Gadget Hacks How-Tos
How To: Chance the text that appears on an iOS device unlock slider
Changing the text that appears on your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad is fairly easy once you've jailbroken it. With the help of the 'Springtomize Cracked' app, you'll be able to alter the words that show up on the unlock screen for your iOS device.
How To: Root the Droid Bionic using a Mac or Linux computer
You have a brand new Droid Bionic smartphone, but you can only find guides on how to root it with a PC. Never fear, for this guide is here! This will walk you through the process of rooting your Motorola Android smartphone on a Mac or Linux computer.
How To: Use the Mobile Hotspot feature of a rooted Motorola Droid Bionic for free
This two part segment will show you how to use the Wi-Fi tethering mobile hotspot functionality on your Motorola Droid Bionic smartphone for free after rooting it. Segment 2 of the guide will walk you through using Radiocomm to hide your tethering usage from Verizon Wireless so you're less likely to get caught.
How To: Setup the Motorola Droid Bionic Android smartphone for the first time
So you just got back from the local Verizon Wireless outlet with a brand new Droid Bionic Android smartphone from Motorola and you want to figure out how to go through the wizard at the start. Setting up the smartphone for the first time can be a bit confusing, but this guide from Motorola should help.
How To: Boot the Motorola Droid Bionic smartphone into Recovery Mode
If your phone won't boot or you need to dig deeper into the Android operating system on your Motorola Droid Bionic, this tutorial on booting the Bionic into recovery mode should help you out. Just be careful, because a factory reset on the Verizon Wireless smartphone will cause you to lose all of your data.
How To: Fix a Motorola Droid Bionic activation problem on Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless's most recent Android smartphone, the Motorola Droid Bionic, is having quite a few problems with activation. If you need support activating your Droid Bionic, take a look at this walkthrough for a quick little work around for the activation problem.
How To: Remove a battery, sim card, or SD card from a Motorola Droid Bionic
If you need to replace or remove the battery, sim card, or SD card from your new Droid Bionic by Motorola, take a look at this walkthrough on how to remove the back of the case and gain access to all three pieces of the Android smartphone. Yes, you heard right. The Verizon Wireless phone does use a sim card because of its 4G connection.
How To: Set notification and ringtone volumes to the same level on the Droid Bionic
It can be extremely annoying when you set the ringtone volume to one level and then a notification comes in and shocks you with how loud it is. If you own a Motorola Droid Bionic Android smartphone, learn how to set both the notification volume and the ringtone volume to the same level.
How To: Use docking accessories to improve your Motorola Droid Bionic smartphone
The docking accessories available to owners of the Motorola Droid Bionic unlock several different functions dormant in the Android smartphones. The Vehicle Navigation Dock allows you to easily access Verizon's GPS system on the go, or give vocal commands so that you stay safe and handsfree with the Droid Bionic. The HD Station Dock allows you to connect your smartphone to a TV and view photos or use applications on the big screen. This guide by Motorola shows you how to access the different f...
How To: Connect your Motorola Droid Bionic to an HD TV or monitor with Mirror Mode
Mirror Mode is a feature provided with the Motorola Droid Bionic that allows you to connect the Android smartphone to an HD TV or computer monitor via an optional HDMI cable. Then, you can watch HD videos and look at pictures you've taken with your Bionic on your TV or computer. This guide will walk you through the process of hooking up the phone to an HD device.
How To: Use the Gallery app to view photos on the Motorola Droid Bionic
The Gallery app attached to the Android OS is a great way to view your photos, as well as friend's photos, on the Motorola Droid Bionic smartphone sold by Verizon Wireless. It serves to aggregate pictures from Flickr, Picasa, Facebook, and other photo hosting services. This Motorola support tutorial will show you how to manage the photos in the Gallery application.
How To: Shoot HD video with the Camcorder app on the Motorola Droid Bionic
Shooting 1080p high resolution video is extremely easy with the Motorola Droid Bionic. You can start by accessing the Camcorder app from the Android app launcher or home screen. Then, take a look at this guide on how to film HD video and change the video settings on your Droid Bionic.
How To: Create an app group in the Android OS on the Motorola Droid Bionic
There are many different applications available on the Android market today, and if you want to download and use a lot of them on your Droid Bionic smartphone, you'll need a great way to organize them. Thankfully, Motorola has provided this guide on creating "app groups" which serve to better categorize your apps into folders.
