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What if you could stuff your whole computer into your mouse? (video)
I'm a fan of mobile computing. You might have picked up on that thanks to my involvement with Pocketnow . Inside our smartphones are fully functional computers. They have…
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What is build.prop and my 5 favorite tweaks
One of the things we all like about Android is the ability to customize our smartphones and tablets to suit our personalities and the way we each use our devices. Out of the box,…
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Here’s why cellular-connected tablets are a horrible idea
In January of 2012 something magical happened: executives from Asus and Google got together and began work on a project that would change the face of mobile computing. Apple had…
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Here’s why Android Lollipop is laggy
If you ask “certain” people, they’ll tell you that Android is inherently laggy (then again, if you don’t ask them, they’ll eventually volunteer that opinion anyway). In the past,…
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Does wireless charging make sense for tablets?
I’m a big fan of Qi wireless charging (just in case you didn’t know that already). I use an Anker charger on my desk at home. My Moto 360 smartwatch came with its own Qi wireless…
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How to re-enable tethering in Lollipop on the Nexus 6
I’ve been a T-Mobile customer since the company was called Voicestream – yeah, that long. One of the things I always loved about the service was that I could tether a PDA, tablet,…
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How to retrofit your smartphone or tablet with Qi wireless charging (video)
We’ve long been fans of Qi Wireless Charging , but not all devices support the standard. Devices that include Qi can be recharged through electromagnetic induction rather than by…
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How to root the Nexus 6
Yesterday I talked about why I rooted my Nexus 6 . No, it wasn’t to run a custom ROM (though that’s a great reason to root your smartphone). No, it wasn’t so I could run a custom…
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Life and Death with the Nexus 6 (video)
Over the years, my primary smartphone and tablet have always been members of the Nexus family. I've had ample opportunity to try other Android-powered devices, but I always keep…
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Here’s why I rooted my Nexus 6
There was a time (not that long ago) when Power Users needed to root their Android-powered smartphones to do anything really powerful with them. Primary among those reason was to…
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Will speed chargers kill your battery?
One thing all our portable electronics have in common, whether smartphone, tablet, phablet, or wearable; or Android, Windows Phone, or iOS, is the battery. Unlike desktop…
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HTC Desire Eye review: midrange name, flagship performance
HTC Desire Eye review: midrange name, flagship performance Menu Add Us Sign in now Close Deals Devices Submenu Apple Samsung Google OnePlus Motorola Laptops Tablets Accessories…
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Seven things you still need root to do, and two things that don’t
When we talk about root or “rooting” your smartphone or tablet, we’re talking about bypassing the built-in securities and permissions that come prepackaged on your device so you…
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AirDroid 3: A virtual desktop for your Android, and so much more
I love everything that I can do with my Android-powered smartphone. Not only does it keep me connected wherever I go, it helps me be productive even when I’m away from my…
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Should you use antivirus software on your Android?
A while back, Jesper Jensen from Denmark wrote in to the Pocketnow Weekly Podcast with a question about antivirus software for Android, specifically, whether or not he needs it on…
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Is the Nexus 10 still the best large format Nexus tablet?
Yes, you read the headline correctly! Although the Nexus 9 is the Google-branded tablet that was recently announced and is currently available in the Play Store, it’s got us…
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Teenage Republicans
On Tuesday, November 4th, 2014, the Utah Republican Party held its Election Night Party at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center Ballroom. DCRP Chairman Wright and Interim Secretary…
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The ZTE ZMAX proves that even affordable mobiles have big-phone fever
It feels like Samsung started the trend – phones that were half-tablet with large screens that barely fit in our pockets. Now it seems like everyone is trying to jump onboard the…
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“WE BETTER PRODUCE, OR THEY’LL KICK US OUT, TOO!”
Shortly after this year’s historic elections, Representative Jason Chaffetz had something shocking to say. “We better produce, or they’ll kick us out, too!” Finally, your message…
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Davis County Republicans Sweep Election
It wasn’t that long ago that we, as neighbors, met together in our Neighborhood Caucuses to elect Delegates who would represent our views, interests, and concerns while vetting…
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WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
Many people think that after the ballots have been counted, that’s the end of the political process until the next election season. In a “direct to primary” system, that might be…
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Dad's Garden
Ever since I turned 18, I’ve felt voting was a vital, integral part of our Republic. My late father, however, had long since thrown in the towel. He was a post-Depression child…
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What are “Android OS” and “Android System” in my battery report?
