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The AirTag Battery Mod That Lasts a Decade
AirTag batteries never seem to die when it’s convenient. Here’s the $70 solution that keeps mine running for a decade.
Fixing an iPhone 16 Pro Camera Without Replacement: Camera Cleaning Solution Test
My iPhone 16 Pro camera was so dirty it was unusable. I tried Camera Cleaning Solution with an ultrasonic cleaner to fix it, here’s what happened.
Fixing the Brightest, Most Dramatic Pixel Ever: Yes, It Needed a New Battery
From plastic backs to stubborn battery tabs, here’s the full Pixel battery replacement process, complete with official Google advice and my own repair bench notes.
Refurbished iPhone 12 Pro From Apple: Is It as Good as New???
Apple sells refurbished iPhones for less, but are they really like new? I cracked one open to find out and what I saw inside was surprising.
I Replaced Just the Glass on an iPhone 13 Pro Max: Not the Whole Screen….
I replaced only the broken glass on an iPhone 13 Pro Max instead of the whole screen. With the right tools, you can save money and keep the original OLED and I’ll show you exactly how I did it.
$4 Transparent Back Glass for the Galaxy S22 Ultra? Here’s What You Need to Know…
Skip the DIY chaos, this $4 AliExpress transparent back glass gives your Galaxy S22, S23, or S24 series a clean see-through look in minutes, but it comes with a few trade-offs.
Why Does Pouring Liquid Fix a Burned LCD Screen? Here’s What’s Actually Happening
A viral video showing liquid “fixing” a burned LCD screen confused a lot of people, so I broke it down step by step. Here’s why LCDs black out under heat and why cooling them instantly restores the image.
I Turned a $3 Dollar Store Wireless Charger Into MagSafe for Just $1
I bought a $3 wireless charger from the dollar store and upgraded it into a MagSafe charger with just $1 worth of magnets. Here’s the step-by-step breakdown.
Can the Flipper Zero Break Into a Password-Protected Phone? Here’s the Truth
Can the Flipper Zero really hack your phone’s password? I tested its Bad USB function and here’s what actually happens.
Why I Ditched the Magic Mouse 2 for This Older Model That’s Actually Better
The Magic Mouse 2 is sleek but frustrating. Here’s why I replaced it with the first-gen Magic Mouse from AliExpress and why it’s actually the better option.
The Easiest Way to Spot Fake AirPods (With Almost 100% Accuracy)
Tired of fake AirPods scams? Here’s the easiest and most accurate way to instantly tell if your AirPods case is fake, based on a simple test you can do yourself.
Apple Watches Have a Secret Port You Didn’t Know About…
Yes, Apple Watches have a secret port. I used it with an iBus tool and DFU mode to restore a locked Apple Watch stuck on “Too Many Passcode Attempts.” Here’s how it works.
I Bought a Fake Samsung Z Flip for $50 on AliExpress: Here’s What I Found…
I bought a fake Samsung Z Flip for $50 on AliExpress, and it’s one of the weirdest knockoffs I’ve ever tested. From four SIM slots to a fake display, here’s what happened.
How to Restore the Oleophobic Coating on Your Phone Screen
If your phone screen looks greasy and feels sticky, the oleophobic coating has likely worn off. Here’s how to clean your screen, reapply a new coating, and bring back that fresh, smudge-free look in just a few steps.
The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Can Tell If You Eat Your Veggies… Sort Of
The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic brings back the rotating bezel and adds a wild new feature: it can test if you’ve been eating enough fruits and veggies. The catch? A Cheez-It can beat the test. Here’s what’s going on.
Alleged iPhone 17 Pro Spotted in Public: Real Leak or Clever Misdirection?
A blurry leak shows a presumed iPhone 17 Pro test unit in public, thick case, camera bar, even bodyguards trying to hide it. But can we trust this is really real?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Teardown: The Thinnest Fold Yet, but at What Cost?
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is thinner, lighter, and packed with a 200MP camera, but the EU gave it a C for repairability. After tearing it down, I’d call that generous. From impossible battery pulls to a broken inner display, here’s why repairing Samsung’s latest foldable is far from simple.
Apple Just Dropped AppleCare One, But Is It Worth It?
AppleCare One is Apple’s new insurance plan that covers multiple devices under one subscription, even older ones. Here’s what it covers, where it’s available, and whether it’s worth signing up.
Apple Finally Made Camera Replacements Doable… But There's a Catch
Apple finally made camera replacements affordable, but getting them to work properly is another story. From unsupported iOS betas to spinning around for 10 minutes during recalibration, here’s everything you need to know before swapping your iPhone camera.