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Android Freeform Mode Jul 04 2017
Android Freeform mode is a new hidden feature in Android Nougat (7.0). According to the Android developer guide, “Manufacturers of larger devices can choose to enable freeform mode, in which the user can freely resize each activity. If the manufacturer enables this feature, the device offers freeform mode in addition to split-screen mode.” Although the developer guides species larger devices, this could be enabled on smaller devices as well. Enabling Android Freeform Mode Here’s how the average user can enable freeform mode on their Android device.

Install Kali Linux on Chromebook Jun 28 2017
Kali Linux is a popular security focused operating system. It offers a lot of…eh…”interesting” use case scenarios. To install Kali Linux on the Chromebook is very easy. Crouton (the popular open source script that is used to install other operating systems on the Chromebook such as Ubuntu on Chromebook) can be used to install Kali Linux on Chromebook. What You Will Need: Crouton File Install Kali Linux on Chromebook On your Chromebook, start by opening the terminal:

Play 4K YouTube Videos on Android Jun 14 2017
So we have these impressive ultra-high resolution smartphones, yet we still can’t seem to play 4k youtube videos on Android. Some devices can’t even play 1440p YouTube videos despite having the appropriate screen resolution. Luckily, there is a simple trick that you can do to get a higher resolution format via the YouTube app on your phone, even if your screen resolution is not 4k. Essentially, we are going to add a line to the build prop that “tricks” the YouTube app into thinking you have a different display size.

Android WiFi Jammer May 28 2017
For less than $10, you can have an Android WiFI Jammer up and running. To get started, you are going to need to have the NodeMCU. It’s a WiFI development chip that’s usually used in Raspberry Pi and Arduino projects. However, the chip can also be used as a standalone device (it has its own CPU and memory) as long as you give it sufficient power. This means you can power it through another Android phone, your computer, power bank or any device that’s capable of supplying power over USB.

Enable Developer Mode on Chromebook May 14 2017
If you want to get root acess or install Linux or Windows on your Chromebook at some point, then you will need to enable Developer Mode on Chromebook. To Enable Developer mode on Chromebook is very easy and only takes a few minutes. Get Started Start at your homescreen and hold the following keys: Your screen will briefly turn off before coming back on again. It’s going to be a white screen with the text OS verification.

Remove Linux on Chromebook May 14 2017
Tired of crouton? If you installed Linux on your Chromebook using the crouton installer and you’re ready to delete it, here’s how to remove Linux on Chromebook. Super Simple On your Chromebook, open up the Chrome browser. Then open up the terminal by typing in the following: Inside of the terminal, type in: Finally, type in the following command to delete Linux from your Chromebook. Replace precise with the version of Ubuntu or distribution of Linux that you’re using:

Install Linux on Chromebook May 14 2017
Tired of Chrome OS? Do you want to play games like Minecraft or Steam Games on your Chromebook? Luckily, Linux allows you to accomplish some of that. To install Linux on Chromebook, we are going to use the crouton script. The script takes care of all of the downloading and configuration. All you need to do is run a couple of commands. Get Started To install Linux on Chromebook, you first need to download the crouton file.

5 Actually Cool Android Tricks May 11 2017
Here are 5 actually cool Android tricks that you can try on your device. A couple of these tricks will require that you have adb installed on your computer. None of these tricks require root. Hide Soft Keys Softkeys are usually convenient to have but can eat up precious screen real estate. Unfortunately, not many android developers give users to ability to use their app in immersive mode (which autohides the softkeys).

Raspberry Pi Webserver May 07 2017
One of the reasons that I purchased a Raspberry Pi was so that I can do local website development. Of course, I could have easily set this all up with Windows, but my desktop is already cluttered enough. And with a Raspberry Pi Webserver, I can set up scipts to run independently of my desktop. Here’s how to setup a Raspberry Pi Webserver What You Will Need: Raspberry Pi Setup Static IP Address It would be very annoying to have a website that always changes its address.

Delete Pi User on Raspberry Pi May 07 2017
One of the first things you should do when setting up the Raspberry Pi is to change the default password for the pi user. Personally, I would rather just delete the user altogether and create my own user. So here’s how I deleted the Pi user on Raspberry Pi. Step 1: Create a New User Before you begin, make sure that you can SSH into your Raspberry Pi . I first began by creating a new user on the Raspberry Pi.

Change NavBar Color Android Apr 16 2017

I don’t like when OEM Skins change the Android Navbar Color. I like the Android Navbar color to always be black. It goes well with most apps and is easy on the eyes at night. Unfortunately, LG made the default color an ugly off white/gray. Using an app called Navbar apps, you can change the Android navigation bar color.

Link: https://goo.gl/Rt6myl

Setup Raspberry Pi 3 Apr 16 2017
The Raspberry Pi 3 is an excellent device for those who want the power of a full desktop with the footprint of a small mobile device. Setting up the raspberry Pi 3 is very easy and only takes 15 minutes. What you will need: Raspberry Pi 3 MicroSD Card (Preferably class 10 or higher) Micro USB Cable and Charger Ethernet Cable (Unless you want to use WiFi) HDMI Cable Setup Raspberry Pi 3 There are a couple of different operating system that you could use on the Raspberry Pi.

LG G6 Unboxing Apr 15 2017

The LG G6 is a phone with little bezel and lots of curves. The rounded corners of the LG G6 look nice but definitely take some time to get used to. Is the LG G6 better than the Samsung Galaxy S8? Who will win the ultimate battle of LG G6 vs Samsung Galaxy S8? Only time will tell.

Android Reverse Tether Apr 07 2017
There might come a time when you need to access the internet from your phone, but you don’t have access to WiFi or mobile data. When that happens, Android Reverse Tether would be a useful thing to know. Reverse tethering means to share your computer internet connection with your phone (rather than the other way around). There are a couple of ways that you can do it. One way is to create a WiFi hotspot from your computer.

How to Install ADB Apr 07 2017
The Android Development Bridge (ADB) is a vital part of Android App development, along with Android modding. Learning how to install ADB can help you later down the line. ADB allows you to access your Android phone via USB and issue commands to it. This can be really helpful for flashing roms, automated scripts or if your device is inaccessible through the normal Android interface. For this tutorial, we are going to focus on how to install ADB on Windows.