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Google Play Music 101: How to Adjust Music Quality to Save Data While Listening
The nemesis of music streamers is data caps, cell phone or otherwise. Restricting monthly data and forcing users to decide between quantity and quality of music has had audiophiles tearing their hair out since streaming toppled the iPod. While the problem regarding music quality seems difficult to tackle, it's far from impossible.
HBO Now 101: How to Manage Parental Controls to Block Mature Content
It's no secret that HBO has some ... mature content. Just watch the first five minutes of Game of Thrones. Yeah, I know. What a ride. But here's the thing — HBO has kids content, too, and it's good stuff!
News: VLC Lands on the Microsoft HoloLens with Special New Features
The latest beta of the popular open-source media player VLC just hit the Windows Store, which means it not only runs on Windows 10 and Xbox One, but the HoloLens as well.
How To: Customize the theme and appearance of a Tumblr blog
Looking for a way to add a bit of personality to your Tumblr page? This brief video tutorial from the folks at Butterscotch will teach you everything you need to know. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started customizing the look and feel of your own Tumblr site, take a look.
How To: Google stalk someone you would like to know more about
In this Googler's guide from the folks at Mahalo, we learn how to use quotation marks when searching for a name on Google Search. For all of the relevant details, and to get started Google stalking your own friends and acquaintances, watch this video tutorial.
How To: Use Business Chat on Your iPhone to Securely Interact with Companies via iMessage
Apple first announced Business Chat, a new way for customers to communicate with companies, at WWDC 2017. While Business Chat did not arrive with the initial release of iOS 11, Apple pushed it out in iOS 11.3 so companies can offer customer service in a whole new way, and it works pretty much the same in iOS 12 and higher as it did back then.
How To: Delete an entire Facebook wall
In this tutorial, we learn how to delete an entire Facebook wall. First, open Firefox and log into your Facebook account. Now, go to Google and loos for "imacros" and download this to your Firefox. You will have to restart Firefox after this, but it will reload your Facebook account. Now click on the i Macros button and click "rec"then "click mode, automatic click". Once you've done this, click delete on your wall and just delete one post. Now under "version" type in "Set ! errorignore yes", ...
How To: Jailbreak your iPhone 3G
Did you just find an iPhone 3G or 3GS on the floor but don't want to pay for the expensive AT&T plan?? This instructional video takes you step by step on how to easily jailbreak the phone with a couple of simple of steps that will allow you to use your phone in a matter of minutes without having to pay outrageous monthly phone bills. All you need to do is have iTunes installed on your computer and then just follow the simple steps stated in the video.
Marketing: Snapchat Sells Advertisers on Augmented Reality with New E-Commerce Features
In an effort to help its advertising partners close sales with its sponsored augmented reality camera effects, Snapchat has launched a set of e-commerce tools designed to encourage users to buy products directly in the app.
News: Will Ferrell's "Elf" Movie Free on Google Play (Limited Time Only)
Google is giving away a free holiday movie gift on Google Play Movies, so head on over and download Elf, one of the best, contemporary holiday movies out there—for free! But hurry up, this is a limited time offer. Screw those boring Christmas movies and enjoy laughing at Will Ferrell and drooling over Zooey Deschanel. There's something for the whole family.
How To: Mod Stops Rapid-Fire Texts from Blowing Up Your Phone
Everyone has that one friend who just can't help but send multiple texts in rapid-fire succession, when they just as easily could have been consolidated into one easy-to-read message. Alert after alert, this becomes extremely annoying as your phone shoots notification sounds and vibrations at you like it was possessed.
News: Zillow Invests in Augmented Reality Interior Design App Hutch
Hutch Interiors, Inc., makers of an eponymous augmented reality home design app for iOS and Android, has closed a series A round of funding, led by online real estate company Zillow Group, totaling $10 million.
How To: Add a “Define Word” Option to the Copy/Paste Menu on Your Nexus 5
Even as a writer by trade, I'm not intimately familiar with every word in the English language. When you're typing something out on your Nexus, sometimes you think to yourself, "Is that right? Am I using the correct word here?" Then, you have no choice but to bring up Google Now and do a search for that word to make sure you're using it correctly.
News: Data Mining & Augmented Reality Make for an Alarming Combination
Our future technology has a lot of amazing possibilities, and few have more promise than augmented and mixed reality headsets. But these advancements come with several concerns over privacy, and if we don't understand them, we may lose control of our own data without even knowing.
How To: Get Instant Answers Right from Chrome's Search Bar
Google continues to be the most commonly-used search engine for a reason. While continuing to stay ahead of the pack with advanced semantic search functions, Google even introduced Knowledge Graph results that offer key information without ever having to click a search result.
How To: Use the Music Player app on a Samsung Reality phone
Whether you're the proud owner of a Samsung Reality smartphone or perhaps just considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial, which presents a complete overview of the phone's various features. Specifically, this video presents a look at the music player in the Reality's Media Center, discussing its Album views, equalizer, skins and homescreen player features.
How To: Wire up a 555 timer chip with a pulsing buzzer
See how to make a 555 timer chip with a pulsing buzzer. Parts:
News: Leap Motion Reveals Open-Source AR Headset Called Project North Star
If it had come out just a week earlier, around April 1, no one would have believed it. But it's true, Leap Motion has developed its own prototype augmented reality headset, and it looks pretty wild.
News: Try These 5 Hot New Snapchat Lenses — Stranger Things, Pokémon & More
While you were slaving away at work or school or whatever you were so busy doing over the last seven days, people have been hard at work creating a variety of new Snapchat lenses for your enjoyment. These lenses are hot off the presses, and I'm honestly really impressed with this week's crop.
