If you're brave and like to tinker, rooting your Google Nexus 7 could unleash the potential of this powerful Android tablet. Here's how. David Gilson David Gilson has always revelled in tech and ...

To root or not to root? That is the question. Rooting your Android device definitely pushes you up a level or two in your geekdom. It requires a certain level of commitment, at least a little savvy, ...

There are tools available to root nearly every Android phone or tablet released to date. Many of those tools require you to hook up your mobile device to a PC with a USB cable and run a utility on the ...

Last week, I provided a quick overview of my impressions of the iPhone and Android operating systems. This week, I have a few thoughts on rooting or jailbreaking your device. This won’t be a how-to; ...

The first tablets and TV sticks with Rockchip RK3188 quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor are just starting to hit the streets. But it hasn’t taken long for early users to figure out how to roo an ...

Rooting your Android device is much like jailbreaking an iPhone. Once rooted, you can make your phone run faster, tether it to your computer, tweak hidden settings to your liking, and more. Here's how ...

Did you know that you can easily recover data from your Android device even after it’s been deleted? And without having to root that device? Well, you can, and the process for completing this task isn ...

Scientific American presents Tech Talker by Quick & Dirty Tips. Scientific American and Quick & Dirty Tips are both Macmillan companies. Last week I did an episode on some of the best apps for your ...