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15 Android widgets that will make iPhone users jealous

February 16, 2012 3:00pm PST

One of the biggest advantages of Android over iPhone is widgets. Here are 15 of the best widgets available for Android, updated for 2012.

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Windows Phone 8 is the ultimate 'charge it and get to work' device

May 3, 2013 7:14am PDT

Patrick Gray takes a look at the pros and cons of Microsoft's Windows Phone 8. Find out why he was generally impressed with this device.

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Set up an Exchange account on your Android phone

September 10, 2010 11:31pm PDT

The Android mobile platform allows Exchange accounts to reside on the same system as non-Exchange accounts. Here's how to set up Android's built-in Exchange support.

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Which is the superior mobile OS: iOS, Android, or Windows 8?

January 11, 2013 11:06am PST

Donovan Colbert believes that any of the three mobile OS platforms could be best for you, depending on your needs. Do you agree?

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Securely connect your Android smartphone via VPN

August 15, 2011 9:06am PDT

Deb Shinder explains how you can use a VPN to connect your Android smartphone to your home or work network.

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Troubleshoot Wi-Fi connections on your Android phone

March 4, 2011 12:54pm PST

Wi-Fi connections can make using an Android phone a more robust experience. If those wireless connections aren't working, here are some Wi-Fi troubleshooting tips for users with Android phones.

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Three methods for transferring files to and from your Android tablet

May 15, 2013 5:45pm PDT

If your Android tablet doesn't have a USB port, you can still easily transfer your files to and from a PC. Jack Wallen explains three ways this can be done.

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Troubleshooting Android ActiveSync problems with Exchange 2010

February 8, 2013 11:47am PST

Find out how to approach some common Android ActiveSync problems caused by BYOD with Exchange 2010.

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Troubleshoot Contacts and Calendar sync between Android and Exchange

November 29, 2012 9:00am PST

Jack Wallen offers some troubleshooting tips for syncing Exchange contacts and calendars on your Android smartphone.

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Send files between Android and iOS with Fast File Transfer

January 25, 2013 1:58pm PST

Will Kelly shows us how to transfer files between Android and iOS devices using the free and amazingly simple Fast File Transfer application.

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Five apps to help you clean up your Android device

January 17, 2012 9:53am PST

Keeping your Android devices clean will help free up space, prevent slowdowns, and ensure that you have enough system resources for smooth operation.

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A quick tutorial on coding Android's accelerometer

September 16, 2011 11:55pm PDT

The accelerometer is a hardware sensor used to detect a shake motion. William Francis shares the accelerometer code that he uses in his Android apps.

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Connect to a PPTP VPN from your Android phone

January 21, 2011 11:49am PST

The Android platform has an outstanding built-in VPN connection tool. Jack Wallen describes how Android users can set up and connect to a VPN with the help of a PPTP VPN.

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Android Studio can fix Android development

May 16, 2013 7:29pm PDT

Google has finally decided to get rid of the Eclipse albatross from Android's neck.

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How to reset your Android screen lock security pattern

January 23, 2012 9:06am PST

Jack Wallen walks you through the steps to get into your Android phone if you've forgotten your security pattern.

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Create the look and feel of Ubuntu Touch on your Android tablet

May 1, 2013 6:58am PDT

Do you want to make your Android tablet look and feel like the Ubuntu Touch interface without rooting your device? Jack Wallen shows you how.

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The top five mind mapping apps for the Android tablet

July 20, 2012 7:30am PDT

Andy Makar highlights five of his favorite mind mapping applications for the Android tablet platform.

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Cracking Open the Sony Tablet S

September 21, 2011 7:53am PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Sony Tablet S. Inside this Android tablet, he found hardware from Nvidia, Elpida, Samsung, and UEI.

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A newbie's guide to Android development

May 11, 2012 8:41pm PDT

William J. Francis covers Android development basics, such as the necessary tools to get started and a typical project hierarchy.

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Backup your Android SMS, MMS, and phone logs to Gmail

November 6, 2012 9:13am PST

Jack Wallen takes a look at Backup Message & Call to Email, a free application that can help you save your SMS, MMS, and phone logs to your Gmail account.

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