How To’s

How To Disable Smart Screen Filter in Windows 8

One of the more pesky additions to Windows 8 is the expanding of the Internet Explorer Smart Screen Filter to the entire Windows 8 operating system. This feature now stops you from opening any unrecognized program and gets quite annoying. Have no fear, though, there’s a way to get rid […]

How To Close a Metro App in Windows 8

  Even though Metro apps don’t use a lot of system resources when not in use, you may still want to close them. Unfortunately, there’s no X widget in the corner as with normal Windows programs, so where do you click? Using the Metro Task Manager is the best way,

New Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows 8

  Windows 8’s new Metro UI might be all touch friendly but if you don’t have a touch screen then you might want to utilize the new hot keys / shortcuts that have been added for those of us with physical keyboards. These may not seem like much, but trust

How To Manage Group Texts on Android Phones

With the number of cell-phone users with unlimited text plans increasing, group texting has become a popular option for people looking to communicate with their sales team or simply wish everyone a “Happy New Year!”  However, it is annoying and sometimes embarrassing to receive a group text and reply, not

S Pen Tips and Tricks for the Samsung Galaxy Note

Want to get the most out of your new Galaxy Note? Well, then you have to learn to master the S Pen. Here are some shortcuts, tips, and tricks to utilize the S Pen to it’s full advantage. I. S Memo Lite If you need to take a quick note

Volume+; a viable solution to audio woes on the Galaxy Nexus

The update released last December to address this specific problem might have fixed the low volume on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, but I personally feel the volume could have been a bit more higher, in comparison with other devices. There were times when I couldn’t even hear a notification sound,

Verizon HTC Incredible 4G Smiles for the Camera

The first press shots have leaked out for the Verizon HTC Incredible 4G which leave little left for the imagination. Judging from the blurry images the display appears to be 4-inches, while rumor has it to only offer up qHD resolution. There are now only three capacitive buttons on the

Android App Review: VPN One Click

It’s safe to say you will probably access the internet at least once, or maybe you sit on the internet all day long. Factor in mobile technology and consumers are hitting the web at an all time high right from their smartphones. What most consumers aren’t aware of is the

How to Delete Files from Your NOOK

Have you downloaded a file on your NOOK that you wanted to read and then couldn’t figure out how to delete it from the device? This happens when you open a PDF or ePub book from the internet and it goes into the download folder on your NOOK. Well here’s

How to Update Apps on Your NOOK Color

Unlike other Android devices, updating your NOOK apps isn’t a very obvious procedure. You may be used to getting notifications when there is an update available, but for NOOK apps you have to take a few extra (easy) steps. I. Finding Updates 1. Bring up the menu on your NOOK

Nokia and Microsoft Release Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to Symbian Belle Phones

Great news for anyone clutching a Nokia Symbian Belle powered handset, as a new utility update completes the Office suite tools for Symbian. That’s right, Microsoft has released Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to Symbian Belle phones, which should make a few people smile. Users will now be able to create and edit