QuickFix

Laptop running hot and slow, and you are already pricing up a new one? Hold on. Common causes:

1. Dust blocking the fans
2. Storage nearly full
3. Too many startup apps
4. Old thermal paste
5. A swelling battery, which is urgent
A slow, hot laptop is usually a service job, not a replacement. We can take a look before you spend hundreds. Message 9920 9313.

Most phone tips online assume you own an iPhone. If you are on Samsung or Android, this one is for you:

1. Check your battery health too
2. USB-C ports wear out with use
3. Screens and frames crack the same way
4. Waterproof has limits
5. Keep your software updated
We repair Android, not just iPhone. Same care, same warranty. Message 9920 9313 with whatever you are running.

"My phone is water resistant, so it is fine." Not quite. Here is the truth:

1. IP ratings have limits
2. Sea and pool water void them
3. Resistance fades as the phone ages
4. Depth adds pressure the seals are not built for
5. Water damage is not covered by warranty
Water resistance is not a promise. Any phone can still get damaged. If yours took a dip, message 9920 9313 for a free water damage check.

Five phone myths it is time to retire:

* Rice fixes water damage. It does not.
* Closing apps saves battery. It does not.
* You must drain to 0 percent first. Not needed.
* Fast charging kills your battery. It does not.
* All third-party screens are bad. Quality parts work fine.
Good habits beat old myths. Heat and water are the real risks. Got one you are not sure about? Drop it in the comments or message 9920 9313.