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Inexpensive Remedies for a Broken iPhone

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Anybody who owns an iPhone likely considers it one of their closest friends, if not family. Yet throwing, scratching, smashing and submerging iPhones are daily occurrences that may require some costly resuscitation. If you or a loved one are currently mending a broken heart/iPhone, here are some inexpensive remedies to keep your best friend looking good as new without costing you $200.

Wet iPhone

We've all done it, and we'll continue to do it: dropping our iPhones in the toilet, carrying them in the pouring rain or accidentally washing them with our darks. These things happen, no matter how under the influence of alcohol you are or aren't. The key is to remain calm and breathe before acting. Then follow these steps:

1. Initially, you'll want to remove your iPhone from the water and get it dry. This is the point in the emergency where you decide if you love your iPhone enough to dunk your hands in a possibly unflushed toilet.

2. Once your iPhone is out, power the device down and use a soft cloth to gently remove the external water from the device. It's important not to panic and see if it's still working, because activating your iPhone and pressing its buttons will likely cause whatever is working to short circuit.

3. Once the iPhone is dry, use a hairdryer (not too close to the phone) or compressed-air spray to remove any further moisture from the earpiece at the top, speaker holes on the bottom and the audio jack on top (anywhere that water may have gotten in). You can even dunk your iPhone in a bowl of uncooked rice and allow the rice to soak up any nearby moisture.

4. When you're certain your phone is as dry as it can be, wait a few minutes and hit the home button to see if there is any response. If there isn't, you can always hold down the power and home buttons at the same time to reset the phone. Although these steps are not always fail-proof, most water damage situations are repairable depending on the body of water (or urine) the phone is dropped in. Most iPhone models are built to withstand a certain degree of water damage.

Broken Buttons

If buttons like the home, volume or mute aren't responding, it may not be due to any incident, except the random failure and aging of the device. Without jail-breaking your phone, which is considered an unforgivable tech crime of passion, there's a cool way to designate the task of old buttons to new ones.

1. Under Settings, scroll down to General. At the bottom of the list, select Accessibility. Choose AssistiveTouch under the Physical & Motor category. Turn on AssistiveTouch.

2. A node will appear in the bottom right corner that allows you to simulate button pushes on-screen. So if your volume buttons aren't responding, select the node and tap Device and select the Volume option on screen.

3. You can choose from Home, Device (volume up/down, mute, rotate screen, shake, lock screen) or Favorites to make your buttons come alive in a new way, as well as customize your iPhone to make things quicker or more convenient.

Cracked Glass Case

So you got mad and threw your iPhone against the wall. It's not your phone's fault, but if it happens to still be fully functioning, all you have to do is deal with the broken front glass. It may work, but it's also a danger to that face you've grown so fond of over the years. Apple now replaces screens, but they may empty your wallet for it. Instead, just do this:

1. A quick remedy is to use gloves and a soft cloth to lightly brush off any small glass particles without removing any large pieces.

2. Take a clear roll of reliable packaging tape and lightly wrap once around the iPhone from top to bottom. You can wrap it more than once, but it'll probably just make your iPhone look like trash.

3. Cut holes for the receiver on the front screen and the speakers and charger at the bottom. You want the surface to feel as smooth as if you hadn't just thrown your phone into a wall.

Charging and Saving Battery

If you iPhone isn't responding when you try to charge it, or if your battery life is short-lived, there are a few tricks to try before taking drastic measures.

1. Close all the apps on your iPhone by double-clicking the home button to make the bar of apps appear at the bottom. Then, by holding one of the apps until the red delete markers appear and closing each individual app, you'll slow the drain on your battery. You can also dim the screen's brightness and turn off Bluetooth in your Settings app.

2. For the charging issue, connect your iPhone to your computer (the one on which it's synced with iTunes). Use the computer USB port, not the keyboard USB. If the phone doesn't appear, attempt to update the software by going to Software Update in the Settings app. If the iPhone does appear, it might offer you the latest software update, which is usually the key to most problems. Keeping the computer and iPhone up-to-date allows the apps to function as they are meant to.

