The Vlingo app, for processing voice commands on Android phones, has been both too easy to activate accidentally and too difficult to remove on the Samsung Galaxy S II, according to users. This simple method will uninstall Vlingo without rooting your Android phone (ICS).
Software, Web & Apps
Gmail: Change Toolbar Button Labels From Icