- Keep an eye on your Android battery use. There are a few ways to do this, depending on your device and how you use it.
- If you’re using a phone that has a battery percentage indicator, keep an eye on it so you know when it’s getting low.
- If you’re using a phone that doesn’t have a battery percentage indicator, try using an app like Battery Life Pro to monitor your battery usage and see where you can cut back.
- If you’re decluttering pages in Chrome, be sure to clear the cache and cookies first so the pages load faster the next time you visit them. ..
Once a week we round up some of the tips and tricks you mail in and share them with everyone. This week we’re looking at monitoring your Android device’s battery, DIY camera stabilizers, and a handy Chrome tool for tidying up web pages.
Monitor Your Battery with Battery Doctor
Alfred writes in with the following Android-centric tip:
Not bad indeed, thanks for sharing Alfred!
DIY Camera Stabilizer from PVC Pipe
Rick writes in with the following camera/camcorder tip:
PVC is cheap enough and, if you don’t glue the pieces right away, easy enough to salvage for a new build. Looks like a fun weekend project. Thanks for sharing!
Clean Up Web Pages with Page Eraser
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Belle writes in with the following Chrome tip:
Easy indeed, whether it’s just an eyesore or you’re trying to clean it up for a screenshot that’s certainly a quick way to go about it. Nice find.
