Recent content by Jim Gribbin

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    what was your first smartphone?

    That was mine as well...
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    Why does Android Central's website take up so many resources?

    Other sites I visit have ads without hammering me this hard.
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    Why does Android Central's website take up so many resources?

    I usually visit Android Central on my Chromebox. I have been noticing that shortly after opening AC's home page, my fan kicks on and the system noticeably slows down. My fan rarely kicks in otherwise. If I open an article from AC in a separate tab, it slows down even more, often to the point I...
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    do you think that the google's phone are not inexpensive anymore?

    They are right up there with other premium phones. Same price as iPhone 7 & 7+ and the Samsung S7 & S7Edge.
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    The 480p Only Youtube is back

    I can get my Nexus 5 (LG) to limit to 480p by telling it to limit usage unless on wifi and turning off the wireless (forcing it to mobile data).
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    Nexus 6P - Blocking SMS on Marshmallow

    Re: Blocking SMS on Marshmallow Have you looked at Android's "Do not disturb" feature? It has some whitelisting features for SMS, calls, alarms and other stuff.
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    Nexus 7 problems

    Re: Nexus 7 bull Sorry to hear you're unhappy w/ your device. I got mine (wireless) last fall. I already had a 10.1" Motorola XYBoard, but the N7 has become a "daily driver" for me. I am waiting for the new one to come out to give me an excuse to go the hspa+ route. For what I do, I don't feel...