How To: Access your computer files remotely using your Droid Bionic with Zumocast
The Zumocast app allows you to stream music, movies, or pictures directly from your work or home computer to your Droid Bionic smartphone. The Android device can also access documents or other files located on your PC using the program. This Motorola support video will walk you through the process.
How To: Configure a corporate or personal email account on the Motorola Droid Bionic
The Motorola Droid Bionic has support for both corporate email and personal email accounts. If you want to setup either, take a look at this guide from Motorola on how to sign into your email on the Android smartphone so that you can start reading and sending new messages using Verizon Wireless's 4G network connection.
How To: Manage and improve battery life on a Motorola Droid Bionic
The battery manager is a tool in the settings of the Droid Bionic Android smartphone. With it, you can create profiles that help you increase the battery life on your Droid Bionic with presets such as "Maximum battery saver", "Nighttime saver", and "Performance mode." Pick the option that best suits you so that you can take advantage of that 4G Verizon Wireless connection.
How To: Take and share photos on the Motorola Droid Bionic
Verizon Wireless's latest Android smartphone the Motorola Droid Bionic, has an 8 MP built-in camera that takes great pictures with the built in Camera app on the Android Gingerbread OS. This Motorola guide will walk you through the process of taking pictures, as well as sharing them to Facebook, Twitter, Picasa, or via text message.
How To: Video chat on the Motorola Droid Bionic with Google Talk
The front camera on the Droid Bionic from Motorola is a perfect match for the Google Talk application provided with the Android smartphone. Using the Verizon Wireless 4G connection, you can stream video and voice to friends and family members on the go. This guide by Motorola demonstrates how to video chat on the Bionic.
How To: Turn your Motorola Droid Bionic smartphone into a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot
If you have a subscription with Verizon Wireless to use the mobile hotspot feature on the Motorola Droid Bionic Android smartphone, you can provide internet access to any nearby device with a WiFi connection by accessing the mobile hotspot application on your Bionic. This guide from Motorola will walk you through the process, but be careful because the hotspot feature will drain your battery!
How To: Use the Webtop feature on the Motorola Droid Bionic
This four part segment from Motorola provides a ton of information and serves as a guide on Webtop for the Droid Bionic.
How To: Print from your Motorola Droid Bionic using MotoPrint
Motorola's Droid Bionic has several Android apps built into the device that allow you to speed up your workflow. For example, with the MotoPrint app you can print from the Verizon Wireless smartphone to a printer. With it, you can print everything from photos, PDF's, documents, or emails directly from your Bionic.
How To: Remotely access your programs and computer using the Motorola Droid Bionic
The Citrix Receiver is an app that allows you to securely access your desktop and business applications directly from your Droid Bionic smartphone. You will first need to make an account at the Citrix site, and from there you can decide what you want to have access to on your phone. On the Android app launcher, be sure to pick the Citrix Receiver app so that you can login with your Citrix account.
How To: Root the Motorola Droid Bionic using the one click method
The Droid Bionic was rooted the same day it came out with the one click method used to root the Droid 3. This tutorial will walk you through the process of rooting Motorola's Android device so that you can unlock the full potential of Verizon Wireless's flagship device.
How To: Accept credit card payments on your smartphone with Square
For accepting payments on the go, try out the Square payment system. Square allows you to take your customer's credit cards as payment when selling your products out of food trucks, at events, or door-to-door. This guide will show you how to use Square to charge customers using their credit cards.
How To: Turn off the 4G LTE network connection on your Droid Bionic Motorola Phone
Verizon Wireless has a data cap on the 4G LTE connection that the Motorola Droid Bionic uses to connect to the internet and download information from its apps. If you want to stop your phone from hitting these caps and causing you overage fees, you can turn off the 4G connection by looking at this guide. It will save your smartphone's battery life as well!
How To: Create secure passwords with strong password rules
Having a secure password is essential in today's interconnected world. Hackers are just around the corner, and if you have an easy to guess or hack password that you use for all of your accounts, someone can login to all of your websites very easily. Look at this guide on how to create a strong password by following the right password rules so that your accounts stay secure.
How To: Configure a Wi-Fi connection on an iPad
If you're trying to learn how to use Wi-Fi on your iPad, take a look at this tutorial on connecting your iPad to a wireless network so that you can access the internet. You'll need to use the settings and know the name of the wireless connection you want to use. Make sure you have the password handy, too!
