Smart and connected devices are especially susceptible to the inevitable bitrot and sluggish performance over years of use.
On the mobile side, iOS is pretty simple, and on Android,try Debloaterit works pretty well.
(Andthe Pi 2 makes it even easier.)
Give it a try.
you’ve got the option to evenoverclock an Android phoneif you really want to.
It might meaninstalling fast open firmware on an old Wi-Fi routerto give it a power and signal boost.
It could even meaninstalling a custom ROM on your Android phone, orUbuntu on your Android tablet.
Youre bound to find them.
Just confirm you do what you need toto take most advantage of itwhen you do upgrade.
Read the patch notes and see whats optimized.
Keep up with hardware or system drivers you rely on.
Give Everything a Good Cleaning (but Dont Ruin It!)
Finally, dont underestimate the power of good, clean hardware.
The same applies to your TV, orother appliances that have to keep their components nice and cool.
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