100 Must-have Free Fonts for Commercial and Personal Use |
- 100 Must-have Free Fonts for Commercial and Personal Use
- A look Into: Android Rooting
- Record Screen Activities On iOS Devices With Reflector
| 100 Must-have Free Fonts for Commercial and Personal Use Posted: 07 May 2013 08:01 AM PDT Each time a designer starts work on a new design, there is always a big problem: a lack of high-quality materials, such as fonts, icons, images etc. Of course, you can create a font that will properly fit the design you created, but it’s not a good idea since font creation takes a lot of time, which is never enough when you have to work within a deadline.
The solution is simple: you can use ready-made free fonts. There are tons of them all over the web, and we have but collected a small group of 100 free fronts you can download here. There are elegant and unusual fonts, serif and slab serif, rigorous and handwritten fonts and more in the showcase. If you want more do check out our previous round-up of abstract and grunge free fonts.
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| Posted: 07 May 2013 06:01 AM PDT If you have been an Android user for sometime you will realise that there is more to this platform then a mere smartphone operating system. The Android OS is based on the Linux operating system and from that many different Linux distros available, it is common to see them in the Android world too. To step into that world, you will need to root your Android device.
In this article we will explain to you relevant information regarding Android Rooting. For quicker access, check out shortcuts below:
Recommended Reading: 10 Essential Tips To Increase Android’s Performance Android Rooting In A NutshellRooting is what you need to become the administrator or also known as superuser of your own device. With a root-enabled device, you have access to all system files and will be able to modify it at your own will. Manufacturers locked users from such access by giving them something like a guest account to prevent anyone and any app that may compromise your device from having root access.
Whenever you decide to install an app in your device, you have to be aware of the permissions you give out to each app you are about to install. A photo-editing app does not need access to your text messages too. Understanding this permission is crucial for Android users to identify which app is taking what kind of data from you.
Getting Familiar with Rooting termsYou will delve into a lot of new terms in dabbing with Android and for your convenience, here is a list of common rooting terms to help you understand what is the meaning of these words. Custom ROMA modified version of Android operating system which contains additional features, speed, customization and the developer’s own secret recipe to enable updates, (faster) fixing of bugs and a snappier ROM speed.
BootloaderA set of codes that are to be executed before running any software. Bootloaders vary according to manufacturers because of the hardware they use for their device. Unlocking the bootloader is one of the most important steps to enable rooting.
RecoveryA place where you can perform back-ups, flashing ROMs and tweaks, plus all kind of tasks that is dependent on the version of recovery software you have on your Android. Popular custom Android recovery include the ClockWorkMod (CWM) and the Team Win Recovery Project (TWPRP).
FlashingFlashing is the execution of a zipped file to be installed on your Android. Custom ROMs are often released in a ZIP format, so once you have downloaded the zipped files, head over to your recovery and start flashing.
Android Debug Mode – ADMThe Android Debug Mode acts as the command line tool for Android. This is usually acquired from the Android developer’s kit known as Android Software Development Kit (SDK). ADB is needed if you want to run all the rooting-related tools in your PC.
