Smartphone
security should always be on the top of your mind. And if you think you’re
information is safe because you keep your smartphone close to you — then you
don’t fully understand cellphone security.
If you’re like me, you probably use your smartphone for a bunch of other activities besides just as a phone. That’s why you need to think of it as a small computer that is also susceptible to malware attacks.
Yep,
just like your desktop computer or laptop, your smartphone is also vulnerable
to hacking and malware.
Since we
all keep personal data on our phones these days, they’re a great target
for Internet thieves. Cyber criminals love targeting smartphones!
Therefore,
you should do everything possible to protect your phone.
Here are 7 ways to make sure you have a secure smartphoneat all times
#1 – Only Download Legitimate Apps
That Have A Good Track Record
Be sure to only use legitimate app stores such as Google, iTunes, Samsung, or Amazon. These huge marketplaces are regularly monitored for dangerous apps.
You should still watch out for suspicious apps that might briefly appear (even on these sites) — because it can sometimes be a short time before an fraudulent app gets noticed.
Always check the permissions andread the reviews before you download an unfamiliar app.
Similarly,
don’t download pirated apps — because hackers can attach malicious code to
what looks like a normal program. Then, when you install the app, you’ll
be installing the malware at the same time.
#2 – Download Phone Updates & App Updates Right Away
To be
honest, I’m terrible about downloading the iPhone updates I get. It never seems
like a good time, I put it off, and eventually I get around to it!
Don’t be like me… always keep your phone and your apps up-to-date. Here’s why:
Phone manufacturers frequently release updates that will improve your phone’s functionality and overall security.
App developers release updates that will add new features, fix bugs, and improve app security.
#3 – Be Cautious When Using Public WiFi
Don’t
share private information over a public WiFi connection. Unsecured networks are
easily hacked.
I’ve shared laptop security tips before. Many of those same tips — including being mindful of unsecured WiFi hotspots — apply to smartphone security as well.
Ideally, you should use a private Internet connection (also known as a Virtual Private Network or “VPN”) instead of an unsecured public WiFi network.
#4 – Use A Strong Password On Your Phone
Passwords
can protect your smartphone from unauthorized access.
Remember, once somebody gains physical access to your device, it’s easy for them to install malware and see your private data.
#5 – Install An Antivirus App On
Your Smartphone
Just like desktop computers, phones
are also prone to malware and need to be protected. Smartphone security
includes using antivirus phone security apps.
Install
an antivirus app, and then set it to regularly scan your phone to keep it
free of viruses.
#6 – Turn OFF Bluetooth When
You’re Not Using It
I bet you didn’t know this (I didn’t either) — although they’re not as common as other types of hacks, Bluetooth attacks can happen!
The main methods of using Bluetooth
to hack a device are: scanning, pairing, and gathering info without detection.
Here are the ways hackers use Bluetoothto put your cellphone security at risk:
Bluejacking – sends an unsolicited message to an unsuspecting smartphone user.
Bluesnarfing –allows access to a user’s personal info in the smartphone. If the hacker sends corruption code, your phone will be shut down completely.
Bluebugging – an older method of undetected access that most modern phones are protected against.
You should turn your Bluetooth OFF
whenever you’re not using it.
It’s important to be aware of the
pitfalls of leaving your Bluetooth switched ON when it’s not in use.
Hackers remotely access phones (provided they are within range) and use them to
make calls, access data, listen in on conversations, and browse the Internet.
#7 – Back Up The Data On Your Phone
Discovering that your phone has been lost or stolen is bad.
Trust me
— I was attending a conference recently in Chicago and left my phone in the
bathroom stall. I left it for no more than 30 minutes and it was G O N E.
(Thank God for iCloud, or I would’ve lost everything!)
It’s especially painful if you find that items have been compromised like: Documents, Contacts, Messages, or Appointments.
In order
to enhance your smartphone security, you need to backup your data frequently.
There are a number of ways to go about it.
Cellphone
security is so very important since we keep a lot of sensitive data on our
phones — including banking information, personal details, and even compromising
images. You need to take steps to ensure that hackers can’t gain access to
your smartphone.
If you buy a compatible phone, fancy paying a little
more for your phone contract and live within a large urban area, the chances
are good that you can be using 5G by the end of 2019.
In the US, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint and Verizon 5G
is now live in certain cities while in the UK EE and Vodafone are live, with O2
following in October. Three UK is launching a home broadband service in August
followed by 25 other locations by the end of the year.
As well as the first part of the network rollout, we'll also be seeing a lot of 5G phones launching during the remainder of the year. Several 5G devices are already announced and on sale.
So come with us while we explain the key players in
5G, why it'll probably be coming to your next phone (definitely the one after
that) and how it can revolutionise home broadband, too.
What is 5G?
5G is the next evolution in mobile phone networks.
In the last two decades we've had the launch of 3G, then 4G, and now 2019 will
see the launch of 5G which will roll-out significantly faster than 4G.
With a new network comes new capabilities, from
broadband-like speeds on your phone, improved downloading and uploading speeds,
and for IoT (Internet of Things) the ability for companies to control devices
remotely in a much more efficient and faster way than currently possible.
By 2024 there will be over 1.5 billion of us
connected to 5G, according to Ericsson, a company that makes some of the
infrastructure that will make all this possible. That journey is kicking off
now with the first 5G networks.
Naturally, there will be a price premium for 5G,
even if Vodafone has suggested it will come at no extra cost for existing
customers. Analyst Paolo Pescatore says that "ultimately, consumer demand
for 5G is unproven. Asking them to pay a premium will be challenging.
Pescatore suggests that networks need to explain
clearly to users the benefits of 5G as well as what bundled extras or benefits
they can get with 5G deals. He also suggests that prices will fall. "The
initial premium will quickly erode as we’ve seen with previous generations."
Dominic Sunnebo, director of consumer insight at
Kantar says that many consumers are already highly aware of 5G. It polled
10,000 people in June which suggested that only 9 percent of the UK
population are unaware of it.
A further 44 percent of consumers have heard of
5G, but know nothing about it.
Of those who are aware of 5G and have some level of
understanding of it, 23 percent say they're likely to opt for it when they
upgrade.
What are the benefits of 5G?
The biggest noticeable benefits will be speed. 5G is
expected to deliver somewhere between 80-100Mbps meaning you'll get home
broadband-like speed wherever you are. That's going to make a huge difference
when it comes to downloading movies, large files, or playing games and for many
will mean they could theoretically ditch their home broadband altogether. Think
of movie streaming as seamlessly as music streaming currently is.
Another huge benefit is about how quickly you'll be
able to push data back up to the network. 4G has always been about getting data
- streaming movies or music for example - but with 5G the network will be
able to handle all this data much more efficiently. That improved
"latency" opens up plenty of possibilities.
That could be new augmented reality experiences,
PC-quality gaming on your mobile with "zero lag", or having multi-way
video calling without any issues.
