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Tools of the Trade / Re: Android Phone Apps

« on: Jan 02, 2011, 05:45 pm »

Depends on which version of the Android OS you run. I've got v2.3.340 and Task Killer doesn't work like it did before. Things continually turn themselves on despite being killed before I lock my phone. I've been told by Verizon that the new operating system side steps app killers pretty effectively though I don't understand why.

Agreed. I'm running 2.2.1 (kernel version 2.6.32.9-g68eeef5) and every time I open Task Killer there're tons of programs chowing down on my battery power. Even consecutive "killings" don't keep programs from reopening.

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The Green Room / Re: Happy New Years!! My Resolution is....

« on: Jan 01, 2011, 12:31 pm »

I am seconding @lsears with my first resolution: I'm great at timely responses to work matters but I could really use some improvement when responding to those in my social circle.

I'd also like to find more of a middle ground in my work habits - I'm either all the way on or completely off. Being able to find "half off" would be wonderful for those moments of free time!

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Tools of the Trade / Re: Android Phone Apps

« on: Dec 30, 2010, 01:17 am »

This is probably a little late, but I'd like to put in a vote for Android. I have the Droid (just the original version but with Froyo 2.2 on it) on the Verizon network and really love it.

My favorite apps are the Navigation (turn-by-turn driving directions while on tour in a new city = awesome) and the MotoTorchLED (turns the camera flash into a flashlight and/or strobe light). Ultrachron Lite is also a pretty great multi-track stop watch.