Let’s fix some mistakes.
Android is designed tomanage running appsin the background for you.
When resources are needed, it will automatically close apps that haven’t been used in a while.
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You should onlyforce close Android appsif they’re misbehaving.
Otherwise, it’s a much better practice to keep your hands off and let Android do its thing.
You should always go with “Precise” whenever you’ve got the option to.
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Another good practice is togive apps temporary permissions.
Choose “Only This Time” if it’s something you’re not going to use often.
It’s easy tocheck up on which apps are using which permissions.
Third-party home screen launchers offer much more personalization options than the default launcher from your phone’s manufacturer.
A couple of our personal favorites includeNova LauncherandNiagara Launcher.
Nova is great if you want a ton of personalization and prefs to play around with.
Niagara features a minimal design that’sespecially nice on large phones.
pop swing open the Play Store and do a search for “home screen launcher.”
You’ll find a ton of apps to choose from.
It’s easy tochange the default launcher—usually the app will guide you through it.
You might think that means you better install an antivirus app on your Android phone.You don’t.
Android has several layers of built-in protection to keep your machine safe from malicious attacks.
Play Protect also keeps an eye on your internet tool.
In short, the vast majority of people don’t need to worry about using an antivirus app.
Related:Does Your Android Phone Need an Antivirus App?
You should give it a peek.
Even if you don’t find something to use, it’s worth exploring.
You don’t have to live with these appsusing up space on your gear.
This ensures they run properly with any bugs or security flaws squashed and patched.
The Google Play Store offers a few different ways to see to it apps stay up to date.
First, you could simply manuallycheck the Play Store for app updatesregularly.
Android has multiple features aimed at reducing eye strain at night.
you might even makedark mode turn on automatically at sunset, which we highly recommend.
Dark Mode changes the theme, but it doesn’t address the blue light situation.
For that, Android devices have a feature called"Night Light" or “Eye Conform Shield.
“This changes the color temperature of the display to be more orange, counteracting the blue light.
Like dark mode, it can also be turned on automatically at night.
This doesn’t mean you’ll be completely sealed off from the outside world when you’re sleeping.
There are probably certain people and apps that you want to be able to contact you at all times.
“Do Not Disturb” can allow exceptions to break through, while keeping the unimportant notifications sidelined.
Do it once, and you’ll be happy you did.
With so many cheap accessories on Amazon, it’s very easy to get a bad one.
USB-C was supposed to be great—and it usually is—but there arestill some issues with it.
It’s not only about safety, either.
The wrong cable could mean you’remissing out on the Fast Charging benefits of your gadget.
Fast Charging doesn’t work with just any ol' charging cable.
you better get one thatsupports the Fast Charging capabilities of your phone.
Make sureyou’re getting a good one.
