Active noise cancellation. Active noise cancellation (ANC) has become a popular feature in music headsets. Many headsets now boast ANC, but not all of them are created equal. Let’s see why. As I have briefly mentioned in an earlier post, ANC is all about generating “anti-noise” that mirrors and cancels the ambient noise. What does […]

What is the best glue for repairing books? I prefer to use a PVA (polyvinyl acetate) white glue. Elmer’s makes a glue called Elmer’s Craft Bond, an acid-free, flexible-drying product. I absolutely recommend this glue for repairing every-day, well-loved books. This glue dries clear and flexible. How do you fix a loose book cover? 1: […]

Hold the Shift key down while you select Power > Restart in the lower-right corner of the screen. After your Surface restarts to the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Reset this PC. How do you do a hard reset on a Surface Pro? Press and hold the volume-up button and the power button […]

Can you get an adapter for a SIM card? The iSYFIX SIM card adapter kit helps you to convert a SIM card into a micro SIM or a standard SIM card, and a micro SIM card into a standard SIM card size for any cell phone or tablet. It is completely reversible, very handy to […]

IF YOUR PHONE CASE IS WHITE Only a small amount of bleach should be used, as too much can damage silicone cases. You can dilute one teaspoon of bleach in warm water, then place your case into the solution for a few minutes. The bleach should help remove tough stains and yellowing. How do I […]

Nano sized. An Apple iPhone 7 Plus uses a Nano sized SIM Card. What SIM card does an iPhone 7 Plus use? Nano SIMiPhone Q&A iPhone Model SIM Card Type iPhone 6s Plus Nano SIM iPhone SE Nano SIM iPhone 7 Nano SIM iPhone 7 Plus Nano SIM Is the SIM card the same for […]

Since 2004, the IMEI appears in the format AA-BBBBBB-CCCCCC-D. The sections labeled A and B are known as the Type Allocation Code (TAC). The TAC portion of the IMEI identifies the manufacturer and model of the device. For example, the Google Pixel TAC code is 35-161508, while the iPhone 6s Plus is 35-332907. How do […]

To pair your BackBeat FIT to your phone: Starting with your headset powered off, press and hold the power button until the LED flashes red and blue. Activate Bluetooth on your phone and set it to discover new devices. To do so: Tap PLT_BBT to complete the pairing. How do I put my Plantronics Bluetooth […]

To begin charging your Surface, connect the power supply that came with your Surface to a power source such as a wall outlet, power strip, or surge protector. You can plug the charging connector into the charging port on your Surface in either direction. Can you charge a Surface with USB? Yes, you can usually […]

The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is a modern software designed to replace the legacy BIOS with additional benefits, such as improved security, faster boot times, large capacity hard drive support, and more. Why would I change UEFI firmware settings? The UEFI settings screen allows you to disable Secure Boot, a useful security feature that […]