How to Show Network Activity in Status Bar on Android

Every smartphone manufacturer does implement their own features or adds their own modifications to the Android OS that’s provided in their devices. While some rely on adding minor tweaks and including their own set of applications like Motorola and OnePlus, there are companies like Asus and Xiaomi that believe in completely modifying the entire feel of the Android OS. While Xiaomi is known for bringing about various multiple additions to the OS as part of its MIUI, one feature that stands out is the Network Activity Meter in the status bar....

June 27, 2017 · 3 min · 494 words · Cassandra Jackson

15 Best PlayStation VR Games You Should Be Playing

1. RIGS : Mechanized Combat RIGS is an all intense first-person shooter, in whichplayers control mechanized robots or ‘rigs’, and compete against each other with futuristic weapons and mechanized combat skills. Consider this to be a mix between Titanfall and Unreal Tournament, but double the fun since it’s in VR. You compete in a series of sporting events in the Mechanized Combat League – a near future sports league which pits teams of pilots against each other in real world locations....

June 26, 2017 · 7 min · 1417 words · Kimberly Johnson

How to Hide Navigation Bar on Android Without Root

Most of the smartphones these days come with the on-screen navigation bar, as opposed to including hardware buttons. For a company, this really saves their manufacturing cost of including an extra piece of hardware in the form of capacitive or physical buttons. Furthermore, the ‘soft keys’ do offer tons of customizability for OEMs, as well as for the consumers. However, it does come at the cost of decreasing your display’s real estate....

June 24, 2017 · 3 min · 461 words · Chris Elliott

15 Cool PS4 Tricks You Should Know

The Sony PlayStation 4 is one of the most powerful gaming consoles of the current generation. Over the years, Sony has brought out the PS4 Slim variant, and the far more powerful PS4 Pro version, which has made sure that the PS4’s foothold in the gaming console market remains strong. While the PS4 is a great machine, its user interface with its complicated menus do conceal some great productive options underneath....

June 22, 2017 · 8 min · 1555 words · Jerry Juarez

16 Cool Android Build.Prop Tweaks You Should Try

In the continuous battle of operating systems, the one killer feature that sets apart Android is the level of customizability it offers to its users. Each system has its own config file, and Android stores its core functioning values in the Build.Prop file. For any user, modifying the Build.Prop file opens the door to tweaking your device without the need to install any third party apps or mods. So, if you have been looking for the best Build....

June 19, 2017 · 6 min · 1165 words · Brandon Mcbride

15 Cool Substratum Themes You Can Try on Android

Substratum is a wonderful tool for theming your Android device and while Substratum does offer the tools, to get a different look on your Android device, you do need a theme pack. Currently, the Play Store is full of Substratum Themes, and as time passes by, more and more themes will be build and ported for the Substratum Theme Engine. With such a plethora of choices to choose from, you might get really confused on which theme to try out first....

June 17, 2017 · 5 min · 937 words · Lisa Pollard

5 Best Tech News Apps to Stay Updated on Technology

There is no industry which undergoes such rapid transitions as the technology industry. Every month or so we see new product launches which blow away the competition until it’s their time to settle in the shadow of a new product. Frankly, it’s hard to keep up with all the new happenings in the world of technology. But, we techno-lovers don’t want to lose on the latest and greatest releases. That’s why we need something which keeps us updated of all the changes, we need a good tech news app....

June 17, 2017 · 5 min · 984 words · Kelly Rocha

10 Best Writing Apps for Mac You Can Use

Before we start talking about the writing apps for Mac, let me make it clear, no writing app can improve your writing magically, that can only be achieved with a lot of practice. Having said that, using a good writing app will assist you in writing, so that you can get the words out of your mind and onto the proverbial paper. A good writing app does that by providing a writer with an aesthetically pleasing and easy to traverse work environment....

June 15, 2017 · 10 min · 1924 words · Anna Gonzalez

How to Change DPI in Any Android Device (No Root)

Have you ever come across a situation where the text on your smartphone just seems too big? Or you just prefer to have more data shown on your display? Remember how you could simply change your screen’s resolution on your PC and it would automatically change the text on your screen? The same effect can be achieved by altering the DPI on your Android smartphone. DPI refers to the Density Independence on your device, which is the ratio of your device’s resolution to the display size....

June 15, 2017 · 3 min · 618 words · Sheila Howard

How to Theme your Android Device With Substratum

Android, is the world’s most popular OS and one of the features of Android which sets it apart from the other operating systems out there is the ability to completely customize one’s device to their liking. Android has always been very extensive and customizability is a path both Google and other third party developers have ventured in. In this very aspect, theming plays a very important role. Today we bring to you Substratum, a popular theming choice for the current gen Android devices....

June 12, 2017 · 5 min · 871 words · Rebecca Rodriguez

40 Handy Chrome OS Commands to Run in Crosh

Google’s Chrome OS might seem like a simple desktop OS aimed at people looking to get going quickly onChrome and its ecosystem of apps, but there’s more than what meets the eye. LikeWindowsandLinux, Chrome OS too features a command-line interface dubbed Chrome Shell or Crosh. It lets you run various tests, debug problems, monitor different system settings, and perform diagnostic tests on your Chromebook. So, if you have been wanting to tinker with your Chromebook, here are 40 cool Chrome OS commands to run in Crosh....

June 18, 2016 · 4 min · 840 words · Bobby Jenkins

How to Install Minecraft Mods (2024)

While Minecraft is an amazing game by itself, the best part about it remains how expansive it is. That either comes with your creativity or, you guessed it, Minecraft mods. If you’re the sort of player who wants to mold the game to their playstyle, this one is for you. Through the power of installingMinecraft Forge, we will show you how to install Minecraft mods using various methods. So, with that, let’s begin....

December 7, 2015 · 3 min · 545 words · Brian Lara

15 Best RPG Games on PC in 2024

1. Elden Ring Even veterans can return and discover a renewed sense of wonder in this sprawling masterpiece. All in all, Elden Ring is one of the best RPG games for PC to exist! Furthermore, CD Projekt Red’sofficial mod kit, allows players to create new quests, items, and even areas. This breathes fresh life into the world, offering a near-endless stream of new content to explore. So if you want one of the best RPG games for PC that still stands tall, this is it....

September 10, 2015 · 6 min · 1123 words · Anthony Wood