How to Get Swype APK

1. Use MediaFire, a file-hosting site, to locate the Swype APK. You do not need an account to download from MediaFire, but you'll need a direct link from the user who uploaded the APK. These links are not easy to find but can sometimes be found in forum postings or on blogs. MediaFire does not allow you to search for these files directly. Search for 'Swype APK MediaFire' in Google if you cannot find a functional link.

2. Search through Filestube.com to locate the Swype APK. Filestube.com indexes well-known hosting sites such as Megaupload, Hotfile, Rapidshare and MediaFire. This is a way to see the files hosted on these sites without digging through a search engine. Scroll through the results and compare the version numbers to find the most recent version. Click 'Download' and Filestube.com will direct you to the proper links. Larger files will be broken into multiple downloads that you must 'zip' back together using a program such as WinRAR or 7-Zip.

3. Download the APK using your smartphone's Web browser. Access the Web by clicking the blue 'globe' icon or type your search into the Google bar at the top of the screen. Download Swype APK as you would any file and it will save in the 'Download' folder on your SD card. Obtain a file manager from the Market, such as Astro File Manager or ES File Explorer, to install the file.

How to Use a Laptop As an Automotive Scan Tool

1. Purchase a laptop OBD-II interface kit. You can purchase these kits at many automotive parts stores; in addition, they are available online.

2. Insert the software installation disc. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. If the installation does not automatically begin, access 'My Computer' and double-click on the disc to start.

3. Connect the components to your laptop. Most kits contain a USB to serial adapter for laptops without serial ports. Once the device is attached to the laptop, connect the OBD-II diagnostic port cable.

4. Start the software program. Double-click on the desktop icon if the program did not automatically start. Get comfortable with the control interface.

5. Bring your laptop to your vehicle. Turn the ignition key to the 'On' position, but do not crank the engine. Connect the OBD-II scan cable from the laptop to the diagnostic port on your vehicle (usually located in the driver's side foot well, below the steering well).

6. Click the 'Scan' button on the control interface, if required. View the engine codes and diagnostic information provided by the program.

How to Improve the Pandigital Novel

1. Upload books from an external SD card onto your Pandigital Novel. To do this, insert your SD card into the card slot, located on the side of your reader. Tap “My Library” from the home screen. Your media will automatically import from the card to your device's internal memory.

2. Update your firmware to gain access to “Android Market.” Android Market allows you to install thousands of free and paid software applications onto your eReader. The link to update your firmware is included in the “Downloads” section of the Pandigital website. Android Market can not be added to Pandigital Novel 6 or Pandigital Novel 9.

3. Install a “Text-To-Speech Engine” onto your Pandigital Novel. A text-to-speech engine plays the text of your eBooks as audio. A text-to-speech engine can only be added from the Android Market. A few of the Android Market text-to-speech applications include SVOX, eSpeak, iVona and Text To Speech.

4. Add a protective case to your Pandigital Novel. The protective case won't improve functionality, only durability. There are different types of cases, including gel cases and portfolio cases. Cases are available via the Pandigital website or through a Pandigital authorized retailer.

5. Improve the response of your touch screen, if you notice a lag in response time. To do this, tap “Settings” from your device's home screen. Touch “Calibrate” to calibrate your device.

How to Install Froyo on Tablets

1. Check your tablet’s support page to see if Froyo has been released for your tablet. This is typically found under the “Downloads” section of the support page for your specific Android tablet.

2. Tap the “Settings” icon on your Android tablet’s home screen.

3. Go to the bottom of the “Settings” screen and tap “About Device” on your Android tablet.

4. Tap the “System updates” icon within the “About Device” section on your Android tablet.

5. Tap “Check Now” to find the Android 2.2 Froyo update for your tablet.

6. Tap the “Download and install” button to download the Froyo update for your Android tablet. Wait for the download to complete and then tap the “Install” button to complete the process of installing Froyo on your Android tablet.

How to Trace Anonymous Phone Numbers

1. Let the call go to voice mail. A simple way to discover the identity of an anonymous call is to not answer the call, let it 'roll over' to your voice mail, and then listen to it at your convenience. Most callers identity themselves, their phone numbers and the purpose of their calls in voice messages.

2. Redial the call. Most landline phones have 'Redial' buttons, and most cell phones either have a 'Redial' button or a redial feature (contact the manufacturer, whose number is on the main page of their website, to inquire about redial features). The anonymous call must be the last incoming call for you to use redial. If the caller answers, politely explain you received an anonymous call from that number and would like to know who called. If you get a message, the caller may have identified himself and/or his phone number in it.

3. Press *69. In North America, most phone carriers provide this service for a minimal charge (contact your landline carrier or cell phone provider to inquire if they offer this code). Press *69 to automatically redial the last incoming call to your phone. If the caller answers, politely explain you received an anonymous call from that number and would like to know who called. If you get a message, the caller may have identified herself and/or her phone number in it.

4. Request Anonymous Call Rejection. Most landline telephone carriers provide an 'Anonymous Call Rejection' service for a monthly fee that automatically rejects blocked phone numbers. Callers hear a recording that the subscriber (you) does not accept blocked calls, and if the caller wishes to complete the call, he must unblock his caller ID. Contact your telephone carrier or cell phone provider (whose phone numbers are on your monthly statements) to ask if they provide this service.

5. Purchase an unmasking service. TrapCall is a service that unmasks (unblocks) anonymous calls, and displays the caller's name and/or phone number on your caller ID. For a free trial, go to Trapcall.com, press the 'Try Trapcall free!' button in the lower right of the web page, and follow the instructions.

6. Purchase an anonymous call blocking device. There are products, such as Call Silencer, that automatically screens anonymous calls. Although Call Screener doesn't unmask caller IDs, it forces anonymous callers to unblock their phone numbers if they wish their calls to ring through to your number.

7. Press *57. Most phone carriers in North America offer this fee-based call trace service to track anonymous, harassing calls. When you press *57 immediately following a harassing call, the phone company records the caller's phone number (however, this number is not forwarded to you). Instead, the phone company asks you to sign an authorization form before they give this number to law enforcement for further investigation.

How to Copy From the Web to Evernote on an Android

1. Tap 'Browser' on the Android home screen and go to the Web page with the text you want to copy.

2. Press down at the beginning of the text you want to copy. Drag your finger to the end of the text. The entire text should be highlighted in green. If not, drag the green bars at the ends of the highlighted sections to change the selection. Tap 'Copy.'

3. Press the 'Home' button, then tap 'Evernote.'

4. Open the Evernote note in which you want to copy the text.

5. Long-press the screen, then press 'Paste' in the popup menu. To 'long press' on touchsreen devices means to press the screen for a few seconds, as opposed to 'tapping,' 'touching' or 'pressing.'

How To Open a REC File

Windows

1. Download MPEG Streamclip or VLC Media Player from the Internet or purchase Elecard MPEG Player or Video ReDo. Install the program according to the directions that come with your software.

2. Right-click on the REC file and select 'Open With' from the drop-down menu.

3. Choose your software from the list or click 'Choose Program' to launch a pop-up window that will allow you to search a more extensive list. When you find your program, click on it, then press 'OK.'

Mac

4. Download MPEG Streamclip or VLC Media Player from the Internet.

5. Right-click or Option-click on the REC file and select 'Open With' from the drop-down menu.

6. Choose your software from the list or click 'Other' to search for the program. When you find it, click on the title to open the REC file.

Linux

7. Download VLC Media Player from the Internet.

8. Right-click on the REC file and select 'Open With' or 'Open with Another Application' from the drop-down menu that appears.

9. Choose the software you downloaded from the list, then click 'Open.'

How to Install Tablet PC Software on a Normal PC

Setting up the Tablet

1. Turn on your computer.

2. Plug the graphics tablet into an available USB port on your computer.

3. Wait for the computer to recognize the device. It may install built-in drivers.

Obtaining Updated Drivers

4. Open a Web browser and go to 'www.wacom.com/downloads.'

5. Click on the link marked 'Hardware Drivers.'

6. Select your tablet, then select the operating system that you are using. The operating system should either be Windows Vista or Windows 7.

7. Click on the link under 'description.' This will vary depending on the model of your graphics tablet.

8. On the next screen, click the link marked download. The file will be about 13 megabytes.

Installing the Updated Driver

9. Open the install package.

10. Click the button marked install.

11. Wait for the installer to finish.

12. Once it finishes, test out the tablet capabilities by touching the pen to the tablet. If the cursor changes to a crosshair, you're done.

How to Get a Keyboard on Pandigital

1. Touch the wrench icon on the home screen to open the Settings menu.

2. Select 'Locale & Text' and check the box next to 'Android Keyboard.'

3. Touch 'Android keyboard settings' to change the default settings.

Can I Put an APK File on a NOOK Color?

APK Files

APK files are programs and applications for use with the Android operating system. These are package files based on the ZIP format, containing all of the data and assets that the program uses, with the exception of external files such as icons if the program is designed to use external assets. Installing an Android app requires you to place the APK file in the appropriate system directory for the device's operating system to recognize it; additional installation is not required.

Android SDK

Though many users of Android devices use the Android Market application to install new apps, you can also use the Android Software Development Kit, or SDK, to install programs and applications for which you have the APK file for. Use Android SDK's ADB loader to install and uninstall APK files, though you also need root access to the device in order to install an ADB client on the device. You need a wired Internet connection to the computer where the Android SDK is required for installing apps from APK files, though you can install the ADB client wirelessly.

Rooting the NOOK Color

The operating system of the NOOK Color doesn't allow access to the device's root directories by default. To gain access, install a rooting program on a microSD card and insert it into the NOOK Color's microSD expansion slot. The program reconfigures the NOOK Color's operating system during the boot process, installing the ADB client and allowing you to access the device's root directory. Once rooted, connect the NOOK Color to your computer via a USB cord and access the root directory using the ADB function of the Android SDK from a command prompt or console window.

Installing and Uninstalling APK Files

The Android SDK uses the ADB 'install' command to move an APK file from your computer to the installation directory on your NOOK Color. To uninstall the application at a later date, use the ADB 'uninstall' command to remove the APK file from the NOOK Color's installation directory. After connecting to the device via the ADB client, enter the commands using the format of 'adb install filename.apk' or 'adb uninstall filename.apk,' without the quotation marks.

How to Convert OTF to TTF in Freeware

Convert Font Files

1. Open the font converter software or website (see below for links).

2. Click 'Add File' or 'Choose File' and browse your computer's documents for the OTF file you want to convert.

3. Enter 'OTF' or 'OpenType (.otf)' in the input format menu if necessary. The program might also read your file format automatically.

4. Enter 'TTF' or 'TrueType (.ttf)' in the output format menu.

5. Click 'Convert Font' to begin converting the file. You might have to agree to terms and conditions first.

How to Convert .Jar to .Apk

1. Visit the Open Jar website. Click 'Choose file' to upload the JAR file you want to convert. The file title will appear on the site's main page. Click 'Decompress files!' to convert to APK. Download the link for the APK that comes up to save it on your computer.

2. Download and install WinRAR. Right-click on your JAR file. A set of drop-down options will appear. Select 'Extract here.' The APK file will appear in the same folder.

3. Download and install Bitzipper. Double-click the JAR file to open it and reveal the APK inside. Click and drag the APK to your computer's desktop to convert and decompress the JAR to APK. This program is free to use for a month as a demo.

How to Sync Android With Windows Media Player

1. Connect your USB cable from your Android to your computer. The small end is a 'micro USB' and goes into your phone. The other end connects into the computer's USB port.

2. Click the 'Start' menu in the bottom left corner in Windows Desktop. Choose 'Windows Media Player.'

3. Select the 'Sync' tab in Windows Media Player.

4. Click and drag any files you want to sync to your phone to the 'Sync List' in the 'Sync' tab.

5. Click 'Start Sync' to sync the files selected in Windows Media Player to your phone.

Is There an App for Android That Will Let Your Phone Give Off WiFi?

Carrier Applications

Most wireless carriers offer an application that allows for wireless tethering with the device. AT&T, Verizon Wireless, and many other major U.S. and worldwide carriers offer this option. While the application is usually free, the service itself costs upwards of $30 USD per month. Although this is the best option for most users, many advanced users choose to root their Android phone and utilize a third-party application for tethering. These applications are located in the Google Market application and are usually available for free or a minimal charge.

Rooting

Many carriers make rooting a violation of a user's contract, though some wireless providers are a little less specific. Android phones come with the interface running under a restricted user account instead of the root, or Administrator, account. This is for security and user safety because an inexperienced user can quickly destroy the phone, if he is not careful, while running as the root user. The process of rooting requires circumventing the phone's security, a process different for each phone model, and acquiring root access. Once enabled, a user is able to install dozens of applications with additional features, including wireless hot spot applications. Two applications that can be used to generate a wireless hot spot for rooted Android users.

Barnacle Wi-Fi Tether

Barnacle Wi-Fi Tether provides a lot features for phones with a 3G or 4G data connection. As long as your device is listed as supported, the application can produce a Wi-Fi connection and provide WEP wireless encryption for the access point. Barnacle Wi-Fi Tether provides a client list for booting unwanted connections from your device and allows you to choose the channel to run your wireless network on, allowing you to change your network frequency in signal heavy areas with a lot of wireless congestion. The application is free at the the time of publication.

Wireless Tether for Root Users

Wireless Tether for Root Users provides much of the same functionality as Barnacle Wi-Fi Tether and is the preferred application for many rooted Android users. Many users that have trouble with Barnacle Wi-Fi Tether find that Wireless Tether for Root Users functions on their phone instead. In addition to the features listed in previous applications, Wireless Tether provides WPA encryption, the latest wireless security standard, and allows for MAC address filtering, letting you screen devices without having to constantly monitor your phone. The application is free at the time of publication.

Warnings

Many wireless carriers consider the use of wireless tethering applications a breach of customer contracts. In addition, many wireless carriers even consider rooting your Android phone a violation of your terms of service. Check with your wireless carrier before performing the rooting process on your Android phone and again before utilizing any third-party tethering applications. Note that even if your carrier forbids wireless tethering, some still allow USB tethering, another option entirely. With USB tethering you can utilize the phone's connection as long as you can attach the device to your computer with a USB cable.

How to Look at Your SD Card from ADB

1. Open your Android device's 'Settings' menu, tap 'Applications,' tap 'Development,' and then check the 'USB debugging' box.

2. Connect your computer to your Android device using your USB data cable.

3. Open your computer's 'Start' menu, type 'cmd' in the search box, and press the 'Enter' key to open a new command prompt.

4. Type 'cd,' followed by a blank space, and then type the path of the 'platform_tools' folder in your Android SDK directory. Press 'Enter' to navigate to the 'platform_tools' folder in the command prompt.

5. Type 'adb shell,' and then press 'Enter.'

6. Type 'cd sdcard,' and then press 'Enter.'

7. Type 'ls,' and then press 'Enter' to view the files and folders stored on your SD card.

How to Root an LG Optimus

Gingerbreak

1. Turn on the LG Optimus phone. Return your phone to the home screen if it currently has an application or menu open. Press 'Menu' on the phone. Tap 'Settings' and 'Applications.' Enter the 'Development' submenu, and toggle on 'USB Debugging.'

2. Connect the LG Optimus to your computer. Open 'Notifications' on the phone. Tap 'USB Connected' and switch your connection method to only charge if another option is currently selected.

3. Go to the computer. Open a Web browser. Type 'shortfuse.org' and click 'SuperOneClick.' If the download is not currently up on the developer's site, click the link to the XDA-Developers.com link for an alternative download host. Download the SuperOneClick application to your computer, and launch it when the download ends.

4. Click 'Root' in the Universal tab of SuperOneClick. You do not need to interact any further with the program or your Optimus for the rest of this process. Once SuperOneClick is done, you have root access.

Z4root

5. Go to your computer. Download the 'Z4root' application from TheUnlockr.com or a similar site hosting the APK file. Z4root, as of publication, is not currently available in the Android Market so you'll need to download the APK file from a third-party site.

6. Connect the LG Optimus to your computer. Click 'Start.' Click 'Computer.' Double-click your Optimus. Drag the 'Z4root' APK file to the Optimus folder. Disconnect the Optimus once the file transfer completes.

7. Open the file manager application on your Optimus. Tap the APK file, and tap 'Install.' Go to the Optimus application page, and tap 'Z4root' to launch the program.

8. Tap the 'Root' button to root the Optimus. Reboot the phone after Z4root finishes running.

Universal Androot

9. Open Addictivetips.com on your Web browser, and search for 'Universal Androot.' Download the Universal Androot APK file from this website or a similar download site.

10. Hook up the LG Optimus to the computer with the data cable. Click 'Start' and 'Computer.' Double-click the Optimus drive once the computer detects it.

11. Copy and paste the Universal Androot APK file to the Optimus. You can move the APK file to subfolders on the Optimus if desired.

12. Remove the data cable from the Optimus and launch the file manager. Tap the Universal Androot APK file. Tap 'Install.' Launch the program after it is installed.

13. Tap 'Root' to add the root access to your LG Optimus.

How to Create a Web Part With Custom Properties

Create Custom Web Part

1. Click 'Start,' 'All Programs,' 'Microsoft Visual Studio 2010,' and then'Microsoft Visual Studio 2010.' Select 'New' from the 'File' menu, and then 'Project.'

2. Select 'Visual C# Projects' or 'Visual Basic Project,' and then 'Web Part Library.' Enter a name for your project and specify the location. Click 'OK.'

3. Copy 'Microsoft.SharePoint.dll' from 'c:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Web Server Extensions\60\ISAPI' to the folder where you are developing your Web Part.

4. Select 'Add Reference' from the 'Project' menu. Click 'Browse' on the '.NET' tab and navigate to the folder you copied the dll file. Select the dll file and click 'Open.' Click 'OK.'

5. Select 'Add Reference' from the 'Project' menu. Double-click 'System.Xml.dll' on the '.NET' tab. Click 'OK.'

6. Add the following directive near the top of your code:using Microsoft.SharePoint.WebPartPages;using System.Xml.Serialization;using System.Web.UI.HtmlControls;

7. Replace '[ToolboxData('

')]' with '[ToolboxData('

')].'Also replace 'public class WebCustomControl1 : System.Web.UI.WebControls.WebControl' with 'public class SimpleWebPart : WebPart.'Add '[XmlRoot(Namespace='MyWebParts')]' above the declaration for your WebPart class.

8. Replace 'protected override void Render(HtmlTextWriter output)' with 'protected override void RenderWebPart(HtmlTextWriter output).' If necessary, replace the name space for your Web Part and XML Root.

9. Set the attributes of your Web Part in the property pane. Select 'Build Solution' from the 'Build' menu.

Deploy Web Part

10. Copy your Web Part's assembly to the bin folder of your SharePoint server, usually -- c:\inetpub\wwwroot\bin.

11. Open 'c:\inetpub\wwwroot\web.config' in Visual Studio .NET or Notepad. Add the following lines of code into the '

' block:

12. Copy the Web Part Definition (.dwp) file created for you by Visual Studio into the SharePoint server's bin folder.

13. Open a Web Part Page on your SharePoint server. Click 'Modify My Page' or 'Modify Shared Page' as appropriate and select 'Add Web Parts.' Click 'Import' and browse to the .dwp file and click 'Upload.'

14. Refresh the page if necessary. Your browser should display your custom Web Page. You may type some text into the text box and click 'Set Web Part Title' to test your Web Part.

How to Find Anonymous Callers

1. Dial *69 to receive an automated message that retrieves the phone number that just called and reads it back to you. This will not work if the caller you're trying to locate has marked their number as private.

2. Call the business office of your phone service provider and ask them about their call annoyance policy. Some companies will connect you with a customer service representative who can set up calling features to track incoming calls. Other companies may direct you to contact the local authorities first. If the phone calls you receive are threatening, always contact your local authorities.

3. Ask the customer service representative to set up a call tracing feature for your phone. Call tracing utilizes the SS7 signaling network to store information about an incoming phone call. This feature will allow you to dial *57 after a phone call to access this information. This information will include the anonymous caller's phone number, the date and time of the call and the date and time that you began the call trace.