More Android Rooting TermsBrickNon-functional device. Often related to a wrong or bad firmware update. When a device no longer works, it is often referred to as a "bricked" device. KernelKernel will interpret all the information sent in and out by the software in your phone to your hardware from the CPU, Memory or the devices. Its primary function is to manage the Android resources to allow other programs to run and use these resources. An advanced kernel will even allow your device to do something like overclocking and undervolting. FirmwareFirmware is a software that is programmed into a read-only memory (ROM). All devices come with a different firmware, and this ‘fixed’ software is often updated through flashing. Advanced users update their device firmware to fix bugs or add features to the device. Flashing firmware that is not meant for your device will render the device unusable. BasebandThe radio or modem version that is running on your device. It is important to know what version you are currently running before flashing a new radio or modem firmware. Incorrect baseband for your phone will result in the phone not working. VanillaUnmodified version of anything, for example, a Vanilla port for Android ROMs indicating a pure untouched stock ROM experience. WidgetA minimal version of the app that you are running that you can personalize on your Android homescreen. GappsAll important google apps that are manually sideloaded in a form of zipped files. NAndroidA common term for when you are creating backup for your Android. It is used when you want to make a full system backup, as insurance for when you mess up your device. Reasons to root Your AndroidThere are many advantages one can gain from a rooted Android device. Here are a few:
Reasons not to rootThe obvious aftermath of rooting is that it immediately voids your phone’s warranty but if you know what you are doing and if your device has passed its warranty period, this isn’t of great concern. What is, is that rooting involves the risk of bricking your device. You seriously need to know what you are doing. Even without rooting, you need to be worried about the permission you give to apps. Now that your Android is rooted, the result of letting these permissions be open to people you don’t know is dangerous. A rooted Android is also more vulnerable towards viruses that may even harm your device deep within the Android system. The Legality of RootingAccording to Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), Computer programs that enable wireless telephone handsets to execute lawfully obtained software applications, where circumvention is accomplished for the sole purpose of enabling interoperability of such applications with computer programs on the telephone handset. In laymen terms, as long you are not using root-enabled tools outside of getting it to operate programs, it is fine. One reason behind this is because many assume that rooting is the cause of piracy but it isn’t because cracked apps can work with unrooted devices as well. What about Android tablets? It’s a little different. The definition of tablets is too broad and ill-defined that they could not allow exemption to the rule when it comes to tablets. So unless manufacturers allow you to do so, you cannot root your Android tablet. However, the chances of having a legal issue when you root an Android tablet are very slim. Note that the DMCA only applies in the U.S and legal issues are usually different from country to country. But when you think about it, Android being open source since day one has always been open about rooting. What about unlocking?In a nutshell, the United States laws do not state that you cannot get your phone unlocked. To unlock your device, you just need your carrier permission to do so. I suggest reading this article to have a deeper understanding on this matter. This applies only to U.S. citizens. Android Rooting Guides [Table]Disclaimer: The following rooting guides are from third-party sources and are not products of hongkiat.com. We cannot be held responsible for any effects on your device resulting from the rooting guides. Please attempt only after reading through and understanding the guide(s) and proceed with caution. Note: You can sort the table listing by clicking on the titles, example: "Brand", "Model", etc.
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| Record Screen Activities On iOS Devices With Reflector Posted: 07 May 2013 03:01 AM PDT Do you know there is a way to record your iPhone or iPad screen activities? Recording screen activities is not really widely used but, in some cases like making a tutorial or an app review, recording beats taking screenshots. But you don’t have to record your screen activities with a camera; just use Reflector.
Reflector is a desktop application which allows you to mirror your iOS screen to your computer so that you can record and save the recording on your computer. It also records sound. Now isn’t that a handy app to have? Recommended Reading: Screen Capture Tools: 40+ Free Tools & Techniques Record iOS Devices Activities with ReflectorFirst, download and install Reflector on your computer. Run it. Make sure that your computer and iPhone/iPad is on the same Internet connection or Wi-Fi. After running Reflector, click on Try Reflector and the program will run on trial mode. Trial mode allows you to use Reflector for free for 10 minutes.
You can find the Reflector icon on the notification part of the taskbar.
Right click on Reflector icon and open up its ‘Preferences’. You can set Reflector to optimize for the iOS devices you own.
Now on your iPhone, press the Home button twice to bring up the recently used apps bar. Then, swipe it to the right until you see the Airplay icon.
Tap on the Airplay icon, and connect to your computer. Turn on Mirroring.
Now, on your computer screen, you’ll see your iPhone mirror image. You can change the color of the iPhone frame on the desktop by Right click > Frame Skin.
And, you can also change the mirrored iPhone/iPad scale size by Right click > Scale: Actual Size. Choose the size you want it to display.
To start recording, you can do so by pressing Alt + R or right click and click ‘Start Recording’.
When you start recording, there will be a timer on top of the iPhone on your desktop screen to show the duration of your recording.
To stop recording, press Alt + R and a pop up will ask you where you want to save your recording. The recording will be in MP4 format.
Double click on your recording file and you can view your recorded iPhone/iPad screen activities.
It also works in landscape mode. During recording, if you change from portrait to landscape mode, the change will be reflected in the recording.
Last ThoughtsAlthough it is free for only 10 minutes, you have the option to use it for longer by purchasing Reflector for $12.99. Not that you can still reuse the program for as many 10-minute sessions as you want, it just an never go beyond that 10 minutes. The program automatically shuts down at the end of that 10 minutes. 
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