Windows Phone 8.1: Set Custom Background for Start Screen
Even though Windows Phone provides a handful of colors that can be used to customize the start screen tiles, sticking only to a solid-colored theme can be boring at times. Fortunately, using an image as the background for the tiles is now possible. Continue reading to find out how.
Word: Proofing a Document in Another Language
By default in Microsoft Word, only the proofing tool for the program’s default language will be installed. This may be a problem if you usually have to work on documents in more than one language and want to use the proofing tool to check for errors. Fortunately, adding additional proofing tools to Word for other languages is possible. Read on to find out how.
How Do I Limit the Apps and Games That My Children Can Use on Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8?
If you let your children use a Windows Phone 8 or Windows 8 device, make sure to set up the parental control to filter out inappropriate apps so that your kids can download games and apps safely from the app store. Continue reading to find out how.
How to Deploy and Run a Windows Phone 8 App
One of my favorite features when developing Windows Phone apps is the ability to test my work quickly on both my phone and on my computer. Here are two ways to compile and run your app in Visual Studio using both the emulator and your phone.
How Do I Reset My Galaxy S5 to Default Settings?
If your Galaxy S5 has been acting up lately, a factory reset will take care of the problems you are having, in most cases. If nothing else you have tried has worked, consider trying a factory reset as a last resort to get rid of the issues yourself. Let us take a look at how to perform this task safely on your phone.
How Do I Un-Jailbreak My iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch?
If you have jailbroken your iPhone and later find that the phone is less stable or that the battery drains faster than normal, you should consider restoring the phone to its normal state. This tutorial will show you how to un-jailbreak your device.
Enable iPod Video Screensaver or Kiosk Mode
A buddy of mine instant messaged me today to ask if I had enabled the screensaver on my 5th generation iPod. I replied, “iPod screensaver?!” It turns out that there is a kiosk mode that allows a single video to be played over and over while an iPod is charging.
He pasted a URL with instructions which I followed, but it did not work. I Googled and found a number of other descriptions, including several variations, but it still took a bit of tinkering. Maybe these directions will make it easier for others to play with this hidden feature.
iPod: Sync Calendar and Contacts with Outlook
You can upload your Outlook Calendar and contacts to your iPod. This will give added portability to your information and can eliminate the need to use multiple devices at once. The steps below will help start you on your way to getting more out of your iPod.
iPod: How to Reset the Nano if it Locks Up
One common problem with the iPod nano is that the device can lock up. You can fix this problem by simply resetting it. To reset your nano, follow the steps below in this Tech-Recipe.
How to Use Your iPod as a Storage Drive
Your iPod can act as an external portable storage device for backing up files or transporting them. Since the iPod has a lot of hard drive space, it can be used in place of all those smaller flash drives you may typically use and easily lose. Read on to find out how to enable disk use on your iPod.
Facebook: Use a Temporary Password to Protect Your Account
