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If You Have a Samsung Android Phone, You Need to Try These Features

April 30, 2017

You probably know that Samsung phones come with a truckload of features. Sometimes they’re duplicates of what Google already bundles with every Android phone (like Bixby on the Galaxy S8), but that doesn’t mean they’re all useless. Below are some of the great features that anyone who has a Samsung Android smartphone ought to try. Some… read more »

3 Ways to Get Your Rooted Android Phone Back to Stock

April 27, 2017

There are many reasons you might need to get your phone back to stock. Selling it or making a warranty claim are among the most important. But you also need to do it if you want to install an over-the-air system update. Or perhaps you’ve installed so many tweaks and mods that you just want… read more »

How to Search Pinterest Images Using Your Phone Camera

March 14, 2017

Given that Pinterest is an image-driven social network, it’s no surprise that you can finally search Pinterest using photos. Whether they’re photos you’ve taken or photos you’ve found online, Pinterest will offer up relevant search results. Introduced in early February as Pinterest Lens, the feature has just recently rolled out to U.S. users on Android and iOS…. read more »

Want to Know Who’s Trying to Unlock Your Phone? Catch Them in the Act

January 16, 2017

Ever suspected someone of trying to unlock your phone while you’re away, but haven’t been able to prove anything? One of these apps might come in handy. They take a picture with the front-facing camera when someone enters the wrong PIN. You could also use some of these apps to track down a lost or… read more »

The Cheapest Ways to Control Your Lights With a Phone

January 10, 2017

For decades, most homeowners relied on low-cost incandescent light bulbs to illuminate their homes. In recent years, LED lighting has grown in popularity. More energy efficient and longer lasting than previous light bulbs, LED solutions are nonetheless much more expensive, as least initially. When those are smart lights, those costs rise even further. In this… read more »

How to Pick the Perfect Simple Phone for Parents or Grandparents

December 18, 2016

The young rule the digital age. It’s fascinating to watch children born in the last few years take to a tablet like it’s nothing, and most folks in their 20s and below know how to work a smartphone with little help. However, this isn’t always true for those of older generations. Some people still use… read more »

How to Create Twitter Moments on Your Phone

December 13, 2016

Since opening up the feature to everyone, Twitter has continued to expand on its Moments feature. Now, users can easily create Moments on the go using the Twitter mobile apps. You can create a Twitter Moment on your iOS or Android device by going to your profile tab (Me) and tapping the gear icon. Tap Moments and then… read more »

Droid Meets HDMI: How (and Why) to Connect Your Android Phone to Your TV

December 11, 2016

Your Android display probably isn’t that big. Even if you’re using a phablet-sized device, the display will be 7 inches at most. Meanwhile, the TV on the wall is 40 inches, or bigger. There may be many reasons for you to want a larger screen for your Android device, but is it practical? How can… read more »

How to Turn Ubuntu Phone Into a Desktop PC With Convergence

October 1, 2016

It could be claimed that mobile operating systems are beginning to outgrow themselves. Apple’s iOS can be found on the pseudo-desktop iPad Pro, Android is finding its way onto desktops with Remix OS, and Windows Mobile 10 has Continuum, a system that turns the mobile device into a desktop computer. Not to be left out,… read more »