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How to root Samsung Rugby Smart I847 on Android Gingerbread [Guide]
Have a Samsung Rubgy Smart I847 that you’re looking to root? This guide will help you! Follow the instructions below and before you know it, your device will be rooted and ready for the installation of custom ROMs and even some mods!
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Read More »How to root Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G on Android Ice Cream Sandwich and flash ClockworkMod recovery [Guide]
Have a Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G you’re looking to root? This guide will help you! Follow the instructions below and in no time at all your Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G will be rooted and ready for modding!
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Read More »How to root LG Escape P870 on Android Ice Cream Sandwich [Guide]
Have an LG Escape P870 that you’re looking to root? This guide will help you! Follow the instructions below and before you know it, your LG Escape P870 will be rooted and ready for custom ROMs and even some mods!
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Read More »[Linux] Tint2 is a lightweight panel (taskbar)
Looking for a lightweight panel (taskbar) for Linux? Check out Tint2. It’s an easily customized and light panel with a decent amount of features. It might not be the most advanced panel on the block, but it might just be the lightest.[...]
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Read More »[Android] Screebl Lite prevents the screen on your smartphone or tablet from turning off while you are using it
Ever been reading something on your Android phone or tablet when the screen suddenly turns off? Or maybe you are not reading but are using your phone or tablet for something else. Wish you could solve this problem? Screebl Lite is here to help; it identifies when you’re using your [...]
[Linux] Thunar is a lightweight file manager [Mac OS X]
Need a lightweight file manager for Linux? Thunar might be just what you’re looking for. Thunar is a large part of the XFCE desktop environment and is based on being lightweight but elegant. Let’s see how it compares to some of the other file managers.[...]
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Read More »[Android] Easily sort new photos into specific folders with Camera Folders
Fed up with photo/camera managing software that is just too complicated? Camera Folders is an extremely easy way to manage which folders that pictures are stored in after taking them. It’s not as advanced as some of the more full-featured picture sorting/management apps, but it does the job.[...]
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Read More »[Android] Auto Memory Manager allows you to control how much RAM is used by apps
Do you wish you had more control over the amount of RAM apps use on your Android device? If you do then Auto Memory Manager might be just what you’re looking for. This app makes it extremely easy to set rules that all the apps on your phone will follow.[...]
[Linux] AdeskBar is a customization shortcut dock/panel
Not very happy with most of the choices of shortcut docks or panels in Linux nowadays? Introducing ADeskBar. It gives you a ton more customization options than other panels. ADeskBar is designed specifically to work with Openbox but can be used with any window manager or you desire. Let’s [...]
[Linux] Dynamic Window Manager allows you to open windows in tiled, monocle, or floating layouts
Do you prefer tiling or floating window managers? Dynamic Window Manager might be just up your alley. Dynamic Window Manager is a lightweight tiled window manager that makes organizing and managing open windows a breeze. Let’s see how it stacks up to the competition, shall we?[...]
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Read More »[Android] Android Windows Manager is a file manager with a unique feature: multiple windows
Once in a while an app comes along and intrigues you. Android Windows Manager is one of those apps. It’s a simple app that allows you to manipulate files in multiple windows like you would if you were using a computer. It’s definitely interesting, but is it practical? Let’s find [...]
How to root LG Connect 4G on Android Gingerbread [Guide]
Have a LG Connect 4G you’re looking to root? This guide will help you! Follow the directions below and before you know it your LG Connect 4G will be rooted and ready for modding!
Disclaimer: This guide is intended as a helpful “how to”. dotTech and its writers are not[...]
Read More »[Android] Get push-notifications (for your smartphone or tablet) on your computer with Desktop Notifications
Everyone has probably been preoccupied with something and have missed some important emails, calls, text messages or social network notifications on their Android phone or tablet. After all, you can’t be near your Android device all hours of the day, so it might be a good idea to invest your [...]
[Linux] Fluxbox is a basic window manager for those that don’t like bells and whistles
Not everyone is into the bells and whistles that modern desktops offer. Some prefer a very basic window manager for all their computing needs. Fluxbox is one of the lightest window managers to date, but how is it doing on features? Let’s find out if it’s worth using.[...]
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Read More »How to install AMD 13.1 legacy drivers on Ubuntu 13.04 [Guide]
So you are a Ubuntu user and want to upgrade to Ubuntu 13.04 but can’t because you use AMD and your drivers won’t work on the latest Ubuntu. If that is the situation for you, then you have come to the right please because this guide shows you how to [...]
How to root Acer Liquid Gallant Duo on Android Ice Cream Sandwich [Guide]
Have an Acer Liquid Gallant Duo that you’re looking to root? This guide will help you do it very easily! Follow the instructions below and before you know it, your Acer Liquid Gallant Duo will be rooted and ready for custom ROMs and even some mods!
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Read More »How to root LG Optimus 3D P920 on Ice Cream Sandwich or Gingerbread [Guide]
Have an LG Optimus 3D P920 that you’ve been wanting to root? This guide will help you! Follow the instructions below and before you know it, your LG Optimus 3D P920 will be rooted in no time at all.
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Read More »[Android] Disable push notifications for individual apps with Notification Off
Sometimes push notifications on your Android device can get a bit annoying. Some apps are constantly updating you every 5 seconds with a new push notification. With Notifications Off you can easily banish certain annoying notifications from ever showing up again.
