Derrick Miyao

I'm an avid fan of tech and love to write about it. I find most sites cover the same things in the same light, and I want to offer a different perspective. Email: [email protected]

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 broken glass? Here’s a breakdown on the total cost to repair it.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 broken glass? Here’s a breakdown on the total cost to repair it.

Accidents happen, especially with smartphones. It’s happened to millions of others so don’t feel like your world has ended if you dropped your brand Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and cracked the display or rear glass panel. No matter how strong Samsung, Apple, and Corning claim their glass is, a weird drop is going to crack it. Don’t fret, Samsung will repair your pricey smartphone … Continue Reading >

High-tech food: Do something good for Earth Day and swap your beef for Beyond Meat’s incredible plant based burger

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High-tech food: Do something good for Earth Day and swap your beef for Beyond Meat’s incredible plant based burger

What the heck is food doing on a tech website? I could recommend you do something good for Earth Day and recycle your old smartphone. I could also recommend you swap out your old school watering meter with a high-tech one from b hyve that will help cut back on water usage and save you money at the same time. There are hundreds of … Continue Reading >

Here’s how much it costs to fix broken glass on the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus

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Here’s how much it costs to fix broken glass on the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus

Breaking the display on your smartphone is painful. It’s especially painful on the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus which are both beautiful devices. While your Galaxy S9 can function with a broken display in most cases, it will get worse over time. Cracks will continue to develop and your water and dust resistance goes right out the window. Don’t be hard on yourself if you … Continue Reading >

How to automatically block spam calls on your Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+

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How to automatically block spam calls on your Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+

Call fraud and spam are at an all-time high. Despite the FTC’s efforts the protect consumers, spammers are using technology to mask their numbers and are calling from other countries to scam us out of money or information. It doesn’t even seem to help if you register your number to the national Do Not Call Registry. If you’re tired of getting spam and fraud … Continue Reading >

Amazon quietly launches a new program that allows you to try on clothing without being charged

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Amazon quietly launches a new program that allows you to try on clothing without being charged

As malls close their doors around the country, Amazon continues to add value where others are failing. An Amazon Prime membership has just gotten more valuable. Beyond free music, books, TV shows, oh and free two-day shipping, Amazon is now offering a new program to select customers called Prime Wardrobe.  Prime Wardrobe is Amazon’s way of selling more clothes and shoes to you without … Continue Reading >

iOS 11.3 brings major updates to the iPhone and iPad

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iOS 11.3 brings major updates to the iPhone and iPad

Apple’s latest iOS update brings major upgrades to the iPhone and iPad. Beyond typical bug fixes and security patches, iOS 11.3 adds new features that users will want halfway through its life cycle. Here’s why you will want to update your iPhone and/or iPad. Keep in mind you will want to be on WiFi to download the large file and also connect your device … Continue Reading >

How to disable bloatware on your Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+

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How to disable bloatware on your Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+

Samsung does great things when it comes to smartphones. It pushes innovation when it comes to hardware, cameras, displays, and even software. The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are both great examples of how great Samsung phones are. If you picked up a Samsung Galaxy S9 or S9+ and got it from a carrier like AT&T or Verizon, there’s a high chance there’s software … Continue Reading >

Clear out your old drawers and recycle your unused smartphones for Earth Day

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Clear out your old drawers and recycle your unused smartphones for Earth Day

Earth Day is coming up on April 22nd. In reality, every day should be “Earth Day”, but this specific day was picked to bring awareness to the globe that we have to take care of our planet. There are obvious things you can do to help the planet: walk more, carpool, use reusable grocery bags, switch to energy efficient appliances and lights, and fix … Continue Reading >

How to completely delete your Facebook account for good

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How to completely delete your Facebook account for good

Facebook’s apologies are no longer acceptable for many of you. No matter how you use Facebook to stay in touch with your friends and family, you can’t afford to place your trust in Facebook with your data. Facebook has let fake news persist, it’s a place of hate, and it let companies mine your personal information without your consent. There are countless other ways … Continue Reading >

Solo offers up three new 17″ laptop backpacks that look as cool as they are functional

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Solo offers up three new 17″ laptop backpacks that look as cool as they are functional

Very few companies make laptop backpacks that support those of us who need more power. Whether it be for gaming, video editing, designing, or other activities that require more power, some of us need the portability of a laptop with the power of a desktop. 17″ laptops are the solution for those who need more power. I know first hand that finding backpacks that … Continue Reading >

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