Aydin Yildiz
Electronics Repair Specialist
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Co-authored Articles (12)
How to
Reset an iPad Without the Password
A step-by-step guide to reset an iPad with or without a home buttonIf you're locked out of your iPad Mini or other iPad model because you forgot the passcode, don't worry—you can easily reset the iPad to remove the pas...
4 Simple Ways to Format and Clear an SD Memory Card
An easy-to-use guide to permanently delete files and clear space on an SD card Formatting an SD card will remove all photos, videos, and files stored on it. If you want to clear out an SD card to use like new, you can ea...
How to
Detect Malware on Android
Do you suspect your Android device might be infected with malware or viruses? Android is a much more open platform than iPhone and iPad. This means it's much easier to customize your device and install the apps you wan...
How to
Remove a Hacker from Your iPhone
We use our iPhones for everything—managing our appointments, communicating with friends and family, online banking, and even tracking our health data. The fact that our iPhones contain so much of our personal informati...
3 Easy Ways to Reset an Android Phone to Factory Settings
An in-depth guide to performing a factory reset on Android smartphones Factory resetting an Android phone will delete all your data, including your contacts, photos, apps, and more. If you don't want to delete everything...
How to
Fix a Hacked Android Phone
It can feel stressful and daunting when someone gets control of your phone. If you suspect that someone hacked your Android device, don't worry—removing the hacker and their point of entry isn't as hard as you'd think,...
How to
Redial
If you need to redial a phone number you just called, you can typically use some type of shortcut to do so. The exact method you'll need to follow will depend on the type of phone you're using, though.
How to Lock an iPhone or Android Screen for Kids: Step-by-Step
Keep your kids safe while allowing them to use a mobile device If your child uses your phone to play games or watch videos, you may be concerned about them poking around in your device settings or getting into apps they...
How to
Reset an Android Tablet
Performing a reset on an Android tablet will wipe all personal data and restore the device back to its original factory settings, which can be helpful if you want to sell your device or correct any operating system malfu...
How to
Set Contact Restrictions on an iPhone
This wikiHow teaches you how to restrict iPhone apps from accessing and using contact information stored on your phone.
How To Keep Your Cell Phone Safe From Hackers
The ultimate guide to protecting your iPhone or Android from hackers and malwareWith all the reports about malware attacks and data breaches, no one can blame you for wanting to protect your cell phone from hackers. You ...
How to
Unfreeze an iPad
This wikiHow teaches you how to restart or reset an iPad with a frozen screen. An iPad can become frozen if an application or the operating system stops working, battery charge is too low, or if the unit has not starte...
