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0 Google removes ad blocking apps: Get them here

Published on 11^th April 2013 by Jon Scaife in Android.

It seems that the formerly “do no evil” google have decided to remove all ad blocking apps from the Play Store. Fortunately it has always been possible to install apps directly from the APK files — as long as you can find them. The 3 most popular ad blocking apps are still available to download… Read more »

0 News: TomTom for Android and Seasonic G360

Published on 19^th September 2012 by Jon Scaife in News. Updated 25^th September 2012.

A quick update on various developments we’ve been tracking including TomTom for Android and a new PSU from Seasonic.

0 Favourite Android Apps 4: Summer 2012

Published on 10^th July 2012 by Jon Scaife in Android. Updated 5^th February 2013.

Every now and then I update my list of favourite android apps. These are the apps that I keep going back to time and again. Previous versions for ‚ and are also available. Many haven’t changed over the last 2 years! Below is the update for summer 2012…

0 Samsung Galaxy S3 ‘v’ Asus eeePC 901

Published on 16^th June 2012 by Jon Scaife in Android.

There are plenty of reviews out there comparing the latest phones, the latest tablets and the latest notebooks, but very few ever reference something more than 18 months old. Most people don’t upgrade their kit anywhere near that frequently which makes the comparisons rather useless. In the 4–5 year timeframe which is a more typical… Read more »

0 Sense 3.5 on HTC Desire

Published on 4^th March 2012 by Jon Scaife in Android. Updated 5^th March 2012.

I’ve previously written about using thanks to AceSMod007, but things have moved on a fair bit since then. I’ve finally got round to updating my Desire again, and decided I’d go with another “007 Mod”, specifically RunnymedeMod007 which features Sense 3.5. I’ve actually been running release 7 for a few weeks, but it has been… Read more »

5 How to Root the HTC Desire HD & install a custom ROM

Published on 20^th November 2011 by Jon Scaife in Android. Updated 21^st August 2012.

Root & S-OFF the Desire HD / Inspire in 1 click with Advanced Ace Hack Kit. Install a new ROM with Sense 3.5 and Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread.

0 Alternative ROM for HTC Desire

Published on 17^th October 2011 by Jon Scaife in Android. Updated 24^th January 2012.

For the last 9 months or so I’ve been experiementing with alternative android ROMs for my HTC Desire. Whilst there is nothing particularly wrong with the official HTC ROM, they are often slow to release new versions of Android or Sense for older phones like the Desire. I was keen to have some of the… Read more »

0 Planning a new networked home media setup

Published on 16^th October 2011 by Jon Scaife in Media PC Hardware, Misc Media Software, Storage. Updated 5^th June 2012.

In the coming months I will be buying a new property, and to go with my new home, I’ve been reading up lots on how I might integrate a new home media setup. In recent months several exciting new options have become available, which finally makes the sort of setup I have always desired a… Read more »

3 Iphone 4S: Just a disappointing catch-up

Published on 5^th October 2011 by Jon Scaife in Misc Mobile. Updated 11^th October 2011.

So, I see that Apple have released the latest iteration of their “amazing” iphone. Each time a new iproduct gets released I find myself yelling at TV, Radio ads, and other ignorant people who don’t seem to realise that their is nothing special about Apple products. This time I’m going to share a few thoughts… Read more »

0 Favourite Android Apps — Autumn 2011

Published on 1^st October 2011 by Jon Scaife in Android. Updated 5^th February 2013.

I’ve recently changed the version of Android I run on my HTC Desire. This was an excuse to write a follow-up to my previous and