Electronics

Have you ever wondered what that tiny chip inside your phone does? That's your SIM card, the key to connecting to your mobile network. It securely stores your unique identification number (IMSI) and keeps you connected for calls, texts, and data. But with all the talk of standard, micro, and nano SIMs, choosing...

Especially with the latest model of the iPhone, counterfeiting is becoming an increasingly big problem. It is a problem for telecommunications companies who are facing competition for their product, but it is an important problem for the consumer. Not only might you pay a lot of money for a fake iPhone,...

The best free photo editing apps for mobile are those which give you the best options for what you need. For most of us, this will be the basic editing such as cropping or adding some filters. Much of this is available on the factory-standard software of most smartphones. However, some of us either need...

A cluttered home screen can mean a cluttered mind. If every time we look at our phone there is a hoard of applications, it can subtly influence our stress levels. Hiding our apps can help us to clean up our act. There also may be some apps we don't want others knowing we are using. Whatever your reason...

We've all been there. It's summer, the sea sounds are soothing, and we are enjoying the peace until we realize our phones are too hot to handle. The internal temperature of the phone depends on the temperature of its environment. If the phone gets too hot, it can cause problems such as battery drain, forced...

Privacy is one of the issues that most concerns mobile device users. If it is not a concern of yours, then you simply haven't been paying attention. Whether it is from downloading the wrong app, accessing a malware site or even opening an email you shouldn't, there are many ways for your mobile device to be...

We are encouraged to buy new cell phones for many different reasons. Whether it's due to the inbuilt obsolescence of the technology, a desire to get the latest features, pressure to keep up with trends or because we break them so easily, we may find we buy a new phone with more regularity than we should....

Perhaps next to the screen, a phone's battery experiences the most wear and tear. Like a screen, we need to do what we can to protect it. Unlike a screen, we can't put it in a case or add a protective layer. Adopting the best practices for charging your phone will be the best way to prolong its life. At...

It can be a hassle, but keeping our phone at the right charge is a necessary part of modern life. Whether for work or contacting loved ones, missing a call or important message can be detrimental. Despite this fact, it seems so many of us have problems with our phone battery, our phones can die regularly...

Clear phone cases are often made of silicone or other plastics to get the transparent look. This can make our phone look great on its own, especially if we have a nice looking device. We can also decorate them easily and, unlike opaque phone cases, we can put cards and other pictures underneath which we can see....

Many cellphones appear to have built-in or planned obsolescence. This is when the device will only last for a certain time until it will need replaced. However, taking proper care of our electronic devices will be the best way to make them last as long as possible. One of the most important factors in...

Although Whatsapp doesn't allow you to see deleted messages, there are third party apps that make it possible for you to read deleted messages from Whatsapp. This method allows you to read the full deleted message from Whatsapp. Therefore, if you've been wondering how to read deleted messages on Whatsapp,...

Sometimes it takes blocking a contact to make sure they leave you in peace. Thankfully, we have the ability to block people on all social media apps, including Telegram. In this oneHOWTO article we're going to explain how to block someone on Telegram For Android and iPhone. We'll give you easy-to-follow...

Maybe you've gone to a café without WiFi and you need to connect your mobile phone's data to your PC. Or perhaps, you've gone out with your friend and they need to use your mobile data to send someone a message. Whatever the case may be, sharing your mobile's data to other devices can be very useful...

Is your phone heating up while charging or does your phone get hot for no apparent reason? Phone problems related to overheating are incredibly common. The reasons for phone overheating can vary, largely depending on whether your phone is overheating internally or externally. Why is my phone overheating?...

It is normal that you will sometimes watch movies or series on Netflix which you don’t want others to see. This is especially relevant if you share your Netflix account with other people. Do you want to know how to delete shows from your Netflix history? If you are worried someone else will see your...

