5-minute cleaning for your phone and computer - ORSOLTECH

Digital junk It accumulates faster than clutter in real life. There are files you don't need, all those random screenshots, apps you downloaded and used once, and blurry photos clogging up your camera roll.

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All of this slows down your devices and makes everything look messy. The good news? Clean it Easier than you think. Let's do a quick arrangement that makes you say, “Oh, this feels better.”

Step 1: Update your devices

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On a Windows computer, go to Settings > Windows Update.
On a Mac, go to general > Software update.
On your Android device, tap Settings > System > Software.
On iPhone, tap Settings > general > Software update.

Start with your phone

Apps are space hogs

Scroll through your list of apps and delete any app you no longer use. If it's been months, you won't use it. Trust me. And even if you want it later, that's okay, download it again.

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While you're doing this, move the apps you want to spend less time using (Instagram for me) from your phone's home screen. You can hide the application or just move it to another page or folder.

On iPhone:

Swipe left to bypass all app screens and open the App Library.
To delete, touch and hold Application icon > Delete the application > Wipe To confirm.

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On Android:

Open the Google Play Store app, then tap Profile icon.
handle Manage applications and devices > runs.
Select the name of the app you want to delete, then tap Uninstall.

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On iPhone or iPad, the Photos app makes this easy.

Open your Photos app And specify Album.
Scroll down and select Duplicates. (Last time I checked, I had 2,933 duplicate photos and 49 videos!)
He hits He chooses > Select allthen press Trash icon To delete it. You can also choose to merge Combine your tricks into one great shot.

On your Android device, open Files from Google Application, select Cleansthen:

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handle Confirm and edit > See junk files Choose what you want to erase.
When you're ready, tap clear > clear. That's all it takes to remove screenshots, memes, duplicates and other junk mixed in with your important photos.

On your computer

Start with the desktop

Here's the quick and dirty way. Create a new folder, then drag all your random files, screenshots, and anything else into it.

For advice: Sensitive documents have no place on your desktop. If you insist on saving private documents locally, at least give a snooper a harder time by giving the folder an unusual name like “Vacation Photos.” Be sure your computer automatically It locks when you're away and requires a password on startup as well.

Quick lock: For Windows, tap Windows key + to. On a Mac, use Control + poultice + S.

Uninstall programs you don't need or use

They take up a fair amount of space, so clear out anything you don't use regularly. Moreover, outdated applications may put you at risk. By keeping outdated software on your computer, you are potentially leaving the door wide open for cybercriminals to enter.

On a Windows computer:

Click Start button And search for the application or program. Press and hold (or right-click) on the app and select Uninstall.

On a Mac:

Click Finder icon In the dock, then Applications.
If an app is in a folder, open it to find the uninstaller. Double-click it, then follow the on-screen instructions.
If the app isn't in a folder or doesn't have an uninstaller, drag it from the Applications folder to the Trash.

Don't forget the outside

We're all about speed, so let's deal with those fingerprint-covered screens.

On your phoneremove the case and accessories. You want to reach every nook and cranny. For a computer screen, clean the back of the screen, the sides, and any edges that have accumulated dirt before you start cleaning.

A microfiber cloth can be used, but I prefer screen cleaning wipes. They are so easy. Skip the paper towels. They are too rough for delicate jobs like this.

I always come back to this 210-pack of screen cleaning wipes. Use them on smartphones, tablets, monitors, TVs, remote controls and even glasses. They are scratch-free and made with anti-static fabric that cleans without leaving streaks or lint behind.

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