In a flurry of moves today, Microsoft has not only released their suite of Office apps for the iPad, but they also updated their Android and iOS Office Mobile apps to allow for creating and editing documents without requiring an Office 365 account (so long as it's for "home" use). Microsoft Office Mobile for Android & iOS
As respectful as you may be, it's hard to resist looking through someone's iPhone when given the chance. You're not trying to snoop around, but it's just too easy to open up apps and read embarrassing emails or find scandalous Instagram follows. It's like looking through a digital diary riddled with deep, dark secrets.
Restrictions are inconvenient, and for this reason I've sought out softmods that loosen the constraints for many of the features on my smartphone. Things like adding favorite apps to the Pen Window drawer or choosing any app for Multi Window mode are now must-haves on my Samsung Galaxy Note 3—and should be on yours as well.
Glitches can be extremely annoying when playing some of your favorite games, but sometimes, only sometimes, there are glitches in the game that give you an unprecedented advantage against the computer or other players online.
The new Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is the hottest game on the market right now, and there's no doubt it'll end up being the most unwrapped gaming gift come Christmas morning. The first-person shooter hopes to carry on the tradition of its many predecessors in bringing the most action-packed gaming modes, along with a high-replay value, to its legions of fans.
The convenience of storing things on the cloud can definitely make life easier, but if you're storing sensitive files, it could be a total disaster if anyone hacked your account. Some encryption services can be expensive, but if you just need it for personal use, there are some really great ones that don't cost anything. Here are three programs that let you encrypt your cloud storage for free. BoxCryptor
This is, by far, the easiest way to root your Android phone, and it's even got its own name— the "SuperOneClick" method. This is a universal technique that applies to most Android-based smartphones (minus the HTC Evo and T-Mobile G2/Vision). TheUnlockr shows you the secret behind rooting your Droid, so watch and learn. Anyone with an Android-enabled phone can do this.
XSS Shell is a cross-site scripting backdoor into the victim's browser which enables an attacker to issue commands and receive responses. During a normal XSS attack an attacker only has one chance to control a victim's browser; however, the XSS Shell keeps the connection between the attacker and the victim open to allow the attacker to continuously manipulate the victim's browser. XSS Shell works by setting up an XSS Channel, an AJAX application embedded into the victim's browser, that can ob...
Want to add some widgets to the home screen of your Android enabled Nook Color tablet? Watch this video to learn how to do it. If you need one, you can order a pre-configured microSD here. Watch this video and learn.
Have you heard? Probably not, if you don't have Skype, the free global calling service that enables video chat over wireless. Download Skype and follow the instructions of this helpful video to learn how to install it, so you can start making calls.
If you ever use NS lookup in Microsoft Windows Server 2008, you have to permit the machine running it to accept zone transfers. To do so, follow the instructions in this video. This video will show you how to use the name servers tab in DNS to allow machines to receive DNS lookups.
This video explains how to modify your DNS server to perform WINS lookups. Using Microsoft Windows Server 2008, you can perform WINS lookups across several networks which can resolve to a common resource. While Server 2008 cannot act as a WINS server, Server 2003 can.
Want to keep your N97 up to date? It's as easy as enabling automatic software updates. This clip will teach you everything you need to know. For all of the details, including complete, step-by-step instructions, watch this N97 owner's guide!
Use Google Voice to transcribe voicemails received on your T-Mobile G2! This clip will teach you how. Whether you're the proud owner of a a T-Mobile G2 Google Android smartphone or are merely toying with the idea of picking one up in the near future, you're sure to be well served by this official video guide from the folks at T-Mobile.
In this clip, we learn how to use scripts freely available on userscripts.org to enable autohunting on MouseHunt. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this video tutorial can present a complete guide in about two minutes. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look!
Interested in using multitasking on your iPhone 3G or second-generation iPod Touch? This iPhone hacker's how-to will teach you everything you need to know. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to learn how to enable multitasking on your own iPhone or iPod Touch, take a look.
You will need to be playing Fallout: New Vegas on the PC, and make sure that you have enabled the console. This is not a mod, but you will need to enter a few console commands in order to get the enclave power armor.
