How to Make Your Samsung Galaxy Phone Feel More Like Stock Android

The Galaxy S and Galaxy Note are some of the best Android phones available right now. But TouchWiz has a bad rep for being ugly and “bulky” (especially with Android elitists). If this is the only thing holding you back from giving one of these otherwise excellent phones a shot, we’ve got you covered. It’s actually pretty easy to get a near-stock experience on most Samsung phones—you’ll just need to download and tweak a few things.<br />

How to Make Your Samsung Galaxy Phone Feel More Like Stock Android

The Galaxy S and Galaxy Note are some of the best Android phones available right now. But TouchWiz has a bad rep for being ugly and “bulky” ...

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Whoa Neat: The Pixel 2’s Notification Shade Changes Colors Based On Your Wallpaper

<p><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-338" height="1080" src="http://bit.ly/2l6Cbdw" width="1920" /></p> <p>I like dark phone backgrounds.</p> <h3><a href='http://bit.ly/2xWwZ2d'>Click Here to Continue Reading</a></h3> <br />

Whoa Neat: The Pixel 2’s Notification Shade Changes Colors Based On Your Wallpaper

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Abandon Your Real Job and Come Work For Universal Paperclips

<p><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-330" height="540" src="http://bit.ly/2l5r7xx" width="960" />It’s Friday. You’ve been working far too hard in your real job and you need a break. What kind of break?</p> <h3><a href='http://bit.ly/2xVeaw1'>Click Here to Continue Reading</a></h3> <br />

Abandon Your Real Job and Come Work For Universal Paperclips

It’s Friday. You’ve been working far too hard in your real job and you need a break. What kind of break? Click Here to Continue Reading

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Geek Trivia: Lakes Formed By Meteor Impacts Are Called?

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Geek Trivia: Lakes Formed By Meteor Impacts Are Called?

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New Rapidly-Growing IoT Botnet Threatens to Take Down the Internet

Just a year after Mirai—biggest IoT-based malware that caused vast Internet outages by launching massive DDoS attacks—completed its first anniversary, security researchers are now warning of a brand new rapidly growing IoT botnet. Dubbed 'IoT_reaper,' first spotted in September by researchers at firm Qihoo 360, the new malware no longer depends on cracking weak passwords; instead, it exploits <div class="feedflare"><a href="http://bit.ly/2hUueng"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/1sY6gab" /></a></div> <img alt="" height="1" src="http://bit.ly/2hUK2Gt" width="1" /><br /> <a href="http://bit.ly/2zEaaNV">Read Here»</a>

New Rapidly-Growing IoT Botnet Threatens to Take Down the Internet

Just a year after Mirai—biggest IoT-based malware that caused vast Internet outages by launching massive DDoS attacks—completed its first an...

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Google Chrome 62 for Android brings revamped Chrome Home UI, Oreo notification channels and more

<img alt="" src="http://bit.ly/2iqgtk0" />After rolling out updates to Chrome for Windows earlier this week, Google is now rolling out an update to Chrome for Android. The Chrome 62 for Android brings new revamped Chrome U.I, HTTP warnings, Oreo notification channels and much more. The new update brings a fresh new design for the Chrome U.I. After being in the … <a href="http://bit.ly/2yWxfhy" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">"Google Chrome 62 for Android brings revamped Chrome Home UI, Oreo notification channels and more"</span></a> <div class="feedflare"><a href="http://bit.ly/2iqv6DO"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/1sMPxoh" /></a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2yWT5lc"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/2ip1J4K" /></a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2yYnFLi"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/2ip1Jlg" /></a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2yYpYxQ"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/1sMPusS" /></a></div> <img alt="" height="1" src="http://bit.ly/2ip1JBM" width="1" /><br /> <a href="http://bit.ly/2yWxfhy">Read Here»</a>

Google Chrome 62 for Android brings revamped Chrome Home UI, Oreo notification channels and more

After rolling out updates to Chrome for Windows earlier this week, Google is now rolling out an update to Chrome for Android. The Chrome 62 ...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 with 5.99-inch FHD+ full-screen display, 4GB RAM, 4000mAh battery gets certified

<img alt="" src="http://bit.ly/2yXOcbl" />Xiaomi smartphone with codename MET7/MEE7 showed up on TENAA yesterday showing the design of the phone with a full-screen 18:9 display, unibody metal design, camera bump and a fingerprint sensor on the back. Now the smartphone, which is expected to be Redmi Note 5 has been certified revealing complete specifications of the phone. It doesn’t reveal the processor, … <a href="http://bit.ly/2xWiJGJ" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">"Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 with 5.99-inch FHD+ full-screen display, 4GB RAM, 4000mAh battery gets certified"</span></a> <div class="feedflare"><a href="http://bit.ly/2yXAoxJ"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/1sMPxoh" /></a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2xWKkYg"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/2yXAoOf" /></a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2xVT8gQ"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/2yXAp4L" /></a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2xUvt0l"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/1sMPusS" /></a></div> <img alt="" height="1" src="http://bit.ly/2yYKeQ2" width="1" /><br /> <a href="http://bit.ly/2xWiJGJ">Read Here»</a>

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 with 5.99-inch FHD+ full-screen display, 4GB RAM, 4000mAh battery gets certified

Xiaomi smartphone with codename MET7/MEE7 showed up on TENAA yesterday showing the design of the phone with a full-screen 18:9 display, unib...

