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5 Ways to Turbo Charge Your Smartphone’s Internet Speed

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 12:00:17 +0000

The Internet has become a part of our everyday lives, many of us grabbing our smartphones to check our email before we even step out of bed in the morning. With such a digitally connected life, it’s essential that your internet keep up with your life. If you find yourself waiting for waiting for pages to load or game servers to connect, it might be time to see how your speed can be improved.

Here are 5 ways to speed up your slow internet connection and bring your smartphone’s sluggish performance into the 21st century.

It May Not Be Your Phone, But Your Plan
First, let’s talk about the least desirable option and get it out of the way. It’s essential to ensure that your current Internet provider is delivering speeds that you need daily. If you’re skimping by on the cheapest plan and expect to stream Netflix films in 4K, you might need to reconsider your options. Using a free website such as SpeedTest.Net to determine your current Internet speed and have a better understanding of upload and download speeds is a good start.

Chrome or Firefox?
One of the most wonderful features that the Android platform has to offer is choice, and that applies to your web browser too. Due to the nature of Android operating systems, web browsers can vary significantly in speed. Implement different approaches to web browsing. If you find your device is doing fine with Internet speeds in most apps, but web browsing itself is a problem, consider an alternative web browser.

Apps are a Space Hog
Another possible reason internet is moving at a turtle’s pace is due to background apps also attempting to access the web at the same time. You might have a game downloading a patch, an app checking refreshing content, or the system performing an update. An easy solution to this problem is using an optimization app, one that does the work for you. dfndr performance has an accelerate internet feature, which automatically closes down background apps with a tap and increases your Internet speed.

Ensure Your WiFi is Top Notch
If you’re using your smartphone at home, there’s a good chance you’re on a private WiFi network. But if your network is in poor condition, you can’t expect that to translate into lighting fast speeds. Ensure your router is placed in a central open area of the house and that the model you’re using is current and supports at least wireless ‘N’ standards. Lastly, if you still having an issue, try unplugging both the modem and router for 30 seconds to give your network an easy reboot.

Just as humans age, our smartphones also age over time and can start to slow down. There are various reasons for the decline in performance including an outdated operating system, slow internal chips that can’t handle modern content, and older software that has become bogged down over the years.

Consider this thought: if your smartphone isn’t acting too ‘smart’ any longer, it might be time to buy a new one.

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Ugh, Sluggish WiFi? Here’s How to Fix It

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 12:00:43 +0000

Has your WiFi been slower than usual lately? There could be a number of reasons why your router has been lagging as there are downfalls to modern routers and the places where you get online. One good way to check how fast your Internet is and whether your WiFi has been having any issues is through dfndr security’s wifi check feature, which can help solve this problem.

Here are some reasons why your Internet connection may be slower than usual.

Your Equipment Is Outdated
It possible that you’re still using yesterday’s hardware to power your WiFi today. Learn more about your router as “AC” routers offer the latest technology, while “B,” “G” and “N” models need to be updated. The bottom line is that they ensure your Internet is faster than with other models, while also offering more features.

The maximum spectral bandwidth of N routers is only 4 x 40MHz, while AC routers have it at 8 x 160MHz.

Is Your Router Behind an Ikea Shelf, Rethink That
This may seem like an odd one but the location of your router may affect its performance. If there are objects blocking your router in relation to where you use the Internet, that can affect performance. The tip: place it in an unobstructed area. Also, placing your router as high as possible helps it broadcast far and wide in your home.

The same applies for distance–if you’re too far away from your router, your WiFi may be considerably slower than usual.

Use an Iron-Clad Password
If you use an easy password to guess or no password at all for WiFi, it can be easy for Internet thieves to gobble up your WiFi, which will slow it down considerably. Don’t let this happen and always change the factory default password of your router. If you want to CSI your router history, use a program called WiFi History View that displays every device that’s accessed your online connection.

Microwave Popcorn Messes Up WiFi?!
This is a rare one but it’s possible that microwaves are able to interfere with your router if you have an old one. Both WiFi waves and microwaves operate on 2.4 GHz, and they can potentially overlap with each other. The same concept applies to Bluetooth as this connection also travels on 2.4 GHz.

Finally, Christmas lights can cause issues as the lights may emit an electromagnetic field that interferes with your WiFi. Take those down fast after the holiday season is over!

Check Security Settings Frequently
Sometimes, fixing slow Internet boils down to changing your settings. Having an Open network or using WEP could slow your bandwidth due to the fact that these types of networks aren’t secured. By having an unsecured network, others can steal your WiFi or hack it easily.

You should also avoid WPA and TKIP settings as these are old protocols that lack security. Stick with WPA2 and AES, which are newer, more secure settings that will boost your WiFi speed.

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Pump Up Your Gaming in 2018

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 12:00:09 +0000

The gaming world is as exciting in 2018 as it’s ever been, but Android devices are not always capable of churning out the processing power necessary to fire up a game. There are apps out there that help improve a device’s gaming performance without a hassle, such as dfndr performance, which has a game booster feature to ramp up your gaming.

The game booster tool frees RAM memory from other apps to optimize your gaming experience, helping your games run faster. Here are some other tips you should try to pump up your Android’s gaming ability.

Ramp Up Gaming with ‘memory booster’
It’s of paramount importance that your phone is running on all cylinders in order to improve the speed at which you game, while also reducing lag time. The ‘memory booster’ feature from the dfndr app helps turn your device into a gaming computer by allowing you to close background apps that are running in order to free up RAM memory. This functionality can help you avoid crashes or freezes.

The Hidden ‘Developer Options’ Setting
You could also boost your gaming ability through a hidden Android setting called ‘Developer Options.’ In order to access it, go to the Settings screen, then hit the About phone option at the bottom and click on it. Then, find the Build number and tap it a few times, which will show you a notification that says “You are now 3 steps away from being a developer.” Tap it several times more and then the device will say that you’re a developer.

In the Developer options, there’s a hidden setting that is capable of improving your gaming performance. Scroll down and find the Force 4x MSAA (multi-sample anti-aliasing) option, which ensures that your games will be rendered at their best possible quality because it ensures your device operates at its highest power.