3. If updating isn't the issue, it may be best to restore your iPhone. This is a drastic measure that may result in a loss of saved data. Be sure to email or backup any important information before restoring, which takes your iPhone back to a clean slate. If these options don't help, and you're still under warranty, take the phone to the store and let them have the headache.

Preventative Measures

Having remedies for a comatose iPhone is great and all, but in the age we live in, it may prove easier to take the steps necessary to prevent problem situations. Get the following:

1. GPS: When you get your iPhone, you should take the time to set up the Find My iPhone app so that you can find your phone from your Apple computer or iPad. Doing anything less is pure laziness. If you haven't done it yet, do it now. It's free.

2. Covers and cases: When purchasing your iPhone, it's a good idea to get a cover or case for it, so that you won't have to research articles likes this one. If you haven't already, go out and spend a small fraction of what you paid for the phone to keep it safe. Whether through Apple or some clever online boutique, you can get waterproof covers now too.

3. Insurance: Good, old-fashioned insurance is important, just like your mother taught you. It may be a few extra bucks a month on that cell phone bill, but you probably spend that much every day on chewing gum and baseball cards. It's worth it!

 

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13 Huge Summer Box Office Bombs

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15 of the Craziest Items Currently for Sale on eBay

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Rogue MLB Employee Posts Hilarious Messages on Official Team Pages

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For the first time ever, Major League Baseball's social-media plan made some noise in the online community. We're just not sure this is how the league wanted it to happen. For a couple of minutes yesterday afternoon, a rogue employee decided to have some fun with various teams' Facebook pages. The stunt involved the New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Miami Marlins, San Diego Padres and more. See below for the fun. (We especially love the Nationals post, if for no other reason than the first two responses.)

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Monkey Reacts the Same Way We Would When Someone Takes His Beer

Hot Brazilian Twins Cheer On Their Country

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Cam Newton's Top-Secret Nutrition Plan

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton broke just about every conceivable rookie QB record in 2011, including total passing yards and touchdowns for a first-time signal-caller. So how does the reigning Rookie of the Year improve his game even more? By carefully controlling what he puts into his body--previously foreign territory for the electrifying athlete.

"I'm going into next season with the mentality that I'll do anything I can to get any edge possible, and now I'm focusing on nutrition and what I can do off the field," Newton says. "That means I watch what I put into my body, whether it's an hour before a workout or practice, or an hour after. It's about helping me build up the right way instead of being sore the next day. And it's completely new for me and a big morale booster." (The QB doesn't need any work in the swagger department--learn Cam Newton's Confidence Keys.)

While Newton has scored huge on the field, his old nutrition plan needed tweaks. "I used to splurge big," he says. "When you're so busy, junk food is too easy to find, especially at night. And cereal. I demolish cereal."

With the help of the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI), Newton is now fueling exactly the way his body needs. During a recent testing session, GSSI scientists looked at Newton's body composition and how efficiently he processes fat and carbohydrates, and then they configured his M.O. accordingly. "Football is a game of inches," says GSSI senior scientist JohnEric Smith, Ph.D. "So every small improvement counts. While we can't disclose Cam's exact numbers, we can say what we're doing will help boost his energy and recovery time." (Discover how else football players fuel up in How NFL Stars Are Made.)

You may not be gunning for an NFL record, but you can adopt Newton's preseason strategies to improve your own muscle strength and recovery. Newton's nutrition plan is under wraps, but Smith copped to these three basic tenets:

1. On average, the body torches about 60-90 grams of carbohydrate in an hour. So when pre-fueling for a workout or replenishing post-session, adjust your caloric intake accordingly.

2. Your body loses an average of one liter of sweat per hour. Smith recommends refueling with an electrolyte-packed sports drink for heavier workouts, to replace salt.

3. For optimum healing after a hard workout, aim to consume 20 grams of protein. Ingesting it as soon as possible will improve muscle recovery, Smith says, and help provide more energy for future sessions. (Want more must-have nutrition tips delivered to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Dose newsletter.)