4. Find a third-party caller identification service. One such service is TrapCall, which reroutes an incoming call through a toll-free number. Calls to a toll-free number cannot be blocked. When the call reroutes back to your number after being transferred to the toll-free number, the caller ID shows in the appropriate place. You can access TrapCall by visiting www.trapcall.com. Many of these services, including TrapCall, will require a subscription fee.

How to Sideload Google Maps

1. In your computer's web browser, go to the Google Mobile website (see Resources) and download the Google Maps setup file to your computer's hard drive.

2. Using the USB cable that came with your mobile phone, connect your phone to your computer. From the phone's settings menu, turn on mass storage mode. On your computer, the AutoPlay window will appear. In the window, click 'Open folder to view files.'

3. On your computer, hover your mouse pointer over the Google Maps file that you downloaded in Step 1. Drag the Google Maps file to the file window for your mobile phone. On your phone, turn off mass storage mode and disconnect the phone from your computer.

4. On your mobile phone, access the memory card via the menu. Highlight the Google Maps setup file. Press the menu key and click 'Install' to begin installation.

How to Convert a BAK File to Excel

1. Right-click on the Windows 'Start' button, and open the Windows Explorer application.

2. Click the 'Tools' option, then click 'Folder Options.'

3. Click the 'View' tab, then uncheck the 'Hide Extensions for Known File Types' checkbox. Click the 'OK' button.

4. Navigate to the BAK file and right-click on the file.

5. Click 'Rename' in the context menu. The file name, along with the file extension, is highlighted.

6. Move the cursor to highlight only the '.BAK' file extension, and type either '.XLS' or '.XLSX,' depending on the version of Excel was used to create the file.

7. Double-click on the renamed file. If the file is an Excel file, the data will open in an Excel spreadsheet.

How to Use an Android Tablet Like A Kindle

1. Navigate to the Android Market application and open it. In most cases, it should be a preset icon already on the tablet's desktop. To open the app, simply touch the icon.

2. Select the 'apps' option, as opposed to 'games.'

3. Select the 'Books & Reference' choice towards the top of the list.

4. Select the 'Top Free' option. If you do not, your options will be both best selling apps and frequently downloaded ones. Kindle may or may not be at the top of the list.

5. Touch the Kindle icon, agree to a license, if prompted, and download the app.

6. Open the Kindle app on your Android tablet. Follow all the prompts and set up your Kindle account. You will need to designate a payment option, and the device needs to registered with Amazon. This allows Amazon to send your ebook purchases directly to your tablet computer.

How to Track Your Android Phone

1. Open the application launcher on your phone. Tap the 'Market' icon, then press the magnifying glass button. Type in 'Lost Phone,' then press 'Enter.' Choose the mobile application that meets your needs. Most will offer GPS location, though some also provide anti-virus software and other security features. Some applications are free and others must be purchased.

2. Tap the listing for the app that you want to install. Tap the 'Install' link. Wait for the file to download and the application to install onto your phone.

3. Drag down the notification area on your Android phone, then tap the notice that your app is installed. This will launch the app for the first time. Enter the security settings you want, such as password protection and GPS tracking. You will be prompted to create a username and password, so that you can log in from the application maker's website to track your phone if it becomes lost or stolen.

4. Log in to the website for the app that you downloaded, and enter your username and password. Use the online features to track and recover your phone using the GPS location. This will cause it to ring loudly or take pictures of the environment through the phone's camera.

How to Install a CAB File on WM6

1. Copy or move the CAB file to the computer desktop for easy access.

2. Power on the Windows Mobile device and connect to the computer with the USB connector cable or the device cradle. Allow the device to register in Windows. ActiveSync will launch when the device is detected.

3. Click the 'ActiveSync' icon in the System Tray (the lower right-hand corner of the computer desktop) and open the ActiveSync window.

4. Click the 'Explore' option from the top navigation bar in the ActiveSync window. The file explorer will open to the root drive of the mobile device.

5. Drag the CAB file from the desktop and drop the file into the root drive of the mobile device in the ActiveSync file explorer window.

6. Disconnect the Windows Mobile device from the computer.

7. Tap 'Start' on the Windows Mobile device, and then tap 'My Documents.' The CAB file will be listed at the bottom of the My Documents list.

8. Tap the CAB file. The installation file for the program will launch.

9. Follow the onscreen prompts to finish the installation.

10. Click 'Finish' when the installation is complete. The CAB file is now installed.

How to Find an App ID

1. Identify the type of system the application runs on. Android applications will run on a diverse set of hardware, while Apple applications are restricted to Apple hardware like iPhones, iPads, and iPods.

2. Identify an Apple app ID by opening iTunes Connect and clicking the 'Get info' tab. The application ID will be the string of numbers listed after a series of names. For example, in the link 'phobos.examplelinkname.1234567' the number string '1234567' represents the unique app ID.

3. Identify an Android app ID by opening your web browser and navigating to market.android.com. In Android, only developers reference and use the numerical app ID. The app ID to consumers is simply the actual name of the application.

How to Find Tamagotchi Instructions

1. Visit the official Bandai Tamagotchi website. (See resources below.)

2. Click on the 'Products' link on the top navigation bar. This will take you to a page that has links to all the new characters, products and Gotchi-prizes, and the official instructions.

3. Find the button that says 'Download the Instructions.' The instructions are in a PDF format, so you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to view the page with the instructions. The file isn't very large, but large enough that slower Internet connections will take a few minutes to complete the download.

4. Check out other areas of the Bandai website to find games and downloads for your cell phone, like wallpaper and ring tones.

5. Go to Bandai's Tama Town website to play games with your virtual pet. You will need your Tamagotchi's username and login password in order to access the site. The site only works with version 3 and 4 Tamagotchis, so older versions are out of luck.

6. Explore other websites of Tamagotchi owners and fans. Some of these sites also have instruction pages that don't require the Adobe Acrobat Reader, as well as other tips and tricks for playing with and caring for your new virtual friend. Tamagotchi Central and Pixelmood are 2 places you can start.

7. Borrow a copy of the instructions from another Tamagotchi owner. If none of the options above appeal to you, find someone with the same version as you who still has the instructions and make a copy of theirs.

Security Risks of Androids

Fragmentation

As of publication, there are three big versions of Android: Gingerbread (2.3), Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0) and Jelly Bean (4.1 and 4.2). Together, these account for 95 percent of Android devices on the Internet. This fragmentation comes from the rapid-release cycle of Android, which some manufacturers can't keep up with, while others choose to stick with older versions of the OS for hardware reasons. Devices still using older OS, 2.3, are vulnerable to more security risks, considering that the OS hasn't been updated since September 2011.

Apps

Android comes with the built-in option to install applications from the Android Package (APK) file; this is called 'sideloading' apps. It is disabled by default. This feature allows you to add apps from outside the Google Play store, but presents the risk of installing shady files -- especially if you're sideloading pirated apps, which may include malware in the APK file.However, even apps in the Google Play store present a certain risk in the form of apps that ask for too many permissions. In 2012, the security vendor Bit9 analyzed 400,000 apps in the Play store and found that 42 percent of those apps requested access to GPS data, while 31 percent requested access for phone history.

Data Security

Phishing attempts affect Android devices just as much as PCs. Spammers send SMS or email messages with links or infected downloads that compromise the data on your Android device, or trick you into entering personal information. Some SMS malware also works by sending SMS messages in the background, giving money to the spammers by adding charges to your phone bill.

Protection

The best protection against security risks on an Android device is precaution: don't install apps from developers you don't trust, and don't install pirated apps. Review the permissions of the apps you install from the Play store, and make sure that those permissions are there for a good reason -- not just to read your data. Be wary of using any alternative app stores on your device, as they may not check their apps for security issues. Don't keep sensitive data on your device, and avoid accessing websites that need your personal information. For an extra layer of protection, add an anti-virus app to your Android device.

How to Transfer Contacts From WM6 to Android

1. Click 'ActiveSync' on your Windows Mobile 6 phone's home screen. Click 'Set up your device to sync with it.'

2. Type 'm.google.com' in the box under 'Server address.' Enable the SSL connection. Click 'Next.'

3. Enter the login information for the Google account associated with your Android phone. Leave the domain field empty. Click 'Next.'

4. Click the box next to 'Contacts.' Click 'Finish.' Click 'Sync.'

5. Open the address book on your Android phone. Press the 'Menu' key. Click 'Refresh' to download the contacts from the Google server.

How to Install a Hidden Voice Recorder

1. Purchase a voice recorder from your local electronics store. There are several types available including a watch and pen. Look for a voice recorder with digital media, such as an SD card, that can hold hours of recordings. For a more hassle free approach, get a recorder with motion sensors that starts recording when it senses motion.

2. Run a test on the recorder by recording your own voice. Place the recorder 10 feet away from the source to evaluate the quality of the sound recorded.

3. Install the recorder. Find a good location where the recorder can be concealed. Options include a bookcase, heating vent, lighting fixture, smoke detector or behind a sofa. After concealing the recorder, run another test to ensure the sound is clear and comprehensible.

4. Move the recorder to a new location if the sound is pitchy or unclear. Place it where there is less interference with the sound waves. If the voice recorder has a noise filter for high frequency sounds, then activate it and test the unit again.

How to Get Unknown Sources on Backflip

1. Power on your Backflip and tap 'Applications' from the main menu screen.

2. Tap 'Settings' from the list of applications.

3. Scroll through the list of settings that appear in the menu until you come to 'Unknown Sources.' Tap it.

4. Tap 'Enable' and then close out of settings. The phone will now be open to download applications.

How to Change the Font Size on an Android Incredible

Browser

1. Touch 'All Apps' from the home screen.

2. Touch 'Internet' and press the 'Menu' key on your phone.

3. Touch 'More' and touch 'Settings.'

4. Touch 'Set Text Size' and select the size you want from the list.

Email

5. Touch 'All Apps' from the home screen.

6. Touch 'Mail' and select the email account you are modifying.

7. Press the 'Menu' key on the phone.

8. Touch 'More' and then touch 'Settings.'

9. Touch 'General Settings' and touch 'Font Size.' Select your desired font size from the list.

How to Send SMS on Wi

SMS Messenger Client

1. Establish a Wi-Fi connection if your device does not already have one. Connect to the wireless Internet signal in your home, Wi-Fi hotspot or other high-speed local network. Your online SMS messenger will use this connection instead of a standard telephone line to transfer the SMS note to your iPhone recipient.

