All posts tagged: Refresh

My proven 4-step Android refresh routine that brings phones back to life – no matter the model

My proven 4-step Android refresh routine that brings phones back to life – no matter the model

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Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As a person who covers consumer tech for a living, I get to use a few dozen smartphones every year. While I almost always advise on which is the new best smartphone, the majority of consumers don’t upgrade every year. I have friends and family who tell me they don’t want to upgrade and ask, “How can I make my current phone faster?” I finally have an answer. Also: The best phones to buy in 2026 I don’t get to use review devices for long, but I have picked up tips and tricks from years of experience that can help boost the speed of your old Android phone. Before you ask, it doesn’t involve rooting your device. These tips are easy to implement for both tech-savvy consumers and the average Joe.  If your Android phone has started feeling slow, you should primarily focus on clearing its storage. If you’re unsure about where to start, here are a few steps you can take to make your …

Refresh your computer for with these Microsoft apps

Refresh your computer for $20 with these Microsoft apps

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TL;DR: Make your computer feel brand new for just $19.97 with this Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows license. You can’t get much for $20 these days, so it’s pretty surprising that that’s all it takes to totally refresh your PC with this Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows license. This suite of apps gives your computer seven helpful tools to help you get things done, and right now you can get them all for only $19.97 (reg. $229). Whether you’ve been living without Microsoft Office tools for a while or you’re totally new to these incredible apps, this deal on a Windows license brings them to less than $3 each. And you’ll own all seven of them outright, so there are no subscription fees required. Mashable Deals By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See …

Refresh Your Workspace for 2026 With 20% Off Satechi’s Best Desktop Accessories

Refresh Your Workspace for 2026 With 20% Off Satechi’s Best Desktop Accessories

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Satechi recently kicked off a new sale that has its most popular desktop accessories at 20 percent off for a limited time. To get this discount, enter the code REFRESH20 at checkout on the accessories found in Satechi’s “Dark Refresh Collection.” Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Satechi. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. This sale includes products like Qi2 wireless chargers, Bluetooth keyboards, USB-C hubs, Thunderbolt accessories, and more. Satechi provides free shipping on orders with a value that exceeds $20, so many of the products in this sale should automatically net you the free shipping bonus. Note: Use code REFRESH20 to see this discount. Additionally, Satechi announced a few products at CES earlier this month, and to mark the launch it’s providing a 20 percent discount on these devices for early adopters. You can use the code CES2026 at checkout to get 20 percent off all five of Satechi’s newest products. Note: Use code CES2026 to …

iPhone Air to Get Minor Refresh This Year, Claims Leaker

iPhone Air to Get Minor Refresh This Year, Claims Leaker

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Apple will launch a second-generation iPhone Air this year, despite reports that it has been delayed until 2027, according to the Weibo leaker known as Fixed Focus Digital. Doubling down on a similar claim they made late last year, the leaker says feedback coming from the production line still suggests that the iPhone Air 2 will launch in the fall – presumably alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models and a rumored foldable iPhone. The second-generation device will have “very minor changes,” making it “basically a routine upgrade,” the leaker said in comments machine-translated from Chinese. The rumor comes in contrast to a November report from The Information that said Apple had decided to delay the launch of the next-generation ‌iPhone Air‌ until 2027 as a result of poor sales. A second report from the same outlet claimed Apple will use the delay to work on a redesign of the device that could include a second rear camera, as well as a lighter weight, vapor chamber cooling, and a larger battery capacity. Notably, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman …