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Force stop and clear cache explained

If you have a problem with an app you might need to do a "Force Stop" and "Clear Cache." But why does that help? What is "Force stop" and what is a cache?

Gary SimsJanuary 14, 20191295 shares

How does Apple’s new A12X processor compare to other 7nm mobile SoCs?

Apple's new iPad Pro uses the new A12X processor, with its octa-core CPU and an improved GPU. How does it compare to other 7nm mobile processors?

Gary SimsJanuary 13, 2019182 shares

So what is a VPN, and why should you care?

VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. But what is a VPN? What can a VPN do for you and do you need one? Let's take a look.

AA StaffDecember 2, 2018538 shares

What is the best mid-range mobile processor?

Qualcomm, Samsung, MediaTek, and Huawei all make mobile processors for the mid-range. But which is the best?

Gary SimsOctober 18, 2018282 shares

Introducing the Gary Explains YouTube channel

There are so many areas of technology that Gary would like to cover, but they aren't directly related to mobile. Introducing the new Gary Explains YouTube Channel...

Gary SimsMarch 12, 2018438 shares

What is a blockchain? – Gary Explains

If you have heard of Bitcoin then you have probably heard of the blockchain. But what is a blockchain? And how does it work? Please, let me expain.

Gary SimsFebruary 28, 2018317 shares

Why GPL violations are bad – Gary explains

The thing about open source software is that it is equally a social contract as well as a legal agreement. That is why companies that break the open source "contract" are immoral and unjust.

Gary SimsFebruary 6, 2018583 shares

IoT security – what you need to know (Gary explains)

IoT has been in the news recently after the DDOS attack on Dyn. It highlighted the problems with IoT security. But what is the problem? Let me explain.

Gary SimsJanuary 25, 2018399 shares

Display showdown: AMOLED vs LCD vs Retina vs Infinity Display

With Samsung's Infinity Display and the iPhone X's Super Retina HD making headlines, what do all these terms mean, and is AMOLED better than LCD?

Gary SimsJanuary 6, 20181438 shares

What is the Kirin 970’s NPU? – Gary explains

Huawei's Kirin 970 has a new component called the Neural Processing Unit, the NPU. Sounds fancy, but what is it and how does it work?

Gary SimsDecember 22, 2017756 shares

End of the line!

… this isn't the forums?

Samsung Galaxy Fold hands-on: Amazing, and equally concerning

Samsung Galaxy Fold issues: What’s happening, what can Samsung do about it?

Oppo Reno hands-on: A shark-fin selfie shooter and 10x hybrid zoom

Huawei P30 Pro camera review: Next level optics, low-light king