If you’re like most people, you probably have a Nook device and an Android phone connected to your home network. But what if you want to use your Nook device as a personal computer? You can do this by connecting it to your home network and using the Google Play Store to sideload Android apps. Then, you can use the Google Now Launcher on your Android phone to control all of your Nook devices’ functions.
Every week we open up the tips box and highlight some handy reader tips and tricks. This week we’re looking at a no-fuss way to boot Android on your Nook Color, customizing your YouTube experience, and tracking laptop battery usage.
No Fuss Android Booting on the Nook Color
Stewart writes in with a tip for those interested in turning their Nook Color into a full Android device:
Thanks Stewart! We’re big fans of geeking out and DIYing but if you’re looking for an instant fix without mucking about with your Nook it looks like a good solution.
YouTube Options for Google Chrome Makes Customization Easy
Eric writes in to rave about his favorite YouTube tool:
Ditching the comments and tweaking the interface is as good a reason as any to install the extension. Thanks for writing in.
Monitoring Your Windows Laptop Battery
Jerry writes in with an application tip for monitoring your Windows laptop battery usage:
You weren’t kidding about the buffet of information supplies by the application. If you’re curious about the nitty-gritty details of battery consumption, however, it has you covered.
Have a tip or trick to share? Send us an email at tips@howtogeek.com and you might just see it on the front page.