Things should also get better on the train and in
large populated areas as the 5G network will be better at coping with your
movement and when lots of people are connecting to the network at a football
game for example.
Beyond general consumer needs, a 5G network will
also allow the communication between autonomous cars remotely, a connected
traffic infrastructure, and remote factories working without local
intervention.
We're keeping track of all the 5G phones that are coming in 2019 in a separate feature.
5G will also be coming to your home, should you want it - 5G routers are an alternative to fixed line broadband. AT&T is already selling the Nighthawk 5G Mobile Hotspot ($499) in the US with a monthly subscription of $70 for 15GB of 5G data a month.
We're going to see more of these devices such as the HTC 5G Hub with Alexa. There's also a Huawei 5G CPE Pro router, too. The HTC and Huawei devices will be coming to various UK networks.
What
carriers will offer 5G in the US?
Sprint, Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile are all
launching 5G in the US and some are already offering 5G services in a handful
of areas.
Sprint 5G
Sprint is focusing on initial roll-out in
these major US cities: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas and Kansas City. It's due
to come to Los Angeles, New York City (Midtown and Lower Manhattan), Phoenix
and Washington, DC in the next few weeks.
In total, Sprint said it’ll cover more than
1,000 square miles in all nine cities - and 11.5 million people by the time is
has completed the first wave of rollout.
Sprint says it's using a “split mode” so
that devices can use 5G NR and LTE Advanced for consistent coverage. Like UK
networks, Sprint is currently forgoing the millimeter-wave (mmWave) tech that
Verizon and AT&T are.
Sprint is offering the LG V50 ThinQ as a
handset option plus HTC's 5G hub for mobile broadband.
Sprint adds its customers will be among
the first in the U.S. to experience Hatch Premium’s mobile 5G cloud
gaming service with a three-month trial included with all Sprint 5G
phones. The service includes unlimited access to 100 premium mobile games.
Sprint has also confirmed that Google Fi users will be able to take advantage of its 5G network, although there is no indication of when.
T-Mobile
5G
T-Mobile has deployed 5G services in roughly 30
cities including Los Angeles, New York, Dallas and Las Vegas.
AT&T
5G
AT&T has 12 cities ready for 5G wireless:
Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Louisville,
Oklahoma City, New Orleans, Raleigh, San Antonio and Waco. It will soon deploy
mobile 5G in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Nashville, Orlando, San Diego, San
Francisco and San Jose.
Verizon
5G
Verizon says it is targeting 30 US cities for 5G "by the
end of 2019".
However, it has now launched the service in Chicago, St. Paul, Denver, Providence and Minneapolis. Current subscribers will need to pay $10 extra a month to use the so-called 5G Ultra Wideband Network.
Initially, there will only be one handset supported - the Moto Z3 with 5G Moto mod. But the Galaxy S10 5G has been confirmed as coming to Verizon later in the year, as has the LG V50 ThinQ.
Verizon says users can expect typical download speeds of
450Mbps, with peak speeds of nearly 1Gbps, and latency less than 30
seconds.
Verizon says it will not throttle 5G data but that throttling
will continue when the network drops down to 4G.
Verizon is already offering a 5G home broadband
replacement service instead. Verizon 5G Home users have speeds up to 1Gbps -
"cut everything you hate about cable" says the corporation in its
marketing. Additionally, the network has now also launched the Inseego
MiFi - the first 5G hotspot to become available.
It costs from $70 per month with the first 3 months free
(it's cheaper for existing customers) and you also get a free Apple TV 4K or
Google Chromecast Ultra, too. Verizon's 5G Home service is available in Los
Angeles and Sacramento in California, as well as Houston, Texas and
Indianapolis. Other areas are coming soon.
What
networks will offer 5G in the UK?
In the UK, Vodafone, EE, O2 and Three have confirmed they are
launching commercially available 5G services in 2019.
BT 5G
BT's 5G network is launching in the autumn. BT and EE are the
same company now, so BT is really a virtual network operator using the EE
network. 5G will be rolled out to the busiest parts of 16 cities across
the UK by the end of 2019, matching the EE list of rollout locations below.
Like Vodafone, BT has also indicated it will offer a converged home 5G
broadband and 5G mobile plan.
EE 5G
EE launched its 5G network on 30 May. The initial rollout
started with each UK country capital; London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast,
alongside Birmingham and Manchester. The initial focus will be on outside
coverage.
More cities will get 5G coverage during 2019; Bristol,
Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield, Liverpool, Hull, Leeds, Newcastle
and Glasgow. These areas are also slated for early 2020: Aberdeen, Cambridge,
Derby, Gloucester, Peterborough, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Southampton, Worcester
and Wolverhampton.
EE tells Pocket-lint that although the roll-out will be
slower than its 4G efforts, the network still plans to upgrade 1,500 sites over
the coming year - EE says these locations will carry 25% of all the data across
its entire network – but only cover 15% of the UK population.
The network believes that customers in busy areas will get
speed boosts of up to 100-150Mbps over 4G, with some experiencing up to 1Gbps -
5G performance will improve over time.
Contracts with a phone will start from £54 a month and
SIM-only plans will cost from £32 a month. According to our estimates, 5G is
going to cost you around a £12 a month premium.
You do also get some swappable benefits such as making services like Netflix and BT Sport exempt from your data limit or a roaming pass. More details here.
In terms of 5G broadband, EE is offering HTC's 5G Mobile
Smart Hub (it previously said it would offer Huawei's 5G CPE Pro router but
this appears to have been shelved). With an upfront cost of £100, you can sign
up to one of two plans - 50GB for £50 per month or 100GB plan for £75.
EE also did a 5G trial at the Glastonbury Festival. However, as there was hardly anybody on site with a 5G phone - apart from journalists and analysts - this was mostly an opportunity for EE to promote 5G service to the public via a 5G-powered Wi-Fi service.
In terms of phones, EE is selling the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, LG V50 ThinQ and the Oppo Reno 5G. Since late last year, we've also known that EE will range the OnePlus 5G smartphone as a network exclusive - the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G.
Despite previously announcing the Huawei Mate X 5G, it was absent from EE's initial device list at the 5G press launch. However, Huawei says it will be available in the UK from July, although we don't know which networks will stock it.
Three 5G
Three says it is investing over £2 billion into its 5G
rollout and has bought the most 5G spectrum in the UK (100MHz). It claims this
will deliver the fastest UK network as a result. It probably can, but this is
currently unproven.
In the light of Huawei's recent headlines, Three is at pains
to point out that its core network tech is from Nokia, although the other
networks aren't using Huawei tech in their core networks either.
Three's UK 5G network will launch in August though there is a
little catch - like Verizon in the US it will be only offering home broadband
to begin with. It'll also only be launching in London as well, though it has
promised a roll-out list of 25 towns and cities by the end of 2019.
