How to turn your old Android phone into a Wi-Fi extender - and fix dead spots at home

On most Android phones, go to Settings > Network and internet > Hotspot and tethering, then enable Wi-Fi hotspot. On Samsung devices, go to Settings > Connections > Mobile Hotspot and Tethering, then ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Going Local (& a Bit Loco) with Open-Source AI in VS Code

This hands-on PoC shows how I got an open-source model running locally in Visual Studio Code, where the setup worked, where it broke down, and what to watch out for if you want to apply a local model ...
NetEye Blog

Bringing OpenTelemetry to Flutter Android for Client-side Observability

The OpenTelemetry Android SDK ships with capabilities that would take significant effort to replicate in Dart: OkHttp instrumentation and batch processing to reduce network calls and battery ...
ZDNet

How to use your Android phone to master Linux Bash scripts (instead of doomscrolling)

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Android

TikTok's New Local Feed Uses Your Precise Location Data, but it's Opt-in

TikTok has launched a new Local Feed feature in the US. This is designed to help users stay connected to their community. It displays local content related to travel, events, restaurants, and shopping ...
The New York Times

No More Zoom for French Officials: France to Use Local Alternative to U.S. Tech

French officials will soon be expected to use new French-made video conferencing software as part of an effort to “regain digital independence,” the government said. By Ségolène Le Stradic Reporting ...
BGR

How To Use Google's Free VPN On Android (And Why You Should)

If you're particularly concerned about privacy when browsing online, then you've probably heard about using a VPN as a safety measure. VPN — short for Virtual Private Network — is a way to stop third ...
techtimes

Android Accessibility Settings: How to Use Android Live Caption & Essential Assistive Tools for Everyone

Discover how to enable Android accessibility settings, use Live Caption Android, and customize essential assistive tools for a more inclusive and user-friendly smartphone experience. Pixabay, Pexels ...
Android Police

How to use Android's Quick Share feature

Conor has been staunchly in favor of Android since graduating to a smartphone from his hot pink Motorola RAZR. In fact, he'll gladly ruin a friendly dinner in service of lambasting Apple devices to ...
Windows Central

How to upgrade Windows 10 to 11 using a local account — A step-by-step guide to skipping the Microsoft account requirement

Upgrading to Windows 11 is still possible even after Windows 10 reached the end of support on October 14, 2025. Although many devices continue to run the retired operating system, switching to Windows ...
Geeky Gadgets

Unlock AI Power Locally: Learn How to Create an Agent with LangGraph and Ollama

What if you could build your own AI agent, one that operates entirely on your local machine, free from cloud dependencies and API costs? Imagine having complete control over your data, making sure ...