How To: Put ringtones on your iPhone 3g
Craig Madox from TubeTutorials shows how to create and put ringtones on your iPhone 3G. If you already own the song, you shouldn't have to pay for it again as a ringtone!
News: 5 Things We Want to See from Nintendo's Upcoming Mario Kart Tour on the iPhone
Nintendo set the internet ablaze Wednesday night with two big announcements. First, Nintendo revealed that the Switch's paid online service will begin in September (boo), but it was the other report that really got fans excited — Mario Kart is coming to your iPhone.
How To: Access Your Favorite Apps "Quickr" on Your Samsung Galaxy S3
To say that there are a lot of app switchers and launchers available is an understatement. We've covered a few ourselves, including Loopr and Switchr. But why not check out one more?
How To: Lock Down Your Social Media Accounts with These 7 Useful Security Tips
As long as you're on the internet, you can be hacked. With an estimated 2.65 billion social media users, these apps are prime targets for hackers.
How To: Use an Apple iPhone 4 as an external camera for an iPad
Want to know how to use your iPhone as an external web cam for your Apple iPad? This brief video tutorial from the folks at Butterscotch will teach you everything you need to know. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started using this neat trick yourself, take a look.
News: Essential Releases Oreo Beta 2 Update
Back in November, Essential opened the Android Oreo Beta Program for all users of their PH-1 flagship. We even wrote up a full guide on how to install the beta, if you're interested. They followed the Oreo beta with a Reddit AMA, where they mentioned the second beta software would arrive very soon. That update has just gone live, so you can grab it right now in a few easy steps.
News: Add Eye Tracking to Your Existing Mixed Reality Devices with Pupil Labs
Germany-based Pupil Labs has jumped into the UX and control deep-end with a range of products that allow the user to add eye tracking to not only their existing augmented and virtual reality head-mounted displays but computers as well. This type of technology can add a new depth to the way we control devices.
How To: Erase personal data from your old Apple iPhone
Selling your old iPhone to make way for the latest generation? Before you get all Ebay happy, make sure to take a quick look at this video, which will demonstrate how to completely erase all data from your iPhone - including your contacts from the SIM card. Your friends will thank you for it.
News: Starks AR Headset Displays Subtitles for Hearing Impaired
The more impressive demonstrations of the capabilities of augmented reality add another dimension to what we see in the real world.
How To: Make the ultimate LED glowsticks in any color you want
This is an easy and fun project that will add a little light to any night time celebration. Take a few LEDs in any color you want, some basic electronics gear and a hot glue gun. This will be more vibrant than any glowstick you can find in the store, and will last much longer
How To: Live Stream Your Gameplay on Android Directly to the Web
Broadcasting your gameplay for others to view has recently become a phenomenon with the advent of Twitch.tv. While computer-based gaming is well represented these days, streaming of mobile gameplay has been virtually non-existent.
How To: Access the field test mode on the iPhone
Watch this electronics tutorial video to learn how to enter a secret code and see a lot of interesting info on how your iPhone connects to the network. Field testing your iPhone is easy with the tips in this how-to video.
How To: Add a Watermark to Your YouTube Videos
In this Video I show how to add a Watermark to all your YouTube Video, without editing them. You also can change the Watermark anytime you want and of course the position too.
News: Google Backs Mojo Vision's 'Invisible Computing' Augmented Reality Platform in $58 Million Funding Round
Four months have passed since Mojo Vision emerged from stealth, and we are no closer to seeing exactly what its "invisible computing" technology looks like.
News: Marvel Continues Its Augmented Reality Rampage with Iron Man Robot for 'Avengers: Endgame'
Already a dominant force at the box office, Marvel Studios appears intent on establishing itself as the ruler of augmented reality media as well.
How To: Send and read SMS text messages on a Motorola Droid 2 smartphone
Want to know how to send and receive text messages on a Droid 2 cell phone? Whether you're a proud owner of the Moto Droid 2 Google Android smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Beat level 2-2 of Plants vs Zombies HD for the iPad
Need help figuring out how to beat level 2-2 of PopCap Games' Plants vs. Zombies for the iPad? See how it's done with this gamer's guide, which presents a complete walkthrough of the process. With the right technique, the level is easy to beat. For more information, and to win stage 2-2 of this whimsical tower defense game yourself, watch this helpful video guide.
News: Snoop Dogg Becomes Snapchat AR Character for His Latest Record
He might be an O.G. rapper, but Snoop Dogg has officially entered the cutting-edge of technology via a hidden feature included with his newest music release.
How To: Theme TWRP on Your LG G3 for a More User-Friendly Recovery
It wasn't too long ago that I showed you how to unlock the LG G3 bootloader and install TWRP, and while the process was extremely easy, the custom recovery can look a little intimidating to new users. Even long-time users who know how to navigate it find it boring to look at, as TWRP has had the same basic aesthetics since its creation.
News: Cure Insomnia with the Pzizz Sleep Aid App for Android and iPhone
Dealing with insomnia? Just can't fall asleep at night? Well, there's a few things you can do to escape those restless nights. You can take a hot bath (unless you're a shower person), do some yoga (granted you can do the downward-facing dog), or try a little tapping (if you don't mind smacking yourself in the face). But let's face it—most people who have trouble sleeping use prescription medication or natural remedies like melatonin. If you don't want to be dependent on sleeping pills, then m...
How To: Text message on a Casio G'zOne Rock
This video from WirelessZone will show how to send and read text messages on the Casio G'zOne Rock cell phone. They show you step-by-step how to navigate the various menus to send a text message, as well as include pictures and animations to your text message. The video also demonstrates how to read sent and new text messages and set your text message options. Showing how to set up your voice mail is also demonstrated. If you're a new user of this phone then this video will show you many of t...