Archive for December, 2009

Dolphin Browser and other apps for Motorola Droid

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

http://browser.mgeek.mobi developer’s page, Dolphin Browser

I have included a link to the developer’s page for you to watch a couple quick videos about the new Dolphin Browser.  There are themes and also a bar code for the download on the developer homepage.  It looks kind of like a firefox browser (even the icon) and has the “pinch zoom” feature that is similar to iphone/touch.  I encourage you to try it out!

Other Applications I find very useful: (found in the Android Marketplace)

  • Smobile Systems Security Shield (antivirus & malware protection)
  • MyBackup Pro (backup apps and settings)
  • BeyondPod (rss and podcast app)
  • WpToGo (WordPress To Go!)
  • Paypal mobile (send money FAST to Paypal users)
  • Whitepages (white and yellow pages)
  • Phone Flicks (links to your Netflicks account)
  • Skype
  • Fandango (can order tickets online)
  • Flixster (great movie app if you want, order tickets via phone through Fandango)
  • Astro file manager (view files/folders on your Droid)
  • Shazam (find that artist/song name)
  • i Music (find an .mp3), not found in marketplace… goto http://www.greencode.me/
  • Ringdroid

Motorola Droid problems – multiple or duplicate facebook icons/links

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

When I first bought my phone about a month ago, I synced my Droid with my facebook. I chose the option to sync only facebook friends already in my contacts on my Droid. Then, a couple of weeks ago, before the operating system update, I re-ran the sync and chose to syn ALL friends to all contacts in my facebook. Well this caused duplicate facebook links inside the contacts in my Droid. Duplicate links, multiple links, icons, or whatever terminology you want to call it, or, aka CLUTTER. They all worked and linked correctly but it just looked crummy/sloppy.
So, I called Verizon wireless Droid support. No luck, they did not have a solution, but then came the operating system upgrade for the Droid, from 2.0 to 2.0.1. So, afterwhich, I removed/deleted the facebook sync. Then, I left my phone alone, still running, for a couple hours and performed a battery pull. Then after 5 minutes, I put in my battery, restarted my phone, and re-established the facebook sync. It worked! No more duplicate links or icons inside each contact!

See if this helps. Give feedback. I will follow up with Verizon and have them document what happened to me.

Good luck! Happy Droid’ing!

Scentsy – Wickless Scents, NO candles!

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

Here’s an idea that might help reduce the chance for burning down your house.  If you don’t blow out your candles or tea lights you have a chance for fire.

How is the wax warmed?
Scentsy’s beautiful ceramic warmers house a low-watt light bulb that slowly melts the Scentsy Bar or Scentsy Brick, filling your home with one of more than 80 unique, long-lasting scents.”

https://pamuphoff.scentsy.us/Home
Pam Uphoff – Escential Consultant
217-433-9152
mailto: puphoff@yahoo.com
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