These are: London, Birmingham, Bolton, Bradford, Brighton,
Bristol, Cardiff, Coventry, Derby, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Hull, Leeds, Leicester,
Liverpool, Manchester, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Reading,
Rotherham, Sheffield, Slough, Sunderland and Wolverhampton. There are a few
glaring omissions though considering the size of the cities list - no Belfast,
Newcastle, Plymouth, Portsmouth or Southampton.
Three held a launch for journalists and analysts on 1
July, but although this yielded a bunch of technical details about its new
smart antenna network, we still didn't get any practical information on
handsets and pricing.
We believe the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G will be coming to Three when it launches 5G and we were also previously told that the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G will also be coming to the network - however, given Huawei's current status this is a bit up in the air. Again, Huawei says it will be available in the UK from July.
Vodafone
5G
Vodafone UK 5G is now live, with 5G roaming also available in several locations. Crucially, Vodafone has also announced that "5G [will be] priced the same as 4G".
There is more on prices and so on in our separate feature: Vodafone 5G: The phones, the speeds, the prices and everything you need to know
The 5G network is now live in 15 places - Bristol, Cardiff,
Glasgow, Manchester, Liverpool, London. Birkenhead, Bolton, Gatwick,
Lancaster, Newbury, Plymouth, Stoke-on-Trent and Wolverhampton have also now
got the service.
It also added the Isles of Scilly to the launch list. While
that might sound a little bizarre, it seems Vodafone is hoping to use the
islands a showcase for services - such as healthcare - to use 5G to communicate
with the mainland.
"We plan to have 1,000 5G sites live by 2020,"
Vodafone has told Pocket-lint, but also confirmed, like EE and Three, that the
5G roll-out will take "place over a period of years, rather than
months."
In order to get 5G deployed as quickly as possible, Vodafone
has teamed up with O2 to build a joint 5G network. This will mostly be outside
of the larger cities where the networks say they will still work autonomously -
in simple terms, this means they'll still have sole responsibility for around a
quarter of their mast sites.
The pair already do some network-sharing and also run a joint
venture that manages network sites (but not the equipment itself).
In a 5G test at Manchester Airport, Vodafone's trial network
was shown to yield download speeds around four times that of 4G - not amazing,
but a start. A 656MB episode of Tin Star downloaded in 45 seconds, while the
whole series took around six minutes. On 4G, the series took 26 minutes.
Vodafone is offering the Xiaomi Mi Mix 5G and Samsung' S10 5G
The network previously confirmed it would be offering Huawei's Mate 20 X 5G - although didn't go with it at launch. Huawei says it will be available in the UK imminently, so it might also come to Vodafone at that point.
In terms of home broadband on 5G, Vodafone will use HTC's 5G Mobile Smart Hub and Huawei's 5G Gigacube router, too. Pricing is now available for that, too.
O2 5G
O2 emerged from the Ofcom spectrum auction with a good deal of 5G spectrum. While we were originally led to believe that it would wait until 2020 to launch 5G services, it's now announced it will be rolling out 5G services to several places in 2019. Like Vodafone, it is ranging the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G and Xiaomi Mix 3 5G initially but says other handsets will be available in due course.
The first locations to go live will be Belfast, Cardiff,
Edinburgh, London, Slough and Leeds with a total of 20 towns and cities catered
for by the end of 2019. In addition to rolling out 5G to central areas, the
network will also bring 5G to transport hubs as well as entertainment venues
like The O2 in Greenwich and Twickenham Stadium (O2 sponsors England
Rugby).
O2 won't be using Huawei's radio access gear in its
networking sites, instead using gear from Ericsson and Nokia. It means that O2
is the only one of the UK networks to commit to this. As we mentioned above, O2
and Vodafone have a joint network sharing venture which means that about
three-quarters of their UK mast sites are used by both networks. As for the
other quarter, around 2,700 sites in 23 of the UK's biggest areas will have
gear present from both networks.
Full details on O2’s 5G tariffs, handsets and devices
"will be revealed later this year".
What
hardware will 5G phones use?
Many of these new handsets will run Qualcomm's Snapdragon 855 platform and the X50 5G-capable modem which was first previewed back in 2016. The X50 modem has some limitations: it doesn't cover all types of 5G network and it's a separate modem, so doesn't cover 2G-4G (that needs separate hardware).
Qualcomm has subsequently announced the Snapdragon X55 modem, and this is a more comprehensive offering that the X50 being a truely global 5G modem, covering all network types - as well as covering 2G-4G as well. The modem will support download speeds of up to 7Gbps and uploads of 3Gbps.
Currently, the modem is an add-on chip to the 855 platform, meaning that phone makers can choose to make 4G 855 devices. That's set to change with the next-generation that'll be announced in late 2019 - it'll integrate 5G on the Snapdragon 655 platform itself (yes, logic dictates it'll be called 655) - and that should find its way into more affordable devices.
Qualcomm says there are 20+ device manufacturers lined up to
produce hardware including 5G Hotspots, routers, and of course smartphones in
2019 alone, with that number expected to grow as more companies embrace 5G.
Apple isn't one of them though. Rumours currently suggest Apple will wait until 2020 to launch a 5G iPhone, opting to use Intel's 5G modem instead after falling out with Qualcomm.
As you might expect, Samsung and Huawei are also developing their own 5G modems. Huawei's Balong 5000 will work alongside the Kirin 980 platform and will debut in Huawei's first 5G phones to be announced at Mobile World Congress 2019, while Samsung's Exynos Modem 5100 will likely find there way into Samsung's S10 5G offering and other important flagship devices from the company going forward.
MediaTek makes chipsets for many budget phones and it too has recently announced the Helio M70 5G platform that will come to devices in 2020.
Beyond phones, you can expect to see 5G in cars, laptops, VR
and AR headsets, and a host of other devices creating a much more
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Having a smarthome isn't just about clever appliances or smartphone-controlled heating, you can also get clever lights too and that doesn't just mean smartphone control, it means all sorts of great features.
You switch lights on or off everyday and they
can play an essential part in creating an ambience in a room. Some smart
lighting solutions enable you to recreate the colours within a particular
image, while other solutions just mean you don't need to get up off the sofa to
turn the lights off.
Here are some of the best smart lighting
options to consider.
Philips Hue
Philips Hue is probably the most well known when it comes to smart lighting and for good reason with numerous features and various bulbs, lamps and other lights, such as strips, available. The wireless system allows you to use your smartphone to not only switch the LED bulbs on and off, but pick the colour and brightness you want, as well as recreate colours within a specific image, like a sunset you uploaded to Instagram or a painting on your wall.
You can program specific times, for example waking everyone in the house up at 7am every day with bright lights and the Hue system also has a party mode for flashing in time with your music. Philips Hue is compatible with the IFTTT service, as well as Apple's HomeKit, Google's Assistant and Amazon Alexa, meaning you can create recipes to take your smart lighting to a different level or control them with your voice.
