Writers Wanted!

As many of you don’t know, I’ve accepted a really good paying job with a lot of hours lately.   It seeems they are really in need of my services.   I can’t really talk about company because of the NDA clause, so I won’t go there.   I however will be to tired and worn out to come home and blog every week but that doesn’t mean I won’t do it from time to time.  I however want to keep the content going for my readers.   With the money I’m making now, I can now afford to pay for blog post once or twice a week.   

Posting Requirements!

I know this is going to be something you’ve already done if your a free lance writer but I do have some requirements to post to my site.   Here they are:

• Unique post only — I will be using a Copyscape to check for uniqueness and thus I don’t want to google dinging me over copying!
• Keep it Related — It has to be related to technology or even Android Cell Phones.   It really doesn’t matter what it is just as long as it is technology related.   You can review items that you’ve purchased or anything like that.
• Keep the post around 500 words — you can always do more but it should be kept around 500 if at all possible.
• Pictures — use only Creative Commons pictures unless you can show you have the rights to the picture in question.
• No spam — Spam will get your account deleted and post(s) removed that is all I have to say about that!

You submit your post and I’ll review them and decide when they will go public, if you have a particular time you are looking to post it just tell me and we will discuss it.   I will be editing them to verify they are SAFE.

Payment!

So you’ve read what my requirements to write a post.   These are really just common sense things but I don’t want to chance anything.   If your wondering about what you get in return, I will pay 5$ per post.   I do require however that in order to get payed you have to be submit and be approved 5 articles (25$ worth).  If your approved you have a few options available to you:

• Get Paid through Paypal!
• Get a 25$ Gift certificate from Amazon [Affiliate Link]!
• Money Order!

As you can see you have several options available to you to get paid but you do have to get to post more than just one post to get paid.  If you think your wanting the job please feel free to contact me and tell me your interested if possible some example posts.  

Paul Sylvester

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Security Is Everything!

Although, I’m don’t consider myself a security expert.   I have been reading blog posts about what people do and it just makes my skin crawl.  Most of  the time, anybody has an opinion on Android Devices [Affiliate Link] and I’m sure I’m not the only who has an opinion but I am sure it isn’t going to necessarily be in line with others who use an Android device!

Security in your backyard!

I’m going to tell you that Androids aren’t immune, far from it.  I know better than most that if we start to use the mentality like Apple Did then we are doomed from the very beginning! So why all the fuss? You might be asking.   I’ve heard about a few app’s that makes me a little worried and a little concerned.  I’m here to talk about them and give you enough information so you can decide for yourself.

Opera Mini — Not for me.   This little app isn’t bad but it does remind me a lot like Silk browser for the Kindle Fire.  Although the Kindle Fire browser will allow me to disable the feature.   You will be sending all your information whether it is encrypted or not to Norway.  They are basically doing a man in the middle ssl encryption and thus your information is going to be able to be viewed in Norway.

Opera Mini isn’t for me but I am not going to say that it is all bad.   You have to consider what you are going to use your browser for.   If you intent to do banking with your Android device than you are risking a lot.  I’m sure Opera Mini has some great intentions but it still bothers me that my information isn’t secured.

Android Pit — I’ve looked into this one and it is another one that has good intentions but you have to install from Unknown Sources and then the problem with possible malware.   Although it isn’t really likely, it does make me worry more about malware.  If I allow this one, then I’m becoming more like a Windows User and thus I don’t want to risk having my Android Phone taken over.

Security is my #1

When I am looking to install a Rom or install something that is rooted, I am always cautious about those types of thing but I am not going to do anything to overly extreme.  I’ve even started my own Computer Repair Business in hopes to earn a little extra money the next few weeks and help feed my family in Evansville, Indiana!  If you know anyone who wants their computer fixed that live in Evansville, Indiana let them know about my services.   If I find a problem that can’t be found, I will post it on my Computer Repair blog in the same process! 

Paul Sylvester

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What is Jelly Bean?

Jelly Bean is the next major update to Android O/S(Operating System) and is due out some time July 2012, and that is just rumor and speculation but it seems to be spot on.   If you haven’t played with Ice Cream Sandwich, it is about time to consider going out and buying a new phone.  Check to see if you can upgrade you plan [Affiliate Link] to the newest Operating System, Ice Cream Sandwich!  If it can you should consider doing that in the next few weeks!

Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)

With the recent activities about Jelly Bean, I came across a post about CyanogenMod going to start working on the newest release Android 4.1.   I have been thinking to myself, it would be nice to have it on my HTC Inspire that I just got done putting Android 4.0 otherwise know as Ice Cream Sandwich.   I must admit, this is quite fascinating when it comes to how I would need to do this.   Although if your running ICS then you shouldn’t have any major problems installing Jelly Bean!   That is at least what I’ve heard.  

Backing Up!

Don’t let it be said, that I never have told you to back up your stuff.  I’ve already talk about some of the Cloud service backups but that is different from just backing up your device.  Now here are a few good App’s that you should always install to back up your important data off your device.

• App Backup & Restore — Huge time saver for me.  If you have several apps that you must have at all times, this will back them up onto your SD card or Micro SD card for you to restore later.  I can’t say much more than this.   It won’t back up your contacts but I’ve got somethin for that also!
• SMS Backup & Restore — Another Great little app for when you want to backup your text messages.  This is one of those that I keep on my phone.   You never know when you need that text message.
• Backup Contacts — Great little App that lets you backup you contacts and upload it to Gdrive.  The only thing is that you have to have Gdrive installed to upload it to your Google Drive in the Cloud!  You can’t do an automatic backing up of contacts but that isn’t really a need for me.  I don’t build contacts every day but I do it once a month or once a week depending on the need of backing up my contacts!
• Titanium Backup — This little app does all that and more but the only caveat is that you have to buy it for $6.58 to have to be able to have cloud support, and you need to have Root Access so this can be a downfall to some of you.  That is why I gave you some other options that are free to use to backup all you important programs!

With These apps, I can get my HTC Inspire ready to upgrade to Jelly Bean version that is coming in the next few weeks from what CyanogenMod is predicting.  Although there isn’t an exact date just yet.  When I find out I’ll post it as soon as I can.  This is will be a major update to my system.  I’ve heard from others that the Jelly Bean O/S is really responsive and I hope the mod will be also be as responsive.  Are you ready for Jelly Bean? or do you need to upgrade you Phone first? [Affiliate Link]

Paul Sylvester

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