Blu G93, Best Low-Priced Phone Review

The Blu G93 which is arguably the best, low priced smartphone in the market. The phone is unlocked and runs an Android 13 operating system. It has NFC, which means youll be able to scan your phone to make payments. The dual sim makes this phone elite. You are able to have 2 different service plans, from the same or different phone carriers. I had no trouble receiving calls from either GSM carrier. There are so may configuration options available. You are able to select, different ring tones for each SIM. But you are not able to select, different messaging tones. The Blu G93 also has a feature called Xtra Ram. If you go to settings, then click on System, you have the ability to add 6 gigabytes of RAM, which allows for more processing power. The Blu G93 comes with a case, headphones and a screen protector. The Moto G5 has similar specifications, but overall the Blu G93 is superior. Lets compare the Blu G93 to the Moto G5 matched closed to price, features and specifications. The G93 is a clear winner.

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The Blu C9 Cell Phone Review

The Blu C9 (see video below) has factory loaded apps, including Solitaire, Monopoly. And it also has a Minigames tab, which I have not seen on any other Android operating systems. This phone has Android 13. You can't turn the tab off. When I clicked on one of the games, it didn't load. So, I waited for about 1 minute and I closed it. And tried another game, which did load after about 1 minute.

The Blu C9 also has a feature called Xtra Ram. If you go to settings, then click on System, you'll see that its initially set to 1 gigabyte of, extra ram usage. You have the ability to change it to 2 gigabytes, which gives you more processing power. Personally, I didn't notice a difference. Its important to note, that I received a notification, about Tubi. But  I didn't want to receive any to be notifications about the application. I realized it was a system setting. And I verified that all settings for that system application, were turned off. However, I couldn't turn any off the main application service off. But the phone supposed to be unlocked from all these carrier settings. However, the phone has a lot of similarities to a locked phone, because there are so many restrictions 

The next thing I noticed, is that you can't use the picture in picture feature called, display over other apps. For example, if you go to apps and then you select the YouTube app. Next, scroll down to the display other apps the feature. It states that this feature is not available, because it slows down your phone. But I have another phone with less RAM and a quad processor, compared to this phones octoprocessor, which is twice the processing power. Yet my other phone can run the app in the background, but this one can't. And some apps inform you that they cannot run properly, unless you enabled the display over other apps feature. So that is definitely a con.

Frankly, the dual sim makes this phone desirable. You are able to have 2 different service plans, from the same or different phone carriers. There are so many options that allow you to configure the sim cards. You can use the default SIM names, or personalize the name. I had no trouble receiving calls from either GSM carrier.

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Blu Product Phone	Blu View 4	Blu C9
GSM Carrier	Locked	Unlocked
RAM/ Internal Storage	3GB/ 32 GB	2GB(internal)+2GB (Xtra RAM)/64GB
Features	13MP-5MP camera	Fingerprint Sensor/8MP-5MP camera Dual Sim
Processor	2.0 GHz Quad-Core	1.6 GHz Octa-Core
Battery	4,000mAh	4,000mAh
Case Included	No	Yes
Android Version/Tech	12/GSM-3G&4G	13/GSM-3G&4G
Price	Locked to carrier $39.99	Un/locked to carrier $69.99

Wireless Connectivity with Chrome OS Flex

My Core Innovations Windows 10 S Mode, laptop was previously configured to run Windows 10. Currently, it doesn't meet the requirements to upgrade to Windows 11. So I changed the operating system to Chrome OS Flex. However, certain features do not work with Chrome OS Flex, including my wireless network adapter.  I previously tried to use the TP-Link Nano USB WiFi adapter, but when I attempted to view network devices, there were no networks available. 

Ultimately, I wanted a device that was portable, which could allow my laptop to wirelessly connect to the internet. So, I found the VONETS VAP11G-300 network device. It can be used a bridge, access point or a repeater. I used this device as a bridge. A bridge is primarily used to manage or segment networks. My laptop does not have an ethernet port, so I also had to use The TP-Link USB to Ethernet Adapter. The TP-Link USB to Ethernet Adapter works great and no drivers are required. 

