Showing posts with label devices. Show all posts
Showing posts with label devices. Show all posts
Official Adblock Plus Android App Released Blocks Ads On Rooted Non Rooted Devices
Official Adblock Plus Android App Released; Blocks Ads On Rooted & Non-Rooted Devices:
The official Android app for Adblock Plus - the favorite ad blocking solution for many Chrome and Firefox users – has just been released in the Google Play Store. Unlike most existing alternatives, Adblock Plus for Android is available for free as a fully functional version, and works on rooted as well as non-rooted devices. From the mobile viewpoint, Adblock Plus helps you get rid of intrusive and annoying ads, banners, ad-oriented notifications et al within almost the entire OS, including the notification shade, home screen, browsers and apps. Adblock Plus’ effectiveness is very much dependent on whether your Android device has root access or not. While users with rooted devices get the full monty, those with non-rooted devices have to face a few restrictions. Details to follow.
It should not come as a surprise that the app’s complete feature set is available only on rooted devices. If you’re thinking of rooting your device, you might want to go through our comprehensive compilation of Android root guides.
The mileage for non-rooted device owners however, may vary depending on the Android version they’re running. For instance, Adblock Plus is meant to block ads over Wi-Fi only on non-rooted devices running Android 4 Ice Cream Sandwich or higher.
On the other hand, users currently stuck on older Android versions (Froyo, Gingerbread & Honeycomb etc) will have to follow the proxy tweaking guidelines to extract some benefit out of Adblock Plus. It’s also worth mentioning here that, the app neither works on certain SSL encrypted websites as desired, nor does it support running effectively on Firefox for Android unless you use an additional plug-in.
The app’s UI comprises just a toggle for triggering the Adblock Plus service, and another option to select the required filter from as many as 11 different available options. Proceeding to the app’s advanced settings screen, you get the additional options to automatically activate the app’s services on device reboot, specify the required subscription refresh mode, and a toggle to refresh content over Wi-Fi only. On a slightly annoying note, there is no option to get rid of the app’s icon from the notification bar. However, considering the utility of the app, this can be dismissed as merely a minor annoyance.
Overall, Adblock Plus could prove to be a godsend for Android users who find all the various on-screen ads on their devices vexing, and want to get rid of them without shelling out a penny. Hopefully, future updates of the app will bring the option to whitelist select apps for which ads should not be blocked entirely.
Adblock Plus has been successfully tested on Samsung Galaxy S running Android 4.1.1.
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It should not come as a surprise that the app’s complete feature set is available only on rooted devices. If you’re thinking of rooting your device, you might want to go through our comprehensive compilation of Android root guides.
The mileage for non-rooted device owners however, may vary depending on the Android version they’re running. For instance, Adblock Plus is meant to block ads over Wi-Fi only on non-rooted devices running Android 4 Ice Cream Sandwich or higher.
On the other hand, users currently stuck on older Android versions (Froyo, Gingerbread & Honeycomb etc) will have to follow the proxy tweaking guidelines to extract some benefit out of Adblock Plus. It’s also worth mentioning here that, the app neither works on certain SSL encrypted websites as desired, nor does it support running effectively on Firefox for Android unless you use an additional plug-in.
The app’s UI comprises just a toggle for triggering the Adblock Plus service, and another option to select the required filter from as many as 11 different available options. Proceeding to the app’s advanced settings screen, you get the additional options to automatically activate the app’s services on device reboot, specify the required subscription refresh mode, and a toggle to refresh content over Wi-Fi only. On a slightly annoying note, there is no option to get rid of the app’s icon from the notification bar. However, considering the utility of the app, this can be dismissed as merely a minor annoyance.
Overall, Adblock Plus could prove to be a godsend for Android users who find all the various on-screen ads on their devices vexing, and want to get rid of them without shelling out a penny. Hopefully, future updates of the app will bring the option to whitelist select apps for which ads should not be blocked entirely.
