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How to use Android smartphones, tablets, and other devices. Reviews of products with Android installed tutorials, and blog posts.

How to customize the Android Quick Settings menu

How to customize the Android Quick Settings menu

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 11.09.2020
As implied by their name, the Android Quick Settings provide fast access to different features on your smartphone or tablet. Instead of wasting time digging through settings and menus, you can use the switches in the Quick Settings menu to toggle features like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi,...
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G review: Ultra in every way!

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G review: Ultra in every way!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 04.09.2020
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G is a luxury device aimed at people who want the latest innovation in the world of phablets. The premium price tag and colossal size didn't stop it from being preordered by many people online, so much so that Samsung bragged...
How to unblock a number on Android: All you need to know

How to unblock a number on Android: All you need to know

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 03.08.2020
There may come a time when you have a change of heart and decide to unblock a number on your Android. Maybe you overreacted, or you simply miss the person and want to give them a second chance. No matter the reason, it's not hard...
3 ways to make a PDF smaller

3 ways to make a PDF smaller

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 31.07.2020
Adobe's PDF (Portable Document Format) files are used everywhere on the internet for sharing all kinds of documents. PDF files are designed to include text formatting and pictures that are displayed the same way on any computer or device, regardless of its type, hardware, or...
3 ways to get the PUK code of your SIM card

3 ways to get the PUK code of your SIM card

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 30.07.2020
The PUK code or Personal Unlocking Key is a security feature of all the modern SIM cards used in our smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. If you insert the wrong PIN code three times, your SIM card is locked, and you need its PUK...
How to add a contact to WhatsApp on Android: 4 ways

How to add a contact to WhatsApp on Android: 4 ways

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 28.07.2020
Adding a new contact on WhatsApp is not something you often do, since all the contacts saved on your Android smartphone are automatically available in the popular chat app. However, there are times when you want to use WhatsApp to reach out to someone whose...
6+ best Night Light apps for Android

6+ best Night Light apps for Android

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 23.07.2020
Most of us are "attached" to smartphones - those technological wonders that make almost every person look at them over and over again: at work, in bed, in the subway, in airplanes, cafes, everywhere. Besides all the good they bring to the world, smartphones also...
How to share internet from an Android smartphone to a PC via USB

How to share internet from an Android smartphone to a PC via USB

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 20.07.2020
Sharing the internet data connection available on your mobile smartphone with your Windows PC through a USB cable is called USB tethering. In other words, if you're wondering "what is USB tethering?", the answer is quite simple: it's a way of using your Android smartphone...
Sony Xperia 10 II review: A better version of an interesting smartphone!

Sony Xperia 10 II review: A better version of an interesting smartphone!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 20.07.2020
In the Fall of 2019, we tested Sony Xperia 10. It was an interesting mid-range smartphone that featured an ultrawide 21:9 screen, which was (and still is) something different from what you get on most Android smartphones. This year, Sony has released the Xperia 10...
How to add a contact on your Android: 4 ways

How to add a contact on your Android: 4 ways

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 13.07.2020
There's more than one way to add a contact on your Android smartphone. You can type in the number, add it from your logs or chats. There are also several apps that let you add a new contact on your Android, and you can choose...
The Android Data Saver and how to enable it

The Android Data Saver and how to enable it

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 10.07.2020
The Android Data Saver ensures that you make the most of your data plan. Most apps run in the background, consuming precious data in an effort to keep you up to date. With the built-in Data Saver on Android, you can decide which apps get...
How to check the data usage and limit it on Android

How to check the data usage and limit it on Android

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 29.06.2020
Unless you have an unlimited data plan, you should know how to limit data usage on your Android smartphone, especially considering today's data-hungry apps and our tendency to constantly check them. Luckily, Android has built-in features to monitor mobile data usage and restrict how much...
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite review: The latest in mid-range tablets!

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite review: The latest in mid-range tablets!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 22.06.2020
The Android tablets market is not as hot and contested as it was a few years ago. However, companies do release new models from time to time. Samsung has recently launched the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite - an Android tablet with a reasonable price and...
How to locate your Android smartphone with Find My Device

How to locate your Android smartphone with Find My Device

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 17.06.2020
The Find My Device Google service gives you some control over an Android smartphone that's currently not in your possession, making it easier to locate. This is excellent news if your Android gets stolen or if you have a tendency to misplace it. This tutorial...
What is a SIM card & What does it do?

What is a SIM card & What does it do?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12.06.2020
Unless you've never had a phone or a smartphone, it is unlikely that you haven't heard about SIM cards. Without them, you can't use your phone to call or send text messages to people. You might know this, but do you know what a SIM...
How to set up a Google Account on Android

How to set up a Google Account on Android

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 26.05.2020
  Setting up a Google Account on Android is needed if you want to access Google services and apps from the Play Store. Android relies on your Google Account to access a lot of features and apps, so we recommend using one. Whether it's a...
How to reset an app on Android without

How to reset an app on Android without "deleting it"

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 21.05.2020
Some Android apps may start to malfunction after a while. Your Google Chrome web browser may fill up with notifications you do not want, or Facebook may be crashing because of a configuration mistake or corrupted files in its cache. Also, some apps, after a...
How to close apps on Android: All you need to know

How to close apps on Android: All you need to know

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 13.05.2020
If your smartphone is lagging or running low on battery too fast, it might be time to figure out how to close apps on Android. Since apps launched on Android continue to run in the background long after you stop using them, closing them can...