Guides
How to Protect Your Apple Charging Cable and iPhone Cords
Simple habits that stop iPhone charging cables from fraying at the connector, for both Lightning and USB C.
The Port Report
Device care, port security, and the small details worth knowing. For the gear you carry and the equipment your team relies on.
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What is juice jacking?
Learn what juice jacking means, how port blockers differ from USB data blockers, and the simple charging habits I recommend for travel and…
How to
When your phone only charges at an angle
Phone only charges when you bend the cable? Check the cable, case, and charging port before buying a replacement or paying for a…
Tips and Tricks
Sawdust gets everywhere. Even your charging port.
Sawdust can reach an exposed phone charging port even when you use a case. Here is my practical workshop routine for storing, checking,…
How to
Moisture detected, even when your phone looks dry
A dry screen does not mean the charging port or cable is dry. Learn why moisture warnings appear, what to check, and when…
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David Lewis on the idea behind PortPlugs
From a phone repair after a day at the beach to protecting devices at work. David Lewis shares the thinking behind PortPlugs.
Tips and Tricks
Before you put a paper clip in your charging port
A paper clip fits inside the opening. That does not make it a cleaning tool. Here is what to check before turning a…
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USB C fits. The cable still matters.
The same connector can charge a phone and fail to run a monitor. Before blaming the port, check what the cable and the…
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No signal? Check the HDMI connection first
A blank screen does not automatically mean a broken HDMI port. Start with the connection and change one thing at a time.