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Skye was the Android Section Editor and Longforms Manager for MakeUseOf.

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Track Your Mileage, Fuel Costs And More With A Free OBD2 Device

Nowadays, everything seems to be smart – except our cars. This free ODB2 device and app change that.

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How To Get Facebook-Style Chat Heads For Hangouts In Chrome

Hangouts is a wonderful cross-platform messaging and video chat app, but this newest release straight from Google improves upon the app by offering Facebook-style "Chat Heads" on Chrome.

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How To Run Android Apps in Chrome on Mac / Linux / Windows

It's now possible to run Android apps in the Chrome browser -- it just takes a little bit of work.

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Pros & Cons Of A Windows 8 Tablet Vs. A Touchscreen Laptop

Windows 8 is a gift for touchscreen users. But some people prefer non-touch devices. Which option is right for you? It depends on what exactly you're looking for.

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Manage Start Screen Tiles & Modern Apps Like A Pro

Some things take time to grow on you. The Windows 8 Start Screen is one of them. I bet you'll appreciate it more after learning about these tips and tricks.

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Top 10 Emerging Technologies That Are Changing The World

From agriculture to medicine to energy, advancements are being made every day. Learn a little bit about these 10 emerging technologies that could directly affect your life within the next few years.

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How To Find Awesome Gaming Conventions In Your Area

Gaming conventions, which can range from tiny local get-togethers to massive national events like E3 or GenCon, are a unique opportunity for gamers. Read on to learn how you can stay in the know about all your gaming convention options.

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7 Ways The Wii U Is Better Than The Xbox One And PS4

While the battle between the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One rages on, a third competitor watches from the sidelines: the Wii U.

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Are Retina/Iris Scanners The Next Level Of Mobile Security?

Rumors are swirling that the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 could have a retina or iris scanner built-in. Sounds like a science fiction movie, but these kinds of personalized locking mechanisms aren't always perfect.

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GravityBox Vs XBlast: Which Is The Best All-Purpose Xposed Module?

Out of the two great all-purpose Xposed modules for customizing your rooted Android device, which is the best?

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Enhance Your Android Notification Experience With Floatify

For an improved notification system that pops out at you, check out Floatify.

Top Six Best Features Of The OnePlus One -- And One Drawback

I've been living with the OnePlus One for a few weeks now, and it's amazing, but it's not perfect. Let's run through some of the best features -- and one downside.

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From N64 To Wii U: The Story Of Nintendo's Super Smash Bros.

An enormous community has grown around these games, and they faced both good times and bad since the original Smash was released. Let's take a look at the story behind this beautiful game.

How To Get An iOS-like Colorful Status Bar On Any Android Device

Want a status bar that matches the color of the app that you're using? Thankfully, there's a quick and easy way to do this on Android.

Miss Melee? Transform Super Smash Bros. Brawl Into A Melee-like Game With Project M

Project M is a mod for Super Smash Bros. Brawl that changes a number of things, but the most notable being an adjustment to the speed to make it feel more like Melee.

Get Samsung's Multi Window Feature On Any Android Device

All new Samsung Galaxy devices come with Multi Window, an awesome feature that allows you to run multiple apps at the same time. But how do you get this on a non-Samsung device?

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Customize Google Play Music For Android With This Xposed Module

Tired of Google Play Music for Android automatically opening up to the Listen Now page? Let's fix that. Want to open to a different section or different tab? Done.

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Not Just For Phones And Tablets: What Other Devices Run Android?

Your phone runs Android, your tablet runs Android... your refrigerator runs Android? What other sorts of devices does this mobile operating system power?

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How To Send eBooks, Documents, And Articles To Your Kindle App Or eReader

Kindle makes it easy to buy and read eBooks from Amazon. But what if you want to read your own eBooks, documents, or articles on your Kindle? Amazon's Send-to-Kindle has you covered.

How To Customize Your Windows 8 Lockscreen Using Lockscreenify

Ever wanted to customize the Windows 8 lockscreen and been frustrated by its limitations? Lockscreenify knows how you feel, and it can remedy your situation. If you want full control over your lockscreen, read on.

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