A Solid Pair of Gaming Headphones
There are a number of gaming headphones that can enhance your gaming needs such as the Turtle Beach Earforce M3, as these lightweight headphones offer an immersive gaming experience thanks to their high-quality audio capabilities.The Kingston HyperX Cloud Gaming Headset is another solid choice, which improves the sound of your favorite apps.

Try this Bluetooth Game Controller
Another great way to bolster your game experience is a controller that makes you feel as if you’re playing on a console. The Steel Series Stratus XL has the right weight for your Android gaming needs as it is not too heavy and it looks like an Xbox controller. It has two joysticks, a d-pad and the four main action buttons (A,B,X,Y). A pretty rad way to up gameplay.

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Your Dying Android Smartphone Needs a Bit of Spring Cleaning

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:00:47 +0000

Your phone has enjoyed the winter, eating mounds of turkey, not worrying about mowing the lawn, and drinking as much hot chocolate as it desired – or wait, was that you? Ah, yes, your smartphone – the gadget in your pocket – it’s also been working hard tackling endless holiday photos, downloading the season’s latest apps, and researching the perfect recipe for cranberry sauce.

With all that work being carried out by your smartphone, it might be time for a bit of cleaning – a fantastic start to the spring season! Here are some tips to get you started on your journey and speed up your device.

Remove Those Duplicate Photos and Videos
We all love grandpa, but do we really need twenty different photos and videos of him carving the turkey? No doubt, after a long holiday season, our smartphones are stuffed more than the holiday bird. Take the time to delete duplicate files from your device and free up some extra space. Not only will your device’s overall speed increase, but you’ll have more room for those epic spring photos you have planned – you know, of the blooming nature and beautiful sunsets.

Delete Your Once Used Holiday Apps
How many new applications did you download this season? Six different cooking and recipe apps so you could impress your mom, along with that gigantic app your nephew needed to download to control his new robot toy. Now that the season has passed, it’s time to ditch those holiday focused apps. Deleting applications will free up more space on your device, and clear up background resources. The result? A faster device with less loading time and your nephew can always redownload his app when he remembers that $300 toy he played with for five minutes.

Update to Ring in the Spring
You’ve had more important things to do this winter season than update your phone – Mariah Carey singing ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ live when the New Year’s ball dropped, for instance. But, now that the holiday is over and Mariah’s been packaged away for another 365 days, you should take the opportunity to update your device. Head to your Android’s settings to download the latest software. Not only can an upgrade fix security flaws within your device, but new tweaks can improve your device’s overall performance.

Quickly Boost That Phone
If your phone is feeling sluggish and bogged down, download an enhancement app such as dfndr performance for Android; it features abilities such as a memory booster feature to stop resource hogging applications, which will free up RAM and helps prevent crashes or lags.

And that’s all she wrote. Take some time to follow these steps, so your favorite pocketable friend is will be a bit faster and you can be ready for what new adventures lay ahead – like your actual spring cleaning!

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Is Your Phone Constantly Overheating? Read This

Sat, 17 Mar 2018 12:00:45 +0000

If your Android phone is constantly overheating and feels warm this could be problematic and might be a sign your phone could freeze or shut down while using it. Plus, the components of your device could become damaged if it’s constantly overheating. There are a number of ways you can cool down your device. One way is to use dfndr performance’s CPU Cooler feature:

A large usage problem is when you have multiple apps running in the background, contributing to overheating. The CPU Cooler feature allows you to close apps with one tap. Super, duper easy. Now here are some other ways you can cool down your phone when it overheats.

Slow Down That Gaming and Chatting
A common way devices overheat is when they are being overused, especially when graphic-intensive games and apps are constantly running on the device. These apps can eat at your phone’s RAM, CPU, and GPU, causing the battery to work harder than usual.

A good rule of thumb when playing games and using apps that hog your phone’s processing power is to take a 20- to 30-minute break every one to two hours after opening these apps.

Keep Those Apps Under Control
Another good solution to your problem is to make sure your apps are up to date. There’s a reason why apps need to be updated constantly–developers often find bugs in older versions of apps that could suck your device’s processing power and slow down its ability to operate. Make sure you update apps when prompted.

Also, consider uninstalling older apps or games that no longer suit you as these can slow down your RAM memory and make your phone hot, hot, hot!

Check the Pulse of Your Battery
One of the most common reasons devices overheat is due to faulty batteries. A way to check for this problem is to look at whether or not the back of your device is heating up more than the front. Also, most Android devices come with a feature that lets you check your battery health.

Go to your dial app where you make phone calls and type in *#*#4636#*#*. You will see a “Battery information” option that displays the health of your battery and its temperature. Its health should be “Good,” while your temperature should be between 25 to 40 degrees Celsius; anything above 40 is too high.

Charging It Full Seems Smart, Right?
Another sign of a faulty battery is if your device overheats when you charge it. Follow the instructions above if this is happening to you, but also make sure you’re not placing your phone at a spot where it’s not receiving any air. Android devices come with fans too, not just laptops and these only work when the fan isn’t blocked by a cushion or something else.

You should also make sure that you’re not charging your device while using apps with powerful graphics because that’s another way to cause overheating.

Remember: all these factors go to aging a device you rely on a lot and may not have the cash to replace batteries or buy a new phone, so the lesson here? Treat it nicely once in a while.

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Why You Should Stop Taking Multiple Photos

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 12:00:54 +0000

Family events and social outings can be awesome times to take out your smartphone and start snapping away. Our photos allow us to look back and enjoy a moment once again. But, in our effort to preserve past events, are we killing our device’s future?

Taking photos in rapid succession not only fills up your phone’s storage, but you’re most likely not taking the opportunity for the perfect shot. Instead of waiting for that one well-shot photo, we take half a dozen that is half the standard.

Clear Out Your Duplicate Photographs
Begin to declutter your phone by removing the duplicate photos you’ve been storing on your device. Use something such as dfndr performance’s Duplicate Photos feature to identify and remove duplicates. And the best part? You get the choice to pick which pics to keep.

Don’t forget to empty the trash once your excess photos have been deleted – otherwise, they will just be sitting around continuing to take up space. Here are some additional tips on how to manage your smartphone photos.