2. Sign up for an SMS messaging account with an online provider if you would rather personalize your messaging or attach it to a permanent line. Try Google Voice or Skype if you do not have an SMS messaging provider in mind (see Resources). Google Voice provides free SMS for Wi-Fi users in the continental United States. Skype charges for SMS, but may still be worthwhile for a loyal user's Wi-Fi-enabled device. Download and install any necessary applications for handheld devices such as cell phones and smartphones if you do not intend to use the Wi-Fi SMS from a computer.

3. Enter the iPhone telephone number to which you want to send an SMS message. Open the SMS function on your messenger utility and enter the number on its dialpad or by using your keyboard or keypad.

4. Write your SMS note in the provided message field. Complete the note in the same fashion you would send an SMS message from your cell phone using its standard service.

5. Push “Send” to submit your SMS message to the iPhone.

SMS Messenger Website

6. Establish a Wi-Fi connection if your device does not already have one.

7. Visit a free online SMS messenger website (see Resources).

8. Enter the iPhone's number into the 'Mobile Number' or 'Recipient's Number' field on the online SMS messenger website. Select the iPhone's service carrier from a drop-down menu if prompted.

9. Enter your own email address, telephone number or other applicable contact information into the corresponding fields on the online SMS messenger website.

10. Submit your message subject and body into the 'Subject' and 'Message' fields respectively on the online SMS messenger website.

11. Click 'Send' to submit your SMS message to the iPhone.

How to Install a CAB File to a Mobile

1. Plug the USB connector cable into the phone and then into a free USB port on the computer, or set the mobile device in the cradle while it is connected to the computer. The computer will find and register the mobile device and ActiveSync will initiate.

2. Right-click Windows' Start button and click 'Explore' to open Windows Explorer.

3. Navigate to the CAB file in Windows Explorer and right-click on the file. Select 'Copy.' Click on the desktop, right-click and select 'Paste' to copy the CAB file to the desktop.

4. Click the ActiveSync icon in the system tray located at the bottom-right corner of the Windows task bar. ActiveSync will open.

5. Click the 'Explore' link in the ActiveSync window to open the file explorer.

6. Drag the CAB file from the desktop and drop the file into the root drive of the mobile device using the ActiveSync file explorer.

7. Unplug the mobile device from the computer.

8. Tap 'Start' on the Windows Mobile device, and then tap 'My Documents.' The CAB file will be listed at the bottom of the list in My Documents.

9. Double-tap the CAB file to start the installation.

10. Follow any onscreen prompts to finish the installation.

11. Click 'Finish,' if required, when the application has finished installing. The CAB file now will be installed on the mobile device.

How to Fix a Disc Boot Failure on a Computer

1. Turn off your computer by pressing and holding the power button until the computer shuts down.

2. Locate the boot disc for your operating system (OS).

3. Turn on your computer and insert the CD into the proper drive before your monitor reaches the BIOS screen. If the computer cannot read the CD, eject it and wipe the readable side of the disc with a clean cloth. Restart your computer and re-insert the CD. If this does not begin to load your operating system, go to Step 4.

4. Restart your computer and press the “DEL” key when you reach the BIOS screen. This will bring you to BIOS settings. Make sure that your hard drive is enabled to be read by BIOS. Restart your computer.

5. Access the command prompt by pressing the “F8” button at the appropriate moment. Your monitor will display a notification at the bottom of the screen when you can access the system options with 'F8.' From the menu that appears, select the “Command Prompt” option.

6. Enter the text “fdisk /mbr”. On the next line, enter “sys c:” and press “Enter.” This will initiate a system restore of corrupted discs. If this does not clear the disc boot error problem, go to Step 7.

7. Turn off your computer and remove the power supply.

8. Remove the side panel from your hard drive tower by hand or with a screwdriver.

9. Locate the hard drive of your computer in the top-front section of the hard drive tower when viewed from the side. Using your fingertips, make sure all connections to and from your hard drive component are secure.

10. Locate the BIOS battery, which is a circular battery found on the motherboard. Make sure that all connections to and from the BIOS battery are secure.

11. Check the connection of your computer’s RAM to your motherboard.

How to Talk With Skype on Android

1. Press 'Home' on your Android phone to go to the Home screen. Tap 'All Programs' to see a list of the apps installed on your phone. Tap 'Market' to open the Android Market app.

2. Tap 'Search' and type 'Skype' into the search field. Tap the 'Skype for Android' link to download and install the app.

3. Tap 'All Programs' and tap 'Skype' to run the Skype for Android app on your phone. Type in your email address, user name and password in the sign-in screen. Press 'Enter' to log in to your Skype account.

4. Tap 'Contacts' and, in the search field, enter the email address of a Skype user you'd like to talk to. Press 'Enter' to search, and tap the user's name to add him to your Contacts list.

5. Tap the contact's name in the list. Tap 'Call' to call the user.

6. Tap 'Call Phones' to dial the phone number of anyone who is not a Skype member. Visit skype.com for Skype credit or a subscription for this service.

7. Tap 'Call' to send the voice call through the Skype network.

How to Install Trook on Nook

1. Navigate to code.google.com. Type 'Nook Apps' and click 'Search' in the box at the top of the screen. Click 'Nook Apps' in the search results. Click 'Trook-debug.apk' in the downloads section. Click 'Trook-debug.apk' to download the file to your computer.

2. Connect the Nook Color to your computer with the USB data transfer cable. Copy and paste the trook-debug.apk file from your computer to the root directory on the Nook Color's SD card.

3. Remove the Nook Color from the computer.

4. Open the Android Terminal Emulator application. Type 'adb install trook.apk' to install the Trook application on your Nook Color e-reader. Launch Trook from the Applications menu.

How to Transfer Music to Your Android Phone

1. Mount your Android phone as an external USB drive. Plug the Android into your computer using the included USB cable. A USB icon will pop up in the menu bar of your phone. Drag the menu bar down to expose the 'USB Connected' dialog. Tap the 'USB Connected' dialog. A menu will pop up. Choose 'Mount.'

2. Open the USB drive by going to 'My Computer' and ' Removable Drive' (Windows) or double-clicking the drive icon on your desktop (Mac).

3. Open the computer folder containing your music. Often this is your iTunes folder or a folder called Music on your hard drive. Highlight and drag all the music from your computer onto the removable drive (Android). You may have to wait several minutes while your computer copies the music over to your phone.

4. Unmount your Android by dragging the drive icon to the trash (Mac) or by using the 'Safely Remove Hardware' utility (Windows). Click and drag the top bar on your Android, choose 'Turn Off USB Storage' and then 'Turn Off.'

5. Unplug the USB cable.

How to Restore a Samsung Vibrant to Stock

1. Press the 'Home' button on the Samsung Vibrant, which is located below the screen and has a house on it.

2. Tap the 'Applications' icon, which has four white squares on it.

3. Touch 'Settings' and then 'Privacy.'

4. Tap 'Factory Data Reset.' A message appears informing you that you are about to return the phone to the factory defaults.

5. Touch 'Reset Phone.'

6. Enter your phone's password. A final confirmation screen appears.

7. Tap 'Erase Everything.' The phone turns off during the reset process and then turns on again automatically.

How do I Run a DOS Program in an AMD Athlon 64X2?

Running a DOS Program Using The Command Prompt

1. Click 'Start,' then go to 'All Programs,' then 'Accessories' and click 'Command Prompt.'

2. Type 'cd /' to exit the 'Windows' directory.

3. Enter the directory of the program you wish to run. Type the file name with the 'exe' or 'bat' extension and press 'Enter' to run it.

Running a DOS Program Using DOSbox

4. Create a folder on your hard drive in the 'Windows' environment.

5. Store all the DOS programs you wish to run in this directory. Use separate directories for all your programs. As an example, the directory created will be named 'X.'

6. Start the DOSbox program. In the command prompt which appears, you will see the program's drive letter displayed. Type 'mount X' and press 'Enter.' This will make the directory recognizable by the program.

7. Type 'cd X' and press 'Enter.' You will now be in the 'X' directory. Type the file name with the 'exe' or 'bat' extension and press 'Enter' to run it.

How to Link VisualBoy Advance

One Computer

1. Open VisualBoy Advance. Click on 'Options' and then 'Link' to open the Link Options window.

2. Select the 'One Computer' radio button and click 'OK' to close the message box that appears. Click 'OK' to close the window. Click on 'File' and then 'Exit' to save the settings and close VisualBoy Advance.

3. Open two instances of VisualBoy Advance. In the first, click on 'Options' and then point to 'Joypad' and then 'Default Joypad,' and click '1' to set the controls for the first instance to the first configuration. In the second instance, click on 'Options,' 'Joypad,' 'Default Joypad' and then '2.'

4. Click on 'File' and then 'Open' in the first VisualBoy Advance instance. Navigate to your games folder and select a game with multiplayer capability. Click 'Open' to start the game. Repeat this and open the same game in the second VisualBoy Advance instance. The two VisualBoy Advance instances will link together so you can play your game with two players.

Multiple Computers

5. Open VisualBoy Advance. Click on 'Options' and then 'Link' to open the Link Options window.

6. Select the 'LAN' radio button and click 'OK' to close the message box that appears. Click 'OK' to close the window. Click on 'File' and then 'Exit' to save the settings and close VisualBoy Advance.

7. Click on the 'vbaserver.exe' file. Enter the number of players at the command prompt and press 'Enter.' The next line in the vbaserver program will display the server address.

8. Open VisualBoy Advance on each computer. Click on 'Options' and then point to 'Joypad' and then 'Default Joypad.' Every player must choose a unique default controller option. For example, one computer uses 'Joypad 1,' and the next player uses 'Joypad 2.'

9. Click on 'File' and then click 'Link.' Enter the server address shown in the vbaserver program into the 'Server IP Address' text box and click 'Connect.' The vbaserver program will show that a user has connected. Click 'OK' to close the message box that appears. Click 'OK' in VisualBoy Advance to close the Link Options window. Each player must do this on his own computer.

10. Click on 'File' and then click 'Open.' Navigate to your games folder and select a game with multiplayer capability. Click 'Open' to start the game. Each VisualBoy Advance instance will link together so you can play your game with multiple players.

