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How To: Add Custom Words & Phrases to Your Status Bar on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3
I love my status bar. Not only does it tell what time it is and how much battery juice is left, but it gives me cellular connection info, text alerts, and app update notifications. However, one thing is does not give me is customization. Since you're looking at it all the damn time, why not personalize it?
How To: Activate/Use iPhone 3G and 3GS with GoPhone SIM
Activate/Use iPhone 3G and 3GS with Go Phone Prepaid SIM Card:1. Eject the SIM tray using a pointy (thin) object.2. Firmly, insert the Gophone SIM card to the SIM tray (which got ejected from the iPhone).3. Insert the SIM tray along with SIM card into the iPhone.4. You will be able to notice that a new symbol pops up in the iPhone (which symbolizes SIM Card inserted).5. Create and send a new message to your Secondary mobile.6. You will be able to observe that, your other (Secondary) mobile ge...
How To: Get Floating Banner Alert Notifications on Your Galaxy Note 2 or Other Android Device
Included among the many new features in Android L is the new "Heads Up" notification system, showing notifications as interactive floating windows anywhere on your device. Floating windows are nothing new, though, as we've already showed you how to get floating widgets, floating application shortcuts, and even floating notifications.
How To: Remove the SIM card from the Palm Centro Smartphone
This is a short video tutorial of how to correctly remove the SIM card from the Palm Centro Smartphone. First thing you will have to do is remove the battery cover on your cell phone. Then, take the battery out. Right there is your SIM card access. You will need to remove the Stylus before attempting to remove the SIM card on the Palm Centro Smartphone. Just watch and learn to see how easy it is.
How To: Put Celebs in Your Photos Directly from Your iPhone
It's time to step up your selfie game, especially if all of your selfies tend to have the same vapid look and feel. There are plenty of techniques for better selfie-taking, and I've already shown you a few iPhone tricks, like making yourself look thinner and using hand gestures to get situated better. Now I'll show you how to give your followers something to really "like"—celebrities.
How To: Save Battery Power on a Samsung Galaxy S4 with Moto X Style "Active Display" Notifications
According to a new study, the majority of smartphone users check their devices 150 times a day. While that number may seem incredibly high at first glance, the influx of notifications and amount of social media apps available reduce the initial shock and make the number seem not so preposterous after all. Yeah, even on a date.
How To: Use bluetooth and PS3 to listen to the iPod or iPhone on your TV
Don't get us wrong - we love our iPhones and iPods - but sometimes we just want to kick back on the couch, pour ourselves a glass of Chardonnay, and go for the full surround sound musical experience. Get a more visceral exerpience of your favorite tunes by listening to them on your TV.
How To: Keep the Display Off When Receiving a Notification on Your Samsung Galaxy Note 2
As is the case with most smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2's screen turns on whenever you receive a text or picture message. While having the screen turn on when you receive a notification is handy to have (especially when the phone is on silent), it isn't always preferable. Having your screen turn on for every notification can be quite the distraction, especially at work or school. I find myself watching the screen turn on from the corner of my eye, then rushing over to it and see who t...
How To: Build a portable power pack
If you're a geek, then this power pack will give you a total techgasm. The power pack allows you to charge pretty much anything you can fit into a 12 volt power jack in your car (where the cigar/lighter receptable goes). The power pack is a portable battery, so no need for charging your gadgets - like your cell phone - at home first before you head off to work.
How To: Boost the Stock Volume Levels on Your Nexus 7 for Louder Sounds All Around
The volume is maxed out, but that doesn't stop me from hitting the volume key on my Nexus 7 in hopes that it will magically get louder. This happens to me everyday as I watch videos or play music. The simple fact is that a Nexus 7 tablet just doesn't get very loud. At least, not loud enough for me.
How To: Improve Battery Life on Your Nexus with the Hells-Core Kernel
Increased battery life is easily one of the most sought after improvements to a device and often drives intrepid users to root their phones, flash new ROMs, and try out experimental kernels.
How To: Do Your Nexus 7's Speakers Sound Distorted? Fix Them with Bubble Wrap
One of the issues most commonly complained about with the Google Nexus 7 is speaker defects. Some people have issues with their tablets freezing when using the built-in speakers, others say they were pretty much busted right out of the box.