A drone is an unpiloted aircraft which is one of the most advanced devices in robotics. It has been incorporated into the military for both surveillance and attack purposes. While praised for protecting soldiers on the ground, it is also a very controversial weapon of war which has seen dire consequences...

Wireless phone charging is a safe, reliable and convenient way to charge your mobile phone, whether you are at home, the office or wherever you have a charging base. It eliminates the need for any connectors, providing a more efficient way of charging your phone over traditional cable chargers. Wireless...

VR goggles i.e. Virtual Reality goggles are the new and extremely popular gadgets in gaming and the entertainment sphere. They are light, cheap and comfortable to wear. VR goggles behave similarly as 3D goggles i.e. it lets the wearer see 3D images along with illusion of depth of perception. There are many...

Uber is a very popular transportation network that allows you to order a taxi right to your house. Through an application, you pre-pay for the ride with your credit card and get where you need to go with ease. Although widely used, Uber has also been linked to the decline of some taxi companies. Also,...

There are generally two schools of thought when it comes to humans interacting with smartphone technology. One seems to be that it is simply an extension of human evolution. We're heading towards a symbiotic human/technology hybrid, living peacefully with cybernetic limbs and Google Maps built in to...

Apple watch connects and remains in sync with your iPhone through two mediums: bluetooth and WiFi. It is usually connected through bluetooth. But when the Apple watch is taken out of the range of a bluetooth connection, it turns on the WiFi to remain connected with the iPhone. In this OneHowTo article...

If you have recently purchased a tablet or planning to get one, it is important to know which version of Android it has. Basically, it is the operating system of your device which allows you to run programs, play games and browse over the Internet. The way you do these things on your device largely varies,...

Beats by Dr. Dre is a range of headphones that was created in collaboration with the rapper and music producer Dr. Dre. These headphones are one of the best audio accessories in the world. The top quality sounds along with innovative product design makes this headphone a favorite among all age groups....

If you have sent a PDF file to your email or you need to download one of these documents from the web to your iPhone, OneHowTo will share all the steps necessary to make this happen. It is simple once you know how, but working it out without help can be tricky. Once you have saved PDF files to your iPhone,...

Letting go of our old gadgets can be tough, but it has to be done. With technology upgrading every so often, tech junkies would need to dispose of their old gadgets if they want to make space for new ones. The thing is, disposing old electronics isn’t as easy as disposing just any other junk. There are...

Tracking your partner’s phone is ethically wrong. But if you have a strong suspicion that your partner is having an affair then it’s better to know for sure that your assumptions are true or not otherwise it will create havoc in your life. So, at that time tracking your partner’s phone seems to be the...

No matter how aware you are about the sites you are browsing or what you are clicking; chances are that at some point you might unknowingly click or browse on a virus or malware. It ultimately results in a glitch in your device. But among all the users, android users should be a bit more careful as...

For most people hiding apps is not an option but rather a necessity. Especially if you are a professional user or a businessman then you would like to hide apps which are related to banking and stock marketing. This is very important as you need to protect your assets from cheats and frauds. Also, if you...

Do you know Simsimi? It is the trendy application which it is raging in far flung countries like Brazil and now it is reaching you with a guaranteed success. It is an app that's available for both Android and iOS, which introduces you to a yellow chick that answers all the questions that you have burning inside...

If you weren’t certain already that Google is the company to beat, you haven’t heard about Google Voice. Google Voice has been designed to quickly make phone calls, send and receive free text messages and manage your voicemail using just your Google Voice phone number. You can enjoy this tool by simply installing...

If you use an Apple device, especially an iPhone or an iPad, you're sure to like the iCloud storage system. It has 5GB of space that prevents your mobile memory from becoming chock-a-block after taking just a couple of snaps. But, what on earth can be done when the 5GB is used up too? Do you have to resort...

If you do not know what it is, DRM is a kind of invisible lock that not only allows you to read your eBook on other electronic devices, but to also delete them at any time; therefore, the books purchased on Amazon and other websites may be called 'rented' instead of 'purchased'. If you want to strip...