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Facebook Messenger gets PayPal Peer-to-Peer Payment support

<img alt="" src="http://bit.ly/2xW05OU" />Facebook and Paypal last year had introduced the Paypal as payment support within the messenger app and today, both the company has rolled out the ability to use Paypal account to send or receive money within the messenger app. Paypal is also launching company’s first customer service bot which will be at users service handling questions … <a href="http://bit.ly/2yYl7Ne" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">"Facebook Messenger gets PayPal Peer-to-Peer Payment support"</span></a> <div class="feedflare"><a href="http://bit.ly/2xVe87x"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/1sMPxoh" /></a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2xVHuCT"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/2yXAo0H" /></a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2xVr51d"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/2yXAohd" /></a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2xUVlsR"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/1sMPusS" /></a></div> <img alt="" height="1" src="http://bit.ly/2xWRLhZ" width="1" /><br /> <a href="http://bit.ly/2yYl7Ne">Read Here»</a>

Facebook Messenger gets PayPal Peer-to-Peer Payment support

Facebook and Paypal last year had introduced the Paypal as payment support within the messenger app and today, both the company has rolled o...

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Google app teardown reveals references to Quartz, could be Google Home-like device with screen

<img alt="" src="http://bit.ly/2kAn5HO" />Google has updated the app to version number V7.14.15 which has bought customization feature to the search bar widget but turns out that’s not the only thing the update had to bring with it. A little teardown of the app by Android Police revealed more information about the Quartz which is slated to the Google-Home … <a href="http://bit.ly/2xUBbug" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">"Google app teardown reveals references to Quartz, could be Google Home-like device with screen"</span></a> <div class="feedflare"><a href="http://bit.ly/2yEdTg5"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/1sMPxoh" /></a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2xUNw1L"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/2yDM3QV" /></a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2xUp802"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/2yEcNkm" /></a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2xUYIv7"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/1sMPusS" /></a></div> <img alt="" height="1" src="http://bit.ly/2yEe1fl" width="1" /><br /> <a href="http://bit.ly/2xUBbug">Read Here»</a>

Google app teardown reveals references to Quartz, could be Google Home-like device with screen

Google has updated the app to version number V7.14.15 which has bought customization feature to the search bar widget but turns out that’s n...

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Weekly Roundup: Xiaomi Redmi 5A, Nokia 7, Huawei Mate 10 Pro, Surface Book 2 and more

<img alt="" src="http://bit.ly/2yy2y0H" />This week HMD Global introduced Nokia 7, Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi 5A, Huawei introduced Mate 10 series of phones, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Book 2 and lots more from this week in our roundup. This week at an event in Germany, Huawei introduced Mate 10, its latest flagship smartphone along with the Mate 10 Pro. The Mate … <a href="http://bit.ly/2xUH76F" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">"Weekly Roundup: Xiaomi Redmi 5A, Nokia 7, Huawei Mate 10 Pro, Surface Book 2 and more"</span></a> <div class="feedflare"><a href="http://bit.ly/2yE5Nns"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/1sMPxoh" /></a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2xUHaiR"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/2yEaz4j" /></a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2xUztck"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/2yDntPZ" /></a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2xUH7nb"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/1sMPusS" /></a></div> <img alt="" height="1" src="http://bit.ly/2yDP8jP" width="1" /><br /> <a href="http://bit.ly/2xUH76F">Read Here»</a>

Weekly Roundup: Xiaomi Redmi 5A, Nokia 7, Huawei Mate 10 Pro, Surface Book 2 and more

This week HMD Global introduced Nokia 7, Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi 5A, Huawei introduced Mate 10 series of phones, Microsoft unveiled the Su...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 with full-screen display surfaces on certification site, expected in November

<img alt="" src="http://bit.ly/2znHp7e" />Xiaomi introduced the Redmi Note 5A back in August this year. Now a new smartphone with codename MET7 has been listed on TENAA, which is expected to be Redmi Note 5. This shows the phone’s full-screen 18:9 display, unibody metal design, camera bump and a fingerprint sensor on the back. It doesn’t show dual rear cameras as rumored earlier, … <a href="http://bit.ly/2zDKi4I" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">"Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 with full-screen display surfaces on certification site, expected in November"</span></a> <div class="feedflare"><a href="http://bit.ly/2zqe8IO"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/1sMPxoh" /></a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2zDKile"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/2zoOxAk" /></a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2zDsZR7"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/2znHqYQ" /></a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2zDTOEQ"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/1sMPusS" /></a></div> <img alt="" height="1" src="http://bit.ly/2zow8DB" width="1" /><br /> <a href="http://bit.ly/2zDKi4I">Read Here»</a>

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 with full-screen display surfaces on certification site, expected in November

Xiaomi introduced the Redmi Note 5A back in August this year. Now a new smartphone with codename MET7 has been listed on TENAA, which is exp...

