Speaker Cleaning
Soft Brush, Tape or Compressed Air: Which Is Safest?
The safest way to clean a phone speaker is a dry soft brush, then low-tack tape. See how brush, tape, putty, compressed air and sound compare, and why.
11 min read
Speaker Cleaning
How to Clean Phone Speaker Dust Without Opening It
Learn how to clean phone speaker dust without opening it. Use a soft dry brush, low-tack tape and sound, and skip what Apple, Samsung and Google warn against.
14 min read
Water Damage
How Long Should You Wait Before Charging a Wet Phone?
Charging a wet phone too soon can corrode the port. See the wait times Apple, Samsung and Google give, what the moisture alert means, and when it is safe.
12 min read
Water Damage
Phone in Salt Water or Pool Water: Why They Are Worse Than Rain
A phone in salt water needs a fresh-water rinse before anything else. See how sea, pool and rain water differ, what Apple and Samsung advise, and what to do.
12 min read
Water Damage
Is Your Water Resistant Phone Actually Waterproof?
A water resistant phone is not waterproof. See what IP67 and IP68 were tested for, what the lab test leaves out, and why makers still refuse liquid damage.
11 min read
Water Damage
Rice vs Silica Gel for a Wet Phone: What Actually Works
Rice vs silica gel for a wet phone, settled with test results. See why open air beats both, when silica gel earns its place, and what to do if it's in rice.
12 min read
Water Damage
Dropped Your Phone in Water? Do These 5 Things First
Dropped phone in water? Do these five things in order, then see when to switch it off, how long to dry it, what to skip and the signs of lasting damage.
12 min read