Adblock Plus has been successfully tested on Samsung Galaxy S running Android 4.1.1.
Download Adblock Plus For Android
Sync Open Tabs Across Devices in Chrome
Google Chrome has a nice feature where you can sync all your open tabs across all your devices. Anywhere you can install Chrome, you can set it up so that you can see all the other open tabs on all your other Chrome installs.
It’s a very slick feature and works really well. I’ve been using it on my Windows 7 PC, MacBook Pro, iPhone and iPad and it’s been great. It’s so useful when I’m browsing at home and then have to leave to go somewhere and I can just pull up the tabs on my iPhone.
The process is pretty easy and to get started, you need to open Chrome and click on the Wrench icon. Click on Settings.
Here, you want to sign into Chrome using your Google account. Once you have done so, you can click on the Advanced sync settings button.
Here is where you choose what you want to sync.
You can choose to Sync everything, which includes open tabs or you can click on Choose what you want to sync and check the boxes manually.
That’s about it. now all you have to do is install Chrome on your other devices, go to Settings and sign into Chrome. Make sure that you have syncing turned on for the other devices as well.
When you open a new tab in Chrome, you’ll see an option called Other devices. Click on that and you’ll see all the open tabs on your other devices!
The only issue I have seen is that sometimes it takes a while for the tabs to sync. Unfortunately, as of now, there is no way to manually refresh the list of open tabs on other devices. Hopefully, that’ll be something you can do in the future. Enjoy!
How To Add Rename View Status Of Bluetooth Devices In OS X Guide
How To Add, Rename & View Status Of Bluetooth Devices In OS X [Guide]:
Apple manufactures some really great Bluetooth devices that you can connect with your Mac or iPad. The devices themselves are excellent but pairing them to a Mac can sometimes turn into a tedious task. Once Bluetooth devices are paired with your Mac, OS X provides you a preference pane full of options for managing them. If you’re looking for a guide to give you a quick but comprehensive tour of the Bluetooth settings, your in the right place.
There are two ways to add a Bluetooth device; you can click the little plus sign in this same window, or you can select ‘Set Up Bluetooth Device’ from the Menu Bar shortcut’s options. Either ways, you will get the same window. OS X searches for devices that are in range. If all goes well, your device will be listed. In the event that a device isn’t detected, turn the device off, then on again (or turn the device’s Bluetooth off/on once). Select the device and click ‘Continue’.
You might have to go through some verification steps to identify the device you are connecting to. For example, for iOS devices, you will be given a pass code while for Bluetooth keyboards, you will be required to press a series of keys on the keyboard itself.
Some devices like an iPad or an iPhone will pair with your Mac but won’t connect automatically. This means that you will have to connect them each time, and this connection can be initiated at either end. You will not, however, have to go through the entire process of device discovery again once the device has been paired. In contrast, there are devices like Apple Magic Trackpad or Apple Keyboard that will pair and automatically connect to your Mac each time you boot or wake the system.
Bluetooth connection strength is a single point measurement for the current strength of the signal between your Mac and Bluetooth device. To check the strength, open Bluetooth Preference, select the device and hold down the Option key. We’ve covered Bluetooth device signal strength before in detail; remember that a higher number is a better number.
Bluetooth signals don’t remain constant even if your device is stationary. They fluctuate all the time but remain in a certain range. The signal strength over a period of time will determine the quality of the connection which in turn will help you troubleshoot connectivity problems with your device. Return to Bluetooth preferences, select a device, and Option+Click on the cog wheel button. You will see additional options now appear in the cog wheel’s menu. Select ‘Monitor Connection RSSI’ and OS X will begin collecting time lapse signal data for your device. If the signal remains within a specific range, the connection is of good quality. If it frequently drops to very small numbers and then spikes to larger ones you might be experiencing interference from another device, or your batteries might just be weak.
