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• Adoptable Storage: Android Marshmallow’s hidden feature that your phone probably can’t use

  December 18, 2015

• Google Now just got answering machine-like functionality – here’s how to use it

  December 16, 2015

• What is Factory Reset Protection and why is Android Marshmallow forcing OEMs to include it in their devices

  November 24, 2015

• Do Not Disturb Mode: Android Marshmallow finally got it right

  October 19, 2015

• Nexus Quick Charging explained

  October 14, 2015

• How and Why to plant Lombardy Poplar trees (video)

  April 15, 2015

• How to set up Android 5.1’s anti-theft Device Protection

  March 23, 2015

• Networking tweaks to help your Android perform better, faster, and safer

  February 13, 2015

• What is build.prop and my 5 favorite tweaks

  January 15, 2015

• How to re-enable tethering in Lollipop on the Nexus 6

  January 1, 2015

• How to root the Nexus 6

  December 30, 2014

• How safe is sideloading APKs?

  August 26, 2014

• Android Keyboard lag: what causes it and how to fix it

  June 10, 2014

• Turn your Nokia X into a real Android (video)

  May 7, 2014

• How to speed up your original Nexus 7, and others?

  March 18, 2014

• Hands on with KitKat’s built-in printer support (video)

  February 18, 2014

• How to use the Galaxy Gear with the Nexus 5 (video)

  February 7, 2014

• How to encrypt your Android for extra security (video)

  February 4, 2014

• How to re-enable tethering in KitKat with T-Mobile

  January 20, 2014

• How to Flash KitKat on your Android today

  November 5, 2013

• How to wake your Android by swiping (Video)

  September 3, 2013

• How to Pick the Right ROM for Your Device

  April 2, 2013

• How to Remove Bloatware From Your Non-Rooted Phone

  January 4, 2013

• How to Make Auto-Rotate Smarter (Video)

  January 3, 2013

• How to Install Google Now on Ice Cream Sandwich

  December 12, 2012

• How-To Flash and Hands-On With Android 4.2 (Video)

  November 13, 2012

• How to Remove the RAZR M’s Unlocked Bootloader Warning

  October 11, 2012

• Here’s How to Get Soft-Buttons on Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean

  September 7, 2012

• How to Remove the Persistent Search Bar from Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean

  July 20, 2012

• How to compost a mylar potato chip bag, wait, what?

  May 18, 2010