Homemade Fishing Barometer

Constructing Barometer

The materials needed to construct a homemade fishing barometers are easy to find. Take a standard 1 qt. mason jar and fill it about 2/3 full with water. Then take an empty glass bottle, such as a soda or beer bottle, and place it upside down inside the water-filled jar. After a couple days, you will notice that the amount of water that accumulates inside the bottle varies. At this point your barometer is ready to gauge fishing conditions.

Reading Barometer

The water inside the glass bottle is your indicator. Depending on the pressure, the water level inside of it will rise and fall. When the bottle's water level is higher, barometric pressure is higher. Conversely, a lower water level indicates lower pressure. According to common beliefs, the best fishing times occur during higher pressure or falling pressure. So when when most of the water is in the jar, the fish are less apt to bite. Instead, you would find better conditions when there is more water inside the bottle or when the water in the bottle has just begun to recede. This falling level of water signifies falling pressure, which is usually a sign that a weather front is approaching. Typically this atmosphere will have the fish biting a bit more than normal. It is important to keep in mind, though, that using barometric pressure to judge fishing conditions will produce spotty results, as different types of fish thrive in different atmospheric conditions.

How to Build a Menu in Android

1. Open the Eclipse software and load your Android app you want to edit. In the left panel, right-click the 'res' file and select 'New.' Click 'Android XML File' to create a new resource file.

2. Add the menu XML data in the new XML file. The following code creates two menu buttons for the app:

android:title='Button 1' />

android:title='Button 2'

android:icon='@drawable/icon' />

3. Double-click the Java file you want to use to load the menu on the phone or table. The following code shows you how to load the menu:MenuInflater menuoptions = getMenuInflater();

menuoptions.inflate(R.menu.menu, menu);

4. Add the code that displays text when the user taps the icon. The following code displays 'Hello World' when the user taps a menu item:@Override

public boolean onOptionsItemSelected(MenuItem item) {

Toast.makeText(this, 'Hello World!', Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();

}

return true;

5. Click the 'Save' button, then click 'Run' to load the menu in an Android emulator. The program runs in the Android emulator, so you can test its functionality.

How to View a PDF on an Android

1. Download a PDF reader application from the phone. The phone provider usually has an application store; Adobe offers a free PDF reader for Android phones.

2. Install the PDF reader and restart the phone if prompted.

3. Navigate to a web page with a PDF document or open an email with a PDF document. Select the document and double click on it. The document should automatically open in the PDF reader.

4. Read the PDF document in the reader and zoom in and out to view all parts of the document as needed.

5. Close the PDF reader application when finished. Leaving the application open will drain battery and memory.

How to Get to the Alarm Clock on an Android

1. Press the 'All Apps' button at the bottom of the Android screen.

2. Press the 'Clock' button. You can also press directly on the clock widget if it is visible on the Android home screen.

3. Press the icon that looks like a clock at the bottom of the clock screen. The Alarms application will appear.

4. Press the 'Add Alarm' button at the top of the screen.

5. Scroll to the time that you want the alarm to go off.

6. Press the 'Done' button to save the alarm.

7. Press the check box next to the alarm time to select it and turn the alarm on.

How to Uninstall Unwanted Apps on Your Motorola Android

Delete From Market

1. Tap the “Application Drawer” on your Android home screen. Scroll to “Market” and touch the icon.

2. Press the “Menu” key. Tap “My Apps.”

3. Scroll through the list of “Installed Apps” to the app you want to remove and touch it. Tap “Uninstall,” and then touch “OK” to confirm.

Delete From Settings

4. Touch the “Application Drawer,” scroll to the “Settings” icon and tap it. You can also press the “Menu” key and tap “Settings.”

5. Tap “Applications.” Tap “Manage Applications.”

6. Touch “All.” Scroll through the list of application to the unwanted app and tap it. Touch “Uninstall.” Tap “OK” on the “Uninstall Application” screen to confirm.

How to Have Facebook Chat on Android

Facebook for Android

1. Tap the 'Market' icon on your Android's Home screen.

2. Press the 'Search' button on your device and enter 'Facebook' as your query.

3. Select 'Facebook for Android' from the search results.

4. Tap 'Free' and then 'OK' to install the Facebook app on your device.

5. Tap the 'Facebook' icon located in your Android app drawer.

6. Enter your Facebook account credentials and tap 'Login.'

7. Tap the 'Chat' icon.

8. Select a contact from the 'Available' section to initiate a chat conversation. Continue a conversation with a friend by selecting her name from the 'Active Conversations' section.

Facebook Messenger

9. Tap the 'Market' icon on your Android's Home screen.

10. Press the 'Search' button on your device and enter 'Facebook' as your query.

11. Select 'Facebook Messenger' from the search results.

12. Tap 'Free' and 'OK' to install the Facebook Messenger app on your device.

13. Tap the 'Facebook Messenger' icon located in your Android app drawer.

14. Enter your Facebook account credentials and tap 'Login.'

15. Select a contact to initiate a chat conversation. Depending on the contact's availability, the message is sent through chat, email or SMS.

How to Trade Pokemon on the VBA

1. Open VBA, then click 'Options' and 'Link.' Uncheck 'Log,' and then click the radio button for 'One Computer.' Click 'OK' and close VBA.

2. Open two instances of VBA, then go to 'Options' and uncheck 'Pause when inactive window' to avoid desync problems. Click on 'Options' and select 'Default Joypad.' Make the default joypads 'Joypad 1' in the first emulator and 'Joypad 2' in the second. The buttons for separate joypads should already be configured.

3. Click 'File' on the first emulator, and then select the Pokemon game you want to load, 'Pokemon Silver,' for example. Do the same on the second emulator but select the other game in the series, 'Pokemon Gold' in this case. On the title screen, select 'Trade' and swap Pokemon freely between the two emulator instances.

How to Upgrade Swype on T

1. Locate and tap to open the Swype-Installer.apk file on your phone. If you can't find the file, check your browser's Downloads history.

2. Tap 'Update' if a newer version of the installer package is available. If the menu does not prompt you to update, then you are currently running the most recent version of Swype for your operating system.

3. Tap 'Login.' Type your email address and password that are registered to your Swype account. You may be prompted to activate your account if you have not done so already. If asked to activate your account, enter the five-digit code included with the email you received when you registered for Swype. Tap 'Submit.'

4. Tap to select the keyboard you want to install. You can select English/Spanish, Chinese/English, or simply English. Tap 'Install' to complete the process. Tap 'Done' when the installation is finished.

5. Tap 'Enable Swype' if you have not already configured Swype. Check the box labeled 'Swype.'

6. Press the Back button, and tap 'Select Swype.' The next screen prompts you to select an input method. Tap 'Swype' to configure the Swype keyboard as your default input.

How to Remove Root From Nook Color

Remove Root

1. Turn off your Nook Color.

2. Press the 'Power' button at the top left of the Nook Color to turn it back on. Wait until you see the 'Welcome to the future of reading' message.

3. Turn off your Nook Color by holding down the 'Power' button.

4. Repeat this process seven more times. Failure to interrupt the boot process means you have to start the process all over again. A special screen appears showing the installation process with a timer bar to show your progress. Your device reboots when it is finished.

Factory Reset

5. Open the 'Settings' menu on your Nook Color.

6. Tap 'Device Settings' and then 'Device Info.'

7. Press the 'Erase & Deregister Device' button.

8. Confirm you want to factory reset your Nook Color. Tap the 'Reset Nook' button. Your Nook Color reboots when it is finished resetting.

How to record live TV

1. There are a lot of options exist in the DVR market so you will need to decide which type of DVR you want to use. You can buy one that you will own and those are the most expensive or you can rent one from you cable or satellite company.I recommend renting a DVR. It cost very little per month and gives you many features. Although it may not have as many features as the DVR's you buy.

2. After deciding which DVR you want you will need to install and configure it. The good news is if you rent one they will come out and configure it for you.

3. Now you simply start finding shows you want to record and start recording. You can even record all showings of a certain show. You can set your DVR to record your favorite TV series so you never miss one. You will have to make sure you watch and delete recorded shows to keep spare hard drive space available.If you find you love the DVR, I recommend buying a DVR instead of the rental DVR. It will have hundreds of features that a rental doesn't.

How to Send SMS From a Web Server to an Android Phone Using Java

1. Open the Java Eclipse software development program on your desktop. Open the Android project in which you want to add an SMS module. Double-click the Java file you want to use to send the message.

2. Add the wireless messaging library to the top of the file. You need this library to call the necessary functions. Copy and paste the following import statement to the top of the file:import javax.wireless.messaging.*;

3. Create a connection to the wireless phone number. The following code sets up a variable with the target phone number:this.connection=(MessageConnection) Connector.open('sms://5555555555:2948');The '2948' is the port number used to run the SMS service. Replace the '5555555555' with the mobile phone number you want as your recipient.

4. Set up the message content. The following code sets up a string variable with the content 'Hello, Recipient' as the message:String message ='Hello, Recipient';

5. Send the message. The following code packages the SMS message and sends it to your recipient phone number:this.connection.send(message);

How to Use Rapidshare Hotfile From an Android Phone

Hotfile

1. Turn on your phone and press the home button. Tap the application drawer. Tap 'Browser.'

2. Navigate to your desired Hotfile download page. Hotfile doesn't have a search function; you'll need to find the relevant link on another website or enter the address manually.

3. Tap 'Regular Download.' Wait for the download ticker in the red text to reach zero. Tap the field below the CAPTCHA image. Type the characters that appear. Tap 'Download this file.'

4. Tap the link marked 'click here to download.' The file will be automatically downloaded to your microSD card.

Rapidshare

5. Turn on your phone and press the home button. Tap the application drawer. Tap 'Browser.'

6. Navigate to your desired Rapidshare download page. Rapidshare doesn't have a search function; you'll need to find the relevant link on another website or enter the address manually.

7. Wait for the page to load; Rapidshare has a lot of active Web elements, so this may take a minute or so. Tap the green 'Download' button.

8. Wait for the download counter to reach zero; some small files don't require a counter. Tap 'Download.' The file is automatically downloaded to your microSD card.