How To: Root Android L—The Easy Way
While the preview images for Android's upcoming "L" release just came out yesterday, the new firmware has already been rooted, as is standard with its openness. So if you were feeling reluctant to try Android L because it didn't support existing root methods, then you might want to reconsider.
How To: Beat level 20 of Angry Birds Seasons with three stars
Beat the twentieth level of Angry Birds Seasons with three stars! On December 1st, Rovio released their version of an advent calendar—Angry Birds Seasons (aka "Angry Birds Christmas"). Each day leading up to the Christmas holiday, a new level will become available to Angry Birds enthusiasts worldwide. Stuck? No problem: YouTube's 23hathman has pledged to post a three-star walkthrough for each of the game's levels. In this, the December 20th installment, we learn how to beat level 20.
How To: Hide the Navigation Bar & Enable Gestures on Your Galaxy Note 10+
Android is moving away from navigation buttons. Even with the transparent navigation bar on the Galaxy Note 10+, it still takes up space on the screen that could otherwise be used to show content. What's great about the Galaxy Note 10+ is that you can remove it, without installing one app.
News: Light Up Your Next Party with This DIY LED Beer Pong Table That Dances to the Music
Want to liven up your game of beer pong? You could always add more cups or play with paddles, or you could make your own custom table with 500 LED lights that flash in sync with your favorite tunes like Redditor did.
Deal Alert: Get Google Play Music & YouTube Red for Only $5 a Month (Up to 5 Years!)
A couple days back we told you about the 30-day free trial for people interested in YouTube Red, and now Google is running a concurrent promotion that really sweetens the deal, especially if you're a first-time subscriber and own or plan to buy a Chromecast.
How To: Customize the Home Screen on the Apple iPhone 3G
Right out of the box, iPhone is incredibly easy to use. If you want to get the most out of every feature, you’ve come to the right place. This video tutorial straight from Apple will teach you how to customize the Home Screen on the Apple iPhone 3G. The iPhone redefines what a mobile phone can do.
How To: New Android Logo? Install the LG G Watch Boot Animation on Your Nexus 5 & See for Yourself
When we look back on it, 2014 may be remembered as the Summer of Android Wear. With two new flagship smartwatches due out soon, Google's been readying its mobile OS for the wearables sector.
How To: Add Swipe Gestures to the Stock Launcher's Home Screen on Your Nexus 5
The Google Now Launcher that was introduced with the Nexus 5 seems to have a lot of folks torn. On the one hand, having a home screen page dedicated to Google Now, as well as the always-listening voice search, are killer features. On the other hand, its lack of customization options like home screen gestures and variable grid sizes has some people considering switching to third-party launchers.
How To: Design Your Own iPhone 5 Case for Less Than $5
So, you've got your new iPhone 5 from Apple, but wait—where do you get a case for it? Since its launch, Apple Stores across the country have been carrying absolutely zero iPhone 5 cases. In fact, the only thing they seem to be carrying right now as far as iPhone 5 accessories goes is the new Lightning cable. So, when will they be getting cases? Rumors state October sometime, but there's no telling if it's now or at the end of the month.
How To: Play Farmville on your iPad
If you play Farmville, you want to have access to it wherever you ware so that your crops never need go unharvested! Unfortunately, the iPad will not allow you to play Flash games out of the box. Well now it can! This video will show you how to use an app called CloudBrowse to play Farmville on the iPad. It doesn't work especially well, but it will enable you to harvest your crops anywhere that you can get online with your iPad.
How To: Bold & underline text & add smileys in Facebook chat
At first glance Facebook chat may seem like a pretty simple application, but there are actually some more complicated things you can do with it. Learn how to customize your chat experience by changing the font and adding smileys with this video. Need to make a point? Then bold your font. You can even add a little shark smiley for emphasis!
How To: Hack your cell phone to charge on USB
Kipkay teaches you how to make a USB cell phone charger and first you need a standard USB cable. Cut off one end of the cable and use a voltmeter to check which of the four wires has five volts.
How To: The 6 Best Features in the New iOS 11 App Store for iPhones
Since its debut 9 years ago, the iOS App Store has always had roughly the same functionality: Featured apps, categories, top charts, a search function, and a place to update your apps. But starting with iOS 11, that's all changing — drastically.
How To: Get Some of Jelly Bean 4.2's Cool Features on Your Samsung Galaxy S III Right Now
Google's newest Android system update should be arriving on Tuesday, November 13th, with the release of the Google Nexus 4 smartphone, and Nexus 7 and 10 tablets. All will come preloaded with the new Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS, but what about the rest of you (especially those with the Samsung Galaxy S III) who just got Jelly Bean 4.1.1?!?
