HTC One M8 for Windows - Video Tutorials

Yesterday saw the launch of the HTC One M8 for Windows, a nearly identical version of the HTC One M8 which runs the latest version of Microsoft's mobile platform. HTC wants to make sure that new users of this smartphone will be able to take full advantage of its software features, so they have release some introductory videos demonstrating the various multimedia capabilities of the HTC One M8 for Windows.

[GUIDE] How to downgrade your Nokia Lumia to Windows Phone 8.0 from Windows Phone 8.1 Developer Preview

Microsoft has started rolling out the Windows Phone 8.1 update to various devices. Unfortunately the update was halted for those handsets running the Windows Phone 8.1 Developer Preview, because of a bug that affect a small subset of users. Fortunately the following guide will show you how to downgrade to Windows Phone 8.0 so you can get back to upgrading your device to Windows Phone 8.1.

Guide to purchasing an unlocked iPhone

Purchasing a new phone can be a challenging task. First you will have to choose a platform, then a brand you like and hope your carrier offers the device you want on their network. In this guide I wanted to talk about the issues I faced when I was looking to purchase an unlocked Apple iPhone.

Google Nexus 4 receives Android L Release Preview ROM

As you may know Google has released a Developer Preview of the upcoming Android L Release to developers who own a Nexus 5 or a Nexus 7 (2013). However the company has also released the source for other Nexus devices. indicating that they may receive a preview release of Android L as well. However the XDA team has managed to port the L Release for the Nexus 4 and have put together a working ROM.

[GUIDE] How to jailbreak iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch on iOS 7.1.2 (untethered)

Today Apple released the iOS 7.1.2 update for compatible iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices. Fortunately it looks like the Pangu jailbreak is still compatible with the latest update, so you can use the following guide if you need help jailbreaking your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch on iOS 7.1.2

[GUIDE] How to Install Android L on your Nexus 5 or Nexus 7

Google's next version of Android was previewed at the I/O 2014 and developers who owned a Google Nexus 5 or Google Nexus 7 (2013) got an early opportunity to test the build alongside the SDK. General users will be able to get their hands on the Android L release this fall when it is released.

While it is not recommended that regular users install this developer preview on your daily use device, you can check out our guide if you want help getting Android L on your Nexus device.

[GUIDE] How to Install Android L on your Nexus 5 or Nexus 7 (Fastboot Method)

One of the highlights of this year's Google I/O developer conference was the unveiling of the Android L release, which is expected to be made available for Android smartphones and tablets later this fall. However Developers who own a Google Nexus 5 or a Google Nexus 7 (2013) got an opportunity to try out a Developer Preview of the L Release ahead of the public. 

While it is not recommended that regular users install this developer preview on your daily use device, you can check out our guide if you want help getting Android L on your Nexus device.

[GUIDE] How to root your Samsung Galaxy S5 on Android 4.4.2

Its quite common for a new flagship device to be rooted almost as soon as it is released. The Samsung Galaxy S5 is no exception, and Chainfire has managed to root the upcoming flagship two weeks ahead of its scheduled release.

[GUIDE] How to unlock bootloader, root and install custom recovery on your Motorola Moto E

Despite being nothing more than an entry level smartphone, the Motorola Moto E is one of the best value for money Android devices in the market today. With a solid performance, stellar battery life and its affordable $130 price, the Moto E is setting itself up to be a huge success. Like with any successful handset, hardcore Moto E users would want to root, unlock and install custom ROMs on their devices, so we have put together an all-in-one step by step guide on how to get all this done on your device

Download Windows USB Drivers for Samsung, HTC, ASUS, Sony, LG and other Android devices

Android is a derivative of Linux, and therefore natively works with any Linux-based system without requiring extra configurations. This also includes Mac OS X which is also a variant of Linux. However, for Windows – the most widely used PC operating system – things are little different. In Microsoft’s operating environment, any hardware component that you have attached to your system, requires proper drivers to be configured, whether it’s an internal piece of hardware or a peripheral. This becomes a problem for Android users.

