Imagine you just bought a nice new phone, with two years of manufacturer warranty. Unfortunately, you just dropped your phone into the sink and now it won’t charge. But no worries, you can just request…
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Apple
When a Hardware Manufacturer Stops Supporting Your Hardware…
We’ve all had the experience: a favorite device is chugging along, getting a little slower with new updates, maybe getting a little glitchy, but still largely reliable and familiar. We keep putting off getting a…
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iPhone
Everyone Has a Smartphone…Should Everyone Have Smartphone Insurance?
We all know the feeling: standing in a cell phone store with a silver-tongued salesperson wondering if we really do need an insurance plan for our devices. A wave of uncertainty washes over us as…
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Tech Tip
So You Broke Your Phone Screen: How to Repair It
Touch screen devices like phones and tablets are much tougher than they used to be, but the worst still happens: you drop your phone just right and crunch! Your screen cracks. What do you do…
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Local Services
Ways to Waterproof Your Devices (and some pros and cons)
Whether it’s rain, the ocean, your favorite fishing hole, or that cold beer you’re enjoying on a patio, keeping your device from exposure to liquid is a must.Here are some ways to waterproof your device…
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Tech Tip
Warranty School Part 3: Put Your Warranty to Work
Many people buy items with warranties, extended warranties, or service plans, and luckily, never need to use them, but in case the day comes when you need to use your warranty, make sure you get…
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Warranties
Part 2: Are You A Candidate For An Extended Warranty?
Like all insurance, extended warranties provide peace of mind, but they’re also a bet. You’re paying for a service in advance that you might never use. So, are you a candidate for an extended warranty?…
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Apple
Part 1: Demystifying Warranties
If you’re investing in a new computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device your hope is that it’s going to last. But what if something goes wrong? Depending on the problem, for some devices it…
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