Author: Cesar N
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The Big 4 Consulting Firms: What Business Laptops Do They Use?
We’ve spoken with several employees of the Big 4 Consulting Firms: PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Ernst & Young (E&Y), Deloitte, and KPMG; none of them appears to have set on a business laptop that they use throughout the company. An incoming grad may be given a Lenovo Thinkpad while others a Dell Latitude. Each company hasn’t settle…
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Is eBay safe? As a seller, this is what you should know
No doubt, eBay is one of the most popular online marketplaces. For many years, they have aimed to improve customers experience and offer a safe space by trying to eliminate a possibility of scams. And for the most part, they have, but at their seller’s expense. eBay is a safe place for buyers: as one,…
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Could the Coronavirus Delay the Next iPhone?
Apple was due to officially release two iPhones this year—the iPhone 9 or the iPhone SE2, and the iPhone 12—until nationwide lockdowns were enforced worldwide with the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) starting February 2020. Tech analyst Jon Prosser, known to have contacts within Apple, tweeted on March 19 that the mass production of the…
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How to Fix an iPhone stuck on the Apple Logo
Has your iPhone been stuck on the white screen of death despite trying to restart or plug it into a laptop with iTunes? As frustrating as it sounds, this problem is common to many iPhone users. Luckily, there are ways to fix this so don’t go selling your phones for cash for a new laptop…
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Five Things to Check before Buying a Used iPhone
Purchasing an affordable premium phone today may seem daunting, which is why many people resort to buying secondhand phones. If you’ve considered buying a used iPhone to avoid breaking the bank or selling a Macbook for cash, you aren’t alone. Many iPhone users saved thousands by buying secondhand, but unless you’re buying it from a…
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Get Your Fave iPhone Emojis on Your Android Phone
Tired of your standard Android emojis? Maybe you want to add some variety through iPhone emojis but love your Android too much to make the switch. Whatever reasons you might have in getting iPhone emojis for your Android, we’ve got you covered. And you can do it without rooting your phone, too. How to Get…
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Backing Up Your iPhone X to Your iCloud
It’s good to backup important data in case something happens, from documents to photos and videos. One convenient way to backup data in your iPhone is through iCloud. Although there are many services that claim to do the same, software limitations can get in the way. The iCloud backs up not just photo and videos,…
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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 vs. Note 10+: All You Need to Know
Despite the Galaxy Note 10+ being Samsung’s flagship phone, user reviews and consumer reports put in a strong argument for the Note 10. So far, it seems like switching from the Note 10 to the Note 10+ is not so much an upgrade as it is a matter of preference. Let’s dive a little deeper.…
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Lenovo Does the Unthinkable with the Thinkpad X1 Fold
Foldable cellphones were all the rage in the past, and now there are foldable laptops too. In 2019, Lenovo briefly showed off what they called the world’s first foldable personal computer. The Thinkpad X1 Fold is set to be sold in the market by the middle of the year, so now’s the right time to…
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The Best iPhone X Deals This March
When it was released in 2017, the iPhone X raised the bar high even by Apple’s standards. Nowadays, it’s still a reliable mobile phone that proves it can keep up with even the newest devices on the market. Many of the iPhone X’s features can be seen in the newer models from Apple—and that says…
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3 Common Fitbit Problems That Have Simple Solutions
Fitbits are generally low maintenance devices that only require regular cleaning and software updates. However, just like any other device, they do encounter performance issues. Still, most of these problems can generally be fixed through simple troubleshooting. Here are three of the most common Fitbit problems and the easiest ways to fix them. Fitbit device…
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Apple’s New Replacement Program for Its Smart Battery Cases
If your iPhone is a XS, XS Max, or XR, then you would probably say that the best thing about your phone isn’t its interface, its design, or its camera—the most impressive thing about it is its long battery life. You could use your phone all day without plugging it into an outlet and go…
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The End of an Era: BlackBerry Phones are Officially Dead
The BlackBerry brand of smartphones is now officially dead. According to a public service announcement sent out by TCL Communications’ official Twitter account, BlackBerry-brand phones will no longer be available to purchase starting August 31, 2020. TCL Communications, the Chinese company who owns the license to BlackBerry-branded phones, announced in a tweet that they will…
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[COVID-19 Update] Business Continuity
[Update: 3/23/2020] USPS and UPS shipping services remain active. Most of our employees are working from home now. We will remain fully operational with reduced staffing and will be complying with any Federal, State, or Local mandates regarding Covid-19. This may lead to delays in processing your order, any expected delays will be communicated accordingly.…
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The Acer Nitro 5: Low Cost, Great Performance
Laptops are generally known to be much weaker PCs that trade performance for mobility. While this is true for most laptops, gaming laptops challenge this by utilizing much stronger hardware that can compete with modern desktop PCs. This added performance often comes at a steep price; some gaming laptops are incredibly expensive, even topping the…
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Android Phone Guide: Setting Emergency Contacts on Your Lock Screen
You’ll never know when tragedy might strike, so it’s best to always be prepared for when you’re in the thick of things. You can get cash for a laptop in the event you need money, create an emergency bag in case of natural disasters, and set emergency contacts in case you get into an accident.…
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iPhone XS Max vs. iPhone XR: A Simple Comparison
The iPhone XR and the iPhone XS Max are undoubtedly two of Apple’s most popular handsets to date. And with good reason. Both have been praised for their incredible performance, powerful hardware, and great in-phone features. Not sure which one you should buy? Here’s a simple but comprehensive guide: Buy the iPhone XS Max If…
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Instagram Guide: Adding Music to Your Stories
Adding music to your Instagram stories is one way to put a touch of extra flair to your posts. Ever wanted to channel your inner music video star for a few seconds? Or maybe you’d just like to highlight your favorite artist or simply enhance a video you took with a short snippet of a…
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Easily Pair Your Apple AirPods with a Windows PC
AirPods are wireless Bluetooth earbuds first released by Apple in December of 2016. Aside from audio play, the AirPods allow you to take phone calls and talk to Siri. In March of 2019, Apple released the second generation of AirPods. While this newer version comes with more advanced features, AirPods remain to be most compatible…
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Here’s the Latest on the Samsung Galaxy S20 Series
Fans are more than thrilled as pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra finally began last February 21. The tech world has been abuzz since the Unpacked event on February 11, and online reviews have come aplenty. But what makes these three new phones different from other Samsung Galaxy smartphones? Why…