Hive Active Light
Hive, perhaps best known for its smart heating system, offers three bulbs in its smart lighting range. The Hive range isn't as feature rich as the likes of Philips Hue but you'll still be able to control your lights from your smartphone whether home or away, schedule them and change the colour to create your perfect ambience, assuming you buy the Colour Changing bulb.
There aren't any strips or lamps available with Hive, like there are with Philips Hue, but Hive does offer both a GU10 and E14 candle bulb, as well as B22 bayonet, on top of the standard E27 bulb. The GU10, E14 and B22 bulbs aren't currently available in a colour changing option but they do come in white dimmable and cool to warm white options. The Hive Active lights are also compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant so if you have an Amazon Echo device, or Google Home home device, you can control your lights with your voice too.
Osram Lightify
Osram's Lightify is one of the closest to
Philips Hue in terms of bulb type availability. Its wireless system offers not
only standard screw and bayonet bulbs, but GU10s, LED strips and garden
spotlights too, all of which can be controlled through the Lightify smartphone
app.
There aren't quite as many features as there
are with Philips Hue, but you'll still get remote access to your lights, scheduling
functionality, ambience creation and scene creation. You won't be able to sync
your lights to your music or a film as yet, but the Osram Lightify
system is cheaper than Hue, there is a good range of bulbs and it is
compatible with most smart home platforms.
Ikea Trådfri
Are there any pies Ikea doesn't have a
finger in? The Swedish furniture giant offers numerous options when it
comes to smart lighting, at Ikea prices, making smart lighting more accessible
than it has been in the past and the system is excellent. There are
numerous plug-and-play kits available, from standard white dimmable options, to
colour adjustable options where users can switch between warm white and
bright white.
Unlike Philips Hue and Osram Lightify, Ikea
offers only one coloured bulb option at the moment, but there are several bulb
fittings available if you're after a white colour spectrum, including GU10s,
along with light panels with wireless control. Ikea's smart lights are said to
last for 25,000 hours and along with smartphone control via the app, there is
also a remote control and dimmer control. The Trådfri lights are also
compatible with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit and Google Assistant, which you'll
need to pair them up with if you want to control them away from home.
Sengled
Sengled Wi-Fi Classic is one of the only smart
lighting options that doesn't require an additional hub in the UK - at least
for many of its products anyway. Instead, the Wi-Fi Classic, Sengled Boost and
Sengled Colour Plus bulbs can be taken straight out of their packaging, screwed
in and connected directly to your router through the one of the dedicated
Sengled apps.
The Wi-Fi Classic option is the cheapest,
offering white dimmable light, while the Sengled Colour Plus is a coloured bulb
with a built-in speaker and the Senged Boost is a white dimmable light with
WLAN boosting capabilities. There is also a Sengled Element range, though this
requires a hub. Features including scheduling, dimming and smartphone control
from anywhere are available across the Sengled range. The Sengled Wi-Fi Classic
bulbs are also compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, allowing for
voice control with a compatible device.
Belkin WeMo Smart LED lighting
Belkin offers all sorts of WeMo connected devices and included within the range is the WeMo Smart LED bulb and the WeMo Light Switch, both of which allow lighting control from an iPhone or Android device. The WeMo Smart LED Bulb replaces your existing bulbs enabling you to control, schedule and fully dim them from anywhere using the WeMo Link, Wi-Fi and the WeMo app. It's worth mentioning that like most of IKEA smart lights, the WeMo bulbs only offer variants of white light rather than millions of colour options.
The WeMo bulbs can be controlled independently
or in groups and the WeMo Link can handle up to 50 bulbs. The WeMo LED bulbs
offer compatibility with IFTTT, meaning you can create various recipes like the
Hue system and they are also compatible with Google Assistant for voice
control. There is also a WeMo Light Switch that is designed to replace a
standard light switch in your home and allow you to turn your normal lights on
and off from anywhere using a smartphone.
LIFX
Originating on Kickstarter, LIFX is an LED
light bulb that can be controlled using a smartphone app but like Sengled, it
doesn't require an additional hub. From the LIFX app, you can turn your
lights on or off, adjust brightness, change the colour, and even create a light
show to go with your music.
Like many of the smart light solutions
available, LIFX also offers a wake-up feature, allowing you to wake up
naturally each morning with automatically increasing light, or drift off with
slowly dimming lights. The company also offers LIFX PLUS bulbs which have
the additional advantage of a night vision settings, and like Philips Hue and
Osram Lightify, there are LED strips available too.
LightwaveRF
LightwaveRF is not just about lighting, it's
about controlling your entire home whether that be heating, electricity or
lighting. It's a clever system that requires you to swap your sockets and
switches for LightwaveRF units that offer push-buttons and LED indicators,
rather than changing out your bulbs like others on this list.
Once you have installed the system, you use the
switches and plugs as normal but you get the additional functionality of being
able to remotely control and monitor your lighting, power and energy usage from
an internet-enabled device. The LightwaveRF app will let you to set routines
based on your usual daily activities, as well as remotely control things.
Nanoleaf light panels
Nanoleaf is a fully-customisable smart lighting
system featuring wall-mounted triangular lighting panels that snap together
with simple connectors to create whatever shape you can imagine. The starter
pack is expandable with extra panels that can be bought and combined to create
bigger and bolder designs in future too.
Nanoleaf light panels are app-controlled (iOS
and Android) and the system is compatible with most smart home platforms,
including Google, Amazon and Apple, allowing for voice control. Like other
smart lighting options, Nanoleaf can be programmed to turn on and off at
specific hours, and switch light scenes. The Nanoleaf starter pack also
includes a Rhythm Module, which transforms the light panels into a dancing
light show that reacts to surrounding sound.
Nanoleaf Canvas
Nanoleaf Canvas are fully-customisable six-inch
squares that can be connected together and installed anywhere in your home,
walls or ceilings, using the included 3M stickers. The lights can be expanded
with multiple panels, up to a total of 500 squares, meaning you can fill entire
walls with colourful lighting if you so wish.
The panels are touch-sensitive and can be controlled in a variety of ways with gestures, voice commands via a personal assistant or from your phone. Nanoleaf Canvas can also be installed in a multitude of patterns and customised to your own personal taste and the lights can react to the sound in the room - syncing to music or just providing a brilliant light show in your living room.
OMTO 1.5W/2W G4 LED 5050 3528 SMD Car Marine Camper RV Light Lamp Bulb DC12V
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Features: 100% brand new Long-lasting working lifes,30,000-50,000 hrs Low power consumption,save your power supply High luminance Easy to install,just plug & play Constant current For eyessafety,please dont look directly at the bulb within one meterCar light type: Car Logo Light LED Type: SMD 3528 Voltage (V): DC 12 Available Light Color: Warm WhitePackage weight: 0.033 kg Product size (L x W x H): 2.50 x 0.50 x 4.00 cm / 0.98 x 0.2 x 1.57 inches Package size (L x W x H): 3.00 x 1.00 x 4.00 cm / 1.18 x 0.39 x 1.57 inchesPackage Contents: 1 x RV Light Lamp
Whether you're interested in mending clothing or you hope to learn how to make projects to jazz up your home décor, it's helpful to understand a few tips on sewing for beginners.
