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How to Stream Your PC Games to Android with Steam Link

If you’re a PC gamer who longs for the ability to play on the go, Steam Link may be the answer you’ve been looking for. With this on your Android phone, you can stream games from your PC to your phone….

Cameron Summerson Jun 2nd, 2018

Gear VR vs Oculus Go: Which One is Better?

Oculus Go puts VR on the head of anyone with an extra couple hundred bucks lying around, but what if you already have a Galaxy phone? Is Oculus Go better than Gear VR at double the price? Let’s find out….

Cameron Summerson Jun 1st, 2018

What Is A SIM Card (And What Comes Next)?

A Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card is a chip inside most modern cellular phones that stores information your phone needs to communicate with your carrier’s cell towers. SIM cards come in different sizes and if you were t…

Brady Gavin Jun 1st, 2018

What is Pro Mode in the Samsung Galaxy Camera, and What Can You Do With It?

Samsung Galaxy smartphones typically have great cameras. Pro Mode lets you move beyond the simple “point and shoot” features by unlocking advanced adjustments like ISO and aperture settings, and letting you tweak just about e…

Cameron Summerson May 31st, 2018

Google Daydream vs. Gear VR: Which Mobile VR Headset is Better?

When it comes to mobile VR there are two major competitors: Google Daydream View and Samsung Gear VR. If you have a Galaxy phone, you can use either. So which one is better? Turns out, it depends on what you’re after….

Cameron Summerson May 30th, 2018

Can You Use FaceTime on Windows?

Apple’s FaceTime video calling is incredibly popular, and it now works on Windows (partially). FaceTime lets people with iPhones, iPads, and Macs make easy video calls to one another. You can’t make Facetime calls from Window…

Yuvraj Wadhwani May 22nd, 2018

Everything You Can Do With Google Pay

Google Pay has really grown over the last several months. It stepped away from the Android-specific branding and has added supported for loyalty cards and boarding passes. So what all can you do with Google Pay?…

Cameron Summerson May 22nd, 2018

How Android P Will Increase Battery Life

Google has introduced significant new features to improve battery life on Android over the last few years, with Oreo bringing the best improvements yet. Here’s how it’s looking to improve that even further with Android P….

Cameron Summerson May 21st, 2018

How to Use the Reader View in Firefox

How many times do you go to a website to read an article and once the page loads, you’re bombarded with banners and distracting ads? Firefox’s Reader View removes the clutter and simplifies the page for better readability, le…

Brady Gavin May 18th, 2018

Why Restarting Your Phone Makes it Perform Better and Fixes Common Issues

We’ve all heard it: “have you tried turning it off and back on again?” It’s the first step when troubleshooting any tech problem—it even makes your phone perform better when nothing is wrong. But why?…

Cameron Summerson May 18th, 2018

How Android P’s Gesture Navigation Works

With the beta release of Android P, Google is making available a new navigation system: Gestures. This replaces the Back-Home-Recents navigation scheme that Android has used for years with quick swipes and slides….

Cameron Summerson May 17th, 2018

Google Maps vs. Waze: Which One Is Really Better?

Google may own Waze, but that doesn’t mean its own Maps product and Waze are the same. In fact, the two still fight for dominance over your navigation needs. So which one is better? Turns out, it depends….

Cameron Summerson May 16th, 2018

Why You Shouldn’t Bother Repairing Damaged Charging Cables

Whether it’s from overuse or your damn cat, damaged and frayed USB charging cables are a common occurrence. It’s usually not worth the time and extra money spent trying to repair them.

Craig Lloyd May 15th, 2018

The Best Local Music Players for Android

While streaming music seems to be the most popular choice nowadays, there’s still a large subset of people who prefer music stored locally. If you’re into local music, here are the best players for Android….

Cameron Summerson May 15th, 2018

The Best New Features in Android P, Available Now in Beta

Android P was officially released in beta at I/O 2018 yesterday, and as expected, it brings a slew of enhancements and new features. Here’s how to get the beta right now, and what you can expect from it….

Cameron Summerson May 9th, 2018

Use Android P’s New App Switching Gesture: Swipe Right on Home

Android P offers a new (optional) navigation system: gestures. The traditional Back-Home-Recents button pattern has been replaced with a single pill-shaped button—so how to do you quickly switch between the two most recen…

Cameron Summerson May 9th, 2018

7 Must-Have Tools for Mobile Phone Repair

If you’re thinking about replacing the battery in your smartphone yourself, or even switching out that shattered screen, there are several tools you should have to make the job a lot easier.

Craig Lloyd May 8th, 2018

How to Set Alexa as Your Default Digital Assistant on Android

If you have Amazon Echos around your house and rely on Alexa as your digital Assistant, we have good news: you can now set Alexa as your default digital assistant on Android. Here’s the skinny.

Cameron Summerson May 8th, 2018

Life With a Five Year Old Phone: An Experiment With the Nexus 5

The Nexus 5 is my favorite Android phone of all time. I wanted to see what it would be like to use it in 2018, nearly five years after the phone was originally released. Here’s how it went.

Cameron Summerson May 7th, 2018

How to Survive on the Road with all the Tech Comforts of Home

When you have the perfect tech setup at home, it can be difficult to leave all that behind when you go on a trip. Here are some tips and tricks to get the best experience possible with what you can bring with you….

Craig Lloyd May 7th, 2018

How to Prevent Your Child From Texting and Driving

There comes a time in every parent’s life when they have to face reality: one day, your little one is going to grow, mature, and learn to drive. It’s scary. Here are some tips to help keep their eyes off their phone and on th…

Cameron Summerson May 5th, 2018

What is RCS, the Successor to SMS?

SMS, or Short Messaging Service, has been around for a long time, but soon it will be replaced by RCS, a newer and much better standard for sending messages. But what’s RCS all about? Here’s how it works….

Cameron Summerson May 2nd, 2018

The Best Ways to Make Free Conference Calls

You can now host your own conference calls more easily than ever before. Whether you’re working from home, own a small business, or just want to stay in touch with friends and family, there are dozens of free services avail…

Michael Gonyar May 2nd, 2018

The Best Web Browsers for Android

Your phone probably already has Chrome on it, but that’s not the be all, end all when it comes to web browsers for Android. There are, in fact, dozens of alternatives out there. Here’s a look at the best of the bunch….

Cameron Summerson May 1st, 2018

Seven of the Best Hidden Features in Android

Android is loaded full of features—many of which aren’t completely obvious or are possibly even hidden behind “secret” menus. Here’s where to find some of the most useful features in Android that you may not be using….

Cameron Summerson May 1st, 2018

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