{"id":29893,"date":"2022-01-05T17:39:56","date_gmt":"2022-01-05T17:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=29893"},"modified":"2022-01-05T17:39:56","modified_gmt":"2022-01-05T17:39:56","slug":"things-we-should-stop-doing-that-may-be-harmful-to-our-electronics-and-gadgets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/things-we-should-stop-doing-that-may-be-harmful-to-our-electronics-and-gadgets\/","title":{"rendered":"Things We Should Stop Doing That May Be Harmful to Our Electronics and Gadgets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Smartphones can last anywhere from 2 to 10 years, depending on the brand and, most importantly, how they are used. You can help it live longer if you protect it from damage, use the battery wisely, and keep your apps up to date. But it&rsquo;s not just about knowing what you should do; it&rsquo;s also about knowing what you shouldn&rsquo;t do at all.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Never use metal pins to\u00a0clean the charging port.\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Metal objects, like pins, knives, or paper clips, can scratch your phone\u2019s port and create more problems for you. One of the best 2 options is a toothpick, which is small enough to fit inside the port and clean all the edges. The second option is an air compressor that can blow out all the dust and debris. Avoid blowing with your mouth inside the port since your breath contains water particles that can cause more damage.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"546\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/3b3be857c38546c614ad7acc93.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-29894\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/3b3be857c38546c614ad7acc93.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Don\u2019t leave your phone exposed to\u00a0the sun\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Some of you might find it convenient to charge your phone while resting it by the window. However, this is pointless since your phone will probably take longer to charge as sun exposure slows down the charging process. Not only that, but the screen will absorb heat very quickly and start glitching unexpectedly. In the worst-case scenario, your phone can overheat massively and shut down in order to protect itself.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"546\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/96d321567d8a3f5f65ad8a2a84.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-29895\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/96d321567d8a3f5f65ad8a2a84.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Don\u2019t let the battery reach 0% before charging it\n\n\n\n</h2><p>The best battery life percentage is anywhere between 20%-80%. You should never let your phone drop to 0% before charging it, and filling it to over 80% might strain the battery. The ideal scenario would be to charge it to 50%, so half of the lithium ions are in the lithium cobalt oxide layer and the other half are in the graphite layer. However, this may not be very practical for many of you, so keep 80% as your ceiling.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"602\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/bc5f2150b2833a1d4dc9040ac0.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-29896\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bc5f2150b2833a1d4dc9040ac0.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Don\u2019t put your phone under water too often, even if\u00a0it\u00a0says it\u2019s water-resistant\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Some manufacturers will say that your phone can live just fine underwater, but this comes with a few exceptions. It\u2019s not recommended to take your phone in any water with you for no reason. It should be fine if it accidentally falls in a puddle or gets wet in the rain, but it won\u2019t be smart to keep it underwater for a long time. 5-30 minutes is a reasonable amount of time.\n\n\n\n</p><p>However, you might need to avoid dipping your phone in water often. Exposure to humidity can cause hardware damage that will cost you a lot of money, if not a new phone entirely.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"620\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/d7a5105715803c1a7f48d503a6.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-29897\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/d7a5105715803c1a7f48d503a6.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Don\u2019t download apps from unverified stores\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Many people try to download apps from sketchy shops for free so they won\u2019t have to pay for the original versions. However, they don\u2019t realize that by downloading the app, they also download harmful malware. That\u2019s why you should stick to official app stores that have ratings and reviews for all apps. For additional help, make sure that your anti-virus program is on so it can detect any malware trying to enter your device.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"694\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/7289f5593bb7bfeeb67b0b2e04.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-29898\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/7289f5593bb7bfeeb67b0b2e04.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Don\u2019t use household cleaning products to\u00a0clean your screens\n\n\n\n</h2><p>If\u00a0you were wondering whether you could use a\u00a0window cleaner\u00a0for your laptop, the answer is\u00a0a\u00a0big \u201cno!\u201d The\u00a0<strong>chemicals in\u00a0it, especially ammonia,\u00a0are way too harsh for your screen to\u00a0handle. That\u2019s why you need a\u00a0cleaner made for screens or\u00a0simply water and a\u00a0microfiber cloth. The best way to\u00a0apply either of\u00a0them is\u00a0to\u00a0first wet the cloth and then rub it\u00a0gently on\u00a0the screen.\n\n\n\n<p>Also, you don\u2019t want to&nbsp;apply too much pressure on&nbsp;the screen since it&nbsp;can cause dead spots. Lastly, don\u2019t use paper towels under any circumstance, since they will scratch your screen.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Have you happened to\u00a0make any of\u00a0the aforementioned mistakes? If\u00a0the answer is\u00a0yes, will you consider breaking these bad habits?\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"468\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/58113455129b8ca3020a74777a.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-29902\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/58113455129b8ca3020a74777a.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Don\u2019t charge your phone overnight\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Mobile phone manufacturers, like Apple, say that it\u2019s harmful to leave your phone to charge overnight. That\u2019s because your phone will stop charging once it reaches 100%, and once it reaches 99%, it will need to put forth double the effort to recharge. Also, as mentioned above, most manufacturers say that it\u2019s best to charge a phone up to 80%, something that won\u2019t happen if it\u2019s plugged in all night long.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"657\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/64aef558a9aca6c266ab0d89a0.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-29901\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/64aef558a9aca6c266ab0d89a0.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Don\u2019t keep your computer\u2019s keyboard dirty\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Whether you have a laptop or a desktop, you might have noticed that through time, dust, hair, and crumbs get stuck in the keyboard. This problem gets even worse if you have a pet at home or if you eat over your computer. And it\u2019s not bad just for the keyboard but mainly because of the fans that put forth double the effort in order to operate properly.\n\n\n\n</p><p>That being said, it\u2019s important to reduce the amount of dust and other debris that gets in your computer in the first place. You will also need to clean your working area and your computer as often as possible.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"431\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/5db5995b648914f0d6b9850746.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-29899\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/5db5995b648914f0d6b9850746.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Don\u2019t take any gadgets with you to\u00a0the bathroom\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Bringing your phone into the bathroom is not only unsanitary, but it can also be hazardous to both your phone and yourself. When you get up from the toilet, your phone may slip out of your grasp and fall into the water, destroying it. You could also keep it charging next to you while you take a relaxing bath. A minor blunder can result in the phone and charger falling into the tub, resulting in a fatal electric shock.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"723\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/54439559d08d7320b5f73850c0.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-29900\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/54439559d08d7320b5f73850c0.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Smartphones can last anywhere from 2 to 10 years, depending on the brand and, most importantly, how they are used. You can help it live longer if you protect it from damage, use the battery wisely, and keep your apps up to date. But it&rsquo;s not just about knowing what you should do; it&rsquo;s also\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":29903,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[136,238,30,46,31,32],"class_list":{"0":"post-29893","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tie-life-style","8":"tag-bad-habits","9":"tag-heathy-home","10":"tag-household-hacks","11":"tag-life-hacks","12":"tag-tips","13":"tag-tricks"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Vang-va-Cam-Hien-dai-Giao-duc-Chuong-trinh-Lieu-phap-nghe-thuat-Hinh-thu-nho-Youtube.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29893","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29893"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29893\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29903"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29893"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29893"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29893"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}</p></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></strong></p></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div>