Understand Cameras Better
Before you dive into a move zen approach of capturing the world around you, it’s important to remember that more modern up to date Android smartphones such as the Google Pixel 2, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, LG G6, and Huawei Mate 10 Pro, all deliver superb photographic performance. Mobile photos have received the short end of the stick in the past with poor sensors and slow lenses. These days, as long as you have sufficient light, you shouldn’t have to worry about your photos coming out blurry or full of digital noise.

Take a Breath Then Take The Shot
Set aside the rapid-fire approach that we have all become accustomed to in the digital age and think back to when, and if, you ever used a film camera. We took our time, we lined up our shot, and we took one photograph — why? Because we were always afraid of running out of film! We recommend carrying over the technique of concentration and trust within yourselves to capture more meaningful moments with better methods.

When you’re trying to capture your next photo, hold up your device and wait a moment. Look through the viewfinder, see where the edges of the photo lineup, and where your subject is. By using basic photography techniques, and a bit of patience you can take better photos while saving gigabytes of space on your smartphone.

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The Essential Guide for Clean Your Computer Day

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 00:00:32 +0000

It’s essential to ensure that your computer is clean, but also your mobile devices need to stay healthy and clean for daily operation. We aren’t merely talking about dusting off the case for a bit of shine but also organizing the contents inside. If your device is being bogged down by old junk files then dfndr performance’s quick cleanup feature can help free up your internal memory and SD card storage.

However, that’s just the first step; here are some other tips to keep all your devices — computer and smartphone running at peak performance on Clean Out Your Computer Day:

Delete Duplicate Photos and Videos
We said it before, but it is worth repeating – remove any duplicates photos and videos that you no longer need on your device. We all know the scenario, at a party or gathering, hitting the photo button half a dozen times to capture the perfect shot. These duplicate shots quickly pile up, draining your smartphone’s storage. Clean out what you no longer need with a duplicate photo cleaner and your smartphone will thank you.

If you are completely drained of storage, consider a solution such as a Google Photos to keep your memories in the cloud for no cost. Do the same for your computer, clean out duplicate photos, or old ones and store them in an encrypted external hard drive.

Uninstall Apps You Don’t Use
What’s more significant than a photograph and more resource intensive? Hint: It’s your unused apps. Consider the last time you opened that obscure app for celebrity gossip or that app you used to gain entry for a limited time event last year. Apps can take up large amounts of space, quickly diminishing storage. These unused applications may be running in the background, slowly destroying your phone’s efficiency.

Clean Out Facebook Messenger
If you’re chatting with your friends and family via Facebook Messenger, there’s a good chance that you might need to clean out your device. dfndr security’s facebook messenger cleaner feature allows you to remove old, unwanted files that the messenger app may be leaving behind. You could gain extra storage and clean your smartphone by removing old videos, audio messages, and photos still lurking on your device.

Whip Out Some Compressed Air
While shining your computer or mobile device’s exterior won’t be a performance boost, ensuring that your device’s ports remain clean can affect functionality. If you have a laptop or desktop, use a can of compressed air to blow out dust from its vents. Poor cooling due to reduced airflow can cause your computer to slow itself down in certain situations.

Have a mobile device? Be sure to blow out the headphone jack (if your phone still has one), along with any other ports where your pocket lint may decide to hang out. These simple steps can help you easily avoid problems down the road.

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4 Android Games That Will Make You Smarter

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 13:00:01 +0000

While some think that smartphones — and our constant need to be on them — are a downside of today’s society, there is a way for these devices to actually help our brains. Luckily for us, there are a variety of Android apps that serve as games that can actually train us to be smarter, all while we’re enjoying ourselves. Playing these games make it easier than ever to stay sharp. You can also take your gaming experience with these apps a step further by using dfndr security’s game booster feature to enhance your gameplay:

The game booster feature can can stop lagging by freeing up RAM memory to optimize and boost your phone. Keep reading to learn about all of the best games to train your brain and make you smarter. You’ll totally enjoy yourself as you play with these apps!

Elevate
This game is specifically designed to help train your brain to make you smarter. Playing is an invigorating experience, as it’s designed to improve attention, enhance speaking skills, accelerate processing speed, improve your math skills, and sharpen your memory. The app is smart enough to personalize each person’s training program, and it boasts over 40 games to boost cognitive skills.

Brainwell
This is another game that was created to help players train their brain to be smarter in their everyday life. Put your problem solving skills to the test and improve your attention to detail with the cognitive exercises in the fun games this app showcases. It’s designed for both kids and adults, making it a versatile download to your Android device.

PowerVocab
If you love word games and are looking to expand your vocabulary, this game is for you. It’s a free Android app that is made for those who love crosswords, Scrabble, or anything else of the sort. Using flashcards, this app helps to expand your vocabulary in a fun way. It’s a great tool for students preparing for tests like the SAT or GMAT, or for anyone that wants to keep their vocabulary sharp and growing.

Eidetic
Brain teasers are a great way to train your brain, and they’re always a fun puzzle to figure out. This app is both fun and challenging, with 98 levels and four bonus challenges. The difficulty levels on these challenges are between medium and difficult skill levels. One of the best parts of this game is that it’s free to download and doesn’t include in-app purchases, making it affordable to train your brain and to have fun while doing it!

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The Top 3 Causes of Bad Phone Performance

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 23:00:37 +0000

When you get a new mobile phone, you probably love how sleek and smooth it is, how untouched the screen is by your fingerprints, and how quickly it operates. However, it’s unfortunately inevitable that over time, your phone’s performance seems to slow down as you collect more files and your apps bloat. One way to quickly down slim your apps is by using the app manager feature in dfndr security to remove apps you aren’t using. This feature allows you to pick and choose which apps to get rid of and overall, can help towards the speed and performance of your phone.

The following gets to the root of why your phone’s performance may not be up to snuff after you’ve used it for a while. These problems can be frustrating, but they’re not the end-all-be-all of a smoothly running device. Follow the below advice and you should be better equipped for a quick and smooth Android experience.

Bloated Apps
After continued use, apps are some of the worst offenders for affecting the performance of our Android devices. This is because of something called “feature creep,” where new features are continuously added to your individual apps via updates. This leads to apps eventually using up more RAM and CPU, as your phone hardware stays the same. That means a slower performance that you may even be able to notice over time. To reduce the lag that bloated apps can cause, you can start by replacing some of them with more “lightweight” apps like Facebook Lite. Since the most frequent offenders are social media apps, note-taking apps, and so on, this is a great place to start.