How To: Tether your MetroPCS phone to your PC for internet access
If you're a MetroPCS user and would like to tether your phone to your PCS to use it as a modem, this video will show you how it's done. First of all, hit the subtitles button to make sure you're getting the instructions in english. Next, you'l want to go here to get the Samsun PC Studio link tool which will let the connection be made. Enjoy!
How To: Hold Samsung Galaxy S to avoid weak signal reception
If you have just bought a Samsung Galaxy S phone and noticed that it drops in signal reception just like the iPhone 4, watch this video to find out the best way to hold your Samsung Galaxy S cellphone.
How To: The 5 Best New Siri Features in iOS 11 for iPhone
There are a lot of exciting improvements in store for Siri in iOS 11. Apple showed off some of the highlights at WWDC, but there are five changes in particular that you don't want to miss.
How To: Force Google Voice Typing to Use Offline Mode (& Save Data) on Android
As smartphones become increasingly integral parts of our lives, so does data throttling. Personally, I try to save data any way that I can, so to stave off unnecessary usage, I use the GoogleOfflineVoice to limit the amount of data consumed by voice typing.
How To: Build a Tablet Mount for No-Hands Reading and Movie Watching in Bed
Reading in bed with a book and bedside lamp is so 1990s. As tablets get smaller and content continues to be digitized, reading on an electronic device is pretty standard.
How To: Apple Music Subscribers Just Got a Massive New iPhone Feature
A massive new feature just hit Apple Music, and it's the biggest thing to happen to Apple Music since Apple Music was even a thing.
News: Everything You Need to Know About the 2020 Motorola RAZR
If you had a phone in 2004, there's a pretty good chance it was a Motorola RAZR. The iconic phone is the tenth highest-selling of all time, and it marked the height of the flip phone era. Now that the technology has caught up, Lenovo (Motorola's parent company) is bringing it back in a big way.
News: The Differences Between the Galaxy S8 & Galaxy Note 8 Oreo Updates
Both the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8 have Oreo beta software available in the wild at this point. We devoted a number of articles to covering what's new in Oreo and went into detail about the bugs and hiccups on both the S8 and the Note 8. Still, many people are left wondering — what's the difference between the Oreo builds on these two phones?
News: How to Get Apple to Fix Your iPhone's Broken Power Button for Free
Apple has acknowledged a problem with the sleep/wake key, better known as the power button, on a certain number of iPhone 5's manufactured through March 2013. As a result, the company has announced the iPhone 5 Sleep/Wake Button Replacement Program, which will replace the power button mechanism, free of charge, for certain iPhone 5 models.
How To: Get Cracked Apps For Your Jailbroken iPhone or iPod Touch
Intro To use the information in this article you need a jailbroken iPhone or iPod Touch of any generation. It doesn't matter what version of the IOS you jailbroke it with - just make sure it is jailbroken. If you need help jailbreaking your iPhone WonderHowTo has plenty of tutorials. Otherwise, leave a comment and I'll help you out!
How To: Insert a SIM Card in an iPhone
Learn how to insert a SIM card in an iPhone along with the other great features that come with it in this free computers and modern electronics video clip. This is important if you're trying to unlock it for other carriers or international plans. The SIM card also hold all of your information and can help to restore your phonebook if the iPhone is damaged.
How To: Import contacts from your SIM card onto the Samsung Galaxy Tab
Re-entering contact information every time you upgrade to a newer mobile device is pain, but the Android software on the Samsung Galaxy Tab allows you to copy over your existing contact information from a SIM card. This video will show you the steps to importing that data. Go to APPLICATIONS < CONTACTS < MENU < IMPORT/EXPORT < IMPORT FROM SIM CARD < MENU < COPY TO PHONE. Choose SELECT ALL to copy all of you contacts and then DONE.
How To: View hidden profile pictures on MySpace
In this video, learn how to view private MySpace profile pictures. The process is easy & quick. In no time you will surfing MySpace freely with no privacy preferences to stop you.
How To: Fix the Random Auto Brightness Spikes on Your Nexus 5
If you've ever noticed, even just for a fleeting moment, that the auto brightness on your Nexus 5 seemed to "glitch out"—you are not alone.