android

Play Genshin Impact on Chromebook May 14 2021
Surprisingly, I was able to play Genshin Impact on my Chromebook. Although the performance is less than ideal, I was still able to make it through some simple missions and fight some enemies.

Play Portal on Android Mar 20 2021
Want to play Portal on Android? It's really easy to play portal on Android thanks to the work of developer nillerusr. The developer has ported source engine to non-nvidia devices so that we can play portal and half life 2 on any Android device.

Recover Wifi Password Android Mar 10 2021
This tutorial is how to recover wifi password Android. It will show you an easy way to recover a wifi password for a network you already connected to with your android phone.

How to Run Linux on Android Nov 28 2020
Here's how to run linux on Android in 2020. It's a super easy process that will allow you to run ubuntu on android. It does not require root and you're able to run full linux apps on android.

Use Android as Bluetooth Speaker May 21 2019
Have you ever needed to cast music from your PC to your Android device? Let's walk though a quick tutorial that will show you have to use your Android as a bluetooth speaker.

Run Android Apps in Chrome Browser Apr 30 2019
Let's take a look at how you can run android apps in Chrome browser. Keep in mind, this is more of a proof of concept and not something you should heavily rely on.

How to Block All Ads on Android without ROOT Jun 27 2018
I don’t think that I have ever encountered anyone who said that they like ads (other than maybe the Super Bowl ads). Nonetheless, ads are a necessary evil which must be tolerated in order to compensate for various internet endeavors. However, there are many apps, games, and websites which abuse ads and destroy the entire experience. In the past, blocking ads from these apps required that you root your device. Luckily, times have changed and there are new solutions to blocking ads on your Android device.

How to Block All Ads on Android without ROOT Jun 27 2018
I don’t think that I have ever encountered anyone who said that they like ads (other than maybe the Super Bowl ads). Nonetheless, ads are a necessary evil which must be tolerated in order to compensate for various internet endeavors. However, there are many apps, games, and websites which abuse ads and destroy the entire experience. In the past, blocking ads from these apps required that you root your device. Luckily, times have changed and there are new solutions to blocking ads on your Android device.

React Native Android App Receive Data from Share Intent Mar 07 2018
This whole problem started when I was working with an app in React Native. I wanted the app to be able to open when it received data from another app through the “share with” intent. For example, if I share an URL through the YouTube app, I wanted my app to be recognized as one of the apps that could handle the URL and open it. I am going to spoil the fun and tell you that there’s no easy way to do it straight through javascript with React Native.

Run Windows Applications (EXE Files) on Android Jan 29 2018
If I had a dollar for the number of times someone asked how to run Windows Exe Files on Android, I would be richer than your top Bitcoin miners. Most of the time, my response would have simply been that it’s not possible, end of story. Well, that sort of changed this week. If you are a Linux user, you have probably heard of Wine. The tl;dr is that Wine allows you to run Windows apps in Linux (it’s a Windows compatibility layer).

Dark Theme any App Sep 04 2017
I absolutely love dark themes in my apps. Not only is it easier on the eyes, but having a true amoled black theme could save you battery life on certain devices like the Galaxy S8. Unfortunately, not every app comes with a dark theme option. So if you want to dark theme any app on your device you will need to use the theme engine called Substratum. Substratum could give you a dark theme Instagram, dark them Facebook, dark theme Inbox, etc.

Android Freeform Mode Jul 04 2017
Android Freeform mode is a new hidden feature in Android Nougat (7.0). According to the Android developer guide, “Manufacturers of larger devices can choose to enable freeform mode, in which the user can freely resize each activity. If the manufacturer enables this feature, the device offers freeform mode in addition to split-screen mode.” Although the developer guides species larger devices, this could be enabled on smaller devices as well. Enabling Android Freeform Mode Here’s how the average user can enable freeform mode on their Android device.

Play 4K YouTube Videos on Android Jun 14 2017
So we have these impressive ultra-high resolution smartphones, yet we still can’t seem to play 4k youtube videos on Android. Some devices can’t even play 1440p YouTube videos despite having the appropriate screen resolution. Luckily, there is a simple trick that you can do to get a higher resolution format via the YouTube app on your phone, even if your screen resolution is not 4k. Essentially, we are going to add a line to the build prop that “tricks” the YouTube app into thinking you have a different display size.

Android WiFi Jammer May 28 2017
For less than $10, you can have an Android WiFI Jammer up and running. To get started, you are going to need to have the NodeMCU. It’s a WiFI development chip that’s usually used in Raspberry Pi and Arduino projects. However, the chip can also be used as a standalone device (it has its own CPU and memory) as long as you give it sufficient power. This means you can power it through another Android phone, your computer, power bank or any device that’s capable of supplying power over USB.

5 Actually Cool Android Tricks May 11 2017
Here are 5 actually cool Android tricks that you can try on your device. A couple of these tricks will require that you have adb installed on your computer. None of these tricks require root. Hide Soft Keys Softkeys are usually convenient to have but can eat up precious screen real estate. Unfortunately, not many android developers give users to ability to use their app in immersive mode (which autohides the softkeys).