Background Apps
Even if you don’t realize it, apps may be running in the background of your device when you’re not actively using them, resulting in a slower or poorer performance on your phone. For example, your email app is checking for new messages even if you don’t physically have the app open. Even things like home screen widgets and animated wallpapers are culprits of these crimes. To help minimize this issue, check your device settings for which apps are using the most battery. From there, change the app’s individual settings so that they’re not refreshing in the background.

Operating System Upgrades
When you first bought your phone, it undoubtedly came with a specific operating system that has perhaps been upgraded time and time again since you first purchased the device. While these operating systems are certainly an upgrade, they were designed with the newer model phones in mind. Newer operating systems are likely to perform better with more advanced hardware. Thus, installing newer software on an older phone can result in a poorer performance.

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Why Lagging Can Make or Break Your Gameplay

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 01:00:23 +0000

Lagging is one of the most annoying parts of playing any game on your device. Just a split second of lag can cause you to lose a level or die. If you want to keep lags from ruining your game time after time, take advantage of the Game Booster feature to improve your gameplay, without any lagging:

Game Booster allows for a better gaming experience by optimizing your gaming apps and preventing annoying things like lag during game play.

What Is Lag?
Lag is generally considered to be slowed computer or smartphone response time. If your device has slow application response time, that’s considered lag. This lag can be especially bad for gamers because it can be the difference between winning and losing. If you press a button to make your character jump to avoid danger, and your device lags so he jumps too late, lag is essentially what killed your character.

Lag can even cause the game to briefly pause, and when it unfreezes, your character will be in an entirely different place, causing you confusion. This also could be frustrating because your character could move to a dangerous spot after it unfreezes, which could cause death.

Some people would argue that every game you play has lag because your character doesn’t immediately perform the action right when you hit the button. There is always a fraction of a second of delay between the action and you pressing the button.

What Causes Lag?
Lag is usually caused by a slow cellular or Wi-Fi connection, or having too many apps downloaded on your computer or smartphone. If your device has a lot running in the background, then it will slow down all of your apps, including your gaming apps. Lag can even cause the game to slow to a stop, which causes many avid gamers to go crazy and become very upset.

In addition to using Game Booster to improve your gameplay, if you want to prevent lag when playing games, try finding a better Internet connection or else clearing any unused apps from your device with the App Manager feature. Click here to quickly remove unwanted apps in one screen:

Video games are so immersive, so when a game slows or stops completely, it can really take you out of the moment and cause frustration. This is why many online gamers will tell you that lag is their worst nightmare because it can make or break a game for them.

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Why You Should Care About Your Phone’s RAM

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 23:00:03 +0000

Computer terminology can be a little confusing to the average user. There’s a lot of acronyms and technical phrases, and while we know they all work in tandem to ensure our phones, it can be a little difficult to figure out what each of them is responsible for. RAM stands for random-access memory, and it is concerned mostly with what your phone is “currently thinking,” so to speak. To ensure that your RAM isn’t overworked, use the memory booster feature to close background apps and speed up your device:

Your phone has a bunch of apps saved on it, basic programs that are either running or not running. Your phone always knows how to open Instagram, for example, though it wouldn’t have anything new to display; the app could open without any connection to Wi-Fi or service. This is something your phone knows how to do on its own. But it’s not like the app is always running.

Occasionally it lays dormant, waiting to be activated. These are things your phone remembers how to do, but it’s not the sort of memory RAM is concerned with. That’s “hard drive” data — things like documents, apps, photos, etc. — that are stored there, and they’ll be there every time you turn your phone off and back on.

RAM is concerned with active memory. The second you open Instagram is the second RAM kicks it, and it’s the reason you don’t have to reopen Instagram if you close the window briefly to make a phone call. When you open Instagram again, it doesn’t have to reload the whole app because RAM remembered it was running Instagram and continued to run the program even while you made your call.

RAM is short-term memory, and it stops remembering the second you definitively close the app (instead of just minimizing the window) as well as every time you turn your phone off and back on. Your RAM dictates how fast your phone runs, and it’s the reason your phone slows down the more apps you have open: it’s got a lot on its mind, all of a sudden, and has to split its attention.

What does that mean for you? Essentially, if you’re the type of person who has a lot of apps open at once, you’re going to want to make sure your RAM is powerful enough to match. Apps such as games, which have a lot of things happening at once while they’re open, eat up a lot of RAM. So, be careful about eating it up.

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How Your Phone Builds Up Cache and Slows Down Your Phone

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 23:00:23 +0000

You close all the apps on your phone and your phone is still slow. What do you do now? Well, your phone likely stores files from all of your apps that you don’t really need. These files are stored in a cache as a long-term backup, but the files can build up and bog down your Android before you know it. That’s why it’s important to remove them now and then, so that your phone isn’t overloaded with useless files. Click here download dfndr security and remove cache and junk files by activating the quick cleanup feature:

How to Understand Cache
Imagine a cache as the go-to drawer in your kitchen that is full of loose items. You find a pen one day and think, “I am going to use this one day.” So, naturally and somehow instinctively, you toss it into your cache. And the next day you use the pen and put it back. Simple enough, right? It is a system that works, at least for now.

One day you find a random fork that has no place, and you put it in the cache drawer. A day later you find a few more forks and several newer, multi-colored pens. Three days later, the drawer is getting filled with more and more loose items, including many new pens. The first pen does not seem so relevant now, but it is still in your cache, and it is still bogging down the drawer with clutter.

This is what happens when you do not clean out your Android’s cache files. The metaphorical drawer gets too heavy and too cluttered with outdated and redundant junk. There are a few ways to clear it out and restore a productive system, though. You could always go into your Android’s settings and clear out the clutter manually, or you can speed up your phone and free up storage space on your device by using quick cleanup.

Quick cleanup is that perfect organizer that knows which pens and forks in your drawer you have not touched in a few days and tosses them out. Suddenly the drawer that you dread opening because of its overwhelming messiness is light and easy. You can make your phone faster and lighter by clicking the link above.

