Compressing and extracting files helps keep things organized on PCs. It’s an easy way to transfer multiple files or really large files. But unfortunately, Android often has trouble opening compressed files. Today, I’m going to show you how easy it is to compress and extract files on Android. Compressing files on Android This one’s easy: Step 1) Download an app called ZArchiver for free from the Google Play Store Step 2) Go to your Android file manager Step 3) Look…
Haven’t we all had times where we’ve found ourselves in the midst of a very boring meeting we’d want out of or an annoying relative who just went of chattering nineteen to the dozen and wouldn’t keep mum? Wouldn’t it be better to have a miraculous intervention in the form of a distraction to help you tune out of your zombified courteousness. Well, for those of you seeking instant liberation from awkward encounters and boring meetings at the tap of a button, the mighty cool Fake…
“On Your marks, get set, GO!” are commands that probably encapsulate the essence of life itself – a race to find out what the fastest everything is. Internet is one of the biggest enablers of the global information revolution and has completely integrated itself into our lifestyles as an educator, an entertainer and even as an extension of our own personality through social networking. This is why it makes a big difference when you decide what data plan you need for your Android…
Today, we’re going to tell you about one of the most exciting games to appear on the Google Play Store this past week. That game is called ‘Repulze’, which aims to offer an unparalleled hovercraft racing experience. Repulze will be familiar to anyone who played games like Wipeout, F-Zero, or JetMoto on the old PlayStation. It’s hovercraft racing at its finest. Players tackle a handful of interesting tracks as they try to beat their best time over and over again. Unfortunately,…
Apple’s slide-to-unlock command is one of the most recognizable parts of the phone. As the default lock screen for iOS, the slide-to-unlock bar can be found on iPads, iPods, and iPhones all over the world. Slide-to-unlock was so popular, in fact, that Apple decided to file a patent for it. Because, you know, sliding a bar from left to right across the screen is so technologically amazing. Sarcasm aside, a German court recently ruled against Apple with regards to its slide-to-unlock…
Backing up is something that everybody tells their friends to do, but few people actually do it themselves. Fortunately for the handful of people out there who actually back up their handsets on a regular basis, they’ll be the ones laughing at the end of the day. Remember: nobody thinks their smartphone or computer will crash until it’s too late. That’s why I like an app called Carbon Backup, which makes the app backup process so easy that anybody could do it. Carbon Backup allows…
Facebook Home has been dominating news headlines over the past few weeks. But in spite of that fact, many Android users are still unsure what, exactly, Facebook Home is. Today, we’re going to solve that mystery once and for all. Here’s everything you need to know about Facebook Home from an Android user’s perspective. What it is Facebook Home was announced on April 4, 2013. At first glance, Facebook Home is just an Android app. At second-glance, it’s an Android app on steroids.…
And here’s one for the food geeks. Everyone loves to eat; and the aroma of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies is enough to uplift the spirits of the most tired and depressed souls nearby. It is very rightly said that a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. But not all of us share the enthusiasm for elaborate preparations to make the food that makes our tastebuds dance with joy. It’s impossible to have an instruction manual handy with you in the kitchen for every recipe you…
Let us for a moment assume that every single one of us is engaged in something preoccupying on a day-today basis. As the demand of our working lifestyle spikes up, it consequently erodes into our ever so precious sleep time. Scientists over the years have repeatedly stated in their studies that an average of 6-9 hours is extremely necessary for balancing the mental and physical health of an individual. Given the touch and go lives we all lead, managing a sleep period that comes up to 6 hours…
Most people know how to connect a USB stick to their PC. USB sticks are convenient because you can easily transfer files from your computer to another computer in seconds. Sure, cloud storage has made USB drives slightly less important. But it’s still a good idea to keep a removable storage device around your house. The problem with USB sticks is that you can’t put them into your Android or any other handset. Micro USB and MicroSD are the only slots available. After all, the USB port…