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Read More »[Linux] Awesome Window Manager is a tiled window manager
Are you a fan of tiled window managers? This window manager might just be what you’re looking for. Awesome Window Manager is a highly configurable, tiled window manager for X11. It’s one of the most unique and interesting window managers on the market, but is it worth your time? Let’s [...]
How to root LG Optimus L5 on Android Ice Cream Sandwich [Guide]
Have an LG Optimus L5 that you’re looking to root? This guide will help you! Follow the directions below and in no time at all, you’ll have your LG Optimus L5 rooted and ready for custom ROMs and mods!
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Read More »How to root Lenovo IdeaPad K1 on Android Ice Cream Sandwich [Guide]
Have a Lenovo IdeaPad K1 tablet sitting around that you’re itching to root? This guide will help you! Just follow the instructions below and your Lenovo IdeaPad K1 tablet will be rooted!
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Read More »[Linux] LXDE provides a modern desktop environment for low-end computers with old hardware
Want a modern looking desktop environment on your aging Linux PC? Check out LXDE. It’s specifically designed with lightweight computing and low memory usage in mind. This desktop environment could very well bring your old machines back to life.
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Read More »[Android] Combine regular text messaging and Google Voice text messaging in one app with Messaging + Google Voice
Ever get tired of switching between your stock SMS messaging app that you use for your carrier and your Google Voice app? If that’s the case for you, then Messaging + Google Voice may be the best thing ever. This app can easily unify all of your text messages into [...]
[Linux] Tired of traditional desktop environments like Unity, KDE, and Gnome? Try XFCE4 [Mac OS X]
Not a fan of Unity, KDE or Gnome 3? XFCE4 is one of the fastest growing desktop environments in the market today. The XFCE project’s XFCE4 comes packed with lightweight programs and an easy to use environment that you’ll quickly call home. XFCE4 is one of the most renowned desktop [...]
[Android] Wirelessly batch transfer files between computer and Android device via FTP with WiFi File Transfer
An easy way to transfer files between computer and Android is to use USB cord. However, many people probably prefer wireless methods. Yesterday we looked at WebSharingLite, which allows you to wirelessly share files between computer and Android. The program we are reviewing today is similar. Except it works via [...]
How to root LG Spectrum 2 on Android Ice Cream Sandwich [Guide]
Have an LG Spectrum 2 that you’ve been itching to root? Consider this your lucky day. This guide will help you root your LG Spectrum 2 easily. In almost no time at all you’ll have a rooted Spectrum 2 that you’re free to flash custom ROMS and mods to! Let’s [...]
[Linux] Docky brings a Mac-like application dock to Linux
The best part about Linux is the fact that you can customize your experience. Luckily there are tons of different things to choose from. If you’ve ever wanted a Mac-like dock for Linux, Docky is one of the best options that you have on Linux.[...]
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Read More »[Android] Wirelessy transfer files between computer and smartphone or tablet with WebSharingLite File/Media Sync
Ever get tired of having to constantly plug your USB cord into your computer and unmount your SD Card to transfer files between Android and computer? Don’t have the know-how to setup an SMB server? WebSharingLite File/Media Sync might as well be the light at the end of the tunnel. [...]
[Android] Notification Toggle puts over 20 common system toggles in your notification menu
If you ever get tired of having to fiddle with options inside your Android device, Notification Toggle might be worth it’s weight in gold. Notification Toggle puts toggles (WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth, etc.) inside your Android notification bar so you can easily switch settings on and off.[...]
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Read More »[Linux] Htop is a terminal-based process monitor. It is like ‘top’, but better.
When you’re on a Linux system, there’s a ton of resource management programs to choose from, but few are any good. That’s where Htop comes in. Htop is a terminal-based process monitor. It can tell you almost everything there is to know about your computer in a fast and responsive [...]
How to root Sony Xperia T (LT30p) on Android Jelly Bean [Guide]
Got a Sony Xperia T (LT30p)? Want to root it? This guide will show you how! Follow the simple steps below and your Sony Xperia T will be rooted in no time flat.
Disclaimer: This guide is intended as a helpful “how to”. dotTech and its writers are not responsible [...]
Read More »[Linux] Easily automatically update Ubuntu with Ubuntu Always Up To Date
Keeping your system up to date in Linux can sometimes be laborious. If you’re an Ubuntu user and you’re not afraid bash scripts, Ubuntu Always Up To Date is a great way to automate updates on your Ubuntu machine.
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Read More »[Android] Notepad is a small, lightweight text editor for those that want to just take quick notes
If you’re looking for a simple notepad app for your Android device, you’re in luck. Notepad is a very simple and straightforward note-taking app for Android. It allows you to edit and save text files. Perfect for jotting down notes on the go.[...]
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Read More »How to root LG Optimus G E975 on Android Jelly Bean [Guide]
Recently picked up an LG Optimus G3975? Want to root it? This guide will help you with that endeavor. Follow the guide and before you know it your LG Optimus G E975 will be rooted!
Disclaimer: This guide is intended as a helpful “how to”. dotTech and its writers are [...]
Read More »[Linux] Konqueror is a web browser that has a ton of native features: ad-blocking, email, PDF viewing, text editing, FTP, and more
Tired of mainstream browsers? Tired of Webkit? Want something exciting? Konqueror might just be up your alley. Konqueror is a web browser powered by KHTML web technologies, is open source, and brought to you by the KDE project.
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