Okay, so you're rooted and need to return your Nexus 5 to its stock firmware. Whether it's because you need to send your phone in to the manufacturer to fix a defect or you just want to use the device's over-the-air updating feature, unrooting and returning your Nexus 5 back to its fresh-out-of-the-box state is a fairly simple process with the right tools.
As softModders, the first thing we do after updating to the newest version of Android is to root, install a custom recovery, and install a superuser app. By doing this you open up your HTC One to a vast quantity of new apps and tweaks you can use to truly make your phone One of a kind.
It was only a matter of time before the apps from the new Samsung Galaxy S5 leaked for everyone to download and install, and today we've got one that takes advantage of the IR blaster on your Galaxy Note 3.
Automation applications bring the future a little closer. If you've seen Minority Report or other futuristic sci-fi movies, the intrigue of having your electronics work independently is something we can all appreciate.
Sometimes... no, most of the time, I don't want to do anything, so I was excited to find a developer teaming up with Sir Isaac Newton to create an application that encouraged my slothfulness.
When life gets boring, you change it up. A little tweak in your schedule goes a long way in making your existence fresh again, and it could be anything from putting on deodorant to seeing a movie with someone you don't know. The more flexible you are in life, the more dynamic it should be.
Xposed, by XDA developer rovo89, is a framework for your Samsung Galaxy S4 (or other Android device) that lets you add tweaks and customizations to your ROM (either stock or custom) without any real hassle.
For the most part, transferring files from your computer to your Nexus 7 (and vice versa) is a simple process. Just hook up your tablet to your computer with the USB cable and transfer. However, most of the time you'll need additional software on your computer to do this, and then, of course, you need the USB cable.
The new Samsung Galaxy S4 just received an update to Android 4.2.2, so why is it that my Galaxy Note 2 is still running an older version of Jelly Bean? It felt like yesterday that my device was finally updated to 4.1.2, but why even bother since 4.2 has been around since last November?
After a two-month delay, Apple has finally released iTunes 11, which was initially slated to be released alongside iOS 6.
The new iPhone 5 was just revealed yesterday, and it's 18 percent thinner and just 1/5 the weight of its 4S predecessor. It's also taller with a larger screen, which gives you a fifth row for apps now. As far as speed is concerned, it has a speedy A6 chip and can tap into wireless 4G LTE networks for fast Internet. Both the iSight and front-facing FaceTime cameras were improved, too. The only downside seems to be the tinier "Lightning" connector, which replaces the standard 30-pin connector w...
WonderHowTo is a how-to website made up of niche communities called Worlds, with topics ranging from Minecraft to science experiments to Scrabble and everything in-between. Check in every Wednesday evening for a roundup of user-run activities and how-to projects from the communities.
I love making beeps and bloops with the Arduino pitches library, but sometimes archaic 8-bit tunes just don't cut it. Whether you want your robot to terrify your enemies with a demonic synthetic voice, you just need a pocket boom box on the go, or you want to a miniature guitar amp, a simple LM386 amplifier can crank up those signals loud enough to play through any speaker.
Store-bought fake blood isn't too expensive, but the consistency and color are always the same. Real blood varies, from bright red when oxygenated (arterial blood) to deep, dark red when deoxygenated (venous blood), and it can be either thick or thin. So to achieve the best special effect, you're better off making a batch of DIY fake blood yourself to get the look and texture you're going for. And it's very simple to do.
It's already Halloween and the night is fast approaching. You swore to yourself last year that you wouldn't wait until the last minute again for a Halloween costume, yet here you are on Samhain without a costume… again. All of the costume shops are sure to be crammed with last-minute shoppers, and you don't feel like spending a lot of dough anyway, so what are your options?
The smell of hot curry pouring from room is inevitable. The mixture of spices filled up my nostril as I sat. The lighting of the room might not be pleasant but it is the way in which the restaurant owner set up his restaurant to stop excessive lighting, which is done with a huge decorative curtain. My attention was set on the glamorous uplifting Indian pop music, playing from the large high-definition televisions.
How to play the song 'Give it Away' by the Red Hot Chili Peppers on the drums; get professional tips and instruction on playing pop songs on percussion instruments in this free music lesson video series.
