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Smartphone Maintenance: 5 Tips to Extend Its Lifespan

1- Perform the updates We don't always think about it, but updating the operating system and apps contributes to the proper functioning of a smartphone. Even if you find this process tedious, be aware that it is important to always perform updates that your device requests. Operating system update ...

29
Apr
2024

Vacation Photos: 5 Tips for Saving Photos

you have never lost data before, you might underestimate the importance of making regular backups. It only takes a computer virus or a water-damaged smartphone for some files to be permanently lost. To avoid such mishaps, the only solution is to make backups online or on physical media like an ext ...

23
Aug
2024

Dumb phone: the trend of basic phones in 5 questions

1- What is a dumb phone? A dumb phone refers to a phone with limited functionalities, as opposed to smartphones. This expression, which literally means "idiot phone" in English, generally applies to flip phones or devices that only allow sending SMS and making calls. These models, devoid of intern ...

24
July
2024

Cyberbullying: how to protect your children?

e a lot of content (especially photos and videos) on social networks and networked games. It is worth noting that 78% of 12-17 year olds who own a smartphone have at least one account on social networks like Instagram or Snapchat. Yet, this is enough to expose them to the risk of cyberbullyi ...

01
Mar
2021

Papers: everything to know about the identity card in 6 questions.

rance Identité application launched by the government, you will never forget your identity card again as you will be able to present it directly on your smartphone! This application, which is still in the testing phase, should be available by the end of 2023. As part of the dematerialization of ad ...

09
Aug
2021

World No Mobile Day: 5 tips to meet the challenge

hone Days are also an opportunity to rediscover simple everyday pleasures such as going out for a walk with your hands in your pockets. Leave your smartphone at home of course and go out airing yourself without taking with you all the news, information (good or bad), emails and other content that ...

03
Feb
2022

Digital Sobriety: how to reduce the environmental impact of your devices?

not renew your equipment too often The first and one of the most important tips for achieving digital sobriety is to not renew your equipment such as smartphones, tablets and other computers too often. Indeed, nearly 80% of the environmental impact of these devices is related to the manufacturing ...

23
June
2022

How does the Google Photos photo printing service work?

printing service is very simple. Start by logging into the Google Photos web interface on your PC or opening the Google Photos app on your tablet or smartphone. Then select the images you're interested in and simply click Order Photo. You can select standalone images or an entire album that you ...

09
Aug
2022

Health: how to use the toilet properly?

ell. White vinegar is an interesting natural cleaner for sanitizing toilets because it is both antibacterial and anti-mold. 5- Don't take your smartphone to the bathroom Going to the bathroom with your smartphone or tablet is really not a good idea, and not just for the device that may fall i ...

08
Dec
2022

The rescue code: a QR code to stick on your windshield

l information, including the position of the battery, fuel tank, airbags and pyrotechnics. All firefighters need to do is scan this sticker with a smartphone or tablet to know exactly how to extricate you from your vehicle. These little stickers therefore make it easier and faster for emergency s ...

07
Mar
2023

Hiking during hunting season: 5 safety tips.

ifiable. Also, remember that it is safer to walk alongside buildings as hunters are not allowed to shoot towards houses or roads. 5- Always have your smartphone with you. Finally, the last of the 5 tips for hiking safely during hunting season is to always bring your smartphone with you. The smartph ...

23
Oct
2023

Video games, music, VOD: the legal guarantee of conformity is extended to digital content

operators. In addition, new specific rights apply to software that is essential to the proper functioning of certain connected products, such as a smartphone, a connected watch or a connected household appliance. Now, consumers have the option to refuse software updates that go beyond what is ...

27
Jan
2022

Oqee by Free: everything you need to know about the TV application offered to Freebox Revolution subscribers

ers. 4- What devices is it compatible with? The application allows you to enjoy the 220 channels of your Freebox Revolution offer: - on your smartphone whether it is an iPhone or an Android smartphone - on a tablet whether it runs on iOs or Android - on a connected TV. The Oqee ...

10
Mar
2022

Photo: disposable cameras are making a comeback

tion memories. Since the 2000s, these cameras, like all film cameras, have been decreased by digital cameras. For Generation Z who grew up with smartphones, this small, lightweight plastic body is a prehistoric object. And yet, as of late 2021, disposable cameras are making a notable comeba ...

10
Mar
2022

FR-Alert: a new system to warn the population in case of danger

How does it work? The FR-Alert device was developed by the Ministry of the Interior. It uses two different technologies to alert the French via their smartphone. The first of these two technologies is cell broadcast which allows us to send a notification to our cell phones in the form of radio wa ...

16
June
2022

Travelling Solo: our recommendations for safe travel

e easier and you will have a great chance to meet people. Avoid external signs of wealth Even though for the past few years it is advised to pay by smartphone or credit card, some places will only accept change, so place your cash in several places. Have the equivalent of €20 on you but never mo ...

21
June
2022

I Clean My Sea: a mobile application to track waste at sea

of this waste detection and reporting system relies on the mobilization of all ocean users. Everyone can make a contribution, as all you need is a smartphone and download the free mobile application I Clean My Sea to help make the coastline cleaner. View this post on Instagram ...

23
Aug
2022

Eye fatigue: 5 tips for resting your eyes from screens

ce out the window as far away as possible on the horizon. Warning: this type of break is not about looking away from your computer to rush to your smartphone! 2- Go out for a walk As amazing as it sounds, the second tip for resting your eyes from screens is to get some fresh air and walk! ...

14
Nov
2022

Power outage: how to cope?

for espresso fans. 3- Solutions to recharge your phone In the event that a power outage occurs at a time when you need to charge your cell phone or smartphone, I recommend that you also include in your emergency kit an external phone battery. This type of backup battery also called power bank ...

14
Dec
2022

End of the red stamp : what is it replaced by ?

anuary 1, 2023, this stamp will be replaced by a dematerialized equivalent. To frank a priority mail, it is now necessary to use their computer or smartphone and use the e-red stamp service on the laposte.fr website. As this change may embarrass people who are not well versed in digital techno ...

02
Jan
2023