How to Install Java on an iPhone

1. Turn on your jailbroken iPhone or iPod Touch (see Resources section). Make sure you are on either a 3G network or on a Wi-Fi connection. To do this, press 'Settings' and then 'Wi-Fi' to find your closest network. Enter in the security passcode, and you will be connected to a much faster network than even the 3G speeds of the iPhone.

2. Press the 'Cydia' application on your home screen. Cydia is an app store for the 'Open iPhone' and gives you more customization options and apps that Apple will not allow on the AppStore.

3. Wait as Cydia loads and downloads all of its latest packages. Press the 'Search' button on the lower right side and type in the word 'Java.' A few results will come up, with 'iPhone/Java' being the top result. Press on that app.

4. Press 'Install' on the top right corner of the next screen, and the app will be downloaded and installed. You will now have access to the many different Java-based tools.

How to Listen to QuickTime on an Android

1. Tap the 'Android Market' icon on your device.

2. Tap the 'Search' option.

3. Type 'RockPlayer Lite' in the search bar.

4. Select the 'RockPlayer Lite' application from the search results.

5. Tap the 'Install' button.

6. Tap the 'Confirm' icon to install the RockPlayer Lite application on your Android device.

7. Tap the new 'RockPlayer Lite' icon on the Android’s home screen.

8. Tap the “File” icon and select the QuickTime file that you want to open. The file will begin to play automatically.

How to Convert Java to EXE in Linux

1. Create a folder in your Home directory called 'Java' and put the files you want to convert into the folder. Rename any files with a .java.txt extension to .java.

2. Open a Terminal command line and enter the following command, followed by 'Enter:'javac DiveLog.java

jar cvfm DiveLog.jar mymanifest DiveLog.class DiveLog\$1.class DiveLog\$2.class Welcome.classThis creates a batch file.

3. Double-click on the batch file and it creates a file called 'DiveLog.class' by compiling the application. You can now click on this file to execute the original Java file.

How to Install Google Play Apps on a PC

1. Download and run the BlueStacks installer (see Resources).

2. Click 'Continue' on the installer pop-up window.

3. Check the 'App store access' and 'App notifications' boxes, and then click 'Install.' BlueStacks will automatically handle the file directory part of the installation process.

4. Launch the BlueStacks program through the Start Screen icon or the desktop shortcut. BlueStacks may also auto-launch after you install it.

5. Click the magnifying glass icon on the top of the BlueStacks screen.

6. Type in the name of the app you're looking for, and click 'Find' to search the Google Play store. You can also view the Google Play store through a Web browser to browse apps.

7. Click 'Install' next to the app to install it to the computer.

8. If prompted, click 'Continue' to enable the AppStore. Follow the on-screen instructions to log in to your Google account or create a new one.

9. Follow the on-screen instructions to sync the BlueStacks program with any phones or tablets tied to your account. Do not highlight any of the devices if you don't want to sync.

10. Click the Google Play icon to download the App from the Google Play store. Click 'Accept' to agree to the terms of service if prompted.

11. Click 'Download' on the app listing display, and then select 'Accept and Download' to initiate the installation process.

12. Press the “Esc” key multiple times until you return to the BlueStacks home screen, click the “My Apps” option and select the app from the installed apps list.

How to Get the Borders eBook App to Connect With an Android 21

1. Visit the Android Market and download Kobo eBooks onto your Android 2.1 for free.

2. Create a Kobo account using your email address and a password. Stay logged in to Kobo.

3. Use the Partner Migration link to move your Borders eBooks to Kobo eBooks. You will need to type in your Borders account information and then your Kobo account information. Your Borders purchases will then transfer to your new Kobo account.

4. Select 'My Library' from the top menu of Kobo to review your purchases. Select a book to read on your Android 2.1.

How to Sync Facebook Pictures With Contacts on Android Phone

1. Set your Facebook account to sync with the phone. Check the account configuration from the 'Accounts & Sync Settings' section of the 'Settings' app. Tap a disabled account and select 'Sync Contacts' to activate it, or tap 'Add Account' to put a new Facebook account on the phone.

2. Tap the 'Contacts' icon from the application menu, or open the phone dialer from the quick launch section and tap the 'Contacts' tab. Press 'Menu' and select 'Display Options.'

3. Tap the drop-down arrow next to your Facebook account and check the 'All Contacts' box to ensure the Facebook contacts display correctly. You may turn off the Facebook contact display when finished. Press 'Back.'

4. Scroll down and tap the contact that you want to sync with a Facebook picture. You may select either the phone contact or the Facebook contact, but if the two use different names the final combined contact will use whichever name you select. Press the 'Menu' button, then tap the 'Edit Contact' option. Press 'Menu' again and select 'Join.'

5. Scroll down and tap on the second version of the contact in the list. The two contacts will combine into a single item and display the corresponding Facebook picture. Tap 'Done' to save the settings.

How to Access Outlook Email on an Android Phone Without the Use of Activesync

1. Open Outlook and click on the 'File' tab. Click 'Account Settings' and then click 'Account Settings' again. Click 'Change.' You'll see the account settings for your Outlook email.

2. Unlock your Android phone and open the application launcher. Find the 'Email' icon and tap on it. Press the 'Menu' button and then tap 'Add Account.'

3. Type in the user name and password from your Outlook email into your Android phone. Tap 'Next' to allow the Android email wizard to automatically detect the account settings.

How to Reset the Verizon LG Android Display

Software Hard Reset

1. Enter the Settings menu. On the Vortex and the Ally, press the Home button, the Menu button and tap 'Settings.' On the Revolution, tap the Applications menu and hit the 'Settings' application.

2. Tap the 'Privacy' menu option.

3. Press 'Factory Data Reset.' A warning pops up to tell you this deletes all of your applications, settings, photos, videos and other data. Tap 'Reset Phone.'

Hardware Hard Reset

4. Hold the power button down to turn the phone completely off and not just the screen. If the phone is frozen, remove the battery and put it back in.

5. Press and hold the Home button, the down-volume button and the Power button until phone starts to boot. On the Revolution, a 'Permanently Erase' screen appears. Press the power button to confirm that choice on the Revolution.

6. Follow any instructions that may appear on the screen for finishing the reset.

How to Connect an Android Phone to LEAP WiFi

1. Tap 'Market.'

2. Enter 'LEAP' in the search field and press 'Enter.'

3. Tap 'Leap Wi-Fi FREE.' As of the date of publication, this is the only app available for the latest versions of the Android operating system.

4. Tap 'Download' and 'OK' to confirm that you want to install the app.

5. Tap the 'Leap Wi-Fi FREE' icon when it finishes downloading.

6. Enter the name of the LEAP network. Enter your username and password. Press 'Save.' You can now connect to the LEAP network.

How to Set Up Microsoft Student Email on an Android Phone

1. Press 'Applications.' Press 'Email.'

2. Press 'MS Exchange.'

3. Enter your full Microsoft Student email address. This is usually 'yourusername@live.yourcollege.edu,' but may differ from that depending on your university's specific settings.

4. Type in your password for the email address. Press 'Next.'

5. Type in the 'Server' name. Consult your university's network administrator for the server name if you do not know it.

6. Check the box next to 'Use secure connection (SSL).' Press 'Next.'

7. Wait for the phone to complete the set-up process. Select the frequency for 'Email checking' and the 'Amount to synchronize.' The amount to synchronize can be either 1 day, 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks or 1 month worth of emails. Press 'Next.'

8. Type in a name for your email account, and then press 'Done' to complete the setup.

Android Sync Bookmarks

Browser

Android is an operating system developed and owned by Google. This means Android has the capability to sync bookmarks if you use Google's Chrome browser on the phone or tablet in conjunction with Google's Chrome browser on your computer. This feature was implemented in 2011 on Android smartphones and tablets, meant to allow a smoother and more uniform user experience for Google products.

Setting Up Your Browser

On your computer, open up the Chrome browser and click on the settings icon in the upper right of the window, which looks like a wrench. Click 'Options' and then 'Personal Stuff.' Look for 'Sync' at the top of the window. Insert your Google username, which is your Gmail address, and enable syncing by checking the 'Sync' box. Your Chrome browser will sync with both other computers using Chrome logged in to your Google account and your Android device equipped with Chrome.

Syncing with Android

To sync your Android device with your Chrome bookmarks, first download Chrome or ChromeMarks onto your Android device. Both can be found in the Android Marketplace. After installing, open Chrome and touch the menu key. Under General, click 'Sync with Google Chrome.' Either allow your current bookmarks to be overwritten or keep your current ones in addition to new synced bookmarks and press 'Next.' Select the Google account you wish to sync with by inserting the username and password, and then click 'Next.' Press 'Done' after confirming everything is correct to sync Chrome between your computer and Android device.

Considerations

If you have a lot of bookmarks saved in Google Chrome, syncing may take a few minutes. However, you'll have all of the same favorites on both your computer and Android device, so finding links you frequently use in your bookmarks should be easy. If ever you have trouble, Google Mobile offers support through tutorials, forums and contact forms for direct support on its website.

Fast Muscle Building Workouts for Teens

Bodyweight Workout

The bodyweight workout is ideal for busy teenagers who don't have time to go to the gym and can't afford expensive weight equipment. Using your body's own weight is a great way to build muscle fast. Start by doing four sets of 10 bodyweight squats. Stand straight up with your arms out in front of you. Squat down until your thighs are parallel to the floor, then quickly raise yourself back up. Next, do four sets of 10 push-ups. Get into a push-up position so your hands and toes support your weight. Lower your body until your chest touches the ground, then raise yourself back up. Next, do four sets of 10 lunges. Stand straight up, and lunge forward with your right leg until your thigh is parallel to the ground. Repeat with the other leg.

Lower Body Workout

Using weights will help you build muscle fast if you're a teen. Many teens only work their 'show' muscles like chest and biceps, but it's important to train your legs just as much as you train your upper body. For each exercise, use a weight that allows you to do 8 to 10 repetitions. Start with four sets of barbell squats, which work most of the muscles in your legs. Support a barbell on your rear shoulder muscles, and squat down until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Next, do four sets of deadlifts, another great all-around muscle builder. Stand with a loaded barbell in front of you, and reach down and grab the barbell with an overhand grip. Lift the weight with your legs, and drive your behind backward as you lift the weight up. Finish the lower body workout with four sets of jumping squats, which help activate different types of muscle fibers in your legs. Squat down like you would in a normal squat, but explode upward and jump on your way up. If you use any weight for this exercise, make sure it's very light.

