Windows Phone

All You Need for Continuum

What is Continuum? (Video)

One of Windows Phone 10’s really great features that sets it apart from the other mobile operating systems is the new Continuum feature. This feature allows you to plug-in to a monitor or a TV via a separate dock accessory, HDMI, or Miracast dongle (to wirelessly cast it) to get a full-blown version of Windows 10 running from the phone. It’s pretty simple to set up, but unfortunately, it isn’t quite that simple. Nor is it that easy […]

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Create a Gif

How to Easily Create a Gif (Video)

So I’ve shown you how to easily put gifs in your messages on your iPhone and one of my favorite keyboards for Android has a snazzy feature to insert gifs, as well. But what if you want to know how to make a gif in the first place? Why be limited to just the gifs in these apps and the ones already permeated throughout the world wide web? Gifs, if you aren’t familiar, are a

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7 Best Apps for Managing Your Money

Mmmm. Money. I like money. You probably like money. (Even if you don’t want to admit it.) I don’t need a ton of extra cash, but I do like to be able to buy a beer or two on a Friday night… and, you know, pay my rent in expensive-as-heck New York City. Let’s face it — money rules this crazy world, so not stressing about it is pretty essential. Money problems have been around

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Windows Phone 10

Windows Phone 10 for Phones Preview Released Today

For those with a Windows Phone (or just those interested in seeing how Microsoft plans to attempt to lure them to the platform in the future), Microsoft has released their Windows 10 Preview for phones today to coincide with their release of Windows 10 Preview for desktop that was released last month. The new update brings universal Office apps (Excel, Word, why am I naming them, you know them). These universal apps are meant to

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How To Interop Unlock The Huawei Ascend W1

All apps run in a secured environment, usually referred to as the “sandbox”, and this makes sure that the running app cannot manipulate or damage the software it is running on in any form. By applying the Interop Unlock, you can widen the margins of that sandbox and allow apps to get additional capabilities. With the help of these apps you can further customize your phone. The Huawei Ascend W1 is best known for being the only Windows Phone

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How to Flash a ROM on the Huawei Ascend W1

Many users of the Huawei Ascend W1 haven’t even received the first GDR-update for Windows Phone 8, because the Chinese company decided to simply not roll out the update in many regions. For the affected users there’s only one way to get the latest updates, and that would be by flashing a ROM. This allows you to install another upgradeable version of the operating system, so that you can receive future updates, which are rolled out

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How To Apply Interop Unlock on the Samsung ATIV S

The Samsung ATIV S has been the first Windows Phone 8 device to be Interop Unlocked. What does that mean? Let’s explain. All apps run in a secured environment, usually referred to as the “sandbox”, and this makes sure that the running app cannot manipulate or damage the software it is running on in any form. The adding of the Interop Unlock to your device widens this sandbox, allowing apps to gain additional capabilities and effect other system

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How to Flash a Different Stock ROM on the Samsung ATIV S

A ROM is a version of the operating system you’re running on your phone. There are many reasons to install a ROM on your phone. Either you want to remove the branding, fix a firmware-related bug, update the software (because your carrier won’t), or downgrade it (if you’re not happy with the latest version, for example). We’re showing you how to flash a ROM of your choice onto the Samsung ATIV S GT-I8750. Here are some reasons why you

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