Without all the cache bogging down your phone, your phone will no longer be overloaded like your kitchen drawer. It will not only feel good that your device is more organized, but your device will also have more free space and operate more efficiently. Maybe now it’s time to tackle that kitchen drawer.

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These Are the Top 4 Cities Worldwide for Free Wi-Fi

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 22:00:25 +0000

Traveling abroad is never a smooth process, and locating reliable Wi-Fi — on top of typical travel dilemmas — can often be stressful. However, many cities around the world have taken steps toward installing broadly accessible Wi-Fi networks. When using these Wi-Fi networks, keep in mind that public networks can come with a host of security flaws. Be sure to run a the Wi-Fi Check feature on your phone once you’ve connected to a new network:

The Wi-Fi Check feature will check the download speed, DNS security, and network security of your public network. It’s a great way to see if you’re using a safe and reliable network. Continue reading to find out a few of the world’s top cities with free and reliable Wi-Fi access.

Taipei, Taiwan
After installing nationwide Wi-Fi in 2011, Taiwan became one of the first countries to offer free Wi-Fi to its citizens. A few years later, the nation expanded its “iTaiwan” network to tourists, as well. By visiting a Taiwan Tourism Bureau Center and presenting their passport as an ID, visitors can register their phones to the foreign network. Taiwan offers approximately 5,000 individual hotspots, many of which are located in tourist destinations, transportation hubs, government offices and cultural establishments. Taipei is heavily populated by hotspots, featuring hundreds of locations all easily locatable through the city’s hotspot map.

Tel Aviv, Israel
Also a leader in the installation of citywide Wi-Fi, Tel Aviv offers 80 separate free Wi-Fi locations for tourists and locals. Most major tourist and transportation locations sport hotspots, many of which are concentrated in the city’s center. Tech users wishing to take advantage of this should connect to the “free_tlv” network. The free Wi-Fi imposes no limits on network usage for users.

Kansas City, Missouri
Although this might be an unusual travel destination, Kansas City’s recently installed public Wi-Fi networks are a sure draw for tech users. This installation is part of an initiative to shift the city towards smart infrastructure. Built and managed by the Sprint network, the Wi-Fi hotspots will feature upload speeds of 130 Mbps and download speeds of 150 Mbps. While the network is available to locals and visitors alike, city officials have said that their main reason for the network is to benefit low-income and underprivileged citizens.

Helsinkl, Finland
This Finnish city’s Wi-Fi network requires no account or password, and imposes no usage limits. The public network offers download speeds of 24 Mbps and upload speeds of 21.8 Mbps. These speeds are fast enough to allow for fast and high quality HD streaming and video calling. The network is available for access in most public spaces and government-owned buildings.

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Google’s Newest Feature: Backup and Sync for Drive

Sat, 04 Nov 2017 12:00:50 +0000

New tech devices and features are constantly being developed, and the goal of this tech is often to make our lives easier and more enjoyable. However, downloading the latest apps and features can quickly overload our devices, taking up needless space. To ensure that your phone is always running efficiently in our increasingly tech-centric world, use the Quick Cleanup feature to remove cache, temporary files, trash, and junk files that take up too much space on your device:

New Google Drive Feature
If you aren’t one to follow the latest tech trends, you may have missed the news that Google released a new feature for Google Drive. This feature is Google’s version of Microsoft Office, and it is entirely hosted online. The new feature allows for backing up and syncing your files across accounts or devices — should you use more than one device — allowing greater ease and reliability in their products.

Their newest product is a way to help back up all of your devices so that your information is stored in the cloud. Google’s service is offered for free for the first 15 GB. Afterwards, you can pay on a monthly basis to store all of your files on their cloud servers.

Clean Out Your Devices
This feature would work well for newer computers without much information or many files on them, but as any computer owner knows, older computers will slow down with old and unnecessary files. While Google’s new feature is certainly one way to ensure that your computer has a back up, it could end up being costly, with users paying for storage on items they don’t really need.

Instead, many computer owners are forced to look at the content they have on their hard drives and clean them out. This can often be a labor-intensive process, as you need to scan every folder and area to see where memory is being used, and then determine what is necessary from there. While it can be a long process, computer owners are often left grateful that they did it, as their computers are able to run faster and feel a little bit newer without being bogged down by unnecessary files.

Ultimately, computer owners will now have more options in deciding what to do with their files, as they can remove them or just have Google take care of them, almost like the self-storage units of the Internet.

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What Causes Android Overheating, and How to Stop It

Sun, 22 Oct 2017 23:00:15 +0000

There are multiple ways that your phone, or even your computer, can overheat and become permanently damaged. Luckily, there are also many ways to prevent your device from overheating. The best way to prevent your phone from overheating — often due to too many applications running tasks in the background of your phone while you’re not using it — is to take advantage of the cpu cooler feature in dfndr security. Click here to decrease phone temperature and speed up your phone:

What Can Cause Your Phone to Overheat?
The most likely reason that your phone is overheating that you left it on the charger for too long. There’s a reason that the message “Phone sufficiently charged please unplug” pops up when your phone reaches 100%. While your phone is charging for that long, it can become hotter and hotter which can wreak havoc on your smartphone.

Certain Apps Drain Your Battery More
Another problem that can cause phones to overheat is through playing certain battery-draining games. These games tend to use a lot of battery and have a lot running in the background so that the gameplay is fast and exciting. You may notice that your phone tends to get warm when you’ve been playing your favorite game for a while. That may be a sign for you to stop playing and give your phone a break before it overheats.

Close Apps Running in the Background
Finally, if you’re running applications that have many background tasks, these can heat up your phone without you even using it. The apps become great at multitasking and running many programs at once, but that can be extremely detrimental to your phone.

How to Prevent Your Phone From Overheating
One easy way is to unplug your phone from the charger whenever it gets close to 100%. A good rule of thumb is to unplug your phone when it gets around to a 95% charge before you go to bed. Having your phone charge all night can really cause it to overheat.

Another solution is to stop playing games once your phone starts to heat up. This will give your battery a break and prevent your phone from breaking due to overheating. Finally, the best solution is to use cpu cooler. This app will help close any unused, battery-draining apps in order to decrease the temperature of your smartphone and speed up your phone.

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What Does Your Fitness Tracker Know About You?

