Cult British TV show The IT Crowd revolved around the basement-dwelling IT department of a fictional corporation. The sitcom had a running joke: whenever someone called for help, the dysfunctional IT support team always answered the phone with the same lazy reply: "Hello, have you tried turning it off and on again?" The show initially ran from 2006 to 2010, and although technology has advanced considerably since then, those remarkable words of wisdom still hold true today. The first and most fundamental step when troubleshooting any electronic device is to restart it.

Apple sometimes gets a bad rap in the repair realm. They’re notoriously heavy-handed with authorized service providers and remain reluctant towards third-party repair. The same holds true for even the most basic Apple accessories, such as your iPhone charger. By shutting out unauthorized suppliers, Apple is sometimes seen as control freaks. Moreover - they may be alienating the most important party in this whole paradigm - you, the device owner. Say your iPhone’s not charging, or you want a new portable iPhone charger. You go online and find a cheap iPhone 6 charger that seems to fit all the requirements. Just before you’re tempted to hit that “Order Now” button - take a moment to think about it. Why are Apple Authorized Providers selling the same gear at higher prices?

If you own any of the later iPhone, Galaxy, or other water-resistant smartphones such as the iPhone 8 or Galaxy S8, you’ve probably asked yourself, “Is my phone really waterproof?”

Did someone say iPhone 8 giveaway? That’s right! For the month of September, we are giving away not one, but TWO iPhone phones!

Apple’s Upgrade Program is basically a way to lease the new iPhone 8 or X via monthly payments instead of buying it upfront. After 24 months of payments, you own the phone. If you upgrade your iPhone again before 24 months are up, your 24 month pay period restarts. The monthly payments for 64gb models of the iPhone 8 and iPhone X start at $34.50 and $49.91 per month respectively and include AppleCare+ coverage.

Ever found yourself in an argument with a friend or partner about the distinctive—how should we put this—behaviors of the sexes? We aren’t here to weigh in definitively; technically, we’re not sociologists (though we read plenty of Wikipedia).

If you’ve dropped your phone in water and are reading this in a hurry, skip down. We’ve got all the steps you need. Here's a summary: Dry it off with a paper towel. This should absorb the water on the surface, leaving only the water that has gotten inside the phone. Turn off the phone ASAP. You might be able to avoid any electrical short circuiting by powering down your device. Pull out the battery and SIM card. By taking apart your phone, you can check for water that may have seeped inside. If you see moisture, gently dry it as best you can, without damaging the components. Don’t touch it for a while. The air will naturally evaporate water that has gotten inside your phone, helping it dry out as time passes. For the rest of the details you need, read on: