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Ubuntu on a ThinkPad Helix (x86 Tablet/Convertible)

I’m looking for a new tablet. Over the past few days I’ve had the chance to play around with a ThinkPad Helix. The Helix comes with Windows 8, but naturally, I installed Ubuntu to see how it works on a touch device. Here are my findings. Continue reading

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Android Hardware Dvorak

I wanted to be able to type in Dvorak with the hardware keyboard of my ASUS SL-101 eeePad Slider. This involved gaining root access to my device. I was surprised at how difficult it was to find clear instructions about … Continue reading

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Android: Send SMS from Your Desktop

Annoyed by the fact that you have to use your Android’s tiny (on-screen) keyboard to type your text messages? I was. Until I found SmartDog’s Android Desktop app. I think it was called “A Web Desktop” or similar in the … Continue reading

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