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 13:00:22 +0000

If you haven’t yet hopped on the fitness tracker trend, you may want to consider doing so. Many fitness trackers can connect to your Android, too — a very cool function. Fitness trackers come in all shapes, sizes, and colors so that you can have one that best fits your personal style. They may sync perfectly with your smartphone, too, depending on the maker of your phone and fitness tracker. Fitness trackers have come a long way from just tracking steps.

Many different fashion brands and beyond now have their own fitness trackers and smart watches. Now that fitness trackers work like computers on your arm, what exactly do they track now? What is the future of fitness tracking? The answers to these questions are surprising and actually cool.

First, fitness trackers track your motion. Sensors in your wristband track the speed, rotation angle, and intensity of your movements. So much data from fitness trackers can be interpreted from just this sensor system. Some more complicated ones also throw in altimeters, micro-measuring altitude changes as you mountain-climb or even just walk up stairs.

Future fitness tech will soon use optical tracking to measure blood pulses and skin pigments to increase precision. New fitness trackers even measure your average heart rate, the number of calories you burn, your average blood pressure, your REM sleep patterns, potential weight loss projections, and every other statistic you can think of. To calculate this data, however, your fitness tracker needs your age, sex, height, and weight, as well.

Next, fitness trackers interpret the data with complicated algorithms. These mathematical formulas are top-secret, since they are unique to the fitness tracker brands. Whatever the case, these algorithms turn all the movement data, altitude, and other stimuli into easy-to-understand statistics.

Using the fitness-tracking app on your Android, you can log in and see exactly what your fitness tracker knows about you. These statistics are organized and graph-oriented, and allow for ease of understanding. Experts say these statistics are still messy, but they certainly have come a long way since the start of modern fitness tracking. Fitness trackers can give advice on how to lose weight and improve your REM sleep, allowing wholesome changes to your day-to-day life. There is no need to fear that your fitness tracker is spying on you; it is not. However, fitness trackers do let you know how to better your life.

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The Best Multiplayer Games for Android

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 13:00:03 +0000

Multiplayer games are insanely fun to play with family and friends. The best part is that you can play them wirelessly, and you don’t need to be with them to play! The worst part about playing games on Android is when the Wi-Fi slows down the game or makes the game glitch. To stay competitive when playing games with your friends, use the memory booster feature to keep your games running quickly and efficiently. Click here to experience enhanced gameplay with dfndr security:

Badland

Badland can be described as an atmospheric platform game. This game is visually amazing because it has a simple but clean look. The premise of the game is also easy, so any new players won’t be greatly disadvantaged. In Badland, your job is to make it to the end of each level without getting caught in the obstacles. This game will last you a while because it features over 100 levels. It’s also a multiplayer game and has a co-op mode for up to four players on the same device, with up to 23 levels. The coolest part is that there’s a level creator so you can make your own levels and then play them with your friends. It’s free to download and try out, but if you want the full version, it costs $3.99 to purchase.

Battle Slimes

Battle Slimes is an inexpensive multiplayer game that’ll be fun for you and your friends. Basically, the purpose of this game is to jump around a level and keep from dying. This game is pretty similar to Super Mario because it’s a lot of running and jumping while avoiding bad guys. You can play with up to four players so there’s room for everyone! The best part of Battle Slimes is that it’s absolutely free without any in-app purchases.

Bomb Squad

If you and your friends like to play Super Smash Bros and watch action movies, then this is the perfect app for your squad. In Bomb Squad, you and your friends try to bomb one another until someone wins. If that isn’t enough to keep you entertained, then lucky for you, the app has a vast array of mini-games to play as well. It’s easy to connect with friends as players will connect over local Wi-Fi, which makes it easy to play as a group. This app is also free to download if you’re trying to save money.

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How to Connect an Android Phone to TV

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 23:00:27 +0000

Android phones have become a daily utilization tool for just about everything — including watching movies or videos. Which means you might have an occasion to connect your Android to a TV, but may not know how. This terrific mini-guide to connecting an Android to a TV should have your entertainment needs up and running in no time.

Connect to a Smart TV via Wi-Fi
With a Smart TV and home Wi-Fi, it is usually possible to connect with the TV’s screen mirroring capability. Each device comes with specific instructions for use.

Connect via Google Cast, Chromecast, or Miracast
Wirelessly connect an Android phone to a TV using a dongle such as Google Cast, Chromecast, Miracast, or Amazon’s Fire TV Stick. These are not compatible with all Androids and TVs, so check to be sure that your devices are in fact appropriate before purchasing. Additionally, double-check to be sure that the dongle in question is capable of streaming the desired content to your TV’s screen. Different devices support different Digital Rights Management protected content.

Before choosing this option, be aware that you need a home WiFi network. The dongle will need to be connected before you can pair your Android with your TV.

Both Chromecast and Miracast are relatively inexpensive, and they come with complete, user-friendly instructions for use:

Download the appropriate app from the Play Store, if indicated on the device’s instructions.
Follow the device’s instructions for connecting to your TV’s HDMI port and your home’s WiFi network. The Android’s screen should be mirrored on the TV.
Keep your Android battery charged by connecting to a power source (and consider using PowerPro to lengthen your battery life).
Choose which content you’d like to view and press “Play.”

Connect via HDMI
Many Androids are fitted with HDMI ports. It is very simple to pair an Android with a TV this way: Just plug the small end of the cable into the device’s micro-HDMI port, and then plug the larger end of the cable into the standard HDMI port on the TV.

Note that this is the best way to connect an Android phone to a TV without a separate WiFi service.

Once you have made the connection, you may need to take a few more steps before viewing content on the TV screen.

Launch the “Gallery” app.
Choose the video or photo to view.
Select the “Play” icon marked HDMI. If this is not visible, you should be able to locate it by tapping a dark or empty area on the screen.
Tapping the “Play” icon should launch your phone’s HDMI viewer panel.
Select the “Play” button. Your content should now be visible on your TV screen.

Connect via HDMI Converter and HDMI Cable
Some Androids have no HDMI ports, but this doesn’t prevent an HDMI connection. It simply means that besides an HDMI cable, you will need a micro USB to HDMI converter – preferably one that is fitted with a USB power cable for charging. This crucial piece connects the device’s charging port, which is designated as a micro USB outlet, to the HDMI cable, which in turn connects to the TV.