Upper Body Workout

For each exercise in the upper body workout, use a weight that allows you to do 8 to 10 repetitions. Start with four sets of incline bench presses, which work your chest muscles. Sit on an incline bench underneath a loaded barbell. Grab the barbell, and lower the weight until it touches your chest. Then do four sets of shoulder presses, which target your shoulder and triceps muscles. Stand up and hold either a loaded barbell or a dumbbell in each hand. Raise the weight overhead to shoulder level, then press the weight up over your head. Finally, do four sets of rows, which work your back and biceps muscles. Bend over at the waist and grab a loaded barbell. Pull the weight up toward your chest, then lower the weight back down.

How to Troubleshoot an Android Eclipse AVD

1. Create a new AVD in the Eclipse software. If the AVD file corrupts, you create a new AVD to return your emulator settings. Click the 'Window' menu item in Eclipse, then click 'Android SDK and AVD Manager.' Type a name for the new AVD and click the version of Android you want to use. Click 'Finish.'

2. Wait several minutes for the emulator to load. You do not need to close and re-open the emulator during development. Instead, once you wait for the emulator to load, leave it open while you program.

3. Log the emulator errors. Click the Windows 'Start' button and type 'cmd.' Type 'cd path' where 'path' is the location of the Android SDK. Press 'Enter.' Type 'adb logcat' and press 'Enter.' Run the emulator and view the log for any errors.

4. Reinstall the Android SDK. If SDK files corrupt, you reinstall the Android SDK to fix the files. Download the zip file from the official Android page and reinstall the software. Run the emulator to test the new installation.

How to Remove Peep From Android

1. Press the home button on your Android phone to return to the home screen.

2. Swipe to the screen that the HTC Peep widget is locatedn.

3. Press and hold down on the HTC Peep widget. After a few seconds, you will see a trash can icon or a 'Trash' label appear at the bottom of your phone's screen. Continue to hold your finger down on the widget.

4. Drag the widget onto the top of the trash icon or label, then release. This removes the HTC Peep widget from your Android phone's home screen.

How to Download Bubble Ball for Android

1. Tap the 'Market' icon in the Android device's App Drawer to access the Android Market.

2. Press the 'Search' button, typically designated by a magnifying glass, to open a text box.

3. Type 'Bubble Ball' in the text box, and press the magnifying glass icon next to it on the touchscreen to initiate the search.

4. Select the 'Bubble Ball' application from the list of search results.

5. Tap 'Download' at the top of the application's page to begin downloading it to your device.

I Can't Adjust My Sony Walkman's Volume

Volume Limit

Sony Walkman MP3 players come with an Automatic Volume Limiter System feature that allows you to set restrictions on volume adjustments. According to Sony, the feature is designed to allow music and videos to sound at a reasonable and comfortable volume level that won't distort sound output. When enabled, this feature is only applied when you're using headphones. It's not supported by the built-in speaker. If you're unable to adjust your Sony Walkman media player's volume, select “Settings” from the home screen to bring up your player's settings. From there, select “Common Settings” and select “AVLS.' Selecting the “Off” option disables the volume limit automatically. Once disabled, pressing the volume up or volume down buttons increases or decreases volume.

Charging

According to Sony, Sony Walkman media players experience sound problems if the device's battery is low. These problems are especially common if you're using the built-in speaker. If a 'Low Battery' warning message appears on your player's screen, connect the player to the computer using the USB cable. It might take up to five minutes for the player to begin charging. This is common for player's that haven't been used for a long period. If you're using a laptop, disable sleep, hibernation or standby mode, or the player won't charge. It takes about 2.5 hours for the Walkman to fully charge. Disconnect the player when you see the 'Full' message on the screen.

Updating Firmware

Updating your Sony Walkman media player's firmware installs the latest features and components that improve your device's performance. If you're still unable to adjust volume, download the firmware update from Sony's website. After downloading the firmware, connect your player to the computer using the USB cable; follow the guided instructions on the download to install the firmware update on your media player safely without damaging or deleting saved content.

Resetting

If you're still unable to adjust the Sony Walkman media player's volume, the hardware is is likely experiencing technical difficulty, so resetting the device is necessary. A reset is designed to solve erratic problems and abnormal operation. According to Sony, before resetting your player, shut down open media files, or you risk losing them during a reset. Using a pointed object such as a pin, press the 'Reset' button located inside the tiny hole on the back of your Sony Walkman. When you release the button, the player restarts automatically. If you're still unable to adjust the volume, contact Sony for additional troubleshooting and possible repairs because the player's hardware is likely faulty.

How to Reset an HTC G2

Soft Reset

1. Save all open files.

2. Press and hold the 'Power' key at the top of the phone.

3. Tap 'Power Off.' The phone turns off.

4. Press the 'Power' key to turn the G2 back on.

Factory Reset

5. Press the 'Menu' key from the G2's home screen.

6. Tap 'Settings' and then slide the menu upward.

7. Tap 'Privacy' and 'Back Up My Data & Settings.'

8. Select the check box for 'Back Up My Data & Settings' and then tap the 'Back' button.

9. Tap 'Factory Data Reset' and then tap 'Reset Phone' Tap 'Erase Everything' to reset the G2 to the factory defaults.

How to Run Android on Your iPod Touch

1. Jailbreak your iPod Touch device. Tap the 'Safari' icon on the home screen of your device. Enter 'jailbreakme.com' in the Safari search bar and tap the 'Go' key. Slide the arrow icon across your device's screen as instructed to jailbreak your iPod Touch. Select the 'User' option. Your device will now automatically reboot. When your iPod Touch restarts, you will find a Cydia icon on your home screen indicating that you have successfully jailbroken your iPod Touch device.

2. Tap the 'Cydia' application on your jailbroken iPod touch.

3. Tap 'Search' and enter 'Bootlace' in the search bar.

4. Select the 'Bootlace' application.

5. Tap the 'Install' button.

6. Tap the 'Confirm' button.

7. Press the Home button on your iPod Touch.

8. Tap the 'Bootlace' icon on the home screen of your device.

9. Tap the 'Install' button to download and install the OpeniBoot application.

10. Tap the 'iDroid' icon.

11. Tap the 'QuickBoot' icon and then tap the 'Android' logo to restart your iPhone. Your iPhone reboots and runs the Android operating system.

How to Activate My Android From Cricket

1. Contact Cricket customer service by calling 800-274-2538. You will need a valid driver's license or Social Security number. You will also need the electronic serial number of your Android device; find this on the box or on a sticker located in the phone's battery compartment.

2. Write down the 10-digit mobile directory number when the representative provides it to you. This is your Cricket phone number. You should also write down your Mobile Identification Number and CDMA System ID number. You will need to input these numbers manually is over-the-air programming is not available.

3. Place the battery into the battery compartment and slide the battery cover into place. Press the 'Power' key for about two seconds to power your phone on.

4. Press the 'Phone' icon to access the on-screen dial pad. Dial *228, then touch 'Call.' Your phone will attempt to activate -- listen to and follow the voice prompts. If you receive an error message and the programming fails, continue to the next step.

5. Touch the 'Phone' icon to access the dial pad. Touch ##626*. An 'Enter Subsidy Code' will display.

6. Touch '333333.' Touch 'OK.' A menu appears. Touch 'MDN.' Enter your ten digit phone number and touch 'OK.'

7. Touch 'MIN.' Enter your ten digit MIN and touch 'OK.'

8. Touch 'CDMA Home SID.' Enter your CDMA System ID. Touch 'Done.' Your phone will restart and is then ready for use.

Unsupported File Types in Droid

Android Basics

Android is an open source software platform that allows manufacturers that build smartphones and tablets based on its technology to customize the device. This creates a marketplace with many different Android smartphones, unlike other devices, such as Apple's iPhone, that are released only by Apple and have consistent features. Android has native compatibility with a variety of file types, but you must check with the manufacturer of your specific Android device to determine the file types supported by your particular smartphone.

Audio

Android devices feature native playback support for MP3, MIDI, Ogg, AAC, WAVE and 3GPP file types. If your device uses Android 3.1 or higher, it also supports FLAC playback. Native applications encode audio in the 3GPP file format, which is a worldwide standard for creating and sharing media via mobile devices, regardless of the manufacturer, service provider or mobile software being used. Files in the WMA or RM formats are likely unsupported, as they are native to Windows Media Player and RealPlayer, respectively. Check with your device's manufacturer in regard to other audio file formats.

Images

Devices using the Android operating system can natively view images in the JPEG, GIF, BMP and PNG formats. The WebP format is supported by Android 4.0 and higher. Image files can be encoded in the JPEG, PNG and WebP formats. Android devices take pictures in the JPEG format by default. Image files not in these formats, such as those with TIFF, RAW or PSD extensions, may not be supported by your Android smartphone. Images stored in the TIFF or RAW formats are typically uncompressed, lossless images, while PSD files are native to Adobe Photoshop.

Video

Android smartphones can play video files in the 3GPP and MPEG-4 file formats. Files in the WebM format can also be decoded if your device uses Android 2.3.3 or higher. Videos are taken in the 3GPP format, by default, using the native Android camera application. The 3GPP and MPEG-4 file types supported are created using the H.263 or H.264 AVC codecs. Video formats, such as ASF, MOV, WMV and RM, are likely unsupported, as they are native to specific computer programs. Files in the WMV and ASF formats run on Windows Media Player, RM files are native to RealPlayer and MOV files are used with QuickTime. Additionally, refer to your Android smartphone's documentation in regard to DivX file support.

How to Test a Battery Charger

1. Plug in your charger to an electrical outlet. Remove any batteries you may have charging in the unit.

2. Turn on your voltmeter unit. Be sure there's power getting to the meter. Plug in the test probes into the voltmeter according to the meter's instructions. Set the selector switch to the highest level for DC Volt or whatever is recommended in the meter's instructions.

3. Take a battery or battery pack that's compatible to your battery charger. Make sure the battery has no corrosion and is not leaking fluid. Touch the positive end of the battery with the red probe. Take the black test probe and place it on the negative side of the battery.

