Dukto – easy file transfer tool designed for LAN use

Dukto is made to be as easy to use and has virtually no settings, fully supports Unicode. For greater ease of use implemented auto-detection of clients (computers or devices running Dukto) supports the transmission of a local network of text fragments, individual files or directories. Dukto creates a direct (peer-to-peer) connection between computers and transferring […]

How to Add Custom Text Shortcuts to Android

If you find yourself typing the same email addresses, phrases, or sentences over and over again, stop—there’s an easier way! By adding a quick text shortcut to your Android phone’s personal dictionary, you can type a full sentence with just a few letters. You may not be able to think of certain things you type repeatedly, but if […]

The Best Home Screen Launchers for Android

Android’s launcher is one of the most important parts of the user interface. It’s the first thing you see once the device is unlocked, and it’s the primary way you interact with the home screen. It’s where your widgets live, where the app drawer is found, and where you customize the look of your phone. […]

[TUTORIAL]How to setup SP_Flash_Tool_Linux (MTK/MediaTek Soc)

Step 1: If you haven’t done so before, install the Linux generic usb-drivers package: Code: sudo apt-get install libusb-dev Download https://androidmtk.com/smart-phone-flash-tool I recommend version 5.1604 or newer. Step 2: Extract the downloaded file -> graphic file manager (e.g. Nautilus): double-click and extract. Terminal: Code: unzip path_to_file (from now on: please adapt paths to your own […]

Pixel Filter – Android Apps on Google Play

Decrease screen brightness below minimum level, by turning off individual pixels. This way the screen contrast is kept at the same level. Save battery on newer AMOLED screens – they will turn off black pixels completely. Especially good for 4K screens – disable all those pixels you don’t need! Includes screen pattern editor and light […]

7 Awesome Open Source Android Apps

A selection box of apps Open-source software isn’t limited to the desktop. There are plenty of really interesting and home-spun apps available on mobile platforms, like Android. In this post — which pedants should note is filed under Tangentially Related Content™ — we’re going to spotlight seven awesome open-source Android apps. They’re all ones Sam, Scott or myself make […]