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In previous articles we’ve talked a lot about ways to keep your computer “clean” in a metaphorical sense: clean from malware , clean from junk files that will slow down your computer , etc. Today, we’re going to talk about the importance of keeping your computer clean in a literal sense, as in, clean from dust and dirt and debris. Before we get started it’s worth noting that most of this article applies to desktop PCs a lot more than it does to laptops. Laptops can get plenty dusty on the outside, but on the inside they’re typically sealed up a lot tighter than desktops, so they don’t tend to have as much problems with dust as desktops. Why Dust Is Bad So, you might be wondering why keeping your computer clean is a big deal. Well, it turns out that dust on your computer isn’t just unsightly, it can actually impact your computer’s performance. As dust builds up inside a computer’s case, it can act as an insulator, causing components to overheat. This is especially true for

In previous articles we’ve talked about keeping your computer safe from malware  and from excess apps and files that can slow down your performance . What we haven’t talked much about before is the best way to protect your phone. The truth is that while your phone is safer from malware than your PC in many ways, you still need to be careful about what you download, and be aware of what certain apps are doing with your data. Malware Now, you may be thinking, “can my phone really get a virus?” The answer is “yes, but…” While there are legitimate malware threats out there that can infect your phone, there aren’t many programs that really infect your phone the way malware infects your computer. This is especially true for iPhones, since Apple’s “walled garden” development philosophy heavily restricts the access third party apps have to the device’s basic functions. So, in other words, malware for phones does exist, but most of the time the threats to your phone are going to come fr

In our last few articles, we’ve given you information on what you need to do before selling (or donating ) your electronics. We’ve covered iPhones and iPads , computers , and Android devices . Today, we’re wrapping up the series with some information on what you should do when it comes time to part company with your Mac. Backup Your Data Step one of getting your Mac ready to sell is the same as step one for the other devices we’ve covered: back everything up. There are a few ways to go about this, but the simplest is to use an external hard drive and Apple’s built-in Time Machine software. Plug in your drive, set Time Machine to perform a backup, and then all you have to do is wait. And if you’ve already been using Time Machine, then you’re in even better shape, since all you need to do is make sure your backup is current. Sign Out of Your Accounts Once the backup is done, it’s time to start signing out of your accounts. You’ll need to sign out of iTunes, iCloud, and (if yo

Apple's made lots of changes to their iPhone line over the years, some changes have been great, others have been not so great. Some of those changes, though, have been a bit of a mixed blessing. For example, beginning with the iPhone 8 and iPhone X in 2017, the newest iPhone models all have a glass panel on the back. While this glass makes the phone look fantastic from an aesthetic standpoint, it also means that now there's one more thing on your phone that can break. Fortunately, back glass repair is one more service we offer at Phone Medics Plus. Our experienced repair technicians have the skills and the knowledge to handle even a tricky repair like this one. So when disaster strikes and you find that your shiny new phone's beautiful glass back is broken, bring it to the phone repair experts at Phone Medics Plus . You can give us a call , book online , or visit our repair facility at 91 E. Merritt Island Causeway in Merritt Island.

At Phone Medics Plus we’re dedicated to helping you keep your phone in great shape for as long as you own it, but we also know that there will come a time when you want to upgrade to a newer phone. We want to be there for you during that process, too, so that the transition from your old phone to your new phone is as smooth as possible. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of things you should do before you sell your Android phone. Backup Your Stuff The first thing you should do is backup your phone. We talked about how to backup your Android phone in a previous article. To recap, there are several ways to backup your Android device’s data. Use your Google account to backup all of your account data, calendars, contacts, web bookmarks, app data (for Google apps and apps that use Google Play Services), wifi passwords, and device settings. Use an app like Google Photos to backup all your photos and videos, and an app like SMS Backup and Restore (free in the Google Play S

There comes a time in the life of every PC when you find that you want or need to move on. Whether your computer needs a repair that’s too costly, or it’s getting older and outdated, or a shiny new model just catches your eye, eventually you’ll find yourself with a computer that needs a new home. At Phone Medics Plus , we want to give you the tools and knowledge you need to make the transition to your new PC as smooth and painless as possible. That’s why we’ve prepared this guide to the things you need to do before selling your computer. Backup Your Stuff The first thing you need to do before selling your computer is backup your stuff. There are a few different methods for doing this, but for the purposes of selling a computer, the best and simplest way to backup your data is to simply transfer it to an external hard drive. Make sure you have a drive large enough to store the files you want to save, plug it into your computer, then you can just copy the files and folders you