4. Check the readout on the voltmeter and see where the pointer is indicating to. If it's on the left side, or negative side, switch the test probes. If it's on the right side, it will show that the battery is receiving some charge. Where it points to on the meter will determine how much charge it received.

5. Check the battery charger to see how much power it's giving off, if you continue to receive a negative reading from the batteries. A negative reading will indicate a bad battery charger, and you should replace it. If the charger has sufficient amount of power flowing through it, it's more than likely the batteries are bad and just won't hold a charge.

How to Add an App to the Home Screen on Your Motorola Droid

1. Update your Droid with the latest version of its operating system. Connect your Droid to your computer via USB, a Wi-Fi connection or wireless network and check for any updates.

2. Pick the home screen that you want your App to appear on.

3. Bring up the App menu by pressing the gray tab on the bottom center of your Droid's screen.

4. Find the App that you wish to add to one of your home screens. Once you have located the App, place your finger on the App icon and hold it there. The App will automatically appear on whichever home screen you currently have displayed.

5. Move the App around by pressing and holding the App icon until you feel a vibration feedback. You are now able to move the App around to a location of your preference on your home screen.

6. Remove the App if you no longer need it on your home screen. Tap and hold the App icon. Once you feel the vibration feedback, drag the App icon back to the menu tab on the bottom center of the screen. When you do this the menu tab will display a garbage icon indicating you can remove the App from home screen by placing it in the garbage can and releasing your finger.

How to Modify an Android Proximity Sensor

1. Tap the 'Market' application icon on the Android device to launch the Market. Tap the 'Search' icon and type 'Application Installer' in the space provided. Tap the 'Application Installer' option in the list of search results and tap the 'Install' button to install the application.

2. Open a Web browser on your computer and navigate to the DHD Proximity Sensor Recalibrator download site.. Click the download link to download the application's install file.

3. Connect you Android device to the computer via the USB connection cable that came with the device. Tap the USB icon on the Android's scree, followed by the 'Disk Mode' option to place the device in disk mode.

4. Click the 'Stat' button in the computer's taskbar and select the 'Computer' option. Double-click the Android's removable storage device icon to view its root folder.

5. Drag the APK file you downloaded in the second step into the device's root folder. Right-click on the Android's removable storage device icon and select the 'Eject' option to eject the device from the computer.

6. Tap the 'Application Installer' application icon on the Android device to launch the application. Tap the APK file you placed on the device in the previous step to install the application onto the Android device.

7. Tap the 'DHD Proximity Sensor Recalibrator' application icon to launch the application. Tap the toggle button beneath the 'Proximity sensor monitor' heading to enable the feature.

8. Adjust the proximity monitor's low threshold and high threshold to your liking with the 'Low Threshold' and 'High Threshold' sliders. When you are finished, press the 'Back' button to exit the application and save the changes.

How to Get the Android to Work With Vuze

1. Connect the Android phone into your computer via the USB cable.

2. Double-click the 'Vuze' icon on your computer's desktop. If you do not plug in your phone before starting Vuze, the software may not recognize your device and be unable to convert videos for that mobile platform.

3. Go to the 'Library' section in the left-hand column and find a video file you wish to convert.

4. Click the video file, then hold down your mouse button and drag the file over to the 'Device Playback' section in the left-hand column. Release the file on top of 'Device Playback.'

5. Click the 'Android' option when the devices dialog box appears. Click the 'OK' button. The file begins converting immediately. The conversion process may take up to several hours for larger videos.

How to Create a Gameloft Account

1. Use your Web browser to navigate to the Gameloft website. Click 'Store' at the top of the page, then click the 'My Account' link on the menu bar. Click the 'Register' button under 'Create a New Account.'

2. Type your email address, then type your desired password two times. Select your location from the 'Country' drop-down list, then type the username you want to use in the field below. Select your birth date using the drop-down menus, then click the box next to 'I Accept the Sales Terms and Conditions.'

3. Click the 'Register' button at the end of the form to create your account and log in to the site.

How to Convert QBasic to Visual Basic

1. Rename the file extension of your QBasic program from '.bas' to '.txt' and ignore any warning messages.

2. Open Visual Basic and double-click 'Button' in the toolbox to add it to your form. Change the button's text property in the right panel to 'Start.'

3. Double-click the button to open its code page. Select 'Edit' > 'Insert File' and choose your QBasic code text file. This will make your QBasic code run when the user clicks the Start button.

4. Modify the QBasic code to conform to Visual Basic standards. Note the presence of any lines that look like the following:IF INKEY$ = A THEN BEEPINPUT 'Enter a number'; ZReplace them with the following lines of Visual Basic code, customizing variable names and prompt messages as necessary:If KeyAscii = 65 ThenBeepEndIfZ = InputBox('Enter a number')Remove any 'SCREEN' declarations and replace the 'WINDOW' command with 'Scale.'

5. Click the green arrow on the toolbar to run the program. If everything works properly, click the 'Start' button to execute. If you receive an unrecognized command error, consult the Visual Basic documentation to find the proper replacement to use in place of the outdated QBasic command.

How to Use an iPhone 3G Car Charger on a Plane

1. Determine what type of adapter you will need for your flight. Some airlines have DC ports on their flights, which means that no further hardware is needed and you can skip to step 4. Contact the airline you will be flying with to see what adapters you will need.

2. Insert the DC adapter of the iPhone charger into the DC to AC Adapter.

3. Connect the adapter to the other end of the AC adapter. (If no adapter is needed, skip this step.)

4. Connect the adapter to the adapter on the plane. Most airplanes have their plugs located either on the armrests, the seat in front of you or on the side of the seat.

How to Unlock an HSDPA Modem

1. Contact your provider to see if the HSDPA modem you possess is compatible with their network. This is the essential first step; if you are using an incompatible modem there will be no point in proceeding any further, so first verify that the modem you have is compatible.

2. Connect the modem to the computer's USB port and install all necessary software drivers if you have not done so. Software drivers may be dependent on the provider being used for Internet service, so you may need to obtain software drivers directly from the new provider before proceeding.

3. Contact the new mobile Internet provider and have the HSDPA modem activated for use with their network. This step will vary from provider to provider, but the modem might need to be added to your account before it can access the provider's mobile network. Once active, the modem has been unlocked and you can continue to use it for mobile Internet access.

How to Get Internet Radio on Android

1. Use the Last.fm application. Last.fm will allow you to select an artist and then create a custom radio station featuring music that is similar to that of the artist you picked. Last.fm will also list the songs you have recently listened to on your Android (or by logging into the Last.fm website on your computer) on your own specialized profile page, at which point you can share all of your music listening habits with the world.

2. Use the RadioTime application. RadioTime allows you to input the URL from any Internet radio station that you find and then listen to its content over your Android smart phone. The RadioTime Internet radio application for the Android is the only such application available on the format that also supports Internet radio stations created and broadcast using Windows Media Player.

3. Use the Stream Furious application. Stream Furious is yet another application that gives you the ability to input the URL of an Internet radio station and listen to it on your Android. You can also pause, restart and skip forward through any songs you are listening to on certain Internet radio stations that support such features using the controls on the face of your Android smart phone.

How to Customize Notification Sounds in Android

Add Sounds

1. Connect your Android device to your computer using the included USB cable.

2. Pull down the “Notifications” menu at the top of the Android device’s screen and tab the “USB Connected” notification.

3. Tap the “Mount” button on the screen.

4. Click “Start” on your computer, click “Computer” and double-click the Android device icon in the Computer window.

5. Create a new folder named “notifications” by right-clicking in the device window, pointing to “New,” selecting “Folder,” typing 'Notifications” and pressing “Enter.”

6. Drag and drop MP3 or OGG files into the Notifications folder.

7. Close the Windows Explorer window, click the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon in your system tray, click the “Eject” option for your Android device and unplug it from your computer.

Set the Sound

8. Press the “Menu” button on your device while on your home screen.

9. Tap the “Settings” option and tap “Sound & Display.”

10. Tap the “Notification” sound option on the Sound & Display screen.

11. Select a new notification sound in the list by tapping it. The list displays included notification sounds as well as sound files in the Notifications folder on your device.

Hotmail Settings for Android Phones

Background

If you want to check your Hotmail account from your Android smart phone, you must first create an account and enter your credentials to allow the mail application to communicate with Hotmail's servers. Your phone will remember these details and automatically check for new messages, if you instruct it to do so, or download new messages when you manually check your email. Without the proper settings, you cannot read, manage or reply to your Hotmail email on your Android phone.

Server Settings

When you create an email account on your phone, you must enter your full Hotmail, or Windows Live Mail, email address as well as your password. These are settings only known to you. If you choose post office protocol, or POP, as the method for accessing your Hotmail email, you must enter the POP server as 'pop3.live.com', choose security type 'SSL' and specify the server prot as '995.' If any of these settings are incorrect, you may see an alert that login has failed or that your application could not connect to the server. Note that server settings are not specific to your Android phone.

Other Settings

Your Android phone may provide you with other options or settings that are not necessarily unique to your Hotmail email. For example, you can choose what you wish to name your email account. By default, the phone may suggest 'Hotmail' but you can change this to a more descriptive name. In addition to this, your phone will ask your name and will allow you to set this email account as default, so that you automatically see it when you load your mail application or widget.

Tips

Your Android phone may attempt to automatically determine mail server settings as soon as you enter your email address and password into the field. If your phone can correctly do this, you do not need to manually enter the server address, connection type or port. When you originally set up your Hotmail account with your Android phone, it may be useful to select the 'Show password' option, if it exists. This way, you can see your password as you are typing it into the form field. This helps you be sure that you enter the password correctly the first time.

How to Move Contacts From Windows Mobile to Android

1. Open 'ActiveSync' on your main menu. Tap 'Set up your device...' Type 'm.google.com' as the 'Server Address.' Check the 'SSL' tickbox. Press 'Next.'

2. Enter your Google Account details and click 'Next.'

3. Choose 'Contacts,' and deselect any other ticket options. Press 'Finish,' then 'Sync.' Your contacts will then sync with Google. Your Android phone will automatically sync with the Google Account periodically and update your contacts there.