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How to Sideload Apps on Android

Can't find a specific app in Google Play? That's no problem if you have the .APK file of the app. Put it on your phone, install it with a few taps, and you'll be using the app as naturally as if you had installed it via the traditional route. This is called "sideloading," and it works for any Android device. You can even sideload Android apps on Google TV!

But there's a reason sideloading is disabled by default. Understand the risks of sideloading Android apps before proceeding. But if you're still onboard and want to sideload? Then hop aboard the Sideload Express, friend, and join us inside Cabin 101 as we explain everything you need to know about sideloading apps on an Android device!

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How to Check Electric Car Battery Health

If you're considering buying a used electric vehicle, you'll want to learn about it as much as possible. Specifically, the health of EV's battery. But how do you do that? By placing a stethoscope on the battery's shell and listening for...something? Not quite. Here's the right way to check the health of an EV battery, including which tools are worth using.

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Hey Google: Drop YouTube Music From YouTube Premium and I’m In!

YouTube Premium includes two streaming services for the price of one. It includes YouTube without ads (but still creator-supported) and other amenities like playing YouTube videos in the background, but it also includes YouTube Music. Don't want YouTube Music? Too bad! One of our writers here at HTG makes the case for why mandatorily bundling YouTube Music with YouTube Premium is not only a lousy deal but a hindrance to the YouTube Premium package as a whole.

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The Pros and Cons of Buying Phones From Your Carrier

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10 Fun Games to Play in the Linux Terminal

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How Do Disposable Cameras Work, and Why Do They Still Exist?

There once was a time when looking at photographs meant you first had to wait for your film to be developed (usually at least one hour). For many, this meant buying a cheap disposable camera and getting it developed after the film roll was full. While this era is long gone, disposable cameras are oddly still around. Why do they still exist - and how do they work, anyway?

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How to Set Up and Use iCloud Shared Photo Library

It's easier than ever for Apple users to share photos and videos with close friends and family alike through the iCloud Shared Photo Library. But how do you set it up and share those memories? Here's how to do it on an iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

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