Getting
Started
Obviously,
the exact tools needed to begin sewing will depend upon what type of project
you want to do. However, the following items are usually considered an
essential part of sewing for beginners:
Disappearing ink pen
Pins
Pincushion
Needles
Thread
Thimble
Tape measure
Seam ripper
Seam gauge
Sewing scissors
Iron and ironing board
You can find these items at any large craft store, such as Hobby Lobby or Michaels Crafts. If you prefer to shop online, there are also a number of retailers offering sewing supplies for beginners.
Buying a Sewing Machine
Hand
sewing is perfectly acceptable if you're making a small project, such as toy
for your cat or a throw pillow. Sewing by hand requires a bit of patience, but
it's a good way to master the basics of fabric crafts. However, if you want to
complete larger projects, you're probably going to want to invest in a sewing
machine at some point.
A
basic sewing machine should have a good straight stitch, a good zigzag stitch,
and a buttonhole function. You don't generally need a lot of fancy embroidery
stitches, unless this is the specific type of sewing you're interested in
doing. Sewing machines range from simple models that cost less than $100 to
very complicated devices with a price tag of $1,000 or more.
With
such a wide range of sewing machines available, it's important to take the time
to research your purchase carefully. Think about what types of fabrics you hope
to work with, how much time you're willing to spend learning about a machine's
features, and where you would take the machine for servicing if something
breaks while you're in the middle of a project. Check out customer reviews on
various sewing forums to see what other crafters think about the models you are
considering.
One
good tip for new sewers is to purchase a used machine from a shop that will allow
you to trade it in at a later date. This will allow you to take your time
building your sewing skills and getting familiar with the basic sewing machine
features before you feel compelled to invest in all the bells and whistles.
Choosing Fabric
Many people who want to learn how to sew
say they were initially attracted to the hobby because of all the pretty
fabrics available. However, it's not a good idea to just start buying fabric
with no particular purpose in mind. Sewing patterns generally have some
specifications for what type of fabric works best in regards to fiber content,
construction, and finishes.
When you're just start out sewing, one
good way to save some money is to work on projects that are made from recycled
materials. Using old bed sheets or outgrown clothing as a source of fabric is a
thrifty way to build your sewing skills. Once you've sure you've mastered the
basics, you can purchase the more expensive fabrics with confidence.
Online Resources about Sewing for Beginners
Obviously, the best way to learn about
sewing for beginners is to have a friend or family member guide you through the
steps involved in making pillows, curtains, or other simple sewing projects.
Unfortunately, not all aspiring seamstresses have a teacher readily available.
This is why the Internet is so helpful.
There are a variety of online resources available for people interested in learning how to sew. Sewing.org, for example, has tutorials covering a wide range of sewing topics --- including choosing fabrics, attaching buttons, hemming, learning to embroider, and basic quilting techniques. If you have a question about the meaning of a particular term, Craftsy has a glossary that may be helpful. For times when you need to see a specific technique being demonstrated, try searching YouTube for video tutorials.
Seek and Find
One thing you should never have to pay for, even after you've gained some sewing experience, is sewing patterns. If you're willing to look around, there are hundreds of patterns available at any given time just waiting for you to discover.
1803 Mini Household Automatic Thread Sewing Machine
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Product Description: This is an appliance for small sewing projects. It is equipped with the double threads, double speed, and with a light design. You and your family can get crafted with this mini sewing machine.
Main Features: - Mini Sewing Machine This sewing machine is a basic sewing machine, with its easy-to-use feature, suitable for all sewing machine users - 12 Different Stitches There are 12 different stitches for you to choose by turning the pattern selection dial, meeting your different needs - Adjustable Speed There are 2 sewing speeds for you to adjust, low speed and high speed, which helps you handle better with this sewing machine - Tangent Line Function Equipped with a cutter, more convenient for cutting line - Light Function Equipped with lighting lamp, for checking the sewing effect in the dark environment and sewing at night - Two Control Methods Supports to control by electricity and foot switch, adjust the tension adjustment via one knob, easy to use - Great Sewing Machine With the portable design, it is easy to store. Plus, the stable operation, low noise, and strong working ability allow it to be a professional sewing tool
Specifications: Input: 100 - 240V 50/60Hz, max 300mA Output: 6.0V 1200mA Power supply: 4 x AA battery (not included)/DC adapterMaterial: Plastic,Stainless SteelPackage weight: 3.039 kg Product Size(L x W x H): 30.00 x 12.00 x 24.00 cm / 11.81 x 4.72 x 9.45 inches Package Size(L x W x H): 36.00 x 16.70 x 30.00 cm / 14.17 x 6.57 x 11.81 inchesPackage Contents: 1 x Mini Sewing Machine, 1 x Foot Pedal, 1 x Needle-threading Device, 1 x Threading Needle, 2 x Bobbin with Thread, 2 x Bobbin without Thread, 1 x Adapter, 1 x English User Manual
I went to the car emissions place recently (a requirement before we renew our license plates each year here in Tennessee), and as I was leaving they handed me a small vinyl bag.
I asked what that was for, and they said it’s an easy way to recycle your cell phone.
This reminded me of other
websites I’d previously bookmarked as being “reputable” sites for cell
phone recycling.
So I’m passing those sites along to you, as well as:
Explaining why cell phone recycling is important.
Showing you what to do before you donate old phones.
Highlighting the best options for recycling cell phones.
Why Recycle Your Old Cell Phone?
A study by the EPA showed that only 11% of e-waste is made up of mobile phones — which means almost 90% of them are ending up in landfills or sitting in desk drawers.
Also
according to the EPA, for every million cell phones we recycle, we can save
35,000 pounds of copper, 774 pounds of gold, and 33 pounds of palladium.
Not to
mention the toxic chemicals you would be keeping out of groundwater, air, and
soil.
Before You Recycle Cell Phones
Kim Komando was the first person that I heard recommend cell phone recycling. She’s an online and radio host who talks about all things electronic — including computers and cell phones.
On her radio show, I heard her share these tips:
Before you decide how you want to recycle your cell phone, you should delete all personal data — even if you’re passing it onto someone you know.
These are the steps to effectively erase the data on your phone. (There are also a number of data eraser apps, too.)
Now that your personal information has been safely removed from your device, it’s ready for donation.
There
are a variety of options from phone carrier and manufacturer-sponsored
initiatives to third party organizations — such as drop-off centers that
recycle cell phones, mail back programs, websites, and charity drives.