The VONETS VAP11G-300 has 2 cables : 1 Ethernet , 1 USB A (power cord). In my example, using this device as a bridge:

a. Plug the Vonets USB cable, into your laptop for power (5W) - Or you can use a power cord adapter, then plug it into a power outlet, for power. But I aiming for the more portable setup. So everything will be plugged into my laptop. 

b. Next, plug the Ethernet cord in your computer's Ethernet port.

c. Lastly, you will go to the Vonets interface portal, which is listed in the instructional manual. Login, then you will select scan, select your network, then connect the device to your WiFi connection. Make sure you click restart to save changes, which is located towards the bottom of the screen. Once it restarts, wait about 60 seconds, then you will be able to browse the internet, on your Chrome OS Flex device.

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2. TP-Link USB to Ethernet Adapter, Foldable USB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Network Adapter, Support Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP for Desktop Laptop Apple MacBook Linux (UE300)

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Not Receiving GMail Notifications for Android

For Android 11, you can first go to your phone's settings menu. Then select Apps and Notifications. Then select Gmail. Now, please view your Gmail Notifications, settings. And make sure they are turned on. You can turn on or off the categories, depending on notification type.

Now, in the settings menu of the GMail app, select Storage and Cache, Next clear the cache. Then clear the storage. Initially, I was reluctant to reinstall the app or clear the storage, in the phone's settings menu. Because I didn't want to reenter my account information. However, once I cleared data and reloaded my mail accounts, then I started to received email notifications in a timely manner.

I made no setting changes. But, after several automatic GMAIL app updates, my emails notifications were not working. This process allowed me to receive notifications for Gmail, Outlook and Yahoo accounts using the GMAIL app. Common issues are not receiving email notifications until the app is open, or not receiving email notifications at all. This process should not delete any of your emails or files. So, to reenable notifications, then you should clear the cache and storage, which should fix the issue. If not uninstall, then reinstall the app.

Uninstall Chrome OS Flex - Enterprise Enrollment

Initially, Enterprise Enrollment allowed you to sign in with a personal email address and the company would not restrict access, with a personal email address. However, eventually there were more restrictions. Eventually, I couldn't browse social media sites. Then, I began to receive a message that stated, I was not authorized to access the device with my personal credentials. Even though it was my laptop, that I purchased with my own money. Ultimately, I decided to install Chrome OS Flex, without Enterprise Enrollment.

To uninstall Chrome OS Flex Enterprise Enrollment, plug in your OS Flex USB installer. Next, boot into the bios Boot Manager, by repeatedly pressing F7. However, your function key may be different, depending on your brand of computer [check with your manufacturer]. At first, I had UEFI enabled and I tried to boot into the USB hard disk, but it didn't boot. It kept loading the OS. So, then I switched USB ports and it still didn't boot to the installer. Ultimately, I had to disable UEFI boot and enable legacy boot. Then it worked. I'd like to place a disclaimer: I may haven been impatient and did not wait long enough. But I eventually switched to legacy Boot and disabled UEFI in the bios. So, UEFI could possibly be enabled and still work to reinstall Chrome OS Flex. But it didn't work for me.

Once you boot to the USB, using your Chrome OS Flex USB installer, you will see the chromeOS Flex logo, which loads for several minutes. It may take 3 minutes or so for it to load. So be patient! Afterwards, you will be prompted to install Chrome OS Flex on the computer or choose to boot it directly from the USB stick.

To view the video version of Uninstall ChromeOS- Flex Enterprise Enrollment, go to: 

https://youtu.be/T6vl6ejUFd4 

Tips:

1. This article can be used to uninstall either Chrome OS Flex or Chrome OS Flex - Enterprise Enrollment

2. You can also uninstall, then boot to another OS 

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Using a PoE Injector & an USB C to Ethernet Adapter with a Cellphone

In what situation would you use a PoE Injector and an USB C to Ethernet Adapter, to receive an internet connection from a cellphone? If your internet connection is unavailable at the location you are at, then you may need an alternate way to connect to the internet. A PoE Injector sends power to a PoE device, and will deliver power up to a predefined distance. The device can be used with an access point, router or switch to power IP cameras, etc. Also, the PoE Injector may be required in order to operate certain devices.  

This article will detail the use of the TP-Link USB Type-C to RJ45 Gigabit-Ethernet Network Adapter, an Android phone and a Cisco PoE Injector. The TP-Link USB Network Adapter is compatible with : Windows, macOS, Chrome OS and Linux OS. Below are some of the ways you can use a PoE Injector, a USB C to Ethernet Adapter and a cellphone. 

