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Android TV has been slowly but surely maturing as a platform since the initial launch in 2014. Right now, the market is not solely restricted to TV manufacturers that choose to make Android TV the de facto operating system. In the last two years, we have witnessed an explosion of …

The “process system isn’t responding” is a common error that can be found on virtually any kind of Android device. Samsung and Alcatel models seem to be even more susceptible to this error message. It’s not a given fact, but most users have reported that this error occurs right after …

I remember the good old days when I would spend an entire afternoon updating the playlist on my Nokia N95, so could listen to music on my way to school. Back then Symbian still ruled the world and nobody realized how limited our customising options really were. Android opened up …

The internet is filled with how-to articles on how to enable Developer Options. But very few of them will tell you how to disable the hidden menu when you’re done using it. Android got most of its fame after the public realized it’s built in such a way that it …

Slowly but surely, the Android OS is taking over the world. After smartphones, the open source operating system arrived on smart TVs in 2014. After three long years, the adoption rate of Android TV is certainly slower than Google initially expected. Fortunately, major players like Nvidia and Xiaomi started manufacturing …

Popcorn Time is a free alternative to premium content streaming services like Netflix, Hulu or HBO Go. For obvious reasons, I won’t get into a debate regarding the legal issues related to using Popcorn Time. If you searched for a way to install this software, you’re probably going to use …

We live in a world where an average person unlocks his smartphone more than 80 times per day. I don’t know if you are surprised or not, but it sounds like a big number to me. Imagine how much influence on your mood has something that you are looking at …

If you own one of the latest Samsung Galaxy or LG phones like Galaxy S8 or LG G6, you probably enjoy using the “Always On Display” feature. However, if you don’t own one of the Android phones featuring this functionality you might not know about it. What is “Always On …

I guess that you know how important your lifestyle is for your health condition. You also know that drinking enough water is crucial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, with all your daily tasks, drinking enough water can often be a challenge. So, you need something that will measure your …

Many of the latest Android flagships like Galaxy S8, Oneplus 5, LG G6, has a dedicated feature for taking long scrolling screenshots of whole websites or apps. However, many of us don’t own some of these devices, but still, want to capture long screenshots. Some Android users use photo editing …

When you are using more applications or more documents in same time, fast switching between them is really important. Fast switching includes using combination keyboard keys Alt + Tab, Windows Logo + Tab, Task View or something else. In this article, we will discuss about Alt + Tab and problems …

Facebook is a giant when it comes to social media and this is actually the social media network with the largest base of active users in the world. Its structure has become more and more complex over the years and now Facebook is a place where different companies and brands …

Using iCloud is usually associated with Apple products and their respective operating systems such as Mac OS X and iOS. However, there is a Windows version of iCloud which works just as it should. All you need to do is download its installer from Apple’s official site, install it, and …

Dealing with Windows Update has never been quite easy and users have often postponed this process until the last minute since it has never looked quite appealing. To be honest, Microsoft has never made the updating process as smooth as everyone would like and there are a lot of improvements …

Users often install unwanted software by accident and it causes them major problems regarding their computer’s performance. Viruses and rootkits are not the only type of malicious software which can cause your computer to slow down or malfunction but those are the most dangerous types of malicious programs. However, there …

I learned in school that motherboard is the heart of one machine. If the heart is not working properly, other components will not be able to run the heart. Based on that, the motherboard is the crucial hardware components of your machine. As a human, every motherboard has own name …

I guess everybody knows what is the graphic card? The graphic cards provide a connection between your computer and monitor. When you want to play some games on your machine, one of the first questions is: “Is graphic card compatible with the game?”. If not, you will not be able …

Windows key is located on every keyboard, and we are using this key for various actions. If you press Windows key, you will open the Start menu. Also, you can use Windows key in combination with another key. For example, if you press Windows key + E you will open …

After the fail with the Note 7 from the last year, Samsung continued their Note lineup with the 8th successor. Recently they announced Note 8, an infinity-display device with excellent hardware specifications, dual cameras, and many unique software features. However, the price differences between Note 8 and the latest Galaxy …

How many times have you forgotten to take your pills on time? Or, how many times have you forgotten to go to a very important meeting? Well, if it makes you feel better, I would tell you that you are not alone. Many of us, including me, in today’s busy …

Setting aside the instant messaging apps, smartphone users spend the most amount of time surfing away inside an internet browser. When we’re not using browsers to discover new things and watch cat videos, we’re busy having a love-hate relationship with online ads. Mobile ads are known to be much more intrusive …

LG has a long and painful history with the boot loop problem. I can’t think of another manufacturer that admitted to having this issue on so many different models. Back in 2016, the company admitted that there’s a problem with LG G4 and began offering fixes and replacements after a high …

Most avid book readers agree there’s something special about curling up with a paper book. They would probably tell you that the smell of the pages and the heft of the book makes up for a whole different experience. They may be right, but the digital age is upon us. …

There’s a common misconception that smartphones running on Android are not susceptible to malware attacks. Sure, the likelihood of getting a virus is smaller on Android than on PC, but it’s entirely possible. Android has grown a lot in terms of security in the last couple of years, but recent …

This guide is for officially unlocking the bootloader of the LG G6 H870 European edition, and the USA carrier-free US997 edition. This method will not work on any other models, such as H871/2/3/ or H870K/DS. It also will not work on carrier-tied US editions. We are unlocking the bootloader through …