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Smart Watches for Children Are Dangerous Garbage

<p><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-303" height="672" src="http://bit.ly/2hSK8hQ" width="1194" />A recent analysis of popular smart watches intended for children has revealed that the fledgling market is littered with devices that, at best, fail to…</p> <h3><a href='http://bit.ly/2yVS64C'>Click Here to Continue Reading</a></h3> <br />

Smart Watches for Children Are Dangerous Garbage

A recent analysis of popular smart watches intended for children has revealed that the fledgling market is littered with devices that, at be...

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Six Month Review: The Nintendo Switch Delivered On Its Lofty Promises

<p><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-84" height="1080" src="http://bit.ly/2hU6wam" width="1920" /></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Nintendo Switch came out earlier this year and the hardware looked great, but a few questions still lingered…</span></p> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href='http://bit.ly/2yVS4d0'>Click Here to Continue Reading</a></span></h3> <span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span>

Six Month Review: The Nintendo Switch Delivered On Its Lofty Promises

The Nintendo Switch came out earlier this year and the hardware looked great, but a few questions still lingered… Click Here to Continue R...

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How to Check Your Motherboard Model Number on Your Windows PC

Whether you need to update drivers, check hardware compatibility, or you’re just curious, it’s way easier to check your motherboard model number with these simple tricks than to crack open your case to check the board itself. Here’s how to check your motherboard model number from the comfort of your keyboard.<br />

How to Check Your Motherboard Model Number on Your Windows PC

Whether you need to update drivers, check hardware compatibility, or you’re just curious, it’s way easier to check your motherboard model nu...

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How to Spot Fake Stock Photos (and Attribute the Right Person)

Spammers and other unscrupulous advertisers are always looking for new ways to get you click on their pages. One of the latest tactics is to steal popular and useful stock images—like the kind you sometimes see in news articles—and re-upload them elsewhere.<br />

How to Spot Fake Stock Photos (and Attribute the Right Person)

Spammers and other unscrupulous advertisers are always looking for new ways to get you click on their pages. One of the latest tactics is to...

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How to Make Banner Notifications Stick on Your iPhone’s Screen (Instead of Disappearing)

Almost all iOS apps show a temporary banner when you receive a notification. It appears at the top of the screen, and then after a few seconds disappears—although you can still see it in the Notification Center.<br />

How to Make Banner Notifications Stick on Your iPhone’s Screen (Instead of Disappearing)

Almost all iOS apps show a temporary banner when you receive a notification. It appears at the top of the screen, and then after a few secon...

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How Windows Defender’s New Exploit Protection Works (and How to Configure It)

Microsoft’s Fall Creators Update finally adds integrated exploit protection to Windows. You previously had to seek this out in the form of Microsoft’s EMET tool. It’s now part of Windows Defender and is activated by default.<br />

How Windows Defender’s New Exploit Protection Works (and How to Configure It)

Microsoft’s Fall Creators Update finally adds integrated exploit protection to Windows. You previously had to seek this out in the form of M...

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Unpatched Microsoft Word DDE Exploit Being Used In Widespread Malware Attacks

A newly discovered unpatched attacking method that exploits a built-in feature of Microsoft Office is currently being used in various widespread malware attack campaigns. Last week we reported how hackers could leveraging an old Microsoft Office feature called Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE), to perform malicious code execution on the targeted device without requiring Macros enabled or memory <div class="feedflare"><a href="http://bit.ly/2hS5jAw"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/1sY6gab" /></a></div> <img alt="" height="1" src="http://bit.ly/2yW65HU" width="1" /><br /> <a href="http://bit.ly/2hQN3Yr">Read Here»</a>

Unpatched Microsoft Word DDE Exploit Being Used In Widespread Malware Attacks

A newly discovered unpatched attacking method that exploits a built-in feature of Microsoft Office is currently being used in various widesp...

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HTC U11 Plus with full-screen display gets certified, U11 Life Android One smartphone press image surfaces

<img alt="" src="http://bit.ly/2gVqLFc" />HTC already announced that it will unveil new ‘U series’ phone at an event on November 2nd, which are expected to be high-end HTC U11 Plus and mid-range U11 Life. We had already seen an image of the U11 Life along with detailed specifications, now the first image of the Android One version of the … <a href="http://bit.ly/2ip3oHq" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">"HTC U11 Plus with full-screen display gets certified, U11 Life Android One smartphone press image surfaces"</span></a> <div class="feedflare"><a href="http://bit.ly/2gVqP7U"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/1sMPxoh" /></a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2irNCvP"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/2gVqQsu" /></a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2irNEUt"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/2gUj3ex" /></a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2ipWUbm"><img border="0" src="http://bit.ly/1sMPusS" /></a></div> <img alt="" height="1" src="http://bit.ly/2gUdEnA" width="1" /><br /> <a href="http://bit.ly/2ip3oHq">Read Here»</a>

HTC U11 Plus with full-screen display gets certified, U11 Life Android One smartphone press image surfaces

HTC already announced that it will unveil new ‘U series’ phone at an event on November 2nd, which are expected to be high-end HTC U11 Plus a...

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