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Run Android on Chromebook Sep 07 2014
Are you tired of Chrome OS? Do you want a greater selection of apps and games? Well, running Android on your Chromebook is a practical option. The performance is without compromise and almost everything works (except for the touchpad). You will have access to the entire Google Play store so you can download games and thousands of apps. So here’s how to run Android on Chromebook. What You Will Need: An Intel Powered Chromebook A USB with at least 2GB of free space Android X86 iSO Rufus Step 1: Developer Mode Before you can run Android, you will need to put your Chromebook in developer mode.

Disable Lock screen at Home Jul 26 2014
Let’s face it, at home, there might not be a huge risk to leaving your phone unlocked. Yes, a sibling could snoop into your phone and take a look at those risque pictures you have saved or see who you have been texting, but that might not be the absolute worst security breach to deal with. Luckily, Android Lollipop adds a trusted device feature that allows you to automatically disable your lock screen if you are on a trusted wifi network or connected to a trusted Bluetooth device.

Run Windows 95 on Android Jul 11 2014
The 90s called, and they want their operating system back. Windows 95 was unique for its time. However, what once took cutting edge hardware to run can now easily operate on a typical Android device. Yes Virginia, you can run Windows 95 on Android. What You Will Need: Windows 95 Image File Limbo PC Emulator Step 1: Download Stuff If you have your own bootable image file that you would like to use, feel free to do so.

How to Root Any Android Device Jul 07 2014
There are some things in life that sound too good to be true. However, this isn’t one of them. George Hortz, a hacker made famous by his iOS jailbreaks and PlayStation hacks has managed to root the Verizon Galaxy S5. So why should you care? Well, he used a recently discovered exploit found in all Linux kernels that were built prior to June 3rd. So in theory (and in practice) his app should work on any Android device that has a kernel build date prior to June 3rd.

Android Reverse Tether Jul 06 2014
Everyone is familiar with tethering. However, many people overlook the ability to reverse tether. Reverse tethering allows you to share your computer’s internet connection with your phone or tablet. This is useful if you’re on a metered data plan or in an area which has no wifi and a weak mobile signal. What You Will Need: A rooted Android Device A Windows PC USB Driver Reverse Tether Zip (Go to this thread to download or direct download here) Step 1: Install USB Drivers If you don’t have any device drivers already installed on your computer and you never used adb before, then you will need to install the USB drivers.

Run Ubuntu 13.10 on Android Jul 04 2014
How would it feel to have the power of a desktop operating system in the palm of your hands? If you’re a power user, and also a fan of Linux, then you came to the right place. Running Ubuntu 13.10 on your Android device is not very hard to do. Don’t think that this is some slow or stripped down version of Ubuntu. You will have access to all your favorite Linux apps and commands.

How to Build Custom Cyanogenmod Rom Jul 04 2014
Build Custom Cyanogenmod Rom? So are you ready to take on Rom Development? That’s okay if you’re not, because I’ll help walk you through it. In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to build your own Cyanogenmod Rom right from source. This sounds a lot more complicated than it actually is though. However, keep in mind that you will need a lot of patience when doing this. For this tutorial, I’m going to assume that you have Linux up and running and you’re familiar with basic Linux and Android operations.

Enable Ultra High Graphics Dead Trigger 2 Jul 02 2014
It’s not surprising that certain games purposefully limit the maximum graphics level that the user could set. However, it becomes an issue when the device you’re playing on is more than capable of handling the maximum graphics level, even though the developers didn’t think so. Unfortunately, Dead Trigger 2 is a perfect example of this scenario. Fortunately, with a little file modification you can enable the secret “ultra” graphics mode only accessible to latest generation iPhones and Tegra devices.

How to Install Xposed Framework Jul 02 2014
Xposed is a popular framework that allows you to modify and customize your Android device without having to flash a new rom. It allows you to use a variety of apps and tools (such as gravity box) that extend what you can achieve with your Android device. If you’re tinkerer or someone who thrives on complete control, than Xposed it what you want. For more techinical details on Xposed read this.

Android Boost Speaker Volume Jul 02 2014
Let’s face it. Even at max volume, sometimes the speaker on your phone just isn’t loud enough (Yes, I’m looking at you Nexus 5). However, you could digitally raise the maximum volume that the speaker allows itself to go to. This will require a rooted android device and could run the risk of damaging your speakers if you go too high, so be warned. What You will Need: A rooted Android Device ES File Explorer Step 1: Mounting the System Open up ES file explorer and enable the root explorer.

How to Play Nintendo DS Games on Android Jul 01 2014
The Nintendo DS was by far one of my favorite portable game systems. However, these were the days before smartphone gaming became the norm. If you’re feeling nostalgic and in the mood to play some DS games on your Android device, it’s very easy thanks to the DraStic DS emulator. Here’s how to play Nintendo DS games on Android: What You’ll Need: A Nintendo Game (nds Rom)(You can Google it) DraStic DS Emulator (Demo) DraStic DS Emulator (Full) Step 1: Transferring the Rom to Your Device The first thing you need to do is transfer the Rom to your device.

Android Floating Window Jul 01 2014
One of the most iconic features of the Galaxy Note 3, is the multi-window feature. It’s extremely cool and makes great use of the abundance of screen real estate. Unfortunately, that’s not a native Android feature. However, with the help of an Xposed Module, you can achieve the floating affect on any android device. Here’s how to get Android floating window display: What You Will Need: A rooted Android Device Xposed Installer App Halo App(Android 4.

Play PlayStation Games on Android Aug 31 2013
Do you miss the good old PlayStation days? I am talking about the original PlayStation with the 1MB Memory cards (I had a lot of those) and the boring yet simplistic outer-body design? If so, there is hope for you. Thanks to multiple apps in the Play Store, you can play PlayStation games on Android. Emulation has come so far on Android. It amazes me at just how many titles are compatible with the PlayStation emulators.