Sep 28
Updated Review
I have previously written about my gTab, a gift from my wife for Father’s Day. Overall I have been satisfied with the gTab but find myself using it much differently than planned. My one hope, to write my weekly newspaper column, has not materialized as I have not adjusted to the tablet style …
Permanent link to this article: http://raywaldo.com/2011/09/gtab-%e2%80%93-trials-and-tribulations/
Sep 09
Just a quick note – I just upgraded my (hacked) version of Netflix.
My new version is v1.4.0 build 259. Did it break when I upgraded?
No. Good news! It works fine on my GTab with GTabComb v3.3.
I suspect that you can just get Netflix for the GTab from the Android Market now. If not, …
Permanent link to this article: http://raywaldo.com/2011/09/updated-netflix-on-gtab/
Aug 30
NO Sleep of Death!
Many users of the ViewSonic G-Tablet experience what is commonly called the “Sleep of Death” (SOD). I do not have such a problem.
First, most of what we assume is the SOD is probably the result of holding the power button just a bit longer than necessary to turn the GTab …
Permanent link to this article: http://raywaldo.com/2011/08/gtab-sleep-of-death/
Aug 08
Monthly Cable / Satellite Bill too high?
The term “cut the cord” is used to describe those who have turned off their land line telephone services – usually in favor of cell-phone-only service. I have done that but I used the Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) alternative – Ooma to replace my home wire line …
Permanent link to this article: http://raywaldo.com/2011/08/cut-the-cord-with-a-roku/
Aug 06
Custom ROMS for the GTab NOTICE: Bootloader version is IMPORTANT!
See my article here: http://raywaldo.com/2011/01/nvflash-for-dummies/ (Also, there is a NOTE at the bottom of that article to help you determine if your /system partition is 200meg or 250meg.)
Stock (Tap-n-Tap) ROMs:
Permanent link to this article: http://raywaldo.com/2011/08/roms-for-the-gtab/
Aug 02
Today, the FCC released their report:
Measuring Broadband America Report Released
It may be of interest to you. Click the link above to read the report.
I have been a participant for several months and continue on the panel of users. The FCC provided me with a special router that allows them to measure the …
Permanent link to this article: http://raywaldo.com/2011/08/measuring-broadband-america-report-released/
Aug 01
“If you own an iPhone 3G and use it with Wi-Fi, stop now. You’re not safe, nor will you ever be.” (Quote from ZDNet) Can it EVER be proper for Apple (or any other manufacturer) to know about a security hole in their operating system, have the solution, and still NOT provide it to the …
Permanent link to this article: http://raywaldo.com/2011/08/iphone-3g-wifi-no-security/
Jul 30
WHY would anyone want to format their Android device? Wouldn’t that “BRICK” my G-Tablet? Actually, it is necessary if you are changing the boot loader (bl) from one branch to the other (bl1.1 to bl1.2 or visa versa). It is also a good way to assure a good flash of a new ROM – the first …
Permanent link to this article: http://raywaldo.com/2011/07/format-the-gtab/
Jul 29
Which Honeycomb ROM works best on the GTab?
I have not tried every version “out there” but I can give a brief review of the comparison of three primary ROMs: Flashback (version 9.0) developed by TLBardellJr, GTabComb beta 3.3 (HC 3.0.1) developed by Zyhong, Illuminate Alpha 3.0 (HC 3.0.1) developed by LinuxBoxSolutions (in order of preference.)
UPDATE October 17, 2011: After upgrading …
Permanent link to this article: http://raywaldo.com/2011/07/gtabcomb-vs-illuminate-hc/
Jul 28
Network security is ALMOST as important as physical security in today’s environment. So, what can a person do to keep snoopers from stealing their identity while they are using a public Internet hotspot?
One of our users asked whether there was a greater risk from using a tablet rather than a laptop. Actually, you could …
Permanent link to this article: http://raywaldo.com/2011/07/security-using-public-wifi/
Jul 28
Is there any way to have FREE mobile phone service? YES!
Updated 11/19/2011 – Added link to VOIP on GTab.
Last year, I bought a T-Mobile G2 phone. But the T-Mobile service in my area is so weak that I disconnected from them. Still, I use the phone – without a contract and at …
Permanent link to this article: http://raywaldo.com/2011/07/free-mobile-phone-service/
Jul 27
Editorial: Should I be FORCED to upgrade my paid apps?
It seems the most common question about upgrading to Honeycomb (Android 3) is, “Will all my apps still work?” The simple answer is “NO!” The reason: Some developers have used Honeycomb as a way to FORCE you to purchase an upgraded version of their application.
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Permanent link to this article: http://raywaldo.com/2011/07/forced-upgrades/
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