Cell Phone Recycling Centers & Donation Programs
Here are a few other cell phone recycling options:
#2 – Smartphone Recycling – a great program from industry leader GRC Wireless. GRC Wireless has helped tens of thousands of nonprofits, community organizations, and schools raise over $15 million through cell phone and smartphone recycling.
#3 – Hopeline Phone Recycling – exclusive to Verizon Wireless, they donate money towards domestic violence victims.
#4 – Gazelle – One of the most popular trade-in options for old cell phones. You can ship it for free and receive a check or gift card to Amazon.com or PayPal — after they verify that the phone is in the condition you stated.
#5 – Any Phone Carrier – For example, AT&T has a trade-in program for unwanted phones and accessories regardless of manufacturer or carrier. You get a “promotion card” which can then be used to take money off a new phone or any other purchase.
#6 – Eco Cell – they partner with nonprofits and organizations. Bins are located in coffee shops and other businesses around the country — where the collected phones are shipped to an Eco Cell location in Louisville, Kentucky. If the phones are reusable, they resell them and pass some of the money back to the owner.
Descriptions: The digital photo frame is a fashionable electronic product. It can be an essential decoration for family, which can be placed on the desktop as a picture frame and also can be hung on the wall as a wall painting. This 10 inch digital photo frame can store our precious memories, which is an ideal choice as a gift for your beloveds to record every moment in the life.
Main features: - Multi-functional photo frame: Includes many functions, like showing time and date, displaying picture and video, supporting slide show mode, playing music and movie, etc.
- High resolution: The IPS LED screen provides you with a viewer with the clear and distinct display of all the intricate details in each picture.
- Smart motion detection: This digital photo frame will automatically turn on when it detects movement and vice versa, rather energy saving.
- Gravity induction: Features the function of gravity induction. Whether it is placed horizontally or vertically, it will display at a positive angle.
- Strong remote control: Provides a remote controller, so you can control this photo frame to enjoy your favorite picture, music, and movie without leaving the sofa, rather convenient.
- Plug and play: With its wide compatibility, supports SD/MMC/MS card. Just plug and play, no other complicate drivers needed. Besides, there is a CR1220 battery in its inside to help maintain time setting when the electricity fails.
- Different placements: Provides a holder for you to put this digital photo frame on a flat tabletop. You can also mount it on the wall for there is a hanging hole on its backside.
- Perfect gift: This digital photo frame is a perfect gift for everyone, extremely for your beloveds, which can help them enjoy and share all the memories together easily and happily.
Specifications: - Screen size: 10 inch - Material: ABS plastic - Input: AC 100 - 240V - Output: DC 5V 1A - Resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels - Photo format: JPEG - Audio format: MP3/WMA - Video format: MPEG1/MPEG2/MPEG4/RMVB - Memory card: SD/MMC/MS - Length of the adapter cable: about 44 inch - Working temperature: 0 - 40 Deg.C - Working humidity: 10 - 85 percent - Support 8 different languages: English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, French, and Dutch - Battery of the remote controller: built-in CR2025 button cellPackage weight: 0.806 kg Package Size(L x W x H): 35.50 x 25.00 x 6.50 cm / 13.98 x 9.84 x 2.56 inchesPackage Contents: 1 x Digital Photo Frame, 1 x Remote Controller, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Holder, 1 x English User Manual
Keyboards
are usually indispensable part of computers, and most people are found like
using mechanical keyboard as its quick responsiveness. But cleaning a
mechanical keyboard is a universal struggle, which needs both patience and
skills. There are many ways available online, but some of them are risky to
try. In order to avoid ruining your keyboard while cleaning, the editor
provides you with some authentic ways here and gives some tips to maintain it
and some don’ts while cleaning.
Routine cleaning
If your keyboard only needs a routine
clean, this is an easy thing to be done.
Free any
crumbs and debris stuck under the keycaps by facing your keys down and shaking
it.
Using
compressed air to help blast out anything that wouldn’t come loose from
shaking.
Using Q-tips
or brush to clean between the keys
Deep cleaning
The common
case is that you have left the keyboard not cleaned for a long time, so it’s
time to take apart your keyboard and for a deeper cleaning.
The first step is to use a tool called a keycap puller to remove
all of the keycaps from your keyboard.
Get each of them scrubbed and submerge the keycaps in a bowl
containing a solution of warm water and denture cleaning tablets. Let the
keycaps soak and then wipe them off. (Never use hot water and make sure they
all completely dry before reattach them)
After finishing the keys, you need to turn your mechanical
keyboard upside down and dump all of the dirt and debris onto the ground. (Be
careful not to shake out any of the internal pieces from your mechanical
keyboard.)
Dampen a pipe cleaner with some rubbing alcohol and gently run
the pipe cleaner along the dismantled keyboard. (You can also use some diluted
laundry detergent, better to wipe off the solution quickly, and don’t let it
sit on the plastic. Be sure to let the remnants of the rubbing alcohol dry
completely before you put your mechanical keyboard back together.)
When everything is done then you could reassemble your keyboard
and so you can enjoy your new keyboard.
Well, if you have a waterproof one, things would be much easier. For example, theGK100 mechanical-membrane gaming keyboard from Redimp.
Things you can’t do to clean your
keyboard
Do the following things, you may take
risks to ruin your keyboard.
Clean your
keyboard in the dishwasher.
Wipe your
keyboards with nail polish remover or anything with acetone.
Use hard
chemical or solvents straightly without a little test.
Keyboard maintenance
Take some preventive measures to keep your keyboard clean. There are two common and useful tools can help you free from dirty keyboard, they are compressed air and anti-static vacuum. The former involves in blowing a strong stream of air onto your keyboard that pushes out all of the dust and debris that has settled in those hard-to-reach places between the keys. And the later help your keyboard stay cleaner for longer by sucking up all the gross stuff that accumulates in your mechanical keyboard. You can use them regularly to keep you keyboard clean.
Descriptions: SUNSONNY S - R2000PRO keyboard mouse combo is the key for you to break through the competition. Your hands will enjoy the low-profile and standard layout with the keyboard. You'll move along smoothly with a precise and high-definition mouse to help you get around. Excellent for working, playing games and studying. Just take the S - R2000PRO with you to have a comfortable typing.
Features at a glance: Keyboard - Faster responsive keys give a satisfying feel - Comfortable typing precise control and good resilience - Made of high-quality plastic material, durable and sweat-resistant Mouse - With rubber scroll to give you added control - Adjustable DPI allows you to gain more precise control - Wireless design, just plug and play, no driver needed
Perfect computer partner With reliable 2.4GHz wireless connection, it includes a full-size keyboard and a precision mouse with adjustable DPI resolution to suit both ordinary and gaming needs
Engineered for durability This S - R2000PRO keyboard is not discolored and more wear-resistant, results in a lifespan of 50 million and more keystrokes. And the mouse also provides 50 million and more click times
Parameters: - Material: plastic - Supported system: for Windows 2000 / ME / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 - Key Lifetime: 50 million and more times Keyboard: - Battery: 1 x AAA battery (not included) Mouse: - Resolution: 800 / 1200 / 1600DPI - Battery: 1 x AAA battery (not included)Package weight: 0.702 kg Package Size(L x W x H): 43.50 x 14.50 x 6.00 cm / 17.13 x 5.71 x 2.36 inchesPackage Contents: 1 x Keyboard, 1 x Mouse
While they may seem like a strange and awkward object to hold and carry around on the go, selfie sticks actually can be quite beneficial in capturing your perfect moments in life. They all look and perform similarly, but they can vary significantly in terms of features, functionality, and build quality. Some are simply better than others.
