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Video output on the Pixel 8 Pro! The Android Desktop Mode is functional again! It’s an amazing day! And yet, have we seen much progress in making this a useful feature? Continue reading “Desktop Mode on a PIXEL!!! Android 15 Developer Preview 2 and Video Output on the Pixel 8 Pro!”
A quick look at my favorite desktop mode. Now that the Edge+ is FINALLY running Android 13, I’m happy to see that ReadyFor has gotten a little attention too!
There’s still plenty of room to improve desktop modes. These little iterative improvements are welcome! Continue reading “Moto ReadyFor on Android 13: The Best Desktop Mode Gets a Little Better!”
Desktop modes are CRUCIAL for helping folks get more use out of their pocket computers. There’s a TON of power in a phone that largely goes untapped. A couple simple accessories can really help people get more gadget bang for their gadget buck.
Unfortunately, the Android 13 Desktop Mode is in ROUGH shape…
Continue reading “Android 13 Desktop Mode is BROKEN! Let’s FIX IT!”
UPerfect X14 Pro review!
I’m a huge fan of lapdocks and portable displays. The X14 Pro is a great example of a portable battery powered display, and it adds one HIGHLY requested feature. Folks asking for wireless connectivity, we can now connect phones and computers to this dock WITHOUT a cable.
What does that really look like though? Is it as functional as we’ve been hoping? What about the battery life?
Let’s take a look! Continue reading “UPerfect X14 Pro Wireless LapDock: Can we FINALLY cut the cable?”
UPerfect X Pro revisited!
I reviewed this monitor almost exactly a year ago, but it’s worth taking a quick second look now! Now that the 4K version is a little less expensive than the original 1080p’s launch price, it changes the “bang for buck” conversation.
I’m sure folks in MY audience can think of more than a few different uses for a portable, battery powered, UHD touchscreen… Continue reading “UPerfect X Pro in 2022: The 4K Follow Up!”
My first Premium Moto in YEARS! The folks at Qualcomm and Motorola sent over the Edge+ for me to check out! We can hang out while I set it up!
This one gets pretty geeky…
DeX rocks.
A desktop mode on a phone is a crown jewel feature. It’s a disruptive way to use a smartphone. We CAN replace the need for other computers and tablets. However, these features WON’T get better if we don’t use them.
The conversation matters, and sharing these experiences might help save someone a LOT of money they don’t need to spend.
Continue reading “Samsung DeX CAN replace a laptop, but it needs your help…”
Catching up on the state of the Android desktop mode, what improvements have we seen on Android 12? Our phones are insanely powerful, but where can we USE that power? If you were hoping to use a phone to replace your desktop or laptop, what phones are currently the best options?
Let’s dig in! Let’s get NERDY! Continue reading “Android 12 Desktop Mode: Use a Phone as PC, but Where’s the Progress?”