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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 26, 2013
The ability to add a second user profile was added to tablets in Android 4.2, and it's gained even more granular functionality in Android 4.3 with the addition of "restricted profiles."...;
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jul 20, 2013
Apps that can alter the default security policy can be powerful and handy, but you need to know why they are doing it before you say OK.
Carolyn writes,
I purchased the Unlock with WiFi app ...
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by Andrew Martonik
Jul 15, 2013
Making your own web apps for Chrome can be a fun and useful skill to have
Our very own Jerry Hildenbrand is a big fan of Chrome OS, and as he has spent more time with his Chromebook he has learn...
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by Andrew Martonik
Jul 14, 2013
From flashy to subtle, you can now make your Google+ photos come to life
Google+ picked up a facelift and a big group of new features back at Google I/O 2013, and two of them -- Auto Aweso...
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by Casey Rendon
Jul 12, 2013
Before parting with any Android device, review this hardware and software checklist
With the ever-growing Android market, more and more people are buying and selling Android phones and tablets e...
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by Andrew Martonik
Jul 11, 2013
Google is keeping a history of your +1's, but you don't have to share it with everyone if you don't want to
The latest update to the Google+ Android app doesn't have the most exc...
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by Alex Dobie
Jul 09, 2013
On the newest firmware, a simple setting change will banish one of this phone's major annoyances
The HTC One's unsightly on-screen menu bar was never the most elegant way to handle apps ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jul 01, 2013
The Google Play application on your phone or tablet is your gateway to all the content Google has to offer. You'll use it often, whether you're looking at apps, books, magazines or any other...
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by Andrew Martonik
Jun 27, 2013
Those apps aren't going to update themselves ... by default, that is
One of the best parts about owning a smart phone is the limitless possibilities of installing apps that can do so much mo...
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by Andrew Martonik
Jun 24, 2013
Fear not, there is a comparable replacement to Google Reader out there
It's time to face the facts here, folks: Google Reader is shutting down on July 1. Many of us (myself included) have be...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jun 20, 2013
Money doesn't grow on trees. Take a few steps to password protect your Google Play purchases.
When it comes to things that cost real money, people tend to become a little more cautious. Nobo...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jun 19, 2013
Installing Android apps to your phone or tablet from any computer with a web browser
Google is one of the biggest web service companies around. Their cloud-based apps and services can do some pr...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jun 18, 2013
The Wishlist feature is a part of Google Play that doesn't get much exposure. Added in the fall of 2012 during the first Play Store refresh, it's a handy tool to help you keep track of all t...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jun 17, 2013
Google Play cards are a great way to buy apps and media, and redeeming them is easy
Google announced Google Play cards late last summer in the U.S., and have since been made available in Canada ...
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by Alex Dobie
Jun 11, 2013
Apps-to-SD support is coming to the Galaxy S4 in a new software update - here's how to use it.
Samsung's answer to the controversy over storage space on the Galaxy S4 has been to resurre...
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by Andrew Martonik
Jun 10, 2013
Don't forget to turn on sync when you add new folders or Mail Categories
While the settings to enable and change sync settings for Gmail haven't changed in the latest update, many people...
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by Andrew Martonik
Jun 09, 2013
Don't worry, your ability to delete emails hasn't gone away
With the latest update to the new Gmail interface, Google has moved things around a bit -- unfortunately, it didn't giv...
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by Andrew Martonik
Jun 08, 2013
The buttons changed places, but the core functionality has remained the same
The latest update to a new version of Gmail has reminded many of us of the frustration related to managing folders an...
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by Andrew Martonik
Jun 07, 2013
The new Gmail turned on contact images, but that doesn't mean you have to stick with them
We took a look at the latest update to Gmail the other day in a broad sense, but there are so many s...
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by Andrew Martonik
Jun 05, 2013
New mail categories make their way over from the web; updated design sheds an action bar for a cleaner look
Google is currently in the process of rolling out a newly redesigned Gmail app -- vers...
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by Andrew Martonik
May 31, 2013
'All Access' doesn't have to mean 'all of your data cap'
Google Play Music is a pretty great service, especially when you have chosen to give up $9.99 per month for the new &...
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by Andrew Martonik
May 24, 2013
Help save that valuable mobile data with just a few taps in Chrome Beta
One of the lesser talked-about features rolled out at Google I/O last week was a new option for Chrome on mobile devices t...
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by Andrew Martonik
May 14, 2013
Won't be in sunny California for Google I/O? Don't worry, you can still keep up with all of the action
We're just a few short days away from Google's yearly developer conference,...
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by Alex Dobie
May 12, 2013
A simple setting change can get you extra brightness on web pages and documents
The Samsung Galaxy S4's Full HD SuperAMOLED screen is the best AMOLED display we've seen on a smartphone. ...
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by Andrew Martonik
May 10, 2013
Wade through the tangled mess of Facebook notification settings
Facebook likes to do a lot of "opt out" rather than "opt in" changes on its app updates, and the most recent c...
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by Alex Dobie
May 09, 2013
Lock screen widgets are easy to enable on the Galaxy S4, but there are a couple of extra settings to get to grips with
When you first pick up the Samsung Galaxy S4, it might appear that lock scr...
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by Alex Dobie
May 08, 2013
Google's predictive search app is alive and well on the Galaxy S4 -- and there are a few ways to get to it quickly
On many Android phones with on-screen keys, getting to Google Now -- the ex...
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by Alex Dobie
May 07, 2013
Samsung's full-screen multi-tasking feature returns on the Galaxy S4. Here's where to find it and how to use.
A favorite feature of the Galaxy Note 2, Samsung's 'Multi-window'...
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by Alex Dobie
May 05, 2013
As with many features of the Galaxy S4, there's more than one way to get a camera shortcut on the lock screen
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is brimming with features, but right out of the box you co...
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by Phil Nickinson
May 03, 2013
The tag line for the Samsung Galaxy S4 is "Life companion." And that's a fine slogan. But if you're a little tired of seeing it on your phone every time you turn it on, you're ...