Effects can add excitement to your FL Studio tracks. Learn how to master your tracks and use FL Studio effects in this free digital audio workstation tutorial from our music recording expert.
Learn all about creating rap music, including how to mix, equalize and burn a rap song onto a tape or CD, in this free video series.
Practice playing upright bass notes with the left hand using pizzicato and bowing techniques. Learn about finger patterns with the left hand on an upright bass in this free stringed instrument video from a music teacher.
The violin is one of the most worldly recognized instruments and sounds ever invented. There is no orchestra without several violins and Charles De Beriot II was able to use this melody instrument to write some of the most famous music in history.
Now that you know the power of the music, in this video series, learn how to use a Korg Triton Studio synthesizer to create songs and melodies of your own. Our synth expert, RT Ouk, will explain many of the basic functions in detail, including how to use the different modes on the Triton keyboard, such as the Combination Mode, the Program Mode, the Sequencer, the S. Play Mode, the Sampling Mode, and the Global Mode. Also get tips on often used buttons like Disk, Compare and Menu, which allow ...
In these music lessons on video, learn how to play a funk groove on the piano. Get some tips for playing effective bass lines and using rhythm techniques like stab breaks, hangs, stops, and glissandos.
In this series of expert videos, you will learn more about the history and incorporation of the Mandolin. Watch as our expert introduces you to the parts of the Mandolin and teaches you how to play this stringed instrument. Learn more about the different mandolin types and learn how to tune your mandolin from our expert. Hear the wonderful sounds of the mandolin and learn how to play music such as the song Cripple Creek. Get tips for crosspicking and basic picking. You will also find a basic ...
First off, don't be frustrated. YOU CAN DO IT! Contrary to the message in the image above, it's NOT over. It's just beginning. And when it comes to solving the New York Times crossword puzzle, the old cliche does apply: practice makes perfect.
In this how-to video, you will learn how to use a song to read palms. Memorize these lines to music to help you. First, if you have a rich line, you are the rich and you get much money. If you have a sun line, you are popular. Everyone likes you because you are the sunshine. Check your palm. Check your life line. If it is thick, you have a powerful body. If it is thin, you are weak. Check the head line. If you have a short line, you quickly decide and act. If it is long, you need to think fir...
In this music lesson, learn how to play percussion shakers from musician Ryan Larson. Ryan will show you basic shaker percussion techniques and patterns such as loose rolling effects and muting effects. He will teach you how to play percussion shakers with "soul", and how to play shakers with a band.
The upright bass is a musical instrument that requires skill and technique. Learn a few bass tips for shifting your fingers and improving intonation from a professional music teacher in this free video series.
How to play the baritone saxophone; get professional instruction for playing this versatile and beautiful instrument in this free music lesson video series.
Playing acoustic fingerstyle guitar for rock music takes practice and muscle memory. Learn to play acoustic rock fingerstyle guitar from a musician in this free guitar video series.
How to play some basic blues guitar licks; get professional tips and instruction from an expert on playing guitar and music theory in this free music lesson video series.
Want to learn how to play challenging songs such as George Gershwin's Summertime on the shakuhachi Japanese flute? Learn how to play notes and sing at the same time while playing the shakuhachi flute in this free music lesson video series.
Learn how to play the accordion with your left and right hands, read sheet music and play a few popular songs in this free video series that will have you playing the accordion in no time.
Creating drum beats is a crucial part of making a great song. Learn how to use Logic Pro 8 Ultrabeat drum machine feature to create and mix your recordings in this free music production tool tutorial from a professional audio engineer.
Learn some great tips and techniques from this recording expert on how to use Digital Performer software to edit and record music in this free video clip.
Violinists can improve their range with minor scales and their skills with arpeggios. Learn how to play minor scales and arpeggios on the violin in this free music lesson from a professional violinist.
Practice upright bass scales and finger patterns by playing up the neck. Learn how to play up the neck on an upright bass from a music teacher in this free bowed string instrument video series.
Make upright bass lessons fun by playing easy songs in 4-4 time. Learn how to play part "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" and "Auld Lang Syne" on upright bass in this free stringed instrument lesson from a music teacher.
Practice the upright or double bass with easy songs in 3-4 time that work across different scales, patterns, and playing styles. Learn how to play upright bass songs in 3-4 time from a music teacher in this free double bass lesson.
