A security certificate error sounds like something serious, like a major breach of security, but it isn’t always as bad as it sounds. If you’ve ever seen one and are wondering what an error like this means, the truth is it can actually mean a few different things. In general, it’s a warning to show […]
If only losing weight was as easy as losing your phone. At least you can take comfort in knowing that Android Device Manager will help you locate, or remotely lock and wipe your device. That is, if you weren’t experiencing password problems. Or if Android Device Manager was working at all. Plenty of maladies can […]
The Samsung Galaxy J3 has more than a few problems, but one of its biggest issues has to do with blank screens and silent phone calls. This could either mean someone you’re talking to can’t hear you, you can’t hear them, or the screen just goes dark during a call and nothing happens. There are […]
Brightness staying consistent is import to any Android owner. If your brightness settings are flying all over the place, or keep dimming even when you set it to the max, that’s a problem that needs to be fixed. If you’re already at your wit’s end, then don’t worry, we’ve got a few different things you […]
Setting a default app in Android is the easiest way to make sure your Android always takes you to the right destination. For example, if I set Firefox as my default browser, any link I click that needs an internet browser will open Firefox. If at any time I want Chrome to open automatically instead, […]
I always get the same chill whenever I see an app or program stop working, especially if it’s something I’m using for work. Apps force close all the time, and each time is more frustrating and inconvenient than the last. It comes seemingly out of nowhere, but thankfully there are two things you can do […]
There’s a problem with Android screens that seems to crop up when you least expect it, and it’s too annoying to ignore. I’m talking about your screen flashing, flickering, or blinking in and out at seemingly random times. It’s more than just annoying, it gets in the way of doing anything on your Android, but […]
Quick or Fast Charging is a feature with more recent Android phones, or even apps to get your battery back to where it belongs quickly. This feature makes sure that even if you only have a few minutes to charge your Android, you’ll still get the most out of it. This all sounds great, right […]
NFC or Near Field Communication is technology utilized in most recent Android devices that services like Android Pay depend on to work. NFC can do a multitude of helpful things with just a tap of your phone, using it to pay at the register is just one of a few bonuses. If you add NFC […]
There’s a ride (probably way more than just one, but I’m a pansy and got sick) in Disney World that incorporates practically all your senses—sign, motion, sound, touch—even smell. It still falls short of a truly immersive experience, but it comes close. Google Daydream isn’t that close—it relies solely on visual stimuli and limited movement—and […]
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