 

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Funny, Crazy Internet Photos, Vol. 4

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SOL Republic and Professor Meowingtons Create World's First Cat-Only Headphones

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Thanks to SOL REPUBLIC, cats are finally getting the headphones they deserve. Now your tabby can listen to its favorite tunes while it zooms frantically around your apartment or house destroying everything in sight. Watch this informative instructional video to find out more about these revolutionary cat cans.

 

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Dad Modifies Son's Power Wheels Into Off-Road Go-Kart

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This video tells the story of a kid who loved his Power Wheels car so much that he used it until the tires fell off (almost literally.) Over the course of a few weeks, he and his dad took the vehicle apart, then put it back together better, stronger and faster. According to the YouTube description:

"At the age of 2 Evan received his Lightning McQueen Powerwheel for christmas of 2009. After three years of use he had worn through the plastic wheels. We decided to upgrade the oem plastic wheels to metal rims with rubber tires. From that point more modifications were added every few weeks. Now, Evans Lightning McQueen Powerwheel is equipped with an aluminum back half chassis, dual sealed gel batteries with an output of 24 volts, a 500 watt .66 horsepower electric motor, disk brake, throttle modulated variable speed control with reverse and sparco battery cut off switch."

 

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Very Funny Bumper Stickers

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10 Missing People Who Were Eventually Found Alive

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Pizza Wins and Fails Photos

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10 Horrific Acts of Satanic Cults

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10 Things Women Notice About Men

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Do you want to know what women are really thinking (read: judging) when they first meet you? Leave it to Mandatory to ask the opinion of those who really matter: the ladies. In this article we reveal the top 10 tiny, yet largely important details females say they notice about men.

Before we dive in, I'll admit I have my own list of things that I look for in a man (polite, confident, stable, quirky, smart, sexy, interesting, a leader not a follower, etc.), but like many women, most of us have a list of certain things we don't like to see you do either. From bad behavior in restaurants to dirty home habits and poor hygiene, there are certain things that can be considered semi-annoying or even outright deal breakers. This list is a compilation of comments received from women in recent discussions, online chatter and direct responses received on Twitter when we posed the question, "What are the top 10 details you notice about men?"

1. How You Treat Strangers/Service People
Rude to the waiter? Got no love for the bartender? Didn't tip the valet? All these things are big red flags when out on a date. If you are impatient, condescending or curt with a service industry worker, we see it as a reflection of how you might eventually treat us. We like to hear you speak politely with the people with whom you come into contact, and show respect and courtesy towards anyone catering to you. Another sign of maturity is how you act when things go wrong with a service-based situation. It's important for us to see you stay calm and resist overreacting when things don't go your way. Throw a temper tantrum in a restaurant? Get thrown out of my phone contacts forever.

Women on Twitter say they care about how you treat others:



2. What Kind of Car You Drive (but not in the way you think)
Many men assume women care about what type of car you drive. That is correct, but not in the way you think. Most women care more about whether your car is clean, has a full tank of gas and is safe, and less about the price tag on the vehicle. Sometimes women also associate cars with personality. A dude in a Jeep or an old SUV might be viewed as easygoing, physically active and fun, while a guy in a Honda might be considered practical and efficient. The same stigma goes for flashy automobiles. Wish you drove a bright-red Lamborghini? Scoring a set of pricey wheels might backfire on you, as many women polled see expensive sports cars as a sign of over-compensation, womanizing or a flat-out mid-life crisis. Of course, these are all very unfair characterizations based solely on the car you drive, but hey, you asked and women answered.

3. R-E-S-P-E-C-T for Your Mama
Want to talk trash about the woman who raised you or complain about how your mother was an awful parent? Don't do it. Or better yet, please do tell us this information so we know in advance that you do not respect women. The way a man feels about his mother has direct ties to how he feels about women in general. Hating on the woman who gave birth to you is just scary.



