Move Microsoft SkyDrive folder location without re-downloading all files

Microsoft SkyDrive is an awesome service and the recently released desktop synchronisation application makes keeping all of your files with you and up-to-date a breeze. When you first install SkyDrive it prompts you to select the folder location in which to store your files. But what happens if you want to change that location down …

How to Run Windows 8 Developer Preview in VirtualBox

So you’ve downloaded the brand spanking new Windows 8 Developer preview but don’t want to destroy your working machine in the process? Why not use a virtual machine instead? My Virtual Machine of choice is Oracle’s VirtualBox. It’s up there in the capability stakes and it’s completely free. This is my quick guide to setting …

How to Remove Telstra (or Other Telco) Stock Applications from a Galaxy S2 (i9100/i9100T)

So you followed my guide on how to root your Telstra Galaxy S2 (i9100T)? One of the easiest things to do next is to remove the (mostly) useless applications bundled on your phone. This can be achieved in numerous ways but I will show you the method which I believe is the easiest. This process …

How to Root Your Telstra Samsung Galaxy S2 (i9100T)

Perhaps like me you recently picked up your brand new Telstra Samsung Galaxy S2 (also known as the Galaxy SII or i9100T). But like me too, you quickly realise that its full power can’t be unleashed without “rooting” your phone (like “jailbreaking” for iPhone converts). Or you may have just heard about rooting your android …