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Ran across this today. I found 3 really cool things I didn't know I could do and a ton more that I did. read, download, enjoy!
-Rico
http://www.prophethacker.com/2015/05/40-things-you-didnt-know-your-android-could-do.html

50 Things You Didn’t Know Your Android Could Do You can use your android phone from many different ways and reasons. Here we collect best 50 ways for using your android phone. Mostly we use android phone for calling and texting. But android phone capabilities are much more to do. So follow this post and do more with your android phone. Related Po…

Zombie Router! This isn't going to be a long-winded post on security for your router (Link3)
This post is about using DD-WRT and the handy management app that is available for your phone. I have used DD-WRT for years on every router I have ever owned. Here are a few small reasons. 1. Will always be running the most updated kernel, webserver, and security patches. 2. FEATURES! Lots of things are available in DD-WRT that are not available with your stock Linksys, Netgear, or ASUS. This goes for new and older equipment. 3. POWER! You can crank up the juice and fry small animals and children from your home. I assume this is true since I never hear any crickets or see any scorpions.
With a wide availability of compatible hardware, check out the site and get to installing (Link1). When you are finished you will want to install the monitoring and management app on your phone. (Link2)

Link1: http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/index
Link2: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.rm3l.ddwrt.free
Link3 http://krebsonsecurity.com/2015/01/lizard-stresser-runs-on-hacked-home-routers/

www.dd-wrt.com | Unleash Your Router DD-WRT is free Linux-based firmware for several wireless routers, most notably the Linksys WRT54G (including the WRT54GL and WRT54GS) and Buffalo WHR-G54s,WHR-HP-G54. It is licensed under the GNU General Public License version 2. Many of DD-WRT's features are not included in typical router firmware.…

Chip Cards are coming. Here is a brief that will help bring you up to speed.

What you need to know about chip-embedded credit cards The conversion process from older magnetic stripe cards to chip-embedded credit and debit cards has sped up in recent months because of an Oct. 1 deadline. That's the day when liability for credit card fraud will shift from banks to merchants. This FAQ has everything you need to know.

. this isn't just something that makes your palms sweaty when up in-front of a bunch of people. Stagefright will also make your palms sweaty as a hacker takes over your phone from a crafty MMS (An MMS can be a video, pic, or a group message). Some Android devices are vulnerable while others are not. There is a handy App that has been developed to check your phone (Posted below). Don't burn your device in boiling oil if it is vulnerable. I suggest turning off auto retrieve MMS until your device is patched. Also know your sender, opening an attachment from a stranger via email or text is always dangerous.
http://ausdroid.net/2015/08/07/zimperium-updates-their-stagefright-detector-app-after-many-patched-devices-showed-as-vulnerable/

Zimperium updates their Stagefright detector app after many patched devices showed as vulnerable... Zimperium Inc, the company behind the detection and announcement of the Stagefright Security vulnerability last week, has released an update to their Stagefright detector app. It seems a lot of people have been having issues with the Stagefright detector app released last night by Zimperium Inc. A n…

Everyone knows there is an outage for cell service in the Ohio valley. What you may not be aware of is there there are many alternatives that work great over WiFi when needing to make a call. Such as:
1. T-Mobile. T-mo has had WiFi calling in most of their phone for over a year. Just connect to a hotspot and you can call and text the same way you have been. No problems and no special apps.
2. Google Hangouts/Google voice. Works on Android, iOS, Laptops, and desktops. Lots of features and if you like it you can replace your current SMS app with it. Give it a try.
3. Whats App. Facebook bought it for 14 Billion dollars and having 450 million users is saying something. A negative is in order to set it up you need a working phone because of a verification text.
4. Skype. Dont count this one out. just remember to buy skype credit to make those calls
5. Facebook. Make calls to your other facebook friends!

Not an exhaustive list. Just my Go to when I don't have service.