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How to Stream TV Shows and Movies on Android
So you want to watch free stuff on your Android device eh? This short tutorial will tell you how to do that, and it should work on almost any Android device. This method uses the amazing websites IceFilms and MegaUpload to stream content directly to your android device. Since Google doesn’t tightly monitor apps like Apple, there is almost nothing you can’t do. I have been using the IceFilms plugin for XMBC for a while now and always wished I could have the same functionality on my tablet or phone. So I finally sat down and found a way. Things You Need An Android device MX Video Player App (Free) Mega Stream App (Free) Android Web Browser (Free) Internet Connection MegaUpload Account (optional) Install Mega Stream MX Video Player Mega…
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How to Stream TV Shows and Movies on Android
Posted on November 9, 2011 | 2 CommentsSo you want to watch free stuff on your Android device eh? This short tutorial will tell you how to do that, and it should work on almost any Android device. This method uses the amazing websites IceFilms and MegaUpload to stream content directly to your android device. Since Google doesn’t tightly monitor apps like Apple, there is almost nothing you can’t do. I have been using the IceFilms plugin for XMBC for a while now and always wished I could have the same functionality on my tablet or phone. So I finally sat down and found a way. Things You Need An Android device MX Video Player App (Free) Mega Stream App (Free) Android Web Browser (Free) Internet Connection MegaUpload Account (optional) Install Mega Stream MX Video Player Mega... -
My Venture into AndEngine
Posted on November 9, 2011 | No CommentsAndEngine is a free OpenGL 2d game engine that can be used to develop games quickly for the Android platform. I have just started diving into it and after only a week or playing around in my spare time have already wrote some fairly complex 2d physics “games.” I plan on developing an Android game soon (once a good idea comes to me) and AndEngine will definitely be the backbone holding it up. Although writing a game engine from scratch would be a great learning experience it would take much to long to do, and it would not end up nearly as good as a well maintained community built engine. And the best part about AndEngine its awesome extension support for things like Box2d physics, multitouch, multiplayer communication and more. There... -
Android Custom ROM Galnet MIUI
Posted on November 9, 2011 | No CommentsHello again readers (yes I am still alive). It’s been a while since my last post in early July and I thought now would be a good time to start up again. School has been really busy lately so it has been hard to find time to write, but I’m going to try to get regular again. As many of you probably know, the Android OS has gained a lot of traction over the past couple years. The main reason users choose Android over the competition (iOS and WP7) is because it’s highly customizable. Since the source code for Android is readily available to the community, hackers are able to create modified versions of the OS that include improvements and tweaks not found in stock Android. The MIUI ROM is one of... -
Just One Reason Why You Should Be Careful With Sudo Power!
Posted on July 3, 2011 | No CommentsToday I was trying to get a website working on my local webserver, so I was playing around with file permissions to see if that would fix my problem. Since I’d used the command “chmod” to change file permissions many times before, I was not careful in what I was typing and ended up suffering because of it. This is what I typed in by accident: sudo chmod -R 755 /* The /* specifies that I want to apply the command to every file on the entire system! What I meant to type was ./* which only applies the command to the files within the current directory. sudo chmod -R 755 ./* For the non-technical readers, “chmod -R 755″ will take whatever files you pass to it and assign the... -
DIY Galaxy S Desktop Dock (Part 3) (Complete!!)
Posted on June 12, 2011 | 4 CommentsWelcome to the last round in the DIY Galaxy S Desktop Dock series! In Part 1 and Part 2 of this tutorial we were able to build the structure, fit all the parts inside, and prep for the finishing stages. Since this is the last article of the tutorial, we will end up with a complete and functional desktop dock (shown above). Construction Materials Even though it may not seem like it, this project requires quite a few supplies and tools. Below is a comprehensive list (same list as Part 1) of everything you will need to construct the same dock that I have built: One Targus brand 4-port USB hub ($15). Cheaper hubs will work just as well One HeadRush portable USB powered speakerbox One 3.5mm Audio extension cable (to salvage female and male... -
My Ubuntu Desktop
Posted on May 21, 2011 | No CommentsIn my opinion, the default desktop configuration and color scheme in Ubuntu is hideous. The screenshot above is my current desktop that I configured in a few simple steps. This article will show you how to get a similar “Dark” theme on your Ubuntu PC. Gnome-Do and Docky Laucher The two most useful apps on my system are Gnome-Do and Docky. In the middle of the screenshot below is Gnome-Do. Gnome-Do is a simple launcher tool that pops up on the press of a keyboard shortcut. Once the window pops up, start typing the name of an application and hit enter to launch it! The dock on the bottom is Docky. Docky behaves similar to the launcher in Mac OS X, and in my opinion adds some much needed pizazz to the... -
Remove the Key Labels From your Keyboard
Posted on April 28, 2011 | 2 CommentsBlank keyboards are becoming oddly popular amongst the geek community these days (HHKB, Das Keyboard, etc). Using a blank keyboard is a very cool experience, and is a great way to improve your typing skills. I bought a Microsoft Arc keyboard a few months ago and finally decided it was time to get rid of those annoying letters. A lot of people have been asking how to remove the letters from a keyboard, so I thought I’d take the time to show you how I did it. Please note that this method does not provide a perfect result although it will be good enough for most. To get a better finish, sandpaper can be used to remove the letters instead, but it will take much longer. Removing the Keys Removing... -
Google Introduces Native (Not Really) Google Docs App
Posted on April 27, 2011 | No CommentsSo today Google introduced to Android what many users have been waiting for since the start the beginning — a Native Google Docs app. However, there is one problem. The actual editing/viewing is not native. Instead, the app loads the Google Docs web app in a browser view, which still has yet to provide any text formatting functionality (such as bold, font-size, bulleted lists, etc.). The rest of the app works very well though. Finding documents is a breeze, and the app even lets you import a document from a photo (still needs work). The current feature set of Google Docs app leads me to believe that it was designed primarily for viewing and managing documents, and not for editing. This makes sense because editing documents is very hard to do on a... -
Boogie Board — An LCD Note Tablet Review
Posted on April 27, 2011 | 1 CommentWith the raise in popularity of tablet devices, there has become an increasing demand for something that will replace a pen and paper. Being the student that I am, it can be difficult to manage dozens of pages of notes for multiple courses so storing it all electronically with little hassle would make life a lot easier. I had my eye one the NoteSlate for a while now — which claims to be a viable pen and paper replacement — but have been having doubts on whether or not it will actually come to market. So I began searching for similar devices and quickly came across the Boogie Board Paperless LCD Writing Tablet. The Boogie Board is a great alternative to a small pad of paper and comes in at a... -
DIY Galaxy S Desktop Dock (Part 2)
Posted on April 23, 2011 | 6 CommentsWelcome back to the next round in the DIY Galaxy S Desktop Dock series! In Part 1 of this tutorial we were able to fit the speakers, get two walls up, and fit the USB hub and audio output jack. At the end of this tutorial the dock will be prepped and ready for filler and paint. So without any further ado, lets get started. Construction Materials Even though it may not seem like it, this project requires quite a few supplies and tools. Below is a comprehensive list (same list as Part 1) of everything you will need to construct the same dock that I have built: One Targus brand 4-port USB hub ($15). Cheaper hubs will work just as well One HeadRush portable USB powered speakerbox One 3.5mm Audio extension cable (to...