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About Frank

Mobile enthusiast and author

Where The Past And Future Intersect

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Frank

One thing I really like about social networks is how they allow me to follow the pioneers of the computer industry. I think we have an under appreciation for those who came before, who created and built the hardware and … Continue reading →

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Can I Use A Chromebook?

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Frank

I like to tinker with different operating systems, although the majority of the time I use Windows. At work I use either Windows 7 or 8, at home I have Windows 8 and OS X, and then of course I … Continue reading →

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Trying The Cover Lock Screen

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Frank

Cover is a new lock screen alternative, still in development, which is now available as a public beta via the Google Play app store. The “beta” label is an indication that the app is still in development and may still … Continue reading →

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The Google Experience Launcher On An HTC One

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Frank

When I first learned about how I could enable the Google Experience Launcher (GEL) after a recent update to Google Search, I decided to only try it on my 2012 Nexus 7 and Samsung Galaxy Note 8, and not try … Continue reading →

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Experience The Google Experience Launcher

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Frank

Earlier this month, when Google finally revealed Android 4.4 along with the Nexus 5, there was some speculation about whether all Android users would get the ability to install what is being called the Google Experience Launcher (GEL) on their … Continue reading →

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