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- Phone problemsWhy is my phone battery draining so fast? 8 things to checkBattery dropping faster than it used to? Find what's using the power, check the battery's health, and know when it's time for a new battery.
- Phone problemsDropped your phone in water? What to do (and why not rice)Dropped your phone in water? Switch off, dry the outside, let it air-dry and don't charge it. And skip the bag of rice.
- Phone problemsPhone won't turn on? Safe checks before you book a repairBlack screen and no response? Charge it properly, try a force restart and check for signs of damage before you assume it needs repairing.
- Phone careHow to clean your phone and charging port safelyPhones pick up dirt, germs and pocket lint. How to clean the screen, case and charging port without damaging anything.
- Phone care7 simple habits that keep your phone running well for longerA case, a screen protector, updates, a little free storage and a backup go a long way. Seven easy habits that help your phone last.
- Phone careHow heat and cold affect your phone (and how to protect it)Hot cars, sunny windowsills and freezing days all affect your phone's battery. Here's what happens and how to keep it safe.
- Laptops and PCsLow disk space on Windows? How to free up space safelySeeing a low disk space warning? Find what's filling your drive and clear space safely with Windows' own tools, without deleting anything important.
- Laptops and PCsWhy is my Windows laptop so slow? 8 fixes to trySlow to start, slow to open things? Restart, update, trim the apps that start with Windows and free up space before you think about a new laptop.
- Online safetyHow to spot a scam text, email or phone callUrgent, too good to be true, or asking for money or codes? The warning signs of a scam, and how to report one in the UK.
- Online safetyHow to create strong passwords you can actually rememberThree random words, a different password for your email, and two-step verification. Simple steps that keep your accounts much safer.
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