ReTrak ETSELFIEB
The ReTrak ETSELFIEB helps to showcase that sometimes simplicity is key. The design is simple; there are no outrageously eye-catching features or functions that cause it to stray away from what it really is. Made of steel, it can extend to a range of 12 inches to 38.4 inches. The battery life of about 100 hours is great too. With a rotational, adjustable clasp of 180 degrees, it can offer some good selfie shot angles.
Currently the best-selling selfie stick on Best Buy with over 1,100 buyers/reviewers giving positive feedback, the ReTrak ETSELFIEB has an overall rating of over 4 stars out of 5. It sells for about $14.
Minisuit Lite 2015 Edition
The Minisuit Lite 2015 Edition is battery-free in that it does not require the use of an integrated battery to power on and operate. It utilizes the 3.5mm port on your smartphone or digital device to function. This is convenient because you don't have to worry about the battery running out during crucial or important moments. The lightweight design makes it easy to carry on the go in your pocket or small bag without much of a hassle. Despite the small form factor, it has a large enough cradle to house even the largest of smartphones and digital devices proficiently.
On Walmart's website, the Minisuit Lite 2015 Edition holds an impressive near perfect rating. It is listed at about $9.
Mpow iSnap X
The Mpow iSnap X is small and portable. It
can aid you in capturing your perfect angled shots thanks to its 270 degree
rotational, adjustable head. It has a storage length of 7.1 inches and a weight
of 6.7 ounces. This means carrying it in your pocket or in a small case will be
a breeze and will not become a problem when venturing out and about. Plus, it
comes with an adjustable wrist strap to help prevent slippage or falling
damage.
The Mpow iSnap X is widely popular on Amazon with an average rating of over 4 out of 5 stars. Thanks to the sheer number of buyers and reviews that it has received (over 4,000 to date), it has attained the title of the "#1 Best Seller in Selfie Sticks & Cell Phone Tripods" on Amazon. It retails for about $10.
Digipower Quikpod TP-QPXT
Extreme
On the more expensive end of the price range is the Digipower Quikpod TP-QPXT Extreme. While it may be pricier than other options, it is also one of the most durable. It is made out of a high quality waterproof aluminum material and can extend from a range of 18 inches to 53 inches. Not only that, but it comes with a variety of attachments that you can utilize to help make carrying and capturing photos a cinch. There is also a built-in mirror that would come in handy when you are using a GoPro or other digital cameras without a front-facing display.
Retailing for about $60, the Digipower Quikpod TP-QPXT Extreme was named byBusiness Insider editor Taylor Lorenz as "the best stick you can buy."
GoPro 3-Way
A selfie stick highlighted by the Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern is the GoPro 3-Way. Just like the Digipower Quikpod, it too is on the more expensive side, but it is also quite durable and very high quality. It can be utilized in three different ways, hence its name. The waterproof GoPro 3-Way can be utilized as a camera grip, an extension arm, or a tripod. Since the handle acts like a storage compartment to help store the tripod, portability is a breeze.
The GoPro 3-Way, which sells for about $70, was highly regarded by Joanna Stern to be very compact, offering great selfie shots thanks to its two jointed design. Plus, she was pleased with the tripod functionality as well since it offers a different means of capturing selfies.
PolarPro PowerPole
Another selfie stick that Joanna Stern
featured on the Wall Street Journal and was fond of is the PolarPro PowerPole.
It is made of durable aluminum and the handle is covered with texturized rubber
to ensure a confident grip. It can extend from a range of 17 inches to 30
inches. The most useful and unique feature is that it has a built-in 5200 mAh
battery that has been integrated into the pole. This means that you are able to
charge your smartphone or digital device while you are capturing photos.
Stern claimed that the PolarPro PowerPole
is like "the Tesla of selfie sticks" in that it is technologically
advanced and luxurious. It is the most expensive of the bunch at around $100.
Looq System DG-L001 Selfie
Monopod
This next selfie stick is one of the
smallest and the lightest. It has one of the longest extension poles for its
size too. The Looq System DG-L001 Selfie Monopod measures 8.7 x 1.2 x 3.1
inches, weighing 3.5 ounces and extending from 8.2 inches to 41.7 inches. It
does not utilize Bluetooth functionality to establish a connection since it
uses the 3.5mm port on your smartphone or digital device. This wired
connectivity is very convenient for those who do not want to use Bluetooth or
to bother with constant recharging.
In an article on Forbes, editor Nick Guy recommends the Looq as the best of the sticks he tested. He mentions that the wired connection as opposed to Bluetooth connectivity is what makes it fantastic to use. You can purchase one for about $14.
Revo Adjustable S-S
The Revo Adjustable S-S is a versatile, comfortable, and secured selfie stick. It can accommodate not only smartphones, but also GoPro cameras as well as compact point-and-shoot cameras and camcorders. Plus, it can accommodate a weight of about 2lbs and can extend from a range of 11 inches to 37 inches. The aluminum body and foam hand grip makes holding and utilizing it easy and comfortable. It comes with a wrist strap to allow for a more secured experience.
The Revo Adjustable S-S was able to become the #1 best seller in its category on B&H. It currently has an excellent average rating of over 4 stars out of 5. You can pick one up for about $25.
Gimmicky, Yet Functional
Selfie sticks, while they may seem like a gimmick, are actually more useful than you might think. Despite their common appearance, each one has its own distinct properties. Knowing which are the best and offer the highest quality can make all the difference. Just be mindful of places that have banned their use.
APEXEL APL - D3 Selfie Stick
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Description: This is a multifunctional selfie stick which brings happiness into your life. You can use it to take self-photography or group photos. Perfect for parties, traveling, graduation, gathering and so on.
Features: - 2 in 1 selfie stick: allow you to take a self-photograph or group photos easily and bring more joy into your life - With a phone holder: it is very flexible to fit the size of your smartphone - With a foldable tripod: adjust the height in order to provide a stable shooting platform for you - With a 360 degree rotation design to get the perfect angle - With a Bluetooth remote control: allow taking the shot from a distance - Made of high-quality aluminum alloy, ABS and PC materials - Perfect for parties, traveling, graduation, etc.
