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How to use copy and paste on Android

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Posted by Mike Tanasychuk on 23 Sep 2016 7:30 am
How to use copy and paste on Android
How do I copy and paste on Android? If you think about which device you type the most on in a day, it's likely your phone, and that's fine. But sometimes typing on a phone can be a bit of a pain in the keister and if you've typed out a long tirade of a text and want to share it with someone else, typing it out all over again sucks. Like on a computer, you can just copy and paste text on your...

Android 101: Using copy & paste

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Posted by Andrew Martonik on 23 Aug 2013 12:33 pm
Copy & Paste
  A powerful yet completely hidden feature is easy to use once you find it. Those of us who have been using Android for many months and years may take it for granted, but the ability to copy and paste text on our phones isn't the most discoverable feature in the OS. Android has steadily marched away from "hidden" features behind long-press actions since Ice Cream Sandwich was released, but copy...

Android 101: Managing 'favorite' contacts

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Posted by Andrew Martonik on 22 Aug 2013 11:40 am
Google Contacts
Keep those people you contact most in a single list Everyone likes to keep a robust contacts list as a centralized store of information, which is especially the case in the age of smart phones. Although it seems like this list randomly grows and grows (few people regularly "audit" their contacts list), we usually end up contacting the same handful of people over and over again. This is where...

The Basics: Copying ringtones, notifications and alarm tones to your Android

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Posted by Jerry Hildenbrand on 14 Aug 2013 1:26 pm
Transferring
Big, clunky desktop programs are a thing of the past when you're using an Android smartphone For most people around these parts, not having to use a program like iTunes to copy files to and from your Android is a good thing. We're used to the ease of drag and drop, and for the most part, it works really well. But not everyone has a grasp on it, and the idea that a phone can act (more or less)...

Android 101: Keep your apps up to date

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Posted by Andrew Martonik on 27 Jun 2013 5:23 pm
Google Play
Those apps aren't going to update themselves ... by default, that is One of the best parts about owning a smart phone is the limitless possibilities of installing apps that can do so much more than the phone can out of the box. The unfortunate downside is trying to keep up with the seemingly constant flow of app updates coming to your device every day. But you're in luck, as Android has had...

Ten basic Android terminal commands you should know

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Posted by Jerry Hildenbrand on 4 Feb 2013 11:05 am
command line
For a lot of us, the fact that we can plug our Android phone or tablet into our computer and interact with it is a big plus. Besides the times when we've broken something and need to fix it, there are plenty of reasons why an advanced Android user would want to talk to his or her device. To do that, you need to have a few tools and know a few commands. That's what we're going to talk about today...

Android 101: The Android File Transfer app for Mac

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Posted by Phil Nickinson on 29 Nov 2012 4:41 pm
Android File Transfer
Want to move files between your Android device and a Mac? There's an app for that (natch) It's OK to use a Mac if you're also an Android fan. You don't have to apologize. In fact, I'd prefer it if you don't. Use what you want. Use what works for you. Don't worry what anyone else thinks. (Chances are that's what led you to Android in the first place.) But if you are using a computer from...

Android 101: Using multiple Android devices

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Posted by Jerry Hildenbrand on 8 Dec 2011 9:21 am
The gear
'Tis the season for getting cool electronic gifts, and there's a good chance that some of us will be getting another Android device for a holiday present.  While for many it will be a new smartphone to replace their existing Android phone, for others it might just be a new Android tablet or Google TV, and will be used in addition to your beloved Android phone.  Some of us are old pros at...

Top Ten Android Tips

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Posted by Jerry Hildenbrand on 29 Apr 2011 7:32 pm
Top ten Android tips and tricks
The top Android tips you need to knowWelcome to the sometimes wild, often wonderful, but always fascinating world of Android!  Chances are the Android OS is a bit different than what you're used to, even if you are moving over from another smartphone platform.  We want to help you get settled in and familiar with your phone or tablet as painlessly and quickly as possible, and what better way than...

Android 101: Clean your lens for clearer pictures (natch)

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Posted by Jared DiPane on 27 May 2010 1:24 pm
One thing that seems to be a common complaint is "My pictures just look crappy." Many mess with settings, lighting, and more but nearly all of us have overlooked one very obvious thing, which Locoman from our forums reminds us. He just brought us some amazing moon pictures from hi HTC Droid Incredible, and now he brings us the simple tip: Clean your camrea. Simply take a cleaning cloth, any...

Android 101: Tethering

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Posted by Jerry Hildenbrand on 17 May 2010 4:38 pm
Android phones are big on cloud computing, so you gotta stay connected.  Smartphone geeks like to toss the word "tethering" around, but what exactly is it and how do you do it?  Follow along after the jump and we'll break it down for you.

Android 101: What is RSS?

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Posted by Phil Nickinson on 7 May 2010 3:01 pm
Us Android nerds love acronyms. And one that we throw around an awful lot is "RSS." Let's take a look at what it is, and how (and why) you should use it. After the break, people.