Screenshot feature on Nexus 4

One of the features I’ve long waited for on Android devices is the ability to easily and quickly take screenshots. There are ways of enabling this with some apps but those generally require you to have root access.

On my Nexus 4, that was one of the first features I looked for and it still didn’t exist. Or does it….

While I was putting my phone into my RAM mount holder, my fingers hit the power button and the volume down button and PLINK, it took a screenshot! It even saved it nicely into a “screenshot” folder in the gallery.

I’m not sure if this is only on 4.2 or whether that feature also exists on 4.1, or whether it’s specific to the Nexus phones.

Give it a try and let me know how available this is across recent Android OS versions and devices.

Jeep clubs, forums and communities

As a Jeep newbie and someone who seems to have minimal talent for most mechanical things (sigh…) I rely heavily on the various Jeep forums and communities. There are lots of people out there who are extremely willing to help and have valuable experience.

Here’s my list of Jeep clubs, forums and communities. This list is created with a service called “List.ly“ which lets people collaboratively build lists. Those lists can then be embeded in your own blog and will grow as more people contribute to the list.

Please vote for your favourites Jeep clubs, forums or communities and if I’ve missed any, please feel free to add them.

Motorcycle charity rides

Motorcycling offers an incredible freedom that’s almost impossible to achieve in any other way. Because of that, charity rides are hugely popular with motorcyclists.

This list is created with a service called ”List.ly“ which lets people collaboratively build lists. Those lists can then be embeded in your own blog and will grow as more people contribute to the list.

Following, are just a handful of some rides or events and their causes. If there’s another one you know of, please use the ADD TO LIST button below.

New plugs and wires

I gave the Jeep some new plugs and wires today, and wow did it ever need them!

Surprisingly, the plugs came out fairly easily. I was almost positive that they’d all be no problem except for the last one that would be frozen into the block, but even that one didn’t give me any problems.

Pulling the old wires off the distributor cap was a little nasty though, especially when each one released a little shower of rust…

The new toy: 1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ

Ever since I took a Jeep out for a test drive in high school, I’ve wanted one.

Now I’ve got one and the fun begins.

I haven’t quite decided what I’ll do with it yet. I’m torn between keeping it as stock as possible and having some fun with it. I probably won’t go too crazy — it still needs to be drivable on the streets — but it also needs to be a vehicle that’s going to go over / through nice deep snow falls and be capable of exploring the amazing offroad trails and areas we have here.

Either way, it’s something I’ve dreamt about for years and I’m excited to finally have it!