In this day and age, having your phone battery die is considered an emergency. We’re luckily living in an era where things like wireless chargers and power banks are easily accessible for phone emergencies like these ones. A common yet simple misconception about wall chargers is that they were all created equally. To be able […]
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Fast Facts: In 2018, the U.S. Small Business Administration cited that the United States has 30.2 million small businesses, making up for 99.9% of businesses in the entire country. Small firms accounted for 64% of new private sector jobs from 2005 – 2019. Small businesses account for a significant part of our community and economy […]
Nowadays it’s not unusual for the latest models of mobile phones to be priced upwards of $1000. The retail price of Samsung’s Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is a whopping $1399.99 and Apple’s iPhone 11 Pro Max? An impressive $1099.99. Carriers will offer you installment plans, where you pay off the price over 12, 24, 30, […]
If you’ve found yourself constantly out of data even before your billing cycle, it’s best to reevaluate how you’ve been using your monthly data allowance. Chances are – a lot of your data usage isn’t actually deliberate. Our phones have countless ways to use up data, even when we’re not using them. These implementations were […]
To summarize in one sentence: An MVNO, or Mobile Virtual Network Operator, is a cell phone carrier that uses the network of one of the Big Fours – AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, or T-Mobile. Why are they important? Broadening your mobile plan options introduces you to a world of improved wireless communication (and lower monthly phone […]
Oddly enough, I feel like it’s the norm to be overpaying for a mobile plan. I know many more people who pay upwards of $100 a month than something reasonable… like $40. Years ago, I committed to a wireless carrier and haven’t changed since. Regardless of all the issues I’ve had with this wireless carrier, […]
On June 11th, Orange County officials announced masks are no longer required. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, debates have broken out across the country regarding the requirement of masks, with several protests from citizens insisting their freedoms have been violated. While the requirement has been lifted, Orange County Health Care Agency Director Dr. […]
When it comes to batteries, the majority of people might find the size they need and head straight to the cashier. While it may seem that batteries are all the same, they can vary quite significantly in performance, depending on its intended use. Having said that, it might be worth doing a little bit of […]