It's easy to pair an HTC Desire Z with a Bluetooth-enabled device like a headset or car kit. See how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
Share your HTC Desire Z's data connection with other WiFi internet-enabled devices like your laptop. See how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
Share your HTC Desire Z's data connection with other WiFi internet-enabled devices like your laptop. See how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
Want to use multitouch browsing on your Nexus One? This clip will teach you how. Whether you're the proud owner of a Google Nexus One Google Android smartphone or are merely toying with the idea of picking one up, you're sure to find to take away from this five-minute guide. For all of the details, and step-by-step instructions, take a look.
This will only work for PC versions of the game. If you have enabled your dev console, you can warp to a secret room, called the testing room, which gives you access to every item and weapon findable in the game.
This only works for the PC version of the game, since you will need to enable the dev console to be able to get it. Once you do, you can use a console command to get access to a room that gives you all the items in the game.
Much like Mac OS X computers, Apple iOS mobile devices like the iPhone and iPad support VoiceOver, Apple's text-to-speech module. In this video clip, you'll learn how to turn it on and use it on your own iOS mobile device.
Regret hitting send? With Google Gmail's Undo Send feature, you can delete it before your recipient ever receives it. This video guide will teach you how to enable and use the Google Labs Undo Send tool. Watch for detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Learn how to turn on and use the Canned Responses tool within Google Gmail. As the name suggests, Canned Responses permit you to create and send form email responses with the click of a button. For all of the details, and to learn how to enable and use Canned Respones in your own Gmail, watch this video guide.
Learn how to turn on and use the Quick Links tool within Google Gmail. Quick Links permit you to create easy-to-access shortcuts to your favorite and most-frequently-read emails. For all of the details, and to learn how to enable and use Quick Links in your own Gmail inbox, watch this video guide.
In this clip, you'll learn how to use Google Search from within an email in your Google Gmail inbox—a useful timesaver. For all of the details, and to learn how to enable and use Gmail Priority Inbox, take a look.
In this clip, you'll learn how to use the Gmail Priority Inbox tool to set up a second inbox within your Gmail account to catch all of your most important messages (and none of the others). For all of the details, and to learn how to enable and use Gmail Priority Inbox, take a look.
In this gamer's guide, you'll learn the controller patterns that will enable you to get started performing basic tricks in Shaun White Skateboarding for the Sony PS3. For all of the details, and to get started racking up points with these tricks yourself, watch this video walkthrough.
This cheat will work for any copy of Dragon Age: Origins running on the PC. Use this trick to enable the developer's console, which gives you exactly the same kind of access a game developer has when making the game. Then enter any number of codes to give yourself extra cool stuff!
If you've already enabled the developer console, you know you can access the cheat menu in the game and enter codes to give you crazy cool stuff. But what to get? Here's a list of codes that you can use to give yourself immortality, kill every enemy in your immediate area, give yourself unlimited money and, of course, play in God Mode!
In this video tutorial, we learn how to use Alarm Clock Pro, an iTunes-enabled Alarm Clock problem on a Mac OS X computer. For all of the details, including step-by-step instructions on how to download and use Alarm Clock Pro on your own Mac, take a look.
In this video tutorial, we learn how to prevent a laptop computer from being stolen as well has how to install tracking software that will enable you to find the culprit if it is. For more information, including a complete demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this how-to from the folks at Tinkernut.
In this clip, you'll learn how to turn on and access the hidden "GodMode" feature on a laptop or desktop computer running the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system. For more information, including a complete demonstration of the process and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this home-computing how-to.
In this clip, you'll learn how to turn on parental controls on an Apple iPod Touch. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-electronics how-to can present a complete overview of the process in about two minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Even though your Blackberry Curve comes with MMS capabilities, the factory settings do not have this turned on. To turn on MMS, you'll have to go within several settings on your phone and adjust them in order to be able to receive MMS messages.
In this clip, you'll learn how to go about pairing a Bluetooth-enabled wireless keyboard or mouse to a Microsoft Windows (Vista, XP, 7) PC. For more information, including a complete demonstration, and to get started setting up your own wireless peripherals, take a look.
This clip presents an overview of the general technique required for pairing a mobile phone with a headset via the Bluetooth wireless protocol. For detailed instructions, and to get started pairing your own cell phone with Bluetooth-enabled devices, take a look.
In this clip, you'll learn how to set up and use USB Internet tethering on a Palm Pre mobile phone. For more information, including a complete demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started using USB tethering on your own Palm Pre, watch this hacker's how-to.
