Category Archives: Mobile Electronics

Vicrtonix Swissbit Flash/Thumb Drive Pocket Knife/Tool – Original Knife and New Knifeless Jetsetter (Includes Instructions On How To Upgrade Original 1GB 2GB 4GB Swissbit To The Newer 16GB Flash Drive)

Posted on November 13, 2021 by carlupq

I purchased my Victronix Swissbit knife quite some time ago – seems like it was around 2000. It has been as reliable as we’ve come to expect for 20+ years with even the flashlight and pen still working to this … Continue reading →

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How To Replace the Battery in the Microsoft Bluetooth Universal Mobile Keyboard FBA_P2Z / P2Z-00001 / P2Z-00002 / P2Z-00029 (Out Of Production)

Posted on July 8, 2021 by carlupq

All credit to the original author.Battery can be purchased here:https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002594496730.html?spm=a2g0s.imconversation.0.0.30e73e5fcOJWHc Battery spec:Model name: CA213060 PACKRating: 3.7vDC 300mAh 1.11WhMaximum charging voltage: 4.2VDC2mm thick by 30mm wide by 65mm long 3.7V polymer lithium battery 300mAh with protection board See the walk-through video … Continue reading →

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How To Unlock And Access Your Files On Cell Phone With A Broken Display Screen

Posted on March 6, 2021 by carlupq

I recently had a dilemma where my Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus had a broken screen and I could not unlock it or even power it off. Naturally I wanted to get my data off the phone and reset it before … Continue reading →

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Android Application / App For Adding Toolbar To Notifications – Great For Phones With Broken Screen Glass Causing Return / Home / Recent Applications Buttons To Stop Working

Posted on November 16, 2013 by carlupq

The application name is POWER TOGGLES and it is a free – yes, FREE – application provided by Painless Death: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.painless.pc&hl=en While this application has many cool features, where it REALLY shines in my opinion is its ability to add … Continue reading →

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Steps For Using SQLite Editor On Android 4.1 or 4.2.2 To Enable Tethering On Motorola Devices (Thanks/Credit To DroidForums.Net)

Posted on November 14, 2013 by carlupq

Step 1) Successfully root your Motorola Droid (using PwnMyMoto or the like) – be sure you are in the proper boot mode that allows write to the system directory (i.e.. reboot to recovery if you used PwnMyMoto) Step 2) Install … Continue reading →

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How To: Screen Capture / Snapshot On Andriod 4.0 ICS / 4.1 JB – Now Built Into The OS!

Posted on January 9, 2013 by carlupq

If you’re using Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later, taking a snapshot of your screen is now integrated into the operating system. No longer will you need to run an app which may spam you! To activate the screenshot … Continue reading →

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My Top Seven (7) Free Android Applications

Posted on July 24, 2012 by carlupq

Many people have posted top [whatever] lists of their favorite applications, and I just thought I’d throw my top seven out there as well, for what it’s worth. Note that my phone is a Verizon Sony xPeria Play R800X running … Continue reading →

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Verizon Wireless 4G Speed Test [Charlotte, NC] – 22mbit Down/10mbit Up!

Posted on May 24, 2011 by carlupq

What was a rocky start [only getting 3G for nearly two weeks], has suddenly come alive and STAYED alive! I am now consistently getting great 4G signal and speeds in both Charlotte, NC [28212] and Huntersville, NC [28078]. I will … Continue reading →

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Sony PSP Version 100x ‘Fat’ or ‘PHAT’ Custom Firmware Modded 3.40 OE-A To 5.00 M33-6

Posted on January 23, 2010 by carlupq

I had modded my PSP in the past to allow for backing up my games as well as enabling a plethora of new configuration niceties. Recently, I became aware that I had drifted FAR behind Sony’s OEM firmware revisions as … Continue reading →

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Samsung Omnia II 2 (SCH-i920) Phone And Route 66 GPS Navigation Setup

Posted on January 23, 2010 by carlupq

I recently put Route66 (Route 66) GPS Navigation software on my Samsung Omnia II (SCH-i920) to try it out. I had to configure the GPS setup on the phone to enable applications to access position information and set the virtual … Continue reading →

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