How to Speed Up Your Phone: Four Causes, Four Different Fixes
Slow is usually one of four unrelated problems, and an ageing battery is the one almost nobody knows about. Cleaner apps make it worse.
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Technology
How the tools we use actually work, and whether they are worth using. Privacy as distinct from security, what antivirus and VPNs genuinely do and do not do, why devices slow down, and how to back things up before you need to. Written by someone who sells none of it, which is the main thing separating these pages from most of what ranks for the same questions.
Is Antivirus Necessary? An Answer From Someone Not Selling It
Nearly every page on this question is published by a company selling antivirus. Your computer probably already has adequate protection built in.
Do You Need a VPN? An Answer From Someone Not Selling One
Nearly every page answering this question is published by a company that sells VPNs. We sell nothing, and the honest answer is usually no.
How Long Do Laptops Last, and How to Make Yours Last Longer
Almost everything written on this is by someone selling laptops. The real failure points, in order, and the rule for when repair stops being worth it.
The Old Advice for Spotting Scams Has Stopped Working
Bad grammar is no longer a signal, and teaching people it is has become dangerous. What actually identifies a scam now.
Are Password Managers Safe? The Honest Answer
Written by someone who does not sell one. The real failure modes, what happens to your vault when you die, and when the browser is enough.
Why Your Laptop Got Slow, and What Actually Fixes It
Diagnose the real bottleneck first, then fix it in order of effect. Including which popular fixes do nothing at all.