Tips on Buying a Pre-Owned iPhone 6

iPhones are innovative smartphones that have conquered the market and the reasons are obvious, they can combine many devices together including music player, mobile internet, productivity tool, gaming, and a telephone of course. As appealing as they are to the majority of the consumers, the price may not be affordable for everyone. Even though the iPhone 7 has cut down the price of iPhone 6, you still may want to look for cheaper options. The solution to this is buying an Pre-owned iPhone 6s one.

However, buying a used iPhone 6 can be a little tricky. Here we have outlined a few things you should consider.

•    Verify the IMEI number – It is possible that the iPhone 6 you are buying has a replaced body. It might have survived a bad fall or even have been submerged in water. Even though the exterior looks new and shiny, the internals could have a different story to tell. So, it is essential to check the IMEI number both on the body and software. You will find the IMEI number on the back of the iPhone.

•    Check iCloud account activation – The most important step to take when buying a used iPhone 6 is to find out if it’s stolen unit or not. It is really easy to find out. Apple has a feature called Activation Lock that prevents stolen iPhones from being used again even after they are factory wiped. To check this, Find my iPhone needs to be enabled on the device and it locks down the device to the owner’s Apple ID. If the iPhone is stolen then nobody else except the owner can unlock it.

•    Consider battery life – Unlike the Android models which let you swap out the old battery, iPhone does not. A new iPhone 6 has a battery life of about one and a half day with normal usage. You must check the battery life of the used iPhone before you decide to buy it. Use all the features of the phone simultaneously to check the battery life.

These are few things which you need to consider before making a purchase so that you get the best out of your money.

Things to Check Before Buying Used Macs

While MacBooks are stylish and quite popular, but not everyone can afford to buy a brand new one. Therefore, many Mac buyers look at secondhand options. Used Macs are equally good as the new ones, provided they have received proper care. Needless to say, putting the machine through some tests to see if it works well is important. Here are some tests to make sure your money is well spent.    

•    Check the physical state - It is important to carefully examine the physical condition of the Macbook. Check for the hinges by closing and then opening the laptop, because if they are loose then the repair would cost more money. The other perspective is to check all the external ports and make sure that all of them are in working condition. Also, look for any big dents, that might point to serious internal problems. 

•    Look for the serial number - This is another important aspect which is often overlooked by buyers. The number is found on the bottom Macbook towards the hinges. Compare this serial number with the software. The serial number is a critical aspect when it comes to tracking the warranty and service information.

•    Battery condition - Another important aspect which buyers should look into before buying the Macbook. Replacing batteries is an expensive affair. To evaluate the condition of the battery, click on applications>utility>system information and then click on power where you will find the condition and cycle counter. Make sure that the status says normal. 

These are some of the aspects which you need to check before buying used Macbooks.

Also, keep an eye for deals on Apple refurbished store or used Macs for sale or you can even pick a used Mac from local seller or websites selling used Macs.

Some Cool Ways to Customize Your Mac

MacBooks are a stunning example of minimalist user interface and design with sleek lines, simple shapes and uncomplicated designs. But the reality is that all of them look the same, whether it is basic MacBook, MacBook Pro or MacBook Air. Though being simple, Macbooks make a perfect canvas for customization. 

If you are a person who spends a lot of time using your Mac, covering everything from work to play then here are some cool ways to personalize and build your custom Mac.

•    Change the wallpaper all day

You probably know that you can change the wallpaper on your laptop, but there is one setting that will make your Mac more interesting. At the bottom of the window look for change picture icon and choose the frequency and to make the image unpredictable, select random order option. Doing this you will never know which image comes up and your Mac will be a source of surprise. 

•    Try iTunes artwork screensaver

When you are not working, the screen turns black and the Apple icon keeps shifting on the screen. You do not have to settle for this, pick something different. Go to the menu, select Screensaver tab. Scroll down the list and select iTunes Artwork and then click Screensaver Option. Choose the number of album cover rows as well as the delay time. When the screensaver is in action, hover the cursor over the artwork and click to start the music.  

•    Add spacers to dock

The dock on your Mac can become cluttered with many app icons. You can add space between icons to organize them. Open a terminal and enter this command: defaults write com.apple.dock persistent-apps-arry-add '{"tile-type"="spacer-tile";}' and then killall Dock. Once the command has been executed the dock will automatically refresh and will create space between the icons.  Space can be easily removed by dragging them from the dock. 

With a little thought, time and effort you can make your MacBook truly yours.