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iOS 6.0.2 Causing Battery Issues for iPhone 5 Users
Apple released iOS 6.0.2 on Tuesday, promising to fix the WiFi issue experienced by some users on the iPhone 5 and the iPad Mini.
However, since its release a number of users have taken to Apple's support forums, claiming that since running the new firmware, they are experiencing problems with battery drain on their devices.
Whilst the WiFi issue may have been fixed for some, others are since reporting that where previously they had no issues, their WiFi connection is now unreliable.
One poster on the Apple support forums said: “I can usually get through a day with about 75% of my battery power remaining. Today I've gone through 90% and I've done nothing special with it.” Another poster commented on having similar issues: “....the update introduced WiFi issues and made the battery drain issue worse”. “Before updating to iOS 6.0.2 last night I never had WiFi or battery issues at all. Would easily make it all day with general use (Facebook, texts, phone calls) with ending up with 40% at the end of the day before recharging. Today I barely used my phone at all, and I noticed I was down to 40% after 4 hours of being off the charger,” commented another user.
The issue seems to be only affecting a few users; others are reporting that since updating their phones the WiFi problem has been resolved, and that battery drain is not noticeably different to before. This just highlights to variant nature of bug fixes in iOS, and how difficult it can be to resolve problems that are sporadic in nature.
Have you had any problems with WiFi on your iPhone 5? Is your battery life worse since the 6.0.2 update? Let us know in the comments below, or on our Facebook page or via Twitter.
Monday, 24 December 2012
What Does Your House Say to a Burglar?
Did you ever wonder what a burglar looks for in a target? What factors do they weigh in deciding what house to break into?
While some of the motives are different, most burglars are looking for a target that will be easy for them to access, with a minimum risk of getting caught and a likelihood of scoring valuable items.
The key to a successful burglary starts with not getting caught! This means avoiding detection before, during and after the crime.
The more that you can do to ensure that anybody who approaches your home or business is seen, the greater the chance that they will not risk committing a crime there. That means keeping landscaping trimmed so it doesn't obscure the view of you property and especially access points.
Create the appearance that somebody is home or at least could be home by leaving blinds adjusted so that somebody could see out. Having blinds and curtains closed ensures that if you are inside, you will not see anybody lurking where they shouldn't be.
At night, exterior lighting is key. A combination of constant lighting and motion activated lights will help to deter somebody from approaching undiscovered.
An alarm system may also be effective however it is often the threat of an alarm that has a greater effect. Signs and window stickers announcing the presence of an alarm can deter a would be burglar from trying to get into your home. If you don't post these warnings, it may be too late before the burglar realizes that you have an alarm. If they break a window or door to get inside, and are surprised by the alarm, they may leave or may try to quickly take what they can find anyway and try for a quick escape.
Your last line of defense is a system of door and window locks. Most burglars are looking for the easiest way in and out. They may check for an unlocked door or window before forcing entry or moving on to another easier target. Doors should be deadbolted so that the latch can't be easily slipped or pried. Windows should be locked unless you are home and want them open.
You want to make it as likely as possible that a would be burglar will be seen when they try to get into your home or business as well as making it as difficult as possible to do so. By making it more likely they will be caught and more difficult and time consuming to get in and out, you increase the chance that you will not be the target of a burglar.