Skye Hudson
213 articles published since July 02, 2013
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About Skye Hudson
Skye was the Android Section Editor and Longforms Manager for MakeUseOf.
4 Remote Desktop Apps To Fetch Files In Windows & Beyond
Microsoft recently removed SkyDrive's "Fetch" feature. Here we show you how you can access files remotely on and from various device, including Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android.
It's Official: Nexus 5 And Android 4.4 KitKat Are Here
The Nexus 5 is now on sale in the Google Play Store and it's running the brand new Android 4.4 KitKat, which will also be rolling out to other devices "in the coming weeks."
Want To Know But Afraid to Ask? 5 Sex Education YouTube Channels
For teenagers, getting information about sex and sexuality can be a challenge. When you don't know who to ask, these YouTube channels can help you out.
Mozilla Introduces Lightbeam To Help Users Visualize How They Are Tracked
Mozilla has announced a new add-on for Firefox called Lightbeam that allows users to see exactly how they are being tracked while they surf the Web.
Aviate: A Unique Launcher That Changes Throughout The Day [Invites Inside!]
Whereas most launchers seem to emulate the stock Android launcher while adding additional customization options, Aviate has reinvented the experience from the ground up.
Simple Notes On The Go: Google Keep For Android Reviewed
There are some amazing note-taking apps out there, but here's one that merits a closer look: Google Keep, a note-keeper which has both a great-looking Android app and a slick webapp.
3 Fun Tower Building Games To Get Hooked On
The games you'll see below are more like city simulators adapted to a 2D platform. Beware, you could get addicted!
Students Can Get Microsoft Office 365 for Free
Starting on December 1st, Universities that license Office Education for their faculty and staff can offer students Office 365 ProPlus for free.
You Can Finally Publish Yelp Reviews From Android Devices
Yelp has finally updated their Android app to allow users to post reviews. Previously, users could only post tips or draft reviews on their mobile devices.
Get CyanogenMod Enhancements Without Flashing Your Droid
What if you don't want to flash an alternative ROM on your device? It turns out you can still benefit from many CyanogenMod features without going the full ROM route.
The Xbox Brand Grows: Wordament Is Now On Android
Microsoft has now released Wordament on the Google Play Store. It is the first of Microsoft's Android games to fully integrate Xbox Live achievements, allowing players to up their gamerscore from their Android device.
What Is Tumblr? [MakeUseOf Explains]
Tumblr can be a great community to express yourself and create a personalized feed of content that you love, so let's look a little deeper at what exactly it is.
Get Rid Of That Typo: Facebook Now Allows For Editing Status Updates
The Web and Android versions of Facebook have been updated to include an "Edit" button for all of your status updates, allowing you to go back and fix any embarrassing typos.
Sold Launches On Android, Makes Selling Your Stuff Super Easy
Sold for Android launched recently, aiming to make it as easy as possible for you to sell your gadgets. They list your items for sale, find a buyer, then ship a box to your house.
Spoiler Foiler Aims To Stop Twitter From Spoiling Your Favorite Shows
Netflix's new website, Spoiler Foiler, will allow you to scroll through your Twitter feed completely spoiler-free. Any mention of Breaking Bad is censored, and you must click on it to reveal the text.
CyanogenMod's Focal Camera App Lands In The Google Play Store
Focal has now officially landed on the Play Store for anyone running Android 4.1+ to download. Many users still swear by Focal as the best camera app available.
What Are The Biggest Improvements In Android 4.2 and 4.3?
If you're stuck on 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich or 4.1 Jelly Bean, should you upgrade?
Wickr Brings Secure Messaging And Snapchat-like Message Destruction To Android
With the recent NSA scandals, many people have lost confidence in the privacy of their communications; Wickr is the app to change that. While it has been on iOS for a while, the Android edition just hit the Play Store.
USB Condoms Protect Your Data While You Charge
Int3.cc has just introduced USB Condoms, a small device for your USB plug to protect your data from "juice jacking", when someone is able to steal your data through a public charging station.