We've all been there. Your phone's either dead or barely hanging on with a few minutes of life left, and you only have a small window of time to charge it before you need to head out. Sure, you can charge it for the few minutes you have, but what's the point if your device is going to die again in several minutes?
We've all had that moment when we enter into a classroom, meeting, or theater and completely forget to put our cell phones on silent.
Smartphones are great. They help you keep in touch with your loved ones and stay up to date on what's going on in the world. The problem is that like everything else that's useful, they cost money to use, and between calling, texting, and data plans, it can get really expensive.
Lock screen exploits are becoming increasingly common in the mobile world. Four weeks ago there was the iPhone 5 passcode bug (which just got fixed yesterday...kinda). Then there were a couple lock screen bugs on the Samsung Galaxy S3 two weeks ago.
I used to have nightmares when I watched Terminator 2. I mean, I didn't step on a playground for a least two months after I saw that movie. There was something terrifying about computers having so much intelligence.
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When it comes to the quality of a photo, lighting can make or break it. Too much light, and your subject looks washed out. Too little, and you can't even tell what your subject is.
With all of the advancements in the smartphone world, we can virtually use them for anything. You can use your smartphone as a mobile hotspot, an Xbox controller, a car locator, and a security camera. Heck, you can even turn it into a Swiss Army knife. And now you can even use it as a wireless mouse for your computer!
Early last month, Sony released PlayStation Mobile, bringing PlayStation games to the PS Vita and other certified phones and tablets. The list of certified phones isn't as extensive as it should have been, consisting of only Sony devices (a few tablets and Xperia) and a couple of HTC ones. For anyone with a supported device, you can head over to the PS Store for the download and installation instructions.
Last week, HTC released their new Droid DNA smartphone in hopes of gaining more traction in a smartphone world currently dominated by Apple and Samsung with their popular iPhone and Samsung Galaxy lines. The new Droid DNA boasts a 5-inch 1080p display—the highest resolution for any smartphone on the market. It runs Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean with HTC Sense software, and has may other typical features, such as NFC and wireless charging.
There's nothing worst than throwing a party without any music. That's like having watching the Super Bowl without any chips or beers...lame.
Playing advanced games on your phone can be pretty frustrating sometimes. Touchscreen devices are great for everyday apps and games designed solely for them, but when it comes to games that require multiple actions in conjunction with directional movement, it gets ugly.
The iPhone is probably one of the best looking phones ever made, but that beauty comes with a price. If you have a 4S or previous version, all it takes is one drop and the back glass is shattered (unless you're incredibly lucky). Replacing it yourself is pretty simple and cheap, but if you're not into DIY repairs, here's an easy alternative solution, as long as you have a white device. Redditor skrillexisokay used highlighters to transform a broken back glass into a work of art. And the best ...
Windows 8 the biggest update to Windows yet. The new gesture-friendly version replaces the aging start menu with a dynamic new Start Screen, complete with live tiles that give you a glimpse into your apps before you launch them, not unlike the new Windows phones. With such a radical departure from the past, some familiar features have been moved around, which will take some getting used to. It's worth noting that the new Windows 8 does not abandon the old desktop model completely; it still ha...
A hidden feature residing in Mac OS X Mountain Lion is the ability to view and also reply to your friend's tweets through the Contacts application, previously known as Address Book. The only way to do this, though, is to provide your Twitter account login data to the Contacts app. To integrate your Twitter, just go to System Preferences, then click on Mail, Contacts & Calendars and choose Twitter. Put in your Twitter login information and then click on Update Contacts. Twitter will use your e...
Yesterday, we pointed out that hackers could remote-wipe certain Android-based Samsung smartphones like the Galaxy S III using a USSD exploit. All they have to do is hide a small code into any webpage or text—even barcodes—then once you click on it, the phone resets to factory settings in a matter of seconds. The video below shows just how easy it is.
Getting a new phone is like getting a pair of new socks—you can't wait to try them on and when you do, they feel totally awesome. Maybe that's just me, but for many customers that have already received their highly anticipated iPhone 5 in the mail, awesome is definitely not the word they are using.
It can be extremely frustrating when you've forgotten the pattern you use to lock your smartphone, and even more so if someone has managed to prank you by changing it. Luckily, there's an easy fix if you know the username and password for the Gmail account you used to set up the lock.
It can be incredibly frustrating to take closeup shots with an iPhone camera—or any smartphone camera for that matter. Even if your phone's camera is top of the line, you'll still get a fuzzy picture if you get to close to your subject.
If you've ever found yourself wandering about a room, holding your phone up to the sky searching for a signal, this is just the trick for you. Edward from Redmond Pie found a great way to configure the readout with just a simple phone call, making your iPhone display its exact signal strength in decibels (dBm). Step 1: Put Your iPhone into Field Test Mode
You must have seen in movies, a person calls to another person and when the he picks up the phone, Boom! There is a bomb blast.
Tossing old computers and electronics in the trash is bad for the planet. Techno-Guru Lloyd gives a smarter alternative.