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Apple manufactures some really great Bluetooth devices that you can connect with your Mac or iPad. The devices themselves are excellent but pairing them to a Mac can sometimes turn into a tedious task. Once Bluetooth devices are paired with your Mac, OS X provides you a preference pane full of options for managing them. If you’re looking for a guide to give you a quick but comprehensive tour of the Bluetooth settings, your in the right place.
Adding A Bluetooth Device
Before you connect a Bluetooth device, make sure the device is on and Bluetooth is enabled on your Mac. Head to System Preferences > Bluetooth and check the ‘On’ option. At the bottom of this window, check the ‘Show Bluetooth in Menu Bar’ option. This second option will add the Bluetooth shortcut to the Menu Bar and allow you to add Bluetooth devices more conveniently.There are two ways to add a Bluetooth device; you can click the little plus sign in this same window, or you can select ‘Set Up Bluetooth Device’ from the Menu Bar shortcut’s options. Either ways, you will get the same window. OS X searches for devices that are in range. If all goes well, your device will be listed. In the event that a device isn’t detected, turn the device off, then on again (or turn the device’s Bluetooth off/on once). Select the device and click ‘Continue’.
You might have to go through some verification steps to identify the device you are connecting to. For example, for iOS devices, you will be given a pass code while for Bluetooth keyboards, you will be required to press a series of keys on the keyboard itself.
Pairing And Connecting
An important distinction to understand here is the one between pairing a Bluetooth device and connecting one. Pairing means readying a device for connection. If a device has been paired, it does not necessarily indicate that it is connected at the moment. To put it simply, a connected device is a paired one, but a paired device might not necessarily be connected.Some devices like an iPad or an iPhone will pair with your Mac but won’t connect automatically. This means that you will have to connect them each time, and this connection can be initiated at either end. You will not, however, have to go through the entire process of device discovery again once the device has been paired. In contrast, there are devices like Apple Magic Trackpad or Apple Keyboard that will pair and automatically connect to your Mac each time you boot or wake the system.
Renaming A Bluetooth Device
If you have several Macs and/or compatible Bluetooth devices at home, you might mix the BT devices up if they don’t have distinct names by default. An easy solution to this problem is renaming the devices from within your computer. To rename a Bluetooth device, open Bluetooth preferences, select the device and click the cog wheel button at the bottom. Choose the ‘Rename’ option from the window that follows and enter a new name for the device.View Connection Strength & Quality
Connection strength and quality will help you determine how good the connection is between your BT device and computer. This is something you might want to check out when you have several Bluetooth devices connected to your Mac and would like to determine the best position for each of them on your desk.Bluetooth connection strength is a single point measurement for the current strength of the signal between your Mac and Bluetooth device. To check the strength, open Bluetooth Preference, select the device and hold down the Option key. We’ve covered Bluetooth device signal strength before in detail; remember that a higher number is a better number.
Bluetooth signals don’t remain constant even if your device is stationary. They fluctuate all the time but remain in a certain range. The signal strength over a period of time will determine the quality of the connection which in turn will help you troubleshoot connectivity problems with your device. Return to Bluetooth preferences, select a device, and Option+Click on the cog wheel button. You will see additional options now appear in the cog wheel’s menu. Select ‘Monitor Connection RSSI’ and OS X will begin collecting time lapse signal data for your device. If the signal remains within a specific range, the connection is of good quality. If it frequently drops to very small numbers and then spikes to larger ones you might be experiencing interference from another device, or your batteries might just be weak.
View Battery Level
Whether your Bluetooth device is a chargeable one, runs on batteries, or runs on chargeable batteries, it will die at one point. To check how much battery is left in your Bluetooth device before this imminent death and provide an on time replacement (new batteries), click the Bluetooth icon in the Menu Bar and move your mouse over a connected device. The battery level for the device will be displayed there. There is also a Dashboard widget called Battery Level that will let you check the battery level for multiple Bluetooth devices from the Dashboard.Advertisement
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