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Where are my apps in Android 12?

Dave Farquhar — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 14:03:40 +0000

I upgraded my Pixel phone to Android 12, and I couldn’t find my apps. When I swipe up on the home button, I get my running apps, but not the full list. Where are my apps on Android 12? Swipe

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How to get rid of the small keyboard on Android

Dave Farquhar — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 12:00:03 +0000

I was minding my own business, dictating a blog post into my phone while I took my evening walk. At some point I brushed against the screen with my sweaty hand, and next thing I knew, this sidebar showed up

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Are Blu phones good? Are Blu phones safe?

Dave Farquhar — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 12:00:44 +0000

If you need a cheap smartphone, you’ve probably seen Blu. And the price probably makes you wonder. Are Blu phones good? And are Blu phones safe? Those are good questions to be asking. Here’s my family’s experience with Blu phones.

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Is there a virus on my phone?

Dave Farquhar — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 11:00:53 +0000

Is there a virus on my phone? Or your phone? I can’t know for certain, but probably not. Here’s what to do if your phone says it has a virus and wants you to visit a web page or pay

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Skycure: a review

Dave Farquhar — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 11:00:52 +0000

Skycure helps keep your Android devices secure. A coworker who came up through the mobile space recommended I check out Skycure. I liked it right away. This is my Skycure review for Android. You don’t get all of the features

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Tablet battery replacement

Dave Farquhar — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 12:00:29 +0000

Can you replace a battery in a tablet? That’s a good question. It’s almost always possible. The question is whether tablet battery replacement is practical. Some companies make it really easy to replace a battery, and some make it really

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Blu Studio One review

Dave Farquhar — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 11:00:17 +0000

I needed a phone in a hurry the other day when my wife’s Moto E started acting up. We turned to the Blu Studio One, specifically model# S0110UU. This is my Blu Studio One review. It’s an inexpensive midrange phone for

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Digiland tablet review

Dave Farquhar — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 11:00:05 +0000

The Digiland DL718M tablet is an inexpensive (sub-$40) tablet sold at consumer electronics stores like Best Buy. Make no mistake, a Digiland tablet is a basic tablet for basic needs. But given reasonable expectations you can buy one of these and be happy

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Fixing an Asus Memopad that will turn on but the battery won’t charge

Dave Farquhar — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 11:00:20 +0000

My son told me one morning that he’d let his tablet charge overnight, but the battery level was at 60%. I messed around with it, and indeed, it seemed that the battery had lost its ability to charge with the

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Stream from Windows Media Player to Android

Dave Farquhar — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 11:00:08 +0000

I wanted to be able to stream from Windows Media Player to Android. I have lots of media stored on my Windows computers, but what if I’m in a room that doesn’t have a computer, or outside? Good GenXer that I

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