Update: This solution also removes the annoying sign in request from Picasa that is seen on some android devices. When you first start using an Android phone it will request you to sign in to a Google account. Doing so automatically triggers a process that syncs your data and photos from your phone to your […]
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Nexus 5 comes with a beautiful multi color notification light. This can be used to notify events when the screen is off. This feature is disabled by default and can be enabled from here: Goto Settings -> Display Check the tickbox option next to “Pulse Notification Light” You might need to configure the color of […]
Android gives vibration feedback on some touch events like press of back button. This can be useful and also be a pain. Here is how to disable this feature: Go to Home -> Settings -> Sound Uncheck the option “Haptic feedback” or “Vibrate Feedback”
UPDATE: For Android 6 (Marsh Mallow) use these steps Google Keyboard is the default keyboard in the Nexus 5. By default, its configured to enable vibration on key press. If you are someone who dislikes this feature, here is a simple way of disabling it: {adinserter 3} Go to Home -> Settings -> Language and […]
SeaTools is a diagnostic tool to check your hard disk for errors and failure. Its an extremely useful tool to have around as hard disks fail all the time and recognizing a failing hard disk can save you a lot of trouble in the long run. You can get a copy of the bootable iso […]