Prelaunch Preparation for working with the Android OS

So, let’s try to understand the steps that need to be taken to launch and initially configure the accessibility tools of the Android operating system, as well as get acquainted with those platform features that may be unusual for inexperienced users of mobile devices. User authorization Modern trends in the development of the industry of […]

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Development for the Android platform: Installing and Configuring the Environment

In order to prepare a development environment for Android, you need four components: Java SE Development Kit (JDK for short). Eclipse Integrated Development Environment – Eclipse IDE. Development kit for the Android platform – Android Software Developer’s Kit (abbreviated as Android SDK or simply SDK). The Android Developer Tools (ADT for short) is a dedicated […]

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Building the Spiel Screen Reader

The Spiel screen reader for the Android operating system is an open source project, so anyone can independently modify and compile its sources, subject to the provisions of the Apache 2.0 license . Unfortunately, the documentation of the project leaves much to be desired, and some materials on the official wiki often do not correspond to the current state of […]

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Android OS accessibility on Kindle Fire devices for the Visually Impaired

The Kindle Fire is a family of Android tablets that are tightly integrated with various Amazon.com services. The platform edition that works in them is significantly different from most other Android tablets, as it does not use the Google infrastructure, instead offering alternative services directly from Amazon. More information about the background of this situation can […]

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Useful Information before purchasing an Android smartphone for the Visually Impaired

The Android mobile operating system is gaining more and more popularity, including among users with visual impairments. Nevertheless, a large assortment of devices under its control often confronts the potential buyer with the dilemma of choosing the optimal device. For users with disabilities, the question of the availability of a particular smartphone also arises. Here we will try […]

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What is it like to be a hacker?

“But did you, in your three- piece psychology and 1950’s technobrain, ever take a look behind the eyes of the hacker? Did you ever wonder what made him tick, what forces shaped him, what may have molded him? I am a hacker, enter my world…” (“The Conscience of a Hacker”, The Mentor) “Fear them not […]

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Windows Tips, Tricks and Secrets that Nobody will ever Tell you

Important Note: Before you read on, you need to keep one thing in mind. Whenever you make changes to the Windows Registry you need to Refresh it before the changes take place. Simply press F5 to refresh the registry and enable the changes. If this does not work Restart your system Exiting Windows the Cool […]

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20 Google Secrets

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,1306756,00.asp excl.gif No Active Links, Read the Rules – Edit by Ninja excl.gif Google is clearly the best general-purpose search engine on the Web (see www.pcmag.com/searchengines) But most people don’t use it to its best advantage. Do you just plug in a keyword or two and hope for the best? That may be the quickest […]

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How To Backup your Playstation 2 Games

Backing up PS2 and Xbox titles requires specific methods and tools. To play a backup, a mod-chip is often necessary. Below are detailed methods for creating backups and booting them on PS2 and Xbox consoles. Identifying PS2 Disc Formats You can determine the format of a PS2 title by examining the written side of the […]

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