Why Isn’t Windows XP Open Source Yet?
When it comes to Microsoft Windows, there are many versions that are iconic for different reasons. Windows 3.1 liberated the mainstream from the DOS prompt, and Windows 95 felt like the future had arrived when I first tried it, but Windows XP is special for a different reason. Goofy aesthetic aside, Windows XP is remembered […]
How to Take Long Exposure Photos on a Samsung Galaxy Phone
Summary Long exposure captures motion by slowing the shutter—use a tripod or steady support. Open Camera > More > Pro, tap Speed and set slower than 1/30s; slide the dial. Adjust aperture/ISO, press shutter, watch the progress circle, and experiment for best shots. Long-exposure photos always look super impressive. You might wonder what kind of […]
How to Install the Google Play Store on an Amazon Fire Tablet
Read update The instructions below have been tested and work with all Fire tablets, including the most recent devices running on FireOS 8.3.3.6, based on Android 11. Summary To install the Google Play Store on an Amazon Fire Tablet, you must download the Google Play Store app and its dependencies from a trusted website like […]
Samsung’s Next One UI 8 Beta Should Arrive Next Week
Summary The 4th Samsung Galaxy One UI 8 beta may arrive as early as next week. Samsung still hasn’t added more phones to the program or confirmed an official launch date. Expect a slew of performance improvements, new features, a better Now Bar, and more. Samsung has been busy releasing a slew of One UI […]
10 Exclusive iPhone Apps You Can’t Use on Android
Whether you’re trying to manage your time better or looking for better tools for productivity, an arsenal of productivity apps can help you work more efficiently. If those apps happen to be tailor-made for your iPhone, all the better! The App Store has bundles of apps that Android users dream of getting their hands on, […]
The Galaxy S25+ Convinced Me That Samsung Doesn’t Need to Be Edgy
If you’re looking forward to the new Samsung Galaxy S26 series next year, we have some potentially bad news. Rumor has it Samsung will officially scrap the Galaxy S26 Plus in favor of its Edge model. However, we’ve heard this rumor before, and after using the Galaxy S25+ for the last six months, I think […]
7 Best Android Apps for Chromebook Productivity
Did you know that many Chromebooks support the Google Play Store? The Play Store started rolling out to Chromebooks back in 2016, and all modern models have full support for Google’s app store. With access to the Play Store, your Chromebook can actually be a solid productivity powerhouse. From graphic design to project management, video […]
Here’s When Your Samsung Galaxy Will Get Android 16 (One UI 8)
Google unleashed the first Android 16 beta in January 2025, and Samsung followed suit a few months later with its own One UI 8 beta in May. Now that the software is officially here and Samsung’s Galaxy Android 16 (One UI 8) updates are arriving, here’s what you need to know and expect. While Samsung […]