1. The PoE Injector can be used to power an IP camera, IP phone, a wireless access point or switch.

2.  The PoE Injector is great for spaces with limited electrical outlets. For example, you could connect a wireless access point to a PoE injector, then connect your camera to the wireless access point. This would allow you to use only one socket, while receiving a signal from an access point, in a remote place, like an outhouse.

3. You can also connect your cell phone to a PoE injector, which would allow it to receive an internet connection in a remote place. For example, if your power went out you could use a back up battery to power the PoE injector. Then connect your hotspot to your PoE injector via a USB Type-C, Ethernet Network Adapter. Next, connect your camera to the hotspot. So you are able to run your IP camera in a power outage, using this scenario.

My Android cellphone runs on 3G and 5G networks. Speeds on the 5G network were 10 times faster. Both speeds were sufficient to run an IP camera. For example, "Ring devices function best when upload and download speeds are around 2 Mbps or greater."1 So if you are concerned about speed, both 5G and 3G speeds offer quality data transfer speed. In addition, the USB C to Ethernet Adapter can be used to tether to your laptop, or any Ethernet device. There is no software required to use the TP-Link Ethernet Network Adapter or the Cisco PoE Injector. They work great and I definitely recommend the products. 

Speed test on a 3G phone                     Speed test on a 5G phone
Download 32Mbps                                 Download 369Mbps 

References

1. https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020638172-Test-Your-Wifi-Connections

Install ChromeOS Flex on a PC For Free

Do you have an old computer that you would like to upgrade? If your Windows computer does not meet the minimum requirements to run Windows 11, then ChromeOS Flex may be a great option for you. You can update a laptop or a desktop that meets the ChromeOS Flex minimum requirements. As of early 2023 you need 4GB of RAM, 16GB of storage and a X86 or 64Bit processor, to install the ChromeOS Flex operating system. You can search for keyword "System Information" on your Windows computer, in order to view your computer information.

According to Chrome, because of its use of sandbox technology, ChromeOS provides an excellent level of security.  Reference Link: https://support.google.com/chromeosflex/answer/11552529. The installation requirements are not extensive. Chrome OS Flex is a slightly different version of Chrome OS.-1 Overall the operating system is great. However I did encounter issues with ChromeOS Flex on my Windows 10, 64 Bit laptop, 4GB Ram:

1. The Wi-Fi adapter was not recognized on my laptop. Because my laptop does not have an ethernet port, the work around is to use an ethernet adapter. USB tethering also worked. You are still able to use the device as a Guest, but cannot browse many of the apps without a network connection.
2.  My Bluetooth adapter was not recognized
3. There are several online blogs that inform you how to dual boot ChromeOS Flex and Windows. Although it possible, it is quite extensive. So, I opted to install ChromeOS Flex pnly on my Windows laptop.

My multifunction printer worked great. It was not automatically added by ChromeOS Flex, but once I typed in the IP address of the printer, it was readily added as a network printer. My camera worked great as well. You can find out more information about ChromeOS Flex installation at https://support.google.com/chromeosflex#topic=11618314. 

Some of you may want to use your device innkeeping with your company's customization standards. You can install the device as a standard user or you can select Enterprise Enrollment. Don't worry if you change jobs, you are able to change your installation type, so that you are not subject to Enterprise Enrollment. Some companies do not allow you to sign in with an outside Google account, however I was able to sign out of my company account and sign in with a personal email address. Although, your personal account is still subject to Enterprise Enrollment restrictions.

1-https://support.google.com/chromeosflex/answer/11542901

How to Create a Home Media Streaming Service Pt. 2

"How to Create a Home Media Streaming Service" is inspired by an article I wrote called "Review of the TP-Link Archer C2300 Dual Band MU-MIMO Gigabit Wi-Fi Router". However now, I would like to inform users about  how I used the Archer C2300 Router to create my own, home streaming service. Yes, you can stream your own videos and music at home on various devices, at the same time, without having to purchase a server . 

I recommend the TP-Link Archer C2300 Router, because you can access files that are attached to the router, on multiple devices, even while connected to other networks, without accessing a host "computer". So there are 2 ways you can accomplish this task using the TP-Link Archer C2300 Dual Band MU-MIMO Gigabit Wi-Fi Router and the VLC Media Player

1. Using an old router with a media port/USB port

2. SMB or FTP

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