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The Easiest Ways to Boost Your 4G Connection on Android

PSafe Newsroom — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 20:00:49 +0000

There are many reasons that you might be experiencing a slow 4G connection. You could be over your data allowance for the month (unlimited plans technically have a cap on how much data you can use per month), which means that your carrier is “throttling,” or slowing, your connection. Maybe you’re in a bad service area and should switch to a different carrier that offers better coverage in your area. Or, maybe you’re simply using your Internet during peak usage hours, and that’s why you’re experiencing a slower connection. No matter the reason, try using Accelerate Internet to boost your connection:

This feature will help to speed up your Internet by closing apps that are running in the background of your phone. The apps on your phone are continuously refreshing as they receive new information, which can cause your Internet connection to seriously slow down. Closing these apps will not only help to boost your 4G connection when you’re not on Wi-Fi, but also to preserve your phone’s battery life.

In addition to closing background apps, there are some other ways that you can boost your 4G connection. The following are some other methods you should try before contacting your carrier or switching carriers altogether.

Delete Your App Cache

If you have a lot of apps installed on your device, then odds are, they’re storing a lot of temporary files that are slowing down your phone and taking up too much space. App developers are trying to remain competitive by offering more features in their apps, or turning their apps into “all-in-one” apps. Just look at the Facebook app, for example: you can shop, post live videos, browse the web, share photos, and etc.

Because of this, your apps can quickly bloat with files that you don’t really need, which can slow down your connection. Instead of manually deleting the junk files and cache for each app, use Quick Cleanup to remove all of these files from your phone at once. Click here to quickly remove cache and temporary files:

Use a Web Browser with an Ad Blocker

Sure, web advertisements can be annoying. But the main advantage to having a browser with an ad blocker is to speed up your Internet. Web pages that are overloaded with ads will seriously slow down your phone’s web page loading times, making it seem like you have a bad connection. An ad blocker may be just the thing you need to speed up your 4G connection.

How to Properly Dispose of an Old Smartphone

PSafe Newsroom — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 18:00:57 +0000

No matter the age of your smartphone, you should always make sure that your device is working smoothly. Use DFNDR’s Quick Cleanup feature to remove junk files, cache, trash, and temporary files from your device. These files can really add up on your device and take up unnecessary storage space. This will free up your phone’s internal memory and SD card space, as well, meaning that you’ll have more room for new photos, videos, apps, and more. Click here to quickly remove useless files from your device:

Disposing of an Old Phone

How you get rid of your old smartphone largely depends on the state it’s in (i.e., if it’s broken or still in working condition). The model of the phone matters as well: if it’s a very outdated model, then you’ll probably have to recycle or donate it, but if it’s a more recent model, then you’ll also have the options of selling it or trading it in. You can research all of your options online. If you’re interested in selling your phone, research the exact model or similar models online to find a target price range. If you’re interested in donating or recycling your phone, there are a lot of great options. Some of these options include Best Buy, Costco, or your mobile carrier.

No matter what you decide to do, you should always properly dispose of your smartphone: you should never throw your phone in the garbage, regardless of your phone’s condition or age. Proper disposal also means that you should wipe all of your data off of the device, and return the device back to its factory settings. You don’t want to risk someone else getting access to your personal information!

How to Prepare Your Phone for Disposal

The first step you should take, before you dispose of your device, is to back up any information from your device that you want to keep. Once you’ve backed up your information, you can now remove all data from your device. Here’s how to do this:

Go to your phone’s “Settings.”
Go to “Personal,” followed by “Backup & reset.” Enter your password if prompted to do so.
Click “Personal data,” and then “Factory data reset.” Click “Reset phone.”
Enter your password and then click “Erase everything.” This will delete all data from your phone’s internal storage.
Lastly, you’ll also want to remove your SD card from your device, if you have one, and your SIM card if you have AT&T or T-Mobile as your cellular provider.

Here Are the Best Smartphones for Multitasking

PSafe Newsroom — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 18:00:13 +0000

There is no shortage of the things to be done in a day. When you need a smartphone that can take on whatever you throw at it, and by the end the day still have some battery life remaining, it’s a definite win. No cell phone is complete without DFNDR’s Floating Window feature. You can easily discover if your smartphone is using all of its memory and you can see how many applications are running. Use the “Clean” option to clear out space so your phone can perform at its best, so you can perform at yours. Click here to improve your phone:

The following smartphones can do all that you need them to, and have additional features to make it easy for you to multitask. See the top picks below.

Google Pixel XL

It would be impossible to ignore the Google Pixel XL. It brings so many exciting features to the business table. It’s sleek and slim and features more than eleven hours of battery life. You’ll receive faster updates and quick performance in one handy device. With a 5.5-inch display, it’s easy to see what you are working on so you can be your most productive.

Moto Z Play Droid

This phone just keeps going. The battery lasts and lasts so you can get your work done without worry (especially if you have PSafe’s PowerPro). What makes the Moto Z Play Droid a standout are the use of mods. Moto Mods add new functionality. Pop a mod onto your phone and you can present any image on your phone’s screen. Snap on a different mod and now you have a camera that can zoom. It’s one amazing phone with an unexpected price tag.

Huawei Honor 5X

For a great multitasking phone for someone on a budget, you can’t go wrong with the Huawei Honor 5X. You still get a nice 5.5-inch display and a decent camera. Like the Moto Z Droid, it also features a fingerprint scanner so you can keep your private business contacts and files personal. Its metal design doesn’t scream “budget” either.

TCL’s BlackBerry KEYone

Packed with BlackBerry security software, even the space bar oozes security — it has a fingerprint touch sensor. You can program each key so that when you type in “b” you can open up the browser instantly. It’s a time-saver that business professionals can appreciate. Use gestures on the keyboard to scroll through those emails or web pages just like a trackpad.