With the Nexus 6, you get a very clean software experience with minimal bloat. While this is generally the main selling point for most Nexus fans, it can be a bit of a detraction for some.

Default software and system apps can seem a bit bare-bones at times, and this is most noticeable with the camera app. While Android manufacturers generally pile on extra features and shooting modes, the Nexus camera app is mostly free of such bells and whistles.

Knowing this, developer Jishnu Sur created a mod that will allow you to use one of Android’s most robust camera apps on your Nexus 6. This port of… more

Sling TV, the new over-the-top TV streaming service from DISH Network, is the first to offer live programing for cord cutters. Available for $20 a month with no contract, Sling TV is the easiest way to end the reliance on cable and satellite subscriptions for getting your content as it airs.

The biggest reason for the service is certainly its ability to watch live sports, with the inclusion of ESPN and an optional add-on sports package for just $5 a month. In addition to sports, you also receive popular channels like ABC Family, Adult Swim, Disney Channel Food Network, TBS, TNT, and more… more

There are many ways to take a screenshot in Mac OS X, but all of the well-known options give you a drop shadow for windows seen in the picture.

If you use the Command Shift 3 shortcut, it takes a screenshot of the entire screen. If you use the Command Shift 4 shortcut, it lets you select a portion of the screen. If you use Command Shift 4, followed by Spacebar, you get an option to take a screenshot of a specific window.

That last option is really useful, as it lets you select a full window without your desktop or any additional app windows behind it cluttering things up, but it still adds a… more

At its core, the Chromecast is essentially a web browser on a stick. When you cast content from your computer or smartphone, all you’re really doing is telling the Chromecast which website to load.

So if you’re experiencing lag or issues casting content, the root cause is generally network related. But while there are many tools to help diagnose such issues on all of our other devices, the Chromecast has never had such a utility—until now, that is.

The development team at Yu Tao Software has created an Android app that will perform a network diagnostic test on your Chromecast. While this… more

There’s no denying the indescribable power that music has on us. Countless studies have detailed the positive and negative psychological affects of music while driving, shopping, and working. And of course, certain music is great for falling asleep, so it’s no surprise that many people listen to soothing tracks before attempting to doze off for the night.

However, if you’ve fallen asleep to the wrong playlist, you could quickly be woken back up if the music continues to play all night long. To prevent this and remain asleep without any interruptions, use your iPhone’s timer to schedule your… more