Regardless of how large the batteries in our portable electronics are, or how efficiently their SoCs power them, we never seem to have “enough” power. Thankfully, Android lets you…
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Samsung, give up on Exynos already
When you’re talking about trucks or race cars, once you get past how one of them looks, it’s the engine which is important. It’s got to be built very intelligently to maximize the…
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Why I almost didn’t buy the Nexus 6
Here in these United States, Google’s latest Nexus smartphone – the Nexus 6 – isn’t available for pre-order until October 29th, 2014. That date is approaching quickly, so those of…
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The Galaxy Alpha and Note 4: proof positive that removable batteries don’t have to make your phone ugly
When it comes to cellular phones, removable batteries are nothing new, even the very earliest phones had a battery that you could remove and replace. Historically, this was more a…
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How to fix the Samsung Galaxy Security Policy update bug
Samsung makes some of the most popular smartphones available today. The Galaxy family has been (and continues to be) insanely popular. Like most major OEMs, Samsung does not use…
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COUNT YOUR VOTE, OR HEAR YOUR VOICE?
A long time friend of mine recently posted an image on one of his social media accounts. “I should not have to join a party to vote”, #EndPartisanship. That’s absolutely true! No…
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The Nexus 6 just killed most of the competition
There was no huge release party. We didn’t even get a live-stream event. Instead, Google quietly announced the new Nexus devices and Android 5.0 Lollipop on its blog. Based on the…
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Should you leave your smartphone’s WiFi on or turn it off?
Over the years WiFi has been an amazing technological advance! Being able to wirelessly connect our laptops and PDAs to traditional networks, whether at home, the office, or at…
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Why I am a Republican (video)
The College Republican National Committee has put together a video outlining their views on why they are Republicans . Press play and see the powerful message the younger…
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The State of The Davis County Republican Party
Election season is here and the candidates that you sent to the ballot are now being voted upon to represent us for years to come. But with new legislation that may change in…
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The Prepper Mindset
If you ask a dozen different so-called "preppers" what the first thing you should do to start down the proverbial "prepper's path", you'll probably get at least a dozen different…
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Will lithium-sulfur finally solve our smartphone battery woes?
Every time a new smartphone or tablet comes out we ache to see more cores, faster frequencies, better graphics, more RAM, and increased storage space. All this comes at a cost:…
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Incognito mode doesn’t protect your surfing data
There was a time not so long ago when a person who told you that the government was reading your emails, tapping into virtually every phone call, had developed facial recognition…
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People don’t like Samsung’s commercials making fun of Apple – because they’re true
Apple was on top of the smartphone market for quite some time, and Samsung wanted a piece of it. Between all the lawsuits and patent claims, Samsung has been running commercials…
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Do we really need an HTC camera?
HTC recently sent out invitations to an October 8th event which included the cryptic message “Double Exposure”. Double exposure is a term used in photography to describe the…
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3 things you should never store in the cloud
Storing sensitive data in the cloud has always been questionable. Over the weekend we learned just how “sensitive” that data can be. Just in case you were on vacation, unplugged…
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How safe is sideloading APKs?
As Android users, most of us have the ability to sideload apps directly onto our smartphones and tablets – no app store needed! People who use other operating systems on their…
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Facebook Messenger Permissions: How worried should you be?
Last week the Internet exploded with people complaining about the security permissions required by the latest update to the Facebook Messenger app for Android. Now that some of…
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What makes a smartwatch a smartwatch? (Poll)
We’ve got Android Wear . We’ve got Samsung’s proprietary Gear line-up. We’ve got Pebble . Even Sony has some skin in the game. You probably won’t find anyone who would argue with…
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10 ways Blackphone keeps you secure
Some have referred to Blackphone as a smartphone for people who are “paranoid”, I don’t see it that way. Blackphone offers something that, as a society, we give away too freely:…
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Round is the new square: why circular smartwatches captivate us so
Back in “the day”, telephones were made up of a round speaker connected to a round microphone via a handle. To call someone, you picked up the “handset” from the “receiver” and…
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Fresh install vs restore: pros and cons
Have you even noticed how fast and smooth a brand new desktop or laptop computer runs when you first take it out of the box? Other than the obligatory bloat, nothing is…
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Here’s why I’ll always use a screen protector on my smartphones and tablets
With each passing generation of smartphone and tablet, we’re promised an even stronger screen, more resistant to scratches, and made out of increasingly exotic materials. But have…
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Why some phone chargers are faster than others (video)
Whether you’re using Android, iOS, or Windows phone, there’s one thing that unites us all: phone chargers. This week, Natalie and Kristin want to know why some chargers charge…
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Google Voice coming to Hangouts: the good, the bad, the ugly
I’ve used Google Voice since the days when it was Grand Central. It’s an amazing product and one that I don’t know what I’d do without. For those of you who don’t know, Google…
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4 awesome things you can do with Android Wear right now
Out of the box Android wear can do a lot of amazing things (although, as we mentioned in our review, it’s still somewhat buggy and inconsistent). We’ve all seen the commercials…
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Could smartwatches finally make augmented reality attractive?
It seems that every time we hear about “augmented reality” (AR) it’s from someone who has a new product they’re trying to peddle, which usually takes the form of some hideous…
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How (and why) to root the LG G Watch
There are many reasons why you’d want to root your phone, but an LG G Watch root via a custom ROM? Yup. And it’s awesome! Smartwatches powered by Google’s Android Wear operating…