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How to preview a link in the Chrome Android app before you actually open it

Posted on December 30, 2024

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I have four different web browsers on my Android phone, and I use all of them at various times for different purposes.

The browser I prefer to use when reading articles and blog posts is Chrome because it has several features that I happen to find extremely useful.

One feature that I absolutely love (and use often) is “Page Preview“, a nifty little tool that allows you to preview the web page a link is pointing to before you actually open the page in a browser tab. [Read more…]

The integration of QR codes in mobile apps

Posted on August 20, 2024

The integration of QR codes in mobile apps has become increasingly popular as businesses and developers seek to enhance functionality, improve user experience, and streamline operations. This technology allows users to access information, make payments, and interact with services effortlessly.

By leveraging tools like a QR code generator or a QR code builder, developers can easily incorporate QR codes into their mobile apps. This article discusses the various aspects of using and generate the qr code, as well as their many benefits. [Read more…]

5 reasons why I’ll never buy an expensive phone

Posted on July 16, 2024

As you probably know, one can easily spend north of $1,000 for a new top-of-the-line smartphone these days.

And truth be told, you could well be one of the countless individuals who regularly spend that much every time you buy a new phone.

Let me say right out of the gate that there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that.

This is America after all, and we’re all entitled to spend our hard-earned money on whatever suits our fancy. [Read more…]

How to read Kindle ebooks on your phone, tablet, PC or Mac

Posted on July 14, 2024

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You probably already know Amazon offers over millions of ebooks and a huge selection of magazines and newspapers for immediate download to Kindle devices.

You might also already be aware that many of the ebooks on Amazon cost just 99 cents each, and many more cost nothing at all (as in they are absolutely free)!

What you might not be aware of however is you don’t really have to have a Kindle device in order to download and enjoy all of those great Kindle products. [Read more…]

How to instantly silence a ringing smartphone

Posted on July 4, 2024

Have you ever been in a setting where complete silence was expected only to have your smart phone start ringing?

Whether it was during a church service, an important business meeting or in a packed movie theater, it was probably quite an embarrassing event.

In all likelihood you panicked and started fumbling around trying to get the phone out of your pocket so you could tap “Decline” as quickly as possible to make the ringing stop.

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