Yeah, I feel the same these days. With the last update to Google Keyboard that added a bunch of features I love, I switched from SwiftKey which has been my long term “go to” keyboard. So far I’m sticking with it and liking it. Adding in themes makes me love it more. I still like SwiftKey, but my fear is Microsoft will…

That is why, but they are missing the point....millions of Android and IOS phones have a solution already, why invent yet another app only to have a few thousand maybe download and use it. It also puts the onus of security back on them to keep that app secure. After the Target hack, I’m not sure I want to trust a big…

It’s a money grab. If they were truly interested in security for their customers, then they would allow Apple Pay/Android Pay at their stores.

Being a weather app nut....this app still seems pretty basic. Yeah, the notification about rain coming is about the only useful feature, but there are other apps that do that and much more. It looks like a port from IOS which I loath when developers do that. Why can’t I just swipe right or left between screens instead…

I have been using this for years even before the version 2 material design refresh. Some other things not mentioned are you can tweak the interface to change text size (awesome on a 10" tablet) and info shown (folder/file privileges), change the folder views on a per folder basis (list, grid, gallery or super…

The in-app purchases travel across all devices you have the same Google account on. I have 4 Android devices and only had to purchase the addons once.

These almost look like Duolingo for programming complete with gamification. I am definitely checking these out.

Like you I’ve gone around many ways to get the morning brew (to go in my case) and keep coming back to, and stuck with for nearly 15 years, the French press pot. It doesn’t take too long and the nice thing is there are two times in the process when you can do something else like cook or eat your breakfast. When I’m…

Thanks! Worked for me too.

Sadly half of these are Android N only at the moment. What is weird is on my Nexus 6P I see the hotspot quick setting, but it doesn’t show up despite the fact I have hotspot capability (Project fi). It sure would be nice if I could activate it from the quick settings. I also have a whacky “demo mode” that doesn’t seem…

Spoiler alert: If you’re camping and have access to the storage of a vehicle, just use the pots and pans you already own. You don’t need special camping cookware unless you need to separate your household cookware from your camping stuff.

All it needs is locking containers that don’t release until the prescribed time to keep your loved one from overdosing themselves.

This week the Stuff You Should Know podcast had a very interesting topic: TED Talks. They interviewed someone who gave one and what goes into preparing for the speech. It’s pretty intense prep work, but similar tips here.

I can only speak for the state of Virginia, but here, the pain management doctors (for long term pain) can only write the prescription for pain killers for 30 days and you have to come in person to get it. They cannot send it to the pharmacy to be filled. The prescription shows the exact date it can be filled and not…

This isn’t new. In fact it comes and goes right regularly so while you might have it this week, Google will probably pull it next week. Still doesn’t make Google Now suck less as of lately. Most of the good stuff it used to offer is now MIA (TV listings, nearby places, etc).

It’s actually easier to take a pet to a veterinarian than yourself to a doctor or hospital. I just took a dog in for an issue and they give you a sheet upfront with all the charges you may incur and the lowest amount and highest amount you can be charged. You sign it and from there on, unless something changes you…

Manual mode is not all bad. My first camera was an all manual SLR so I had to learn all the settings and their effects. Digital cameras at least let you test various settings and see the results instantly. So you can take several photos of the same scene changing the settings and seeing their effects. You will learn…

True, but you don’t get the benefits from the native dialer like Google’s caller ID for contacts/companies not in your own contacts. Also any apps that use the dialer (IF, Trigger, etc.) can’t use the Hangouts Dialer to make calls.

Since there are no roaming fees, you can turn on roaming data and if you are in an area that has roaming agreements it will roam to Verizon or AT&T. There is no way to know where these places are, but probably exist in areas that are not covered by TMobile or Sprint at the moment if I had to guess.

You also get coverage when you are connected to decent WiFi. I know that I was able to make/take calls over WiFi in the dungeon of a hospital where no cell signal could penetrate and they have guest WiFi.