How To’s

Android App of the Day: Smart Tools

Have you ever found yourself in an odd situation where you wished you had your toolbox with you? Maybe you needed to measure the angle of a chair, or measure the length of something, but you didn’t have a tool on hand. As most people don’t carry a ruler or […]

iOS App of the Day: Charadium II

If you are into games like Charades and Pictionary, then you will love the Charadium II app for iOS. This multi-player game allows up to five players to participate at one time, and is sure to have  you and your friends addicted in no time. Charadium II is more challenging

Windows Phone App of the Day: iSpeak

iSpeak, named Windows App of the Month, is an award winning speech and text translator that allows people of different backgrounds to communicate with ease. This app allows users all over the world to defeat the language barrier for just $0.99! When not surfing the web and writing reviews of

Android App of the Day: Speed Anatomy

There are hundreds of educational apps developed to help our children stay smart, but what’s out there for the adults that want to keep their education on track? Exercising your brain can be a daunting task, but if it’s in the disguise of a game it can actually turn out to be

How to Root the CSL Switch Dual II Mi357 running Android 2.3.4

The CSL Mi357 is an Android device that is affordable and available in some Asian regions and while its specs won’t blow anyone away, it does satisfy your needs if all you want is a simple droid running Gingerbread.  This guide will show how to root this specific device and

Android App of the Day: Slydial

Have you ever needed to talk to someone but didn’t really want to talk to them? Maybe you’re stuck in a situation where you don’t have enough time for a long drawn out conversation and just want to leave someone a voice message instead.  It’s safe to say that we’ve

How to Root the Samsung Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)

The Samsung Galaxy S 4G is a slightly tweaked version of the Vibrant on T-Mobile and is similar in most respects to the original device except for its 4G support.  This how-to will show how to root this device running Gingerbread 2.3.6 and if your device is still on Froyo

How to Change Dock Icons on Motorola Devices

Dock icons can provide handy shortcuts to your most used apps. Although the phone comes with four pre-selected shortcuts, it’s very easy on a Motorola device to change these out for something you use more frequently. I. Changing Icons 1. Hold your finger down on the app you want to

Android App of the Day: musiXmatch

For most music lovers it’s not just about the artist or the sound of the song, it’s about the lyrics. As smartphones also serve as most people’s primary music players nowadays, having the ability to obtain accurate song lyrics becomes necessary. Have you ever wanted to sing along to a

iOS App of the Day: CardMunch

Do you have an overwhelming pile of business cards that are just lying around collecting dust? While paper business cards can be a fantastic way to quickly exchange contact information, they are often easily lost or misplaced. If you are suffering from this issue, then the CardMunch app for iOS

How to Manage Tasks using Google Calendar and GTasks

There are several free and cheap applications to use for task management on your phone. Of course, since Android was purchased and subsequently developed by Google and the Open Handset Alliance, applications native to Google work well on Android devices. This tutorial will show you how to merge a task

Root Transformer Prime

How to Root Transformer Prime TF201

Got a Transformer Prime TF201 and want to make the most out of it? No problem, here’s how you can root it and gain extra powers. I. Before You Begin: 1. You must have unlocked bootloader of your Transformer Prime TF201. You can do it from here. 2. Close the

Android Contacts

How to Import and Export Contacts on your Android Phone

If you have important contacts on your Android phone, then you should export them to your SD card in case they get erased from your phone. Here’s how you can do it. I. Exporting Contacts on your Android Phone: 1. Open Contacts on your phone from the homescreen by tapping