Howto: Install GrapheneOS on Pixel 6a
We provide superior device-specific instructions which will guide you through installing GrapheneOS on a Google Pixel 6a (bluejay) using a Windows PC.
Root, Recovery, & Lineage OS Guide for Nextbit Robin
Official LineageOS install instructions for the Nextbit Robin do not reflect reality and are non functional. Here is the proper way to get it done: Unlock the Bootloader: Install USB driver for Nextbit Robin: link Enable OEM unlock in the Developer options under device Settings, if present. Connect the device to your PC via USB. …
Flashing TM-AC1900 to RT-AC68U/P
Here’s the simplest method I know of for flashing a TM-AC1900 to a RT-AC68U or RT-AC68P. As this is a free resource please write questions in the comments below – do not call or email my business or use contact form regarding this subject. How to flash AC1900 to AC68U: Code for fixing MTD5 partition …
Root, Recovery, & Lineage OS Guide for Samsung Galaxy S7
I’ve recently upgraded from my old device to a Samsung Galaxy S7 and had some trouble following the official LineageOS install guide as well as various other sources on the subject. With a slight adjustment of method, however, I was able to easily install a custom recovery, custom rom, as well as root the device. …
Solution: Inaccessible Boot Device with Paragon HFS+
I came across a challenge that prevented my Windows 10 computer from booting. The issue arose when I uninstalled Paragon HFS+ special edition and installed Paragon HFS+ trial, after reboot my computer would not start and gave the following blue screen error: Inaccessible_Boot_Device By referencing a number of sources I was able to reach a …
DD-WRT on Asus RT-N66U
I’ve recently acquired a batch of RT-N66U (hardware version B1) routers for use in Network Setup services and had to flash one of them to DD-WRT to create a free wireless hotspot. Looking through the sea of information I found it somewhat difficult to figure out what to do and wasted a significant chunk of …
Disable Taskbar Popup on Mouse Hover – Windows 8 & Windows 7
Do the taskbar popups get in the way of functionality and usability? Quickly disable them with this easy fix: Proper solution – requires professional or higher grade edition of Windows for access to the group policy editor: Go to Start > Run (Winkey+R) and type gpedit.msc, press enter On the left pane navigate to User …
Use Adaway as an Android IP Filter / Blocklist
I spent some time trying to find an acceptable ipfilter for Android and had almost hit a wall. Repeated suggestions of Peerblock were unacceptable as the application is buggy and has not seen development in some months. It is then, by coincidence, that I recognized Adaway as a perfect ipfilter app. Why is it so …
Outlook.com finally gets IMAP support
Since I’ve become an Outlook insider I’ve found no news worthy of mentioning. They were either disabling features or doing things most users don’t care about. This day, however, I bring great news. Outlook.com has finally matured into a real mail service and now supports IMAP – this means you can use your favorite mail …
Google Apps no longer offered as free service
Google has stopped offering free service of Google Apps for new customers, customers wanting to sign up for google apps must pay $50 per person per year. More information may be found at this link. As such Bay Area Tech Pros is no longer able to offer Google Apps as a service. We are providing …