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Which Apps Slow Down Your Smartphone the Most?

PSafe Newsroom — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 20:11:06 +0000

It isn’t just about how you use your phone, but also what you use on it. You may have noticed that different apps have different effects on battery life, and the same is true of phone speed. Some apps are just more efficient than others; this may be due to how the developer designed the app, or because you use the app so frequently that it collects an enormous amount of data. You should, of course, always delete the apps and content you aren’t using. Click here to quickly evaluate the apps on your device and remove any unwanted apps with App Manager:

Sure, you probably know that big apps like games, browsers with a seemingly endless amount of tabs open, and social networking apps are causing your phone’s poor performance. But what about when all of the obvious contenders are out of the way and your phone is still not performing correctly? Or, what about if you don’t want to have to worry about all of this and just get on with using your phone?

You know the feeling: you’ve been blasting some tunes on your commute home or switching rapidly between your browser, Instagram, and text messages, when all of the sudden the “switching” becomes anything but rapid. These are some of the most frustrating moments of being a smartphone user today. After all, aren’t multitasking and speed what counts in this day and age of technology?

Turns out, what’s often slowing our phones down is what we don’t realize is happening in the background. With all that quick app-hopping, we don’t often recognize that we’ve left apps open or that some apps sneakily still use data even when we’ve moved on. The Accelerate Internet feature is designed to speed up your Internet by closing apps that are running in the background of your phone. These apps can take up too many resources, and cause your phone to slow down — without you even knowing it. Click here to speed up your Internet and close background apps now:

DFNDR helps your phone run more smoothly by taking out the guesswork for you and using its own intelligence to keep your smartphone smart. Multitasking is tough enough without having to be limited by your technology, so it goes without saying that every little bit helps. If you have the chance to improve your phone’s performance, wouldn’t you do so?

3 Reasons Not to Use Your Pre-Installed Internet Browser

PSafe Newsroom — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 22:00:25 +0000

Slow Internet got you down? Use the Accelerate Internet feature to quickly close applications that are running in the background of your phone. This will help to speed up your Internet connection, because your phone will no longer have to worry about continuously refreshing these apps. No matter which Internet browser you use on your device, Accelerate Internet will improve your connection and online experience. Click here to boost your Internet:

Now, it’s time to think about why your Internet could be slow. This may a result of using the Internet browser that came installed on your Android device. You know the one: the one with a globe that simply says “Internet” on your phone. No matter which Android you have, most smartphone distributors install their own web browser on their phones. While this can be frustrating because it’s just another pre-installed app that takes up space on your device, it may also be frustrating because it doesn’t work as well as some of the more popular browser apps. Continue reading to find out the three main reasons you shouldn’t use your Android’s pre-installed web browser.

Reason #1: Stock Browsers Are Often Slower

This is one of the biggest reasons you shouldn’t use the pre-installed browser on your phone. Why put up with slow service when you can download Opera or another browser and experience a faster connection? Opera, for example, is a no-frills web browser, which means that it will operate even faster than Chrome.

Reason #2: Stock Browsers Won’t Sync Across Your Devices

Stock browsers are made for your Android smartphone, which means that you won’t be able to use that browser on your PC or maybe even your tablet, depending on the model. This is one of the main reasons that Chrome is the most popular web browser for Android: it seamlessly syncs to your Google account so that you can have access to all of your history and bookmarks across devices. This is an incredibly useful tool if you want to switch between devices effortlessly.

Reason #3: Stock Browser is Overloaded With Features, or Has Too Few Features

Android smartphone distributors (such as Samsung, LG, and HTC) are known for making smartphones or other tech — not web browsers. That means that the user experience might not be as intuitive or pleasant as it is with other web browsers. Further, some stock browsers may be missing desired features that other more popular browsers have. One of the biggest issues many users have with the stock browsers: the tab setup. Opening up multiple tabs can be a pain, and you can’t open up tabs in the background.

Will Clearing Your Phone’s Cache Help Internet Speed?

PSafe Newsroom — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 14:00:45 +0000

Your Internet speed has been slower than normal lately, and you’re not sure what you can do to give it a boost. This could be the result of too much activity on your network, an outdated router, or even an issue with your Internet service provider. Before upgrading your service or buying a new router, try performing some simple tricks to boost your Wi-Fi connection. One way that you can boost your Internet speed on your phone is to use the Accelerate Internet feature. Click here to speed up your Wi-Fi in just one click of a button:

Accelerate Internet speeds up your Wi-Fi by closing apps that are running in the background of your phone. Even though these apps aren’t in use, they are constantly updating as they receive new information — a task which can seriously slow down your connection on your phone. Continue reading to find out how removing cache can speed up your Internet connection on your phone.

Removing Cache Can Speed Up Your Internet

If you rarely delete your phone’s cache or temporary files, then that could be why you’re experiencing a slow Internet connection on your phone. Many social networking apps, for example, can perform so many functions that they will quickly bloat in size. This is because they are storing a lot of data (such as images and website information) so that you experience a shorter wait time the next time you load a website or Facebook page. This data that is stored is known as cache. The same thing happens with your web browser on your phone (though they typically store much less data).

If you want to speed up the performance of your device in addition to your Internet connection, try removing all of the junk files, cache, and trash from your phone. Use the Quick Cleanup feature to remove all of these files in one go. That way, you’ll free up your phone’s memory and have more storage space available on your device. Click here to use Quick Cleanup to remove cache and junk files:

It should be noted that removing cache will not always speed up your Internet — but it can help if you rarely delete temporary files. It largely depends on how much space your have on your device, and if your apps are creating too many temporary files. At the very least, deleting cache can remove unnecessary files from your phone that are taking up too much space.

How to Speed Up Your Internet Connection

PSafe Newsroom — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 03:00:56 +0000

A slow internet connection makes the simple act of checking an email feel like an ordeal. Pick up the pace! Follow these tips to increase your speed, up your megabytes per second, and get back to binge-watching Game of Thrones that much faster.

Try a Different Web Browser

Internet Explorer may be a well-known name, but it can be a bit of a resource hog. Technology has come a long way since the early days of the internet. With so much more to load nowadays, look for other web browsers that use less memory, like Google Chrome, or that take advantage of compression technology to help slow internet connections, like Opera.

Whittle Down the Extras

Plugins and add-ons make web browsing more fun – but they also tack on page load time. Get rid of the skins, themes, and any extensions you are no longer using. Disabling these programs varies from browser to browser but it’s worth it.

Install PSafe Total Windows

Working, shopping, and playing games online can come at a price. Don’t leave your web browsing experience unprotected. Install PSafe Total Windows to keep your computer free of viruses and malware. Scan your computer and make sure that unwanted and malicious programs aren’t slowing it down.

Consider a VPN

A virtual private network could be the answer if your internet speed is anything but fast. If you spend a lot of time online, then your Internet Service Provider (ISP) could be using traffic shaping to decrease your internet speed for some of your online activities. A VPN encrypts your data so your ISP can’t tell what you are doing and can help you experience balanced speed in all your web browsing activities.

Tab Overload

Do you keep tons of tabs open? If so, you need to tone it down. Too many tabs equals a lot of resources and a slower system – especially for websites that automatically refresh, like Twitter and Facebook. Keep the tabs to a minimum to receive an internet boost.

Broadband Draining Programs

Some programs just want it all. If you have multiple programs running in the background and opening on startup, consider if it is really necessary. PSafe Total Windows is necessary, but that torrent client and other similar resource hogs have got to go.

Speed up Your Internet

Help your internet work for you. Follow the tips above to receive a better connection every time. Trust PSafe Total Windows to help your laptop or desktop feel like new again.