Our smartphone has become an extension of ourselves, it is an essential part of our daily life and is also the simplest way to always keep up to speed with our environment. When we leave it at home or when it suffers an accident, we feel desperate to to have it back, at all costs! One of the worst things...

Our phones have become an extension of ourselves, they not only store our contacts but we also use them to access social networks, email, websites and our favorite applications with incredible ease. This is precisely why smartphones are becoming increasingly complex and require updating processes that, though...

Technology is invading everyday lives and people are increasingly using mobiles for everything: for taking pictures, searching for information and also for waking up in the morning. Using a mobile as an alarm is one of the most common reasons why people sleep with their phone on their bedside table or...

The lens of a microscope is very delicate and so it is difficult to clean. It is not advisable to remove the lens from the microscope to be cleaned. The microscope lens belongs to one of the three most important elements that make up the microscope. The lens allows an increase in the objects that are...

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) most commonly known as drones, have become very popular recently. Drones were originally invented for warfare purposes, as substitutes for helicopters, but nowadays their uses are widely spread. One of the most popular uses for drones these days is as a camera. The fact...

Though drones were originally invented to substitute helicopters for warfare purposes, they have become the latest thing among UAV fanatics, and the possibility to add accessories and cameras has fascinated many and encouraged people to purchase their own drone for personal use. If you have spotted a...

The Apple watch created quite the excitement when it was released. Many people love that you can take phone calls, text, and even count your calories during your workout on it. But how can a device that we wear on our wrists calculate the calories we spend during a day? At OneHowTo we walk you through...

Snapchat is the newest social media app that mobile phone users love. With this app, you take a simple picture or video and send it to all of your friends. The picture or video will only last for a very short time before it is gone forever, though some people will doubt if Snapchat is safe and private. But,...

No phone offers the ability to record calls, partly because it is illegal to do so in many countries. In any case, this is now possible thanks to countless applications that you can install for free. These give you the option of storing all your conversations automatically or doing it manually whenever...

Which is better, analogue or digital audio? Is there really a difference ? Do you need very expensive audio equipment to tell the difference? Does it really matter? Before delving into the discussion, we should take a quick look at what makes a sound digital or analogue. Everything has to do with how...

Mobile phones have become an absolutely essential item in our modern lives. With regards to our personal, romantic, academic and professional lives we trust our smartphones. So stop for a moment to think what would happen if one day you discovered that your phone had been tapped or bugged? Actually, you...

At some point or another, all of us have accidentally deleted photos from our mobiles only to realize once it's too late. This can be very upsetting, especially if the photos were not saved on the computer or an external hard drive. But fear not! In this oneHOWTO article we’ll be discussing how to recover deleted...

Whether your GPS navigator just broke down and need to use a map to get to a certain point, want to use these coordinates to know where they belong to or are simply curious to know how the GPS system works, at OneHowTo we want to tell you everything you need to know so you learn how to read GPS coordinates....

Before the launch of the first iPhone in 2007, touchscreens were widely used but nowhere near as ubiquitous as they are today. Whether its on your iPad, your Android smartphone or your camera or GPS, most of us use one touchscreen or another on a daily basis. But how do these touchscreens work? How does...

Looking for a way to get around the city comfortably and without a taxi? Then you need Uber. This is an app that allows you to use private car services with a driver for your transfers in a much more personal, comfortable and exclusive manner. Want to know all about using Uber and why it has become so...

If your iPhone 4 does not connect well with wireless networks, you may have a problem with your antenna. In this OneHowTo article we explain how to check if your iPhone 4 wifi antenna has a problem and how to fix it. If following this step-by-step guide does not solve your problem, at least you have...

The LCD screens in televisions and monitors are very delicate and cleaning should be done with the utmost care and attention to prevent any damage. These screens are composed of liquid crystal and the wrong materials or technique could cause scratches and other damage. However with a bit of know-how...