10 Clever Smartphone Hacks To Try
May 22, 2021 08:50 AM
Good or bad, our phones have become a large part of our lives. Cell phones do almost everything for us these days. But that doesn’t mean we know all the ways that we can put them to use. There’s always more to learn when it comes to smartphone hacks, and some of them are pretty amazing. Discover the selection of the best time saving phone hacks and some creative ways to make the most of your smartphone.
1. Lifesaving Lock Screen
This emergency home screen hack is perfect for storing important information about yourself in case you’re ever in an accident or your phone gets lost. Make a graphic for your locked screen sharing important information in case something should ever happen to you.
2. Fridge Photo
How many times have your been at the store struggling to remember if you need milk and eggs? Snap a quick photo with your smartphone before your next trip to the grocery! Genius.
3. Nailpolish Headphones
So tell me I am not the only person who has gone to put her ear buds in only to have picked the “wrong” ear?? Never again! Differentiate the two ears from each other. Paint each a different color with nail polish. Added perk, your kids will know they are yours.
4. Zip Tied Chargers
So you need to charge your phone but your charger “dock” is gone? Your kids used it who knows where – and it’s never to be seen again? Right? This happens at other people’s houses too, right?? Keep your chargers from getting bumped and unplugged by using zip ties to secure them.
5. DIY Phone Stand
Your phone will fit on the unfolded paperclip perfectly. Now you can watch videos without worrying that the phone will fall. It’s so simple, yet so genius.
6. DIY Night Light
In case you need a little bit of light and don’t have a nightlight around, try this hack. Put a bottle of water on your phone’s flashlight to make a nightlight. Reading in such light is not advisable, but getting to your bed without trouble would work great.
7. Family Charging Station
This handmade family charging station keeps all of your technology neat and organized. No more cords everywhere. Gorgeous.
8. The Proper Way to Hold Your Phone.
If you don’t want to look like you have spina bifida at the age of 67, then pay attention to your posture to keep your back healthy.
Hold your phone in front of your face in an upright position. Don’t look down at it.
Hold your phone in front of your face in an upright position. Don’t look down at it.
9. Store Chargers and Headphones in Your Glasses Case
If your bag is big, and you don’t want to always search for your headphones and charger, simply store them in a glasses case. If you don’t want to struggle every time to find your phone charger in your bag, this is the easiest solution that you might never have even thought of.
10. DIY Phone Stand
Put those empty toilet paper rolls to good use. Just add washi tape, and push pins. Viola! Not only does your phone stand up – hands free – the tube acts as a speaker amplifier, you will have a better listening experience!
I find the best thing to hold your phone or tablet is a picture stand from the Dollar Store.