Hey iPhone jailbreakers! Did you jailbreak your 2G/3G iPhone and then update to firmware 4.1? Yeaah. Now you've got a shiny little brick, don't you. Well, this video will help you get free (again) from the clutches of those clever guys in Cupertino. Apple doesn't like people messing with "their" phones, but come one, didn't YOU buy it? So hack it, crack it, load it up with 3rd party apps and when you get 'no service' check out this how to and bring your phone back to life.
In this tutorial, we learn how to change ringtones on the Nokia N97. From the main menu, you will first tap the menu key. After this, scroll down the menu list and tap on the settings menu. From here, tap on profiles and then tap normal. After this, tap on 'customize' and then tap on the ringing tone option. From here, you can choose which tone you want to play when someone calls your phone. Once finished, select the song and then return back to the ringtone menu. If you're finished, go back ...
In this video, we learn how to program Geolocation on the iPhone. First, start up Xcode and start a new project. Name this "where am I" and then expand out your groups. Now, type in "corelocation/corelocation.h" and "mapkit/mapkit.h" in the view controller and space file. Type in the rest of the code to the program, then open up the program on your computer. Drag and drop the tabs into the viewing window, then grab buttons and other tabs to go onto the screen for the phone. Once finished, sav...
In this tutorial, we learn how to use card view on the Palm Pre. To use this feature, you want to flick up or press the center button on the phone. After you do this you can move between cards by sweeping left to right. Maximize an application by flicking down and return to card view by pressing on the center button again. To reduce the size of cards, tap while holding the screen. To reorder the cards, drag them to different destinations along the card line up. doing this will help you work y...
Often, it's much quicker to copy and paste text than to retype it completely. Fortunately for Droid users, it's easy to copy and paste text on Android phones! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Butterscotch can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just two minutes' time. For detailed instructions, and to get started using copying and pasting on your Android phone yourself, watch this free video tutorial.
Need super fast directions? Google Maps has you covered, but what if you're using your new Motorola DROID mobile device? Could you believe it only takes two buttons to access Google Maps on your DROID? Best Buy has answers. The Best Buy Mobile team explains how simple it is to easily access Google Maps from the Motorola DROID cell phone.
Ahh Facebook. What once started off as a site where college students could interact with one another, has become a huge cultural phenomenon. Just about everyone has a Facebook site: Parents, children, teachers, celebs, grandparents, even dogs! Being on Facebook can be fun and at times a bit addictive. So if you want to update your status or find out what a friend is up to, you can easily do so if you have an Android phone. Just check out the tutorial above and enjoy!
Mike Callahan will show you the tricky process of changing the screen timeout on your Android cell phone. While some people like their screen to black out right after they finish using it others prefer it to stay lit for a while. Mr. Callahan shows you how to change the setting regardless of how you like it. First tap on settings. Next, tap on sound and display. Then, you are going to want to scroll down until you get to screen time out. After selecting the screen time out option, you will ha...
This video from AT&T describes the process for giving your original iPhone to someone else when you buy iPhone 3G.
Watch this video tutorial, and learn how to turn an ordinary inexpensive webcam into a hidden home security system, viewable anywhere in the world from your cell phone! With a cute and cuddly teddy bear and a cheap webcam, you can make the perfect homemade security camera, or just a camera to spy on your sister and her friends during sleepovers. Follow along with the steps in this how-to video and learn how to set up this spy system. Note: this video is NOT recommended for people who are perv...
This is a quick and easy tutorial that shows you how to find out your character coordinates in a 2D game using the free game hack program Cheat Engine. It's not very difficult, just follow along with the steps in the video!
In this tutorial you'll learn about a simple PHP login script that serves to check your MySQL database against a user/password. The code in this video is a quick and dirty procedural code, but it's enough to get you going so you can try it out yourself.
This tutorial provides some more useful information for PHP beginners. You'll get a quick overview about post, get and request superglobal variables. From this you'll learn how to handle a URL and a form. Don't be shy, jump in and see if PHP is right for you.
This tutorial provides a quick and clear example of how string manipulation works. A string is a line of text, and once you're up to your elbows in zeros and ones, you'll want to do lots of manipulation. Let's get digital, digital.
Learn how to install a Falcon waterfree urinal with this nine-minute tutorial! This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know to achieve a quick, successful installation, which means you can get to saving water right away. For complete instructions, take a look!
It's time to replace the water filter on your Krups coffeemaker - something you should do approximately every two to three months for best results. This quick video shows you how to easily replace the charcoal filter on your Krups coffee machine.
Candles floating in a luminous vase filled with water, surmounted on a bed of evergreen sprigs and pinecones...what could be a more beautiful natural celebration of Christmas than this inexpensive centerpiece?
Headbands are one of our favorite accessories to wear because they offer comfort, fashion, and practicality all in one. Just ask Blair Waldorf, who does all of her scheming and catty confrontations with nigh a hair out of place.
