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  • Android Battery Saving Tips – Restrict Snapchat Background Data Nov 29 2016
    Battery life on Android is a nightmare to deal with unless you know exactly what to look for. Android’s vague battery statistics can be frustrating for a novice and seasoned user alike. For example, a battery drain labeled as Android System could be Google Play Services performing something in the background, or the Facebook app using the camera, or any other app that makes any API call. And speaking of Facebook, there’s a lot of conflicting research and anecdotal reports on whether the app is responsible for any sort of excessive battery drain.
  • Make Cortana use Google Nov 26 2016
    As you know, Microsoft Cortana has become an integral part of Windows 10. I wouldn’t mind Cortana so much if Microsoft didn’t force it upon us. One thing which really bothers me about Cortana is that it defaults to Microsoft Edge and Bing. I am a Google person, so I would prefer if it used Google Search and Google Chrome. Before the Windows 10 Anniversary update, there used to be a way to change the default behavior.
  • Control Multiple Computers Nov 22 2016
    Does your workstation setup contain more than one computer? I have my main desktop along with my surface setting in front of my at all times. I sometimes hate that I have to reach across my desk and switch between keyboards to type something. Luckily, USB sharing between the two devices is not difficult. Thanks to a garage app by Microsoft, you can control multiple computers with one mouse and keyboard very easily.
  • Play PlayStation 3 Games on PC Nov 06 2016
    Although the PlayStation 4 is the latest console from Sony, the PlayStation 3 is still a popular game system that is enjoyed by many. One group of developers have been actively working to bring the PlayStation 3 experience to your PC. RPCS3 is an open source PlayStation 3 emulator. The emulator is still in early alpha stages, so don’t expect many commercial titles to be compatible. It works well with homebrew games and games which do not require advanced 3D graphics.
  • Moto Z Play vs Oneplus 3 Nov 01 2016

    Watch this hands-on comparison of the Moto Z Play vs Oneplus 3 and decide which device is better for you.

  • Moto Z Play Review Oct 30 2016

    Are you looking for a phone that will give you the best battery life? If so, the $450 unlocked Moto Z Play is what you need. Check out this video of the Moto Z Play.

  • Your Android Actual Battery Capacity Oct 23 2016

    You might think that your battery is fine, but your capacity could be less than when you first bought it. What is your android actual battery capacity?

  • Moto Z Play Unboxing Oct 21 2016

    An Unboxing of the Moto Z Play. Motorola’s surprisingly good mid-Range smartphone.

  • Galaxy Note 7 Discontinued Oct 12 2016

    It’s over. The Galaxy Note 7 is discontinued. So what should we expect now?

  • Google Pixel Phone Disappointment Oct 05 2016

    Google has announced their new phone, the Pixel. It’s coming off the heels of the forever loved Nexus program. IMO, this new Google Phone is asking too much while offering too little.

  • Kodi on Firestick Sep 30 2016
    Kodi on Firestick? Kodi (formerly XMBC) is a very popular platform for video entertainment that is designed to work on almost all operating systems. Previously, I shown how you can get Kodi on the Chromebook. You can also install Kodi on Android and Windows. For this tutorial, let’s take a look at how to install Kodi on the Amazon Firestick. The Easy Way: If you have an Android device, do yourself a favor and use this method.
  • Do we need imessage for Android Sep 28 2016

    Everyone has been talking about having an iMessage for Android. With the recent release of Google Allo, many people were disappointed that Allo did not have SMS fallback? But, do we really need an iMessage for Android?

  • Use Android as Microphone Sep 23 2016
    Have you ever needed a microphone, but did not have one available? Have you ever searched for a way to make a cheap wireless microphone? Needless to say, you can use your Android device as a microphone. There are two ways that this can be accomplished. The first is through traditional cables, and the second is through additional software. If you want to use your Android device as a microphone through USB, Wifi or Bluetooth, then skip to the second method.
  • Android cSploit Sep 16 2016
    A little while ago, there was this awesome program called dSploit. It was a network security app that provided users with an abundance of tools and operations to test the strength of their network security. Recently, dSploit was merged with a proprietary closed source app that isn’t free. While you can find older copies of dSploit floating around on the internet, none of them are up to date. Luckily, there’s an opensource implementation of dSploit over on Github called cSploit.
  • Android cSploit Sep 16 2016
    A little while ago, there was this awesome program called dSploit. It was a network security app that provided users with an abundance of tools and operations to test the strength of their network security. Recently, dSploit was merged with a proprietary closed source app that isn’t free. While you can find older copies of dSploit floating around on the internet, none of them are up to date. Luckily, there’s an opensource implementation of dSploit over on Github called cSploit.