When purchasing the HDMI converter, it is important to ensure that it is compatible with your phone or other Android device. You can easily double-check by running a quick search online. If you don’t know which version of Android your phone is running, use the following steps to check:

Choose “Settings”
Select “General”
Choose “About Phone”
Phone name should be listed near the top of the screen that is displayed. Scroll until you find “Software Info.”
This will show you which version of Android is running on your device, plus which version of the software is running. This information can help you determine compatibility.

Once you have confirmed that your Android and TV are suitable for pairing, and have gathered the required components, connecting is simple.

Set up your Android before turning on the TV.
Locate the micro USB port in your Android. It is the same port that you use to charge your device.
Fit the smaller portion of the HDMI converter into the micro USB port. If there is a USB power cable attached to the converter, you can either plug it into the TV’s USB port to keep your device charged during use or you can plug it into a wall charger.
Add the HDMI cable to the converter.
Locate the TV’s HDMI port, which is usually marked “HDMI”. Some models have multiple ports, and any of them should work.
When you have chosen an HDMI port, check to see which input is listed alongside or beneath it, i.e. “Video 2”.
Turn on the TV, and then use the remote control or the “input” button located on the TV itself to change the display input to match the HDMI port that is connected to your Android device.
Activate your device. You should see the screen mirrored within a few moments. If nothing happens, leave the Android connected to the TV and restart the Android while leaving the TV’s power on.
Choose a movie or TV show to watch.

Troubleshooting
Connecting an Android phone to a TV is often simple and straightforward, however, there are certain problems that may need to be solved before you can view content.

Some apps may not allow for content viewing via HDMI. You may be able to resolve the issue by saving the content to your phone’s Gallery app and then viewing from there. Alternately, you may be able to connect you Android to a projector and use a blank wall, a whiteboard, or a screen to view content.
If your Android has an HDMI port, it may also have an HDMI settings control with a variety of resolutions and refresh rates listed. The “Automatic” setting is usually selected. If this does not work, try other settings until you find the one that looks best. You can access this control by choosing “Settings” and then selecting “HDMI.” Next, select “HDMI Settings” and tap the resolution / refresh rate combination.
If your TV has no HDMI port, it cannot be paired with your Android device.

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How to Clear Space in Certain Popular Apps After Using Them

Sat, 30 Sep 2017 19:15:51 +0000

There is perhaps nothing more annoying and frustrating than running out of storage space on your mobile device. Luckily, there are easy ways to make room when you are running low without actually getting rid of much or making too many sacrifices. One way to create more storage space on your phone is to use quick cleanup. This dfndr feature will remove junk files, temporary files, cache, and trash that can quickly build up on your phone. Click here to remove useless files that are taking up too much space:

Before you rush out for a new device with more storage, try the following tips for specific, frequently used apps. These are just a few ways to make more room on your device. If you find that you still don’t have enough room on your phone, it might be time to reevaluate all of the apps, photos, music, and files you have stored on your device.

Instagram
This commonly used social media app is great for browsing through your friends’ pictures and videos, but it can certainly take up a lot of space on your device. However, there is a way to help reduce the bulk of the app. The more that you’ve used the app over time, the more space it begins to eat up. Clearing your search cache can reduce that burden on your phone. Doing this is extremely simple. Just delete the app from your phone and then go ahead and reinstall it. You’ll likely have to log back in, but besides that, it’s easy to make a lot more room on your device without any sacrifice!

Snapchat
This is another highly used social media app that can take up more space over time. In this instance, you’ll want to do the same thing you did for Instagram. Simply delete and then reinstall the app to clear documents and search caches that were being stored to free up a ton of room!

Google Maps
While this app is incredibly useful, it can also take up a lot of room on your phone. Especially if you are frequently searching locations or saving directions for offline use, you’ll notice that the size of this app is growing more. Have no fear, though, there are easy ways to decrease the storage allocation it encompasses without getting rid of this navigation app. Clear space by removing the local application caches, app data, and offline stored maps, and reset any cookies within the Google Maps app. Open the app, navigate to the menu, then click on “about,” then “terms & privacy,” then “clear application data.” It’s as easy as that!

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The Top 3 Mobile Gaming Apps That Make You Think

Sun, 17 Sep 2017 18:00:51 +0000

If you’re tired of playing mindless games, you’re in luck — there are plenty of challenging brain games out there. There are so many apps to choose from that it can be difficult to know which ones will actually help improve your brain and cognitive functions, though. Here’s a list of the top 3 gaming apps to download to improve your brain. Just make sure that all of your brain-training apps are running smoothly by optimizing your gaming experience with game booster:

Improve Your Cognitive Functions With Lumosity
Lumosity is an app that consists of over 50 fun and bright mini-games focused on training your attention, flexibility, memory, speed, and problem-solving. It’s pretty easy to see that this app is great because more than 85 million people have played Lumosity worldwide. When you first download the app it gives you a test to figure out your base-level cognitive function, determines which areas you need the most improvement, and creates a daily plan for you.

Every day Lumosity compiles a brain workout that’s made up of three mini-games that will really make you think. With so many great testimonials from people saying it improved their response times and made them think more efficiently, there’s no reason not to try it out!

With Elevate You Will Learn Real-World Skills
Elevate is perfect for the person looking to improve themselves and learn very useful skills. For most adults, it’s been a while since they’ve learned listening, writing, speaking, reading, and math skills. But Elevate goes beyond just teaching you statistics or math that you won’t really use in your everyday life.

With Elevate they teach you sum estimate that you can use when calculating the bill at a restaurant without having to reach for your calculator app. And if you want to improve your vocabulary, you’re in luck because Elevate asks you to type in synonyms for words, which really makes you think about words you don’t use frequently.

Tetris Will Improve Spatial Intelligence
You may not think about Tetris making you think because it’s a classic game that’s been around forever. But studies have actually shown that spinning your block to fit the designated shape actually improves spatial intelligence. Even 60% of Tetris players report dreaming about the game, which proves that the brain works out how to beat the game and make sense of it while you sleep.

