Using a Macbook Pro with a Samsung HDMI Monitor
I recently started using my Samsung Monitor through an HDMI connection rather than DVI. I have used Samsung Monitors for a few years now since selling my 30″ Apple Cinema Display before they were discontinued. Samsung Monitors are very high quality and a fraction of the price. My eye (even with glasses on) can’t tell […]
How to disable STB on a Samsung Smart TV
I have a Samsung Smart TV in my office. When I set up the TV initially I selected Comcast for Set Top Box (STB) because we have Comcast TV service. I should have skipped that because we don’t use it. I put an Apple TV in the HDMI 1 port and now every time I […]
Top 5 Camera Settings on Galaxy S8+
The Galaxy S8 camera is pretty fantastic but to unlock its true potential you need to learn how to use some of the more advanced settings such as Pro mode in the Galaxy S8. These settings will help you take advantage of the true potential of your camera to produce better photos. Setting #1 Pro […]
How to Automatically Backup Your Android Devices
Make sure all of the data on your Android phone is backed up in a few simple steps. As a bonus tip, we’ll take a look at a Samsung phone to see how you can double down on your backups. If you have a Samsung Device, do the following: Within Settings, go into Accounts. Ensure […]
Return Your Note 7 Now!
By now the whole world knows that the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is being recalled due to battery issues. The problem is that most of the Galaxy Note 7 owners have not returned their phones. Though it is reported that only a small percentage of phones are having this problem, that number seems to be […]
How To Automatically Backup Your Android Phone
Make sure all of the data on your Android phone is backed up in a few simple steps. As a bonus tip, we’ll take a look at a Samsung phone to see how you can double down on your backups.
Connecting a Galaxy Note 7 to an Action Camera or GoPro
The included adapter that comes with your Galaxy Note 7 makes it easy to connect to devices such as Action Cameras. If you wanted to transfer images or large videos from your GoPro to your Galaxy Note 7, you can do that fast. Use your USB-C to USB-A adapter that came with your Note 7 […]
Charge Your iPhone with a Galaxy Note 7 and more!
You can file this one under being silly, but you can charge an iPhone with a Samsung Galaxy Note 7. You can charge many things with your Note 7, but there was one cool thing that happened when I tried it. To charge your iPhone with a Galaxy Note 7, all you need to do […]
Use a Wireless Mouse with your Galaxy Note 7
I may be slightly addicted to connecting things to my Galaxy Note 7. To my surprise, I plugged in my Logitech MX Anywhere Mouse and a cursor appeared on my screen. I immediately got nerd goosebumps. Getting a mouse to work on your Galaxy Note 7 is easy. All you need is a mouse. This […]
Connect a Galaxy Note 7 to a USB Card Reader
Transferring images and video from a camera to your Android device is nothing new, but with the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, you can transfer from SD Card directly to your phone. The Samsung Note 7 came with a USB-C to USB-A adapter. This was to allow their SmartSync application to work with other phones. This […]
How to Transfer From iPhone to Samsung Galaxy S6
The latest and greatest Samsung flagship phone features a brand new industrial design using premium materials and advanced specs. Many people looking to upgrade their smartphones might be tempted to switch from Apple’s iPhone to the brand new Galaxy S6. But just because you’re switching ecosystems does not mean you want to sacrifice all of […]
How to Uninstall Apps on Samsung Galaxy Tab S2
It’s easy to install all kinds of apps on your tablet, but what happens when you no longer need them, or you want to clear off some space on your tablet? Here’s how to uninstall apps from your Samsung Galaxy Tab S2: From the home screen, open the Apps drawer (placed by default in the bottom row […]