Category Archives: Android phones

A winning formula for a snappy, engaging, smartphone classroom

Posted on February 27, 2015 by AlanP

What if your class only had smartphones, not tablets or laptops? My students have a mixture of Android and Apple phones. So that eliminates using any app that isn’t on both app markets. Even so, I’m reluctant to request that … Continue reading →

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Prezi and multiplatform compatibility: now you hear it, now you don’t

Posted on September 29, 2014 by AlanP

Using Prezi is a prime example of making sure things work in all the platforms you intend to use it on, before you use it. I created a Prezi last week and wanted to share it in an environment where … Continue reading →

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Safest online cloud back up options

Posted on November 3, 2013 by AlanP

I am revisiting the topic of cloud back up as I have come across an interesting definition of what constitutes a safe cloud back up option. Test: can the back up company reset your password? If the answer is no, … Continue reading →

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Sticky notes where and when you need them

Posted on June 1, 2013 by AlanP

The sticky notes in Windows, Linux and Macs are rather useful for organizing my daily work when I’m at these machines. But sometimes I want the same type of sticky notes at hand regardless of the machine I’m on. When … Continue reading →

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Screen Rotation on HTC Desire

Posted on February 12, 2011 by AlanP

I criticised the poor screen rotation on the HTC Desire. I take back that comment now. I discussed my disappointment with a colleague and showed him the problem, laying the phone on the desk in front of us. He just … Continue reading →

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Android HTC Desire – 6 Weeks On

Posted on January 7, 2011 by AlanP

I have had my HTC Desire for about 6 weeks now, using it as my only phone. I also use it only with pre-paid cards. No nasty surprise bill for large downloads accidentally coming via data charges instead free from … Continue reading →

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Android phone – The HTC Desire

Posted on December 10, 2010 by AlanP

About 3 weeks ago I bought the smart phone I had been coveting for months – the HTC Desire. Within 2 days I was ready to sell it and I actually got an offer to buy it from me a … Continue reading →

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