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How to Get Custom Backdrops Using Google Cast [Android TV]
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In this video, I'll be showing you how to customize the screensaver on your Nexus Player, Nvidia Shield TV, or other Android TV device.
The screensaver on these devices is known as the "Backdrop," which originated on the Chromecast as the screen that shows when you're not casting content. Up until now, the Backdrop on Android TV devices was not customizable, unlike the one on the Chromecast.
But now, Google rebranded its "Chromecast" mobile app as simply "Google Cast" to reflect that it finally works with any Google Cast-enabled device like an Android TV. So all you have to do is install this app on your iOS or Android device, then you'll be able to get custom content on your Android TV's screensaver.
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How to Get Custom Backdrops Using Google Cast [Android TV]
Full Tutorial: bit.ly/atvbackdrop
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In this video, I'll be showing you how to customize the screensaver on your Nexus Player, Nvidia Shield TV, or other Android TV device.
The screensaver on these devices is known as the "Backdrop," which originated on the Chromecast as the screen that shows when you're not casting content. Up until now, the Backdrop on Android TV devices was not customizable, unlike the one on the Chromecast.
But now, Google rebranded its "Chromecast" mobile app as simply "Google Cast" to reflect that it finally works with any Google Cast-enabled device like an Android TV. So all you have to do is install this app on your iOS or Android device, then you'll be able to get custom content on your Android TV's screensaver.
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How to Get Custom Backdrops Using Google Cast [Android TV]
Full Tutorial: http://bit.ly/atvbackdrop
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In this video, Ill be showing you how to customize the screensaver on your Nexus Player, Nvidia Shield TV, or other Android TV device.
The screensaver on these devices is known as the Backdrop, which originated on the Chromecast as the screen that shows when youre not casting content. Up until now, the Backdrop on Android TV devices was not customizable, unlike the one on the Chromecast.
But now, Google rebranded its Chromecast mobile app as simply Google Cast to reflect that it finally works with any Google Cast-enabled device like an Android TV. So all you have to do is install this app on your iOS or Android device, then youll be able to get custom content on your Android TVs screensaver.
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How to Auto-Share Your Location While Youre Driving [Android]
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In this video, Ill be showing you a cool new app called Locate driver that shares your location when someone sends an SMS containing a secret keyword.
This means that you can set a keyword, share it only with people you trust, then have them text that keyword when they want to know where you are. The app will auto-detect the keyword, then respond with an SMS that shows the other person your location, which means you dont have to respond to messages like Where are you? while youre driving.
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Set Preferred WiFi Networks & Switch When the Signal Gets Low
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In this video, Ill be showing you an awesome new app called Wifi Switcher that automatically switches your phone to the best available Wi-Fi network.
This app is a dream come true for people with multiple routers at home or work, because it lets you choose a group of Preferred networks, then even lets you set a minimum signal strength when your phone will switch over.
It works with routers and repeaters, regardless of whether theyre 2.4 GhZ or 5. It even makes sure that mobile data stays off during the transition, and it does all of this without requiring root access.
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How to Take Screenshots on the Note 10 Now That Power is Also a Bixby Key
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Samsung got rid of the dedicated Bixby key in the Galaxy Note 10 and 10+, but they made the power button activate Bixby when you long-press it. This means taking screenshots will be a little different with the new Note, so we outlined the 2 easiest ways to do it with a live hands-on at Samsung Unpacked 2019.
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How to Stop Music Pausing for Notifications [Android]
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In this video, Ill be showing you how to set up a Tasker profile that automatically enables Do Not Disturb mode when youre listening to music or streaming video.
When a notification comes through and youre listening to music, the music stops for a few seconds. This is annoying, so I put together a fairly simple Tasker profile that disables notifications while youre using any media app, then automatically turns them back on when you leave the media app.
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No-Root Ad-Blocker That Wont Drain Your Battery [Android 5.0+]
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In this video, Ill be showing you how to set up a new app called DNS66 that uses Androids VPN system to block ads system-wide without using root.
Unlike similar VPN ad-blockers, this one only blocks at the DNS level, so it has a very minimal battery footprint. On top of that, its completely free and open-source to boot, so you know your data is safe.
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How to Get Cyanogens Chromium-Based Browser on Android
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In this video, Ill be showing you how to install a new web browser called Gello, from the makers of CyanogenMod.
Gello is based on Chromium, so its a lot like Google Chrome, but with lots of extra features and without all the Google stuff. Theres an interesting inverted color night mode, a swipe navigation feature, and a full screen mode, so theres lots to like here.
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How to Enable Googles Motion Sense Gestures on the Pixel 4
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In this video, Ill show you how to set up and use the Pixel 4s new Motion Sense feature. Powered by Googles Soli radar chip, these gestures let you control the device without touching the screen, but theyre not enabled by default.
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How to Silence Multiple Notifications at Once [Android 5.0+]
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In this video, Ill be showing you a new app called Mutifier that automatically silences excessive notifications when you receive more than one in a brief period of time.
This is perfect for those group chats you have going, when one person sends a picture, then 10 other people chime in with quick one-word responses. Youll still hear the first notification, and youll still actually get all of the notifications, but all of the extras after the first one will be muted automatically.
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How to Cast Videos That Chrome & Other Browsers Cant
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In this video, Ill be showing you a Chromecast-enabled Android browser called Cast Controller that lets you cast videos that other browsers cant handle.
Chrome lets you cast some videos, but a lot of websites explicitly prevent this on mobile, and others just dont work. This browser will cast pretty much any video that you can play on your smartphone, and it even works with Fire TV, so this is a great way to cast Instagram videos, for example.
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![Send Android SMS & MMS Using Apple Messages on Your Mac [How-To]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xYSVu7xvppg/mqdefault.jpg "Send Android SMS & MMS Using Apple Messages on Your Mac [How-To]
How to Send & Receive Android Texts from Your Mac [Giveaway]
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In this video, Ill be showing you how to set up an app called SMS for Apple Messages that lets you send and receive SMS or MMS messages using the Apple Messages app on your Mac.
The messages use your regular carrier number, so its just like the experience you would get if you had an iPhone paired with your Mac (minus iMessage, of course). And now, thanks to a few big updates to this awesome app, MMS and group messages are now supported, as well as end-to-end encryption.
Were also doing a promotional giveaway for the pro service offered by SMS for Apple Messages. Normally, you can send up to 5 messages per day with the free version, but its $4.99/year or $29.99/month to get unlimited access to this service. However, with the promo code you can find at my full tutorial, youll only have to pay $1.99 for the full year to get premium access.
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