however: it keeps your car battery charged. Without this device, your car battery would run down real fast, and thus your car would not be able to start....
Here’s what happens when your car thermostat fails
Your car engine works at a temperature range of roughly 82 C and 99 C. To make sure your engine does not exceed this range, your car makes use of a thermostat. This is a device that responds to changes in temperature by opening or...
Here are some signs of a faulty exhaust manifold gasket
The exhaust manifold is one of a series of metal components which are responsible for collecting exhaust gases and transferring them to the exhaust for expulsion from the tailpipe. These components are bolted to the engine cylinder head and are sealed using a gasket known...
Here’s how to perform a PlayStation 4 factory reset
There are times when you might want to start from scratch with your PlayStation 4. Perhaps you want to upgrade to the PS4 Pro, or there is an error you are trying to fix. Or maybe you are having trouble testing the latest PlayStation software...
Some iPhone battery problems and how to fix them
One of the first signs of ageing on an iPhone is the battery not holding a charge as long as it once did. This does not mean that it is the only thing to look out for; there are lots of things that indicate that...
Some Facebook Messenger problems and their solutions
For some time now, Facebook Messenger has stood alone from the Facebook app. This independence makes it a more powerful messenger service, but it also makes it a huge strain on your battery and phone memory. Here are some of the most common Facebook Messenger...
How to tell if there is water in your car’s fuel tank
One thing that could cause problems for your car is if water gets into the fuel tank. There are several ways through which this could happen. This messes with the compression and combustion of fuel, and might lead to engine failure. Here are ways that...
How to create hard drive space on Windows
Hard disk drives are becoming bigger every day, yet they never seem to be big enough for our needs. Therefore, periodically you might want to free up space on your hard drive. Here are some tricks you can use to create hard drive space on...
Here are some ways you can create MacBook storage space
Storage space on a Mac is pretty limited. On some models, you only have 128GB of storage, which some users wouldn’t find nearly enough. Therefore, at some point, you’d get a message saying “Your startup disk is almost full”. This means it is time to...
Top 10 reasons for car start failure
There are times when you try to start your car, but it fails to start. For a car to start properly, the electrical and fuel systems have to work together to provide a steady supply of fuel and electricity to the engine. However, if any...