Whether you are an iOS or an Android user, battery life is one of the biggest issues. Here are some tips on how to make your batteries — and thus, your devices — last longer. Optimize Your Settings 1. Dim your screen or enable the auto-brightness function. 2. Use Wi-Fi rather than a cellular network… Read more »
Month: March 2016
Donate or sell your electronics
Say ‘No’ to Planned Obsolescence. “Electronic products are made from valuable resources and materials, including metals, plastics, and glass, all of which require energy to mine and manufacture. Donating or recycling consumer electronics conserves our natural resources and avoids air and water pollution, as well as greenhouse gas emissions.” — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency In… Read more »
Learn how to fix your own stuff
Fixing our own devices extends their lifespan, saves the environment, and creates jobs. Death by Design follows entrepreneurs Kyle Wiens and Luke Soules in their mission to help consumers repair their devices. They founded iFixit in 2003 when they realized how hard it was to find parts, tools, and repair manuals for their own electronics. Kyle Wiens: “Ford… Read more »
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