4. Obsession with Technology Rather Than Intimacy
Are you as technologically suave as you are savvy? Just because you have the latest version of a smartphone doesn't mean checking it 20 times during dinner is an intelligent choice. In fact, peeping your phone at all during a date is a big no-no for some women, while other ladies say it's OK to glance at the screen a few times. When it comes to phone usage and dating, it's best to use your intuition. If you're taking care of your elderly grandmother and there might be an emergency, it's OK to inform us that you might be a little extra aware of your phone. However, compulsively checking your texts, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr accounts while you're supposed to be enjoying a lovely day in the park with your lady friend signals disinterest in your partner. Another tip: If you have a Bluetooth in your ear for any reason, remove it immediately.



5. Keeping Your Tooties in Check
Personally, feet don't really bother me or turn me on. I'm foot neutral. I've dated dudes with some pretty gnarly paws, and I was OK with it. Perpetually stinky feet are obviously gross, but I couldn't care less if your toes look freshly pedicured and if your pads are callus-free. Other women beg to differ, as evidenced through Twitter.



6. Movie-Theater Etiquette
This is my own personal, patented, movie-date test. The first time I go to the movies with a guy, I take serious note of whether he cleans up his mess after the movie. Basically, if he orders popcorn or a drink, I wait to see if he picks up his own garbage or if he leaves it in the aisles for "the help" to clean up. If he leaves his trash, I might assume he's not very thoughtful or conscious of the mark he's leaving on the space around him. My next step is usually to politely ask "Are you going to pick up your trash?" while motioning to help him clean up. If he goes to pick it up as if he sincerely forgot, I let the incident slide. If he says something arrogant like "That's what they pay the theater workers to do," I view him as immature, entitled and see it as a complete disregard for others. It sounds harsh, but the test is always spot on. Try it. You'll see. By the way, this goes for women too. If she's a piggy about her movie manners, point it out and see how she reacts.

7. Exes and Ohhhs
Bashing your ex on a first date is pretty much the worst thing you can do outside of killing a puppy. If you tell me all your former lovers are psychos, stalkers, cheaters, skanks or sluts: Check, please.

8. Your Smile
According to women, it doesn't take nine out of 10 dentists to tell you that you should take care of your smile. A quirky grin or slightly crooked teeth can be charming, but bad breath, yellow teeth and or failure to take care of your gums can be a real turn-off. In fact, your smile was one of the top things women said they noticed about a man when asked about it on Twitter. Women will notice if a man takes pride in his grin.

9. Your Opinion of Yourself
Women pick up on the little things, especially regarding how you feel about yourself. A little self-deprecating humor is charming and shows a healthy lack of ego. On the other hand, women like confident men too, so constantly putting yourself down is a total turnoff. If you don't like yourself, why should we? On the flipside, if you brag about how much money you make, how many girls you've slept with or how simply awesome you are, it's time to go home. Narcissism is a drag.

According to life coach and transition-strategies specialist Steve Truitt, "Self-obsession (or narcissism) is usually a reflection of a man's inherent need to outdo or out-perform his perception of his father's strong will or achievements. In positive cases, narcissism can lead to overachievers. While high achievement can be attractive to a woman, she will always want to be the centerpiece in a man's world. It's hard enough getting a man to give up the fish tank when you finally move in together, but expecting him to curb his passion in order to glorify you instead is a tall order."

Note: A good way to spot a narcissist is by looking at his social-media pages. Any guy who posts an endless stream of self portraits, "artistic" or otherwise, is raising a huge red flag. Even worse: if his avatar is shirtless or in a semi-nude state of undress, you might be dealing with a total perv, or at the very least a true vanity case.



10. The Cleanliness of Your Home

Is your abode a safe haven that is mostly free of nastiness and germs, or is it a nest that's for the birds? If you're an 18-year-old living in a college dorm room, we can accept that your pad will be a disaster, but nothing says gross like a grown man living like he's in a frat house. Your place doesn't have to sparkle like you bunk with Mr. Clean, but chicks want to know you care about your own personal space, as well as your health and safety. After all, your home is probably where you spend most of your time. You don't have to live in a palace, but you'd better be able to at least give us the illusion that you're not a hoarder with 17 dead cats decaying under a pile of old comic books, gym socks and beer cans. Clean it up. How else are you going to get us to stay over and cuddle with you?

 

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Donna Feldman, Sultry and Seductive

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