How to Fix a Water-Damaged iPhone
Dropped your iPhone in water? Here's how to fix a water-damaged iPhone, plus what you should avoid.
Easy DIY Repairs to Start With for Someone Who Fears DIY
DIY can be a daunting thought if you're a beginner, so why not start with these simple projects and you'll be a pro in no time.
Buy or DIY? When You Should Repair vs. Buy a New Gadget to Save Money
Gadgets break. From your television to your smartphone, nothing is going to last forever. The question is, when it does break, should you buy a new one or repair it?
8 Practical Steps to Fight Planned Obsolescence
Expensive gadgets seem to break faster than ever, forcing us to spend more to replace them. It wasn't always like this. Here are some practical steps to fight back against easily breakable gadgets.
What Is the Right to Repair and Why Should You Care?
When old technology broke, you could fix yourself. If that failed, you could find a repair shop. With newer products, those options are disappearing. Let's talk about the importance of the Right to Repair.
Your Google Pixel May Have a Broken Microphone
The Google Pixel is an amazing smartphone. However, even the best phones are susceptible to the odd problem here and there, and the Pixel is no exception.
Gadget Lover Gift Roundup: Discounts on Amazon Echo, Fire & More [UK]
At MakeUseOf we are passionate about technology. We know you are too. That's why today's Amazon UK Deals roundup features discounts on gadgets that make great gifts for technology-lovers in your life.
What Training Do Apple Technicians Need to Fix iOS & Mac Devices?
What if you could fix your iPhone yourself? What does it take to become a certified Apple repairman? And is it worth pursuing as a career?
The Cheapest Way to Protect Your Phone Without a Case
If you don't have a case on your phone, you're leaving it open to risk and damage. Here's what you can do to protect it at least somewhat.
Error 53: Is Apple Really Bricking iPhones?
Does Apple have it in for customers who get their iPhones repaired by a third party, or is something more going on?
How to Fix an iPhone Yourself
Over a few weeks, the angle I needed to plug the lightning cable into my iPhone 5S got more and more specific, until one day it just wouldn't charge. It was dead.
Insane Tablet and Phone Touchscreen Repair Tips You Should Avoid
These crazy-looking tips will just damage your screen even more.
Jailbroken iPhone Damaged? Restore To Factory Settings Before Repair!
So your jailbroken iPhone is eligible for a repair under warranty, but you already voided that when you replaced the software. Is all hope lost?
HTC Advantage Replacing Cracked Screens For Free In New HTC One Phones
The sight of shattered glass on a premium new phone is a high-voltage shock. HTC promises to insulate you with their unique promise to replace cracked screens within the first six months of purchase.
Three Steps to Restore Your Sluggish Android's Performance
Yes, Android devices do get slower with time - you're not imagining things. Here's why, and what you can do about it.
Tips For Fixing Common Windows Phone 8 Issues
Windows Phone 8: a great platform that is fast, slick and responsive. Most of the time. Windows Phone 8 is an improvement over Windows Phone 7, but while I enjoy its responsiveness, the ease with which I can perform particular tasks quickly and the way the OS syncs with SkyDrive, I'm more than aware that this is a platform with a few notable bugs. I've already looked at improving battery life on Windows Phone 8 and here are several more fixes for the most common issues.
iPhone Screen Broken? Here Are Your Repair Options
A slight trip, a clutch at thin air and a sickening "pop". Bits of glass fall to the ground as you drop to your knees. A single bolt of lightning illuminates the sky and the rain that begins to fall masks your tears and shattered pride. You've broken your screen, you idiot. It's a simple accident, and one that many others make on a daily basis. It also has the potential to be quite an expensive accident, particularly if you're the owner of an iPhone 5. Read on to find out what you can do.
Are You Sure It's Bricked? How You Can Fix Your Broken Smartphone
Back in the day, a bricked device would be very tough to recover, but over the years some resilience has been built into smartphones and tablets. These days a few clever button presses, useful additional software, a USB cable and a few prayers (the prayers are optional, of course) will sort out many bricking issues. But as it turns out, you don’t even need to go as far as that!
Winter Is Coming: Using A Smartphone Or Tablet In Extreme Weather Conditions
From time to time I have to venture outside and this can mean using my phone, tablet or even (in rare cases) a laptop to get work done while in transit. Extremes of weather can wreak havoc on digital hardware, so it pays to be aware of just what you need to do to keep using your smartphone on extremely hot days, heavy rain and freezing cold weather.
How To Fix Nokia Lumia 800 And Zune Connectivity Issues
Syncing this Windows Phone requires – as with any – the Zune software on your PC and a USB cable (Mac users can use the Windows Phone 7 Connnector for Mac). However for some of us this won’t work out of the box. The impact of this is that syncing your phone to your PC is prevented, which means that photos and videos can’t be saved to your computer and music can’t be copied to your phone. Fortunately there is a way around this, one that is easy to implement.