While there aren’t any Windows Phone 8 devices out just yet this is a good tip to keep in mind if you’re thinking about getting one. A while ago, I posted about how to capture screenshots under Windows Phone 7 using a very hacky method which required you to have a developer unlocked phone. This …
October 2012 archive
Oct 30 2012
Unsticking Wi-Fi or Bluetooth on Smartphones and Tablets
Despite how incredible smartphones and tablets can be when they are operating correctly there will come the odd occasion where your device might get its knickers in a twist and fail to connect to a local Wi-Fi network or Bluetooth device automatically. This can be frustrating but there is a simple solution to get your …
Oct 29 2012
RivaTuner – Taking Control of Graphic Card Fans
As graphics cards get a bit long in the tooth they may have to work at their peak performance for longer to let you play the latest games at an acceptable level compared to the latest cards which might use less of their overall capacity (which may also run cooler). As such, your old graphics …
Oct 27 2012
How to Quickly Wipe a Device
This may seem obvious once pointed out but sometimes old habits die hard. Sometimes you might have a USB stick full of stuff that you are transferring from one computer to another as it is the most convenient method for the job. However, once those files have been copied over you would probably want to …
Oct 24 2012
Using Hill Start Assist Control in a Prius
Here’s a quick tip if you’re a Prius owner and you’ve been overwhelmed by the six hundred page manual (and that’s before you read the separate GPS manual). The third generation Prius has a very handy feature that will prevent the car from rolling back when you release the brake with the car facing uphill. …
Oct 22 2012
Get Smarter Power Ups in New Super Mario Bros 2
Just a very quick tip for tonight. After sending in my final university assignment I treated myself to playing New Super Mario Bros 2 for Nintendo 3DS (after a couple of months of restraint) and quickly learned of a tip that might save you mucking around in the more difficult stages. When you are entering …
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