[GUIDE] How to downgrade to Windows Phone 8 from Windows Phone 8.1

The Windows Phone 8.1 Developer Preview is a pre-release update, and even though it brings several enhancements to the platform it still contains several bugs that need to be ironed out before its final release. Microsoft opened the Developer Preview to all Windows Phone 8 users, stating that there was no way back from the update, however a new video shows how you can downgrade back to Windows Phone 8 from Windows Phone 8.1

Ten things to know about the Samsung Galaxy S5

If you have recently purchased a brand new Samsung Galaxy S5, you will surely enjoy browsing through the various features of the device. While the Galaxy S5 can perform most of the regular smartphone tasks, it also comes with several hidden features which add value to the flagship device. You can choose to discover these for yourself, but you can also check out the following list of 10 things to know about your Samsung Galaxy S5

[GUIDE] How to enable Quite Hours on Windows Phone 8.1

One of the new features coming to Windows Phone 8.1 is 'Quite Hours', a "do not disturb" feature powered by the digital personal assistant Cortana. The option is available under Cortana's settings and allows you to turn of your Windows Phone notifications when you're at an important, watching a movie or sleeping. Here's how you switch it on.

[GUIDE] How to make Windows Phone 8.1 automatically switch on Wi-Fi when you are home

The Windows Phone 8.1 Developer Preview includes several new features and improvements. One of the new features is the Wi-Fi Sense enhancement, which includes the ability to switch Wi-Fi on automatically after a certain amount of time. This is a neat feature for anyone who wants to save their battery life when they are on on the move. However you can even set the Wi-Fi to switch on when you reach home or work.

How to pin DJs Mobiles and other websites to your Windows Phone 8.1 Start Screen

The Windows Phone 8.1 software update brings several enhancements to Windows Phones and while we have discussed several of those enhancements that you wont know about until you come across it. One of those features is the ability to pin dynamic websites to your Start Screen

How to pin DJs Mobiles and other websites to your Windows 8.1 Start Screen

One of the neat features about Windows 8.1 and Windows RT are its dynamic Live Tiles. We have optimized DJs Mobiles to take advantage of this feature and display Live Tiles with scrolling feeds of headlines from our website. This feature is a part of IE11 and was also recently introduced to Windows Phone 8.1, through the recently released Developer Preview.

The following guide will show you how to pin DJs Mobiles and other websites to your Windows 8.1 Start Screen

[Guide] How to enable Cortana on Windows Phone 8.1 (non-US)

Today Microsoft released the Windows Phone 8.1 Developer Preview. This early release of Windows Phone 8.1 is available for developers, but anyone who signs up for a (free) account on Microsoft's App Studio are also eligible for the update. One of the features available with Windows Phone 8.1 is Microsoft's digital voice assistant Cortana, but it is only available to US users at launch. Luckily there is a small trick to enable Cortana on non US devices running Windows Phone 8.1

[Guide] How to switch to a Nokia Lumia with Windows Phone 8

Nokia wants to show users how easy it is to switch to a brand new Lumia device and they have released a series of videos demonstrating exactly how easy the process can be. If you do not consider yourself technically proficient, then these videos will be very helpful.

[Guide] How to root the Nokia X and install Google Play apps

We previously reported that the Nokia X had been hacked to run Google services. Now we have put together a step by step guide on how to root your Nokia X and install Google Play services. There is even a video walkthrough to help you in case you get stuck

[GUIDE] How to unlock the bootloader on the Motorola Moto X or Moto G

Unlocking your Android bootloader opening up your device to a world of custom ROMs, rooting, mods, and several other forms of Android hacks. This article helps those who are new to the hacking world understand the basics. It will explain the basics of the bootloader and you through the surprisingly easy process of unlocking the bootloader of Motorola device like the Moto X and Moto G.