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Fire Safety and Technology — Things to Keep in Mind During Hot Months

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 13:00:28 +0000

With higher temperatures and lots of direct sunlight, summer provides the perfect conditions for fires. Electronic devices in particular are affected by these weather changes and are significantly more susceptible to overheating during summer months. Luckily, you can easily prevent the possibility of electronic fires and protect your devices from overheating by keeping the following information in mind. If your phone is overheating from overuse, however, use the cpu cooler feature to instantly cool it down:

Phones
While the likelihood of a phone catching on fire is thankfully low, the aftermath of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 fires is a reminder that accidents happen. While a phone may not always catch fire due to sun exposure, higher temperatures can damage both the device’s screen as well as its internal components. To keep your phone safe, make sure to protect it from direct sunlight at all times. Smartphones should never be left in an overheated car; they can even overheat when left in a pocket, where it is within close proximity to body heat with no air flow.

Your phone may also benefit from ditching your phone case for the summer. While cases are a great tool for protection, the extra layer prevents heat from escaping, potentially leading to overheating. Overheating can also be caused by overuse, which includes running multiple functions or apps at the same time. In addition to rising temperatures, this is an easy way to trigger your phone’s temperature sensor. If your device overheats from the sun, turn it off and remove the case. Place the phone in a cooler area, out of sunlight, and let it cool down slowly.

Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are present in a majority of personal electronic devices. This is because lithium-ion batteries are the smallest and lightest option when compared to other batteries for storing the same amount of information. However, this trend towards smaller and lighter electronics severely limits the capacity for efficient heat dissipation within the phone. In instances of overheating related to lithium-ion batteries, the process of sparking a fire is accelerated at higher temperatures, making these tips for preventing overheating especially important. In some instances, simply leaving a phone with a lithium-ion battery in a hot car or in direct sunlight can be enough to trigger flames.

Other Appliances
Other devices at risk include laptops and mp3 players, both of which rely on lithium-ion batteries, as well. In addition, cooling units are at risk since running multiple units together for extended periods of time can lead to overheating and overloading, creating conditions ripe for a fire. Exhaust fans are one last risk for fire and should be cleaned out regularly to decrease risks.

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Why You Shouldn’t Charge your Phone Battery from 0 to 100%

Sat, 02 Sep 2017 04:00:14 +0000

In this age of everything being rechargeable, it is very easy to spot bad charging behaviors. Everyone thinks rechargeable batteries are rather invincible and straight-forward; as long as the phone is charged, everything is all right. What is easy to overlook, Android batteries are not magic, and not all phone charges are created equal. Use the to battery saver feature in dfndr performance to monitor your phone’s charging process:

Battery saver will notify you when it’s time to unplug your phone so that you can prevent damage to your phone’s battery. It will also show you the different stages of your phone’s charging process, so you can learn more about how your phone charges.

The Issue with Lithium-Ion Batteries
If you’ve never given much thought to charging your phone, then it’s time to start doing so. It’s never a good idea to completely drain your phone’s battery day after day. Your phone uses a lithium-ion battery, which has a finite number of times that it can be recharged.

If you’re charging your phone from 0% to 100% every day, that counts as one charge cycle, meaning that you’re quickly shortening your battery’s lifespan. If your phone only has the capacity for 300-500 cycles, then charging your phone from 0% to 100% will quickly reduce your battery’s lifespan.

However, if you’re stuck in a bind and need to charge your phone from 0% to 100%, you won’t kill your battery doing so now and then. It’s repeatedly practicing this habit that kills your phone’s battery. If you spent a lot of money on a new smartphone, then odds are, you want your phone to last a while. That’s why it’s important to pay attention to how your phone charges so that you can extend your phone’s overall lifespan.

How to Charge Your Phone
Many experts recommend that smartphone owners should follow the 40-80 rule, which means that you should plug in your phone once it falls to 40% and then charge it until it reaches 80%. That way, you’ll be able to extend your phone battery’s capacity for recharges. Don’t worry, though, if your phone falls below 40% every once in a while — just make sure to only charge it to 80% and to keep a charger nearby in the future.

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5 Ways to Gain Space on Your Android Device

Thu, 14 Jul 2016 17:43:59 +0000

There is nothing worse than getting that “you are almost out of storage” notification on your smartphone or tablet. The feeling that you can never download another app or take another photo on your device is panic-inducing and stressful. You may say to yourself, “these smartphones aren’t very smart if they run out of space that easily.” Fortunately, there are ways to restore your faith in your device and free up some space so you can download apps and take pictures to your heart’s content.

1. Android’s Built-in Storage Tool

The first step to managing space on your device is to figure out exactly what is using data and how much it is using. Android comes equipped with a tool that shows you exactly how much room each app is taking up. To get there, open the Settings screen and go to the Storage section. There, you will find a list of apps, photos, audio files, downloads, etc and how much of the available space they are using. With this information, you can delete or move items that are taking up the most room.

2. Add an SD Card

Another way to free up space is to literally move information to a new location like an SD card. Many Android devices still come with an SD card slot even though they are now unnecessary to the functioning of the phone. If they do, you can insert an SD card, connect the device to your computer, and upload files to it. You will have access to this information whenever you insert the SD card into your phone or computer so you can access it easily.

3. Upload Photos

Unfortunately for people who like to look back at their photos to reminisce, pictures take up more than their fair share of space on a device. A more viable option to keep space free is to upload the photos to an online account using an app like Dropbox or Flickr. These apps let you access your photo gallery via an online account and upload photos. After uploading, you can delete them from your phone, freeing up space while still having access to your photos stored on online servers.

4. PSafe Total Android

PSafe offers a program called “PSafe Total Android” that works to make your phone operate more quickly and efficiently by freeing up space and adding extra security, among other things. One of the features deletes audio files stored on apps like Whatsapp to get more space for other media files. By downloading the PSafe Total program, PSafe manages apps running in the background or taking up extra space to free up storage space on your phone and improve how fast it operates.

5. Check Out Your Apps

Another big space filler are your different apps. To check how much storage each app is using, click on the Apps tab in the Storage section to see each app and how much data it takes up. You can then tap on each app to clear its cache and make sure that it is not using extra data. Then, if necessary, you can clear its data entirely to reset it back to its factory settings and ensure it isn’t storing any extra information.

For more information about space and storage on Android devices, particularly PSafe’s Total Android feature, check out PSafe’s website

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