The Physical format it is already disappearing; however, there are still many people who have their huge collection of CDs and DVDs. The drawback is that, over time, they tend to get scratched, which means that you will lose all that valuable music, film or documents that they have. What to do if you have a disc all scratched? Here we tell you.
As detailed by Muy Computer, these scratches on the discs make it difficult to read the data, that is, the music or movie will be played with errors. In case you have important documents, they will take time to open or they will not open at all. For that reason, many treat their CDs or DVDs like gold. You are one of them?
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If you are a lover of the physical format, surely you have heard of many ways to take care of your precious compact discs. One of the most popular home methods is to spread a little toothpaste on the surface of the CD or DVD and spread it with a cloth. Does this trick really work?
To verify it, the guys from Muy Computer did an experiment with a scratched data CD (which could not be read). According to the post, it shouldn’t be too much toothpaste. Then, it should be polished with a slightly damp microfiber cloth.
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The polish should be smooth and in circles. Once all the toothpaste has been removed from the CD or DVD, let it dry for a few moments. Do not use toilet paper to clean the surface of the disc for any reason, since this article leaves residues or can even end up scratching it more.
Once the disc had dried, they put it in a reader and to their surprise they were able to open it. However, experts detail that this is a temporary solution, so you should copy everything to the hard drive or another CD. It’s worth noting that this method only works on light scratches, not large scratches from razors or scissors.
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How to clean the speakers of your smartphone if water fell on them?
One of the most serious problems that can happen with a smartphone —as with any other device—is the presence of liquids such as Water inside him. Although there are cases in which the damage is already irreparable, many others can be solved by something as simple as software from the Android store.
can one apps clean the water of your Android cell phone or iPhone? The answer is it depends and it varies according to the result we want to obtain. One of the most common damages caused by liquids in smartphones is the malfunction of speakers.
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How to know if your smartphone will no longer receive Android updates?
The operating system of GoogleAndroid, launches constant updates to add interesting functions that allow the user to make better use of his smartphone; however, not all phones receive it. For this reason, we show you how you can know if your mobile will have new versions of the OS.
Android 11 is the next edition of the operating system that will reach an interesting group of smartphones, through an update as well as natively. Although Google has not published an official list with all phone brands, there are some very reliable indicators that will answer it.
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Why is it not suitable to charge your smartphone in your bed?
The smartphone is an important element today, as many people use it to communicate with family and friends; In addition, it can also become a platform to view multimedia content or even send emails or other tasks. However, this also generates bad habits in users who do not part with their phone.
Being a modern device, it accompanies us at all times, even when we sleep. For this reason, people often make the mistake of charging the smartphone on the bed, without knowing the danger to which they are exposing themselves.
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Tips to clean and disinfect your phone easily and safely
Currently a smartphone, whether iOS or Android, is an essential element in the daily life of millions of people, who use it to distract themselves or work during this coronavirus quarantine. This makes the hygiene of this equipment important to avoid any type of disease. Learn the types and tips to clean and disinfect your phone safely.
Many of us have an Android or iOS smartphone, which has become our perfect ally during this coronavirus quarantine. For this reason, it is advisable to maintain the hygiene of our phone in order to avoid some type of disease. Know these simple tips to clean and disinfect your equipment properly.
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Apple: How long should I charge my iPhone for the first time?
When we acquire a new device, there is always talk of a theory that indicates that said device must be charged for a large number of hours on its first charge. This belief has some truth for some technological devices, but not for cell phones. That is why in La República we have prepared this note to deny those indications that state that if we do not charge the phone, the useful life of the battery could decrease.
In the case of iPhones this is completely false. Although some people think that the first charge of the Apple phone should be connected between 9 and 12 hours, that is unnecessary and, on the contrary, could be harmful.
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