Parameters: The length of the phone holder: 2.3 - 3.5 inch The length of the tripod: 7.9 - 26.7 inch The distance of the Bluetooth remote control: 10m Cable length: 7.87 inch Capacity: 65mAhPackage weight: 0.213 kg Package Size(L x W x H): 20.00 x 6.00 x 5.00 cm / 7.87 x 2.36 x 1.97 inchesPackage Contents: 1 x Selfie Stick, 1 x Holder, 1 x Bluetooth Remote, 1 x Cable
As you ensure that your seat back and tray table are both in their full upright positions, you will also be reminded you to put your smartphone, tablet, or other mobile devices in airplane mode. This is an important step that all passengers should take as the flight crew prepares for takeoff.
How Airplane Mode Works
Your cell phone, tablet and other similar personal electronics all contain a number of different wireless radios that are used for communication purposes. These include connecting to your cellular provider for talk, text and mobile data, as well as GPS, Bluetooth, and more. When you enable airplane mode, which is also known as flight mode or offline mode, all of these wireless connections are turned off.
Why It Is
Used
The radio emissions from your mobile device can cause interference with many of the airplane's on-board systems. While a single phone probably won't be too much of an issue, a plane full of active wireless devices, particularly those searching for a network signal, can generate a great deal of radio pollution. In turn, the pilot's ability to communicate with air traffic control can be significantly hampered with "noisy" audio.
Enable Flight Mode on Your
Phone
It's easy to put your phone on airplane mode.
This task usually only requires a few short steps.
Open
Control Center from the Home Screen. On most iPhones, you will need to swipe up
from the bottom edge of the screen. If you have an iPhone X, swipe down from
the upper-right corner of the screen.
Tap
on the airplane icon.
Alternatively, you can open the Settings app
on your iPhone and enable airplane mode by tapping the corresponding slider.
Swipe
down twice from the top of the screen to reveal the Quick Settings panel.
Tap
on the Airplane Mode icon in the displayed grid.
Alternatively, open up the Settings app on
your Android phone, look under Wireless & Networks (or equivalent), and tap
the appropriate toggle for Airplane Mode.
Communicating in Airplane
Mode
When your mobile device is in airplane mode,
it will not connect to the 3G/4G cellular network of your chosen wireless
provider. As a result, many of your regular forms of communication will be
disrupted.
When people call you, it would be the same as if you were outside of the service area. By default, calls are typically directed to voicemail automatically.
If the caller does not leave a voicemail, you will not know that you missed a call.
People can still send text messages to you, but you will not receive them until your device reconnects to the cellular network.
If you have Wi-Fi calling enabled on your plan and you connect to the in-flight Wi-Fi service, you may be able to receive phone calls that way.
Certain messaging apps, including WhatsApp, allow you to send offline messages. The message is saved on your device and will be sent automatically when your phone reconnects to the Internet.
In-Flight
Wi-Fi Networks
When you enable airplane mode on your device, all the wireless radios are disabled. If your flight offers in-flight Internet services, you can turn on the Wi-Fi on your phone after you've enabled flight mode. This keeps the 3G/4G cellular radio off while allowing you to connect to the plane's Wi-Fi network by following the airline's instructions.
Usage
Outside a Plane
Airplane mode is named as such because it is used most commonly while on a flight. However, there are uses for this mode even when you are not on a plane. For example, it can help save battery life and speed up charging, as well as temporarily eliminate distractions. If you visit certain restricted areas or places with sensitive equipment, you may be asked to turn off your phone or activate airplane mode.
Be Prepared
Just as it's a good idea to pack your bags strategically and be prepared to get through airport security quickly, taking the time to familiarize yourself with flight mode on your device will make for a more pleasant journey. For the safety of all passengers aboard, be sure to keep your device in airplane mode for the full duration of the flight.
ALLDOCUBE KNote Go Tablet Laptop 2 in 1 11.6 inch Windows 10 Intel ApolloLake N3350 Quad Core 1.10GHz 4GB RAM 128GB SSD 2.0MP Front 5.0MP Camera HDMI with Keyboard
Details
ALLDOCUBE KNote Go is a cost-effective tablet. Tablet + laptop 2 in 1 design, it's more convenient to use. Equipped with a 11.6 inch 10-point IPS touch display, brings your photos and videos to life. Windows 10 home OS ensures you more wonderful user experience. Powered by Intel Apollo Lake N3350 Quad core processor, offers you smooth operation and stable multitasking experience. Rear-facing + front dual camera for capturing memorable moments and high quality pictures in daily life. Dual band 2.4GHz / 5.0GHz WiFi supported, ensures you high-speed surfing. 7.6V / 4000mAh battery can meet the current, power and the temperature and increase the performance dynamically.
Main Features: ●2 in 1 laptop: you can use it as a tablet, also as a laptop with its magnetic keyboard ● Operating System: Windows 10 Makes you work and entertain with more excellent interface, compatibility and running effect. ● CPU: Intel Apollo Lake N3350 Quad core 1.10GHz Equipped with better performance, delivering plenty of power for multitasking and fueling casual games and movies. ● GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 500 It is better and faster in playing games and watching videos than the previous generation. ● 11.6 inch 10-point Capacitive Screen with High 1920 x 1080 Resolution High-resolution displays for tablets. It is perfect for everyday use, but also suitable for specialist workloads. You can experience HD videos playing and photo viewing like never did before. ● 4GB RAM for Advanced Multitasking Substantial high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run your game, photos and video-editing applications, as well as multiple programs and browser tabs all at once. ● 128GB ROM Storage Capacity Store piles of files, video and business workload. ● TF Card Expansion Accepts compatible cards up to 256GB ( not included ) for easy expansion. ● Dual Cameras for Photos and Face-to-face Chat 2.0MP front camera and 5.0MP AF rear camera let you capture memorable moments or chat with friends. ● Dual Band 2.4GHz / 5.0GHz WiFi 802.11b/g/n/ac wireless Internet, allows you to connect to the Web while within range of an available wireless network.Brand: ALLDOCUBE Type: 2 in 1 Tablet OS: Windows 10 CPU Brand: Intel CPU: Apollo Lake N3350 Core: 1.1GHz,Quad Core GPU: Intel HD Graphics 500 Languages support : multi-languageSSD: 128GB RAM: 4GB External Memory: TF card up to 128GB (not included)WIFI: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac wireless internet Bluetooth: 4.0Screen type: Capacitive Screen size: 11.6 inch Screen resolution: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)Back camera: 5.0MP Front camera: 2.0MPTF card slot: Yes Type-C: YesPicture format: BMP,GIF,JPEG,JPG,PNG Music format: AAC,AC-3,APE,FLAC,MP3,OGG,WAV,WMAProduct size: 28.90 x 18.00 x 0.86 cm / 11.38 x 7.09 x 0.34 inches Package size: 33.50 x 22.50 x 5.80 cm / 13.19 x 8.86 x 2.28 inches Package weight: 1.420 kgTablet PC: 1 Power Adapter: 1 USB Cable: 1 English Manual : 1
