Taking clear and crisp photos of fireworks can be tricky, but these tips can help. Stabilize Your Device Whether you’re using a smartphone or tablet, make sure your device is as still as possible. This will prevent your photos from being blurry or out of focus. There are plenty of affordable tools that can help with this, like tripods, camera stabilizers, and gimbals. Lower the Exposure Since fireworks are very bright, they [...]
No matter what memories you’re making today, capturing them in great quality is important. Check out these helpful hints that will amp up your smartphone videography skills and make life’s moment even more memorable. First, Clean Your Lens Using some TechTonic Screen Cleaner or Multipurpose Soapy Wipes, make sure your smartphone screen and lenses are clear of dirt and debris. Keep it Steady Smartphones have a plethora of built-in video enhancement settings you [...]
Saving money can be tough. Whether you’re trying to start saving for something special or just want to better manage your money, there are tons of helpful money management apps and hacks that can help you reach your financial goals. Credit Karma (iOS & Android) Struggling to figure out what’s on your credit report and what it all means? Credit Karma is a free app that allows you to keep an eye on your [...]
Believe it or not, using your smartphone right before bed can affect how well you sleep. The blue light emitted from our smartphones, TVs and other handheld devices can suppress our natural melatonin, a hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle. Thankfully, most smartphones have a solution for this called Night Shift. The Night Shift setting automatically adjusts the colors in your screen’s display according to the time of day. Once the sun rises, your [...]
Taking the time to clean your smartphone and other devices is important now more than ever. Cleaning Screens & Surfaces Our phones travel with us everywhere, collecting germs of all kinds along the way. Luckily, there are plenty of safe and easy ways to properly clean your handheld tech and prevent the spread of germs. Here are some general rules of thumb: Only use a soft, lint-free cloth. Any other materials [...]
Sometimes, you have to expect the unexpected. Maybe your cat knocked over a glass of water right onto your laptop, or a power surge wiped out your brand-new smart TV. Normally you’d be out of luck… until now. Verizon Protect Home is here to make it right. What is Verizon Protect Home? Verizon Protect Home provides device repair and replacement coverage for an unlimited number of your eligible home entertainment and smart home [...]
Have an old, unused smartphone sitting in a drawer somewhere? Instead of letting it collect dust, you may be able to trade it in for credit towards a new phone, tablet, and more, all thanks to the Cellular Sales Smartphone Trade-In program. Want to learn more? We’ve outlined all the details of the program, how it works, and how it can benefit you and your family. How Trade-In Works The Cellular Sales Smartphone [...]
Let’s be honest… sometimes we receive gifts that we don’t really like. Luckily, December 19th is National Regifting Day. Though this day was originally chosen in honor of office Christmas parties and Secret Santa gift exchanges, it’s also the perfect excuse to regift an old present that you don’t want anymore. Though it may seem rude to regift items you’ve been given, it can be done in a respectful way. Plus, it’s good for the [...]
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