How To: Embed code into Blackboard 9.1 to display iFrames
If you want to embed an iFrame into a Blackboard 9.1 page, you'll need to grab the code from whatever source you want (YouTube, Vimeo, Google Docs, etc.) and use the Build Content option in Blackboard. Select "Item" under the "Create" menu and turn off the Text Editor so that you can properly paste the code in. Take a look at this tutorial to see all the steps in action.
How To: Replace the glass digitizer on an HTC My Touch Android phone
If you need to repair a broken component in an HTC My Touch mobile Android phone, take a look at this guide for a walkthrough of the teardown. The tutorial specifically focuses on repairing or replacing a glass digitizer that may have cracked or broken and needs to be fixed.
How To: Take and send pictures using your Droid 3 Motorola smartphone Camera app
The Droid 3 smartphone from Verizon has a great camera perfect for taking beautiful photos. If you want to learn how to perfect your on-the-go photography, take a look at this tutorial from Verizon Wireless that features instructions on all the different settings in the Camera app on the Android device.
How To: Use a volume rocker shortcut to mute the speaker on your iPad
If you need to quickly silence your iPad, accessing the volume options on screen can be tedious and lengthy. You can also use the volume rocker, but if you have to press the button several times before the sound is finally muted, it can take several seconds. Instead, try long-holding the lower volume button on the side of the iPad so immediately mute the audio coming from your tablet.
How To: Save battery life with the Battery Manager on the Motorola Droid 3
Is the battery on your Motorola Droid 3 getting drained fast? If you're tired of running out of battery life when using the Verizon Wireless smartphone, try out the Battery Manager located in the settings menu on the Android device. The utility features several different profiles including "maximum battery saver" and "nighttime saver." By changing a few options on your smartphone, you can drastically increase and improve the battery life of the device.
How To: Record HD video with the Camera app on the Motorola Droid 3 Verizon smartphone
If you want to capture HD video using your Motorola Droid 3 smartphone from Verizon, you'll want to learn all the features and functionality of the Camera app. Be sure to switch the camera to video mode so that you're able to record all those memories in full HD for editing later.
How To: Play games on the Xperia Play smartphone using apps and the slide-out gamepad
The Xperia Play is a Sony Ericsson smartphone on Verizon built for gaming on the go. The mobile phone features a slide-out gamepad that you can use to navigate the web and play different gaming apps preloaded on the phone or downloadable from the Android market.
How To: Personalize the home screen on the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play smartphone
The Xperia Play smartphone runs the Android OS and can be customized in many different ways. If you want to add icons, widgets, or change the wallpaper on the Sony Ericsson phone's homescreen, take a look at this walkthrough to make the mobile gaming device yours.
How To: Customize your inbox views in Gmail to better organize your email
The Gmail interface is highly customizable, allowing you to organize your email messages in a variety of ways. One of the best ways to organize the email is by changing your inbox view. By trying a different inbox view mode, you can prioritize your email messages by importance, unread order, starred emails, and more. So give the different inbox views a spin and see if it helps you better manage your Gmail messages.
How To: Connect your Motorola Droid 3 to an HD TV or monitor using an HDMI cable
The Motorola Droid 3 smartphone is capable of recording 1080p video, and while the screen on the Verizon Android phone is large, wouldn't it be nice to look at all the pictures, games, and videos on a bigger screen? If you have the right kind of HDMI cable nearby, you can connect your Droid to an HD device using the Mirror Mode feature.
How To: Turn your Motorola Droid 3 smartphone into a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot
There are so many different devices today that have Wi-Fi capabilities--notebooks, handheld gaming devices, tablets, and more. Why not share some of the 3G and 4G internet that streams into your Motorola Droid 3 with the other electronics you carry with you? You can turn your Verizon Wireless Droid 3 smartphone into a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot using the mobile hotspot menu on the android phone.
How To: Stop the iPhone from tracking your location by turning off Location Services
If you want to increase your privacy and prevent iPhone apps from gaining access to data containing your location, take a look at this tutorial on turning off the location services in the settings menu on Apple's iPhone 3G devices and above.
How To: Listen to your favorite music by creating a station on Pandora
Pandora is a fantastic website that will let you listen to music for free. One of the greatest features of the music service is the ability to create your own station so you can listen to your favorite songs and even discover music you'll like. This segment will walk you through the process of creating a Pandora station.