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How to improve your Android app search

The Android Market offers plenty of great apps, but using your device to scan through them all can be a pain, unless you already know exactly what you want and it's got a name that's easy to type on a teensy keyboard. Google recently added some sweet new options to its Web-based Android Market that make life much easier for those of us who are always looking for the next big thing.

If you've never used the Market on the Web before, you'll need to register your devices first. It's easy if you've already … Read more

How to set your iPhone or iPad wallpaper

Changing your wallpaper on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch is a great way to customize the look of your device. Starting with iOS 4, Apple allowed users to set their lock screen wallpaper, as well as the wallpaper of the home screen. This simple guide will show you how to set one or both of these wallpapers.

How to send links from Android device to computer browser

Whether you're in transit, waiting in line at the DMV, or between appointments, mobile browsing can be a sanity saver. It's not all disposable entertainment, of course, as sometimes you stumble onto a page you want to investigate later on your laptop or desktop machine. It's not that hard to e-mail yourself a link and open it later, but there's a better way. Android2Cloud lets you send links directly to the Chrome browser running on a particular machine, saving you time and making you more likely to actually follow up. Here's how to get started:… Read more

Hit the backcountry this Memorial Day, Android-style

Another three-day weekend is upon us--time to disconnect, get out into the wilderness, and leave all those gadgets behind. Well, except for your smartphone, of course. These days, for me at least, an Android device is more valuable than a Swiss Army knife, even in backcountry areas where there's no hope of a finding a single bar of roaming service. But you'll need to do a little bit of preparation and hit the Android Market before you go. Here's my list of key tips and apps to turn your Android device into a digital command center for all you long-weekend warriors. … Read more

How to stream your music from the cloud for free

Cloud storage is popping up everywhere lately, and businesses are scrambling to fill niches. While the Amazon Cloud Drive looks like a solid contender to take over the streaming-media territory, its cost (and potential legal issues) drive many users to look elsewhere. MiMedia, which started out as a cloud backup service, has added a simple media player to its 7GB of free storage to create a virtual MP3 player usable on any Web-enabled device. Here's how to get started:

Start a free account with MiMedia and install the application (currently Windows-only, with a Mac version promised for the near … Read more

Android apps: How to try before you buy

Buyer's remorse isn't limited to big-ticket items like cars and HDTVs. It can also strike after you shell out for a new app--even one that costs just a few bucks. If it wasn't what you thought it was, or just wasn't very good, you'll probably end up feeling the buyer's blues.

In the desktop world, many programs let you try before you buy, usually with a 14- or 30-day evaluation period. But when it comes to smartphone apps, there's no such thing.

Or is there? As CNET's Lance Whitney reported back in … Read more

iPad tips: Organize and manage apps

One of the first stops you'll likely make with the iPad is the sprawling App Store. Before too long, however, your iPad will have pages and pages of apps. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create folders, delete apps, and move two more apps to the dock.

With iOS 4.2, Apple introduced folders, which are great tools to reduce the number of screens you must swipe through to find an app. To create a folder, tap and hold an app icon until it starts to wiggle. Without letting up your finger, drag the app onto … Read more

5 tips to help navigate and manage your iPad

If the iPad is your first tablet, there is bound to be an adjustment period, as you move from a PC or laptop--something with a keyboard--to the iPad's touch screen and iOS. To help you navigate these tablet waters, I present five quick tips that will have you swiping, scrolling, and tapping efficiently and effectively.

Lock the screen orientation Within the first few minutes of using an iPad, you'll likely experience the iPad tango of turning and tilting the display to return the screen to your desired orientation. The slightest motion can cause the screen to rotate from … Read more

How to arrange iPhone and iPad apps using iTunes

Arranging apps on your iPhone or iPad is as simple as long-pressing on an app's icon, waiting until all the icons wiggle, and then dragging the apps around to where you want them. The downside to using this method, especially if you have a lot of apps installed, is that you can only move one app at a time. This simple guide will show you how to arrange multiple iOS apps using iTunes.… Read more

How to set up Google Latitude on Android

Google Latitude (used with Google Maps) offers another way to keep in touch with friends and family. By sharing locations people can see when it would be easy to grab a quick cup of a coffee together, or when there just isn't time to meet up. Follow these steps to learn how to activate and set up Google Latitude according to your preferences.

1. Open the Google Maps app on your phone or tablet.

2. Press the Menu button and select Join Latitude. If this option doesn't appear, choose More, and then Labs. You will find the Latitude … Read more