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    Root Explain "rooting a device"

    I'm a computer tech, so I do have a good understanding of things. But being that I'm new to the Android world the concept of "rooting" one's device is new to me. It sounds like I gain many features from doing such a thing. But could someone explain to me what it does exactly. And is it worth...
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    OTG Cable question (not on the cable)

    I've been reading that the OTG cable will allow me to utilize (let's say) a 16GB memory stick to add more space to my tablet. I insert the OTG cable and a memory stick and away I go. But after reading a lot; 1) Do I have to root my device in order for this to utilize the cable? 2) Do only...
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    Help Searching for "Video Out" answers

    I just received my Nexus7 on Boxing Day and been trying to go through and make it work for me. Some how in my research I forgot to look into the HDMI functionality (or in this case, lack there of). I'm trying to get the same business-usage out of my Nexus that I do from my iPad2. So I'm trying...
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    Hey there!

    Hi there, My name is Josh and I'm new to the Android community. I'm an experienced computer tech that knows Windows, some linux, and Apple. I've been a strong user of the iPhone (ver.3 & ver4S) and also of the iPad (1 & 2). As of boxing day I finally had a good chance to purchase the Google...