A Quick Guide To Android Versions & Updates [Android]
If someone tells you they’re running Android, they’re not saying as much as you’d think. Unlike the major computer operating systems, Android is a broad OS that covers numerous versions and platforms. If you’d like a quick-and-easy way to make sense of Android’s many builds, as well as how to update to the latest, read on.
The 3 Best Modern Alternatives To SimCity
One game genre that’s unfortunately withered is the city simulator. This type of game was never a huge success compared to action-packed shooters and real-time strategy games, but it’s always had a place in the hearts of some PC gamers. While the vaunted SimCity series has ended (for now), there are a few games that carry on the legacy.
The Kindle Vs. The Sony Reader – A Head-to-Head Comparison
Although it will still be some time before eReaders largely replace books, they’re certainly a successful new gadget. Over the past few years they’ve become both better to use and much more affordable, so much so that anyone who might buy a few new hardbacks can easily purchase an entry-level eReader.
Gs & LTEs: Understanding Mobile Broadband [Technology Explained]
Connecting to the Internet was once all about big honking cords. The cords might be telephone lines, or cable lines, or FiOS lines specifically installed for Internet service, but the running theme is a line of wire connecting you to the Internet. Today, that’s not always the case as mobile broadband becomes ubiquitous in major urban centers.
3 Apps to Benchmark Your Smartphone [Android]
Benchmarking has long been the best way to objectively explore the performance of a device. By using a standard test, it’s possible to throw mere opinion to the wayside and obtain reliable results that can be reproduced by others. PCs have been benchmarked by reviewers for years, and it’s not hard to find free benchmark software for Windows.
3 Great Free Alternative Apps To Replace The Default Android SMS & MMS App
As you might expect, all Android phones come with a stock messaging app that handles SMS and MMS messages. This app provides basic functionality, and may be modified in different ways based on the phone you’re using. It works well enough, but just well enough. If you’re looking for more options, however, you’ll need a third-party SMS app.
The Three Best 3D Tower Defense Games For The PC
Tower Defense is one of the most popular game genres today, and it’s easy to see why. The basic idea – mowing down enemies as they approach your fortifications – is both satisfying and easy to learn. Yet, on the other hand, this formula can be twisted to create extremely complex gameplay.
Does The Duracell myGrid Really Charge As Well As A Power Cord?
Power cords are an increasingly antiquated concept in today’s wireless world, but so far they remain a necessity. No one wants to be forced to tie down their electronics to a rat’s nest of cords – that’s why wireless Internet is so great. One potential solution is Duracell’s myGrid, a wireless charging solution for mobile phones. But does this product really work, or is it not quite ready for prime time?
Avast Working On Android App, Will Offer Extra Features For Rooted Phones [News]
Avast, currently one of the most popular Windows anti-malware companies and known for Avast! Free, has revealed that an Android app is in the works. This isn’t surprising, but more unusual is the company’s plan to provide extra functionality to users who own rooted phones.
The 4 Best Resources For Android App Reviews
Good app reviews are, surprisingly, not that easy to find. This is most likely because many apps are free, so for many users it’s easier to just try out an app rather than read a review before downloading it. Not all apps are free, however. In fact, many of the most useful apps require at least a few bucks. In these cases, it’s best to read some reviews before spending the dough, but where can you turn for advice?
The 5 Best No Contract Smartphones With Premium Data Features
Smartphones are great. They offer access to the Internet, to your email, and thousands upon thousands of apps. They’re basically pocket PCs, and for geeks, that’s only a step away from heaven. There’s just one problem though, and that’s contracts. The phones are great. The two year contracts with outrageous pricing? Not so much. There are however a handful of choices that are available without a contract.
The 3 Best Alternatives to Steam for Downloading Games
For PC gamers, Steam’s digital download service has insane deals, offers excellent customer support, an easy-to-use interface, and provides a wonderful selection of games. There is very little to find fault with. With that said, Steam can’t do everything or provide every game made, so there is room for competitors to survive or in a few cases, thrive. These three services should help you blow off Steam.
Three Free Tools That Convert PDF Files To Word Documents
The PDF and DOC file formats are the bread-and-butter of modern documents. Chances are good that any specific document, be it an eBook, a study guide or a user manual, will be available in one of these options. Sometimes however, the format you’d hoped would be available isn’t. Fortunately, some free utilities have stepped in to help with this issue.
Microsoft Office 2010: Ultimate Tips & Tricks
Office 2010 includes many improvements over Office 2007. As with all Office releases, however, these improvements are far from obvious to the average user.
The 3 Best Paid Minecraft Alternatives
Minecraft is easily one of the best indie games to come out in the last few years. Its success has had less to do with the game's polish, of which there is very little, than the gameplay. There are few other games that offer the same potential for exploration and creativity. Minecraft's success has inspired some other developers to try apply a similar sandbox concept to different titles.
YouTube Creative Commons Library Is Re-Mix Heaven [News]
Creative Commons, the intellectual property license that lets creators retain the rights to their work but also make it available for others to reuse and sample, has come to YouTube. The YouTube Video Editor now includes a small button which provides access to the YouTube Creative Commons library. Videos that carry this license can be remixed or sampled by others.
5 Comedy Podcasts That Will Keep You Laughing In Public
There’s few things more unusual than watching someone listen to a comedy podcast in public. First you wonder what they are laughing at. Are they just insane? Is there someone you don’t see that just told a great joke? Are you losing your mind? Then you see the earbuds and realize that no one is crazy. They’re just listening to a great comedy podcast, and having more fun than you.
What You Need To Know About Touchpads Before Buying Your Next Laptop [Technology Explained]
If you walk into a retail store and ask a sales rep to explain a laptop to you, chances are you’ll receive a long list of hardware information focusing on what’s inside. This is information you’ll want to know, but in today’s world of speedy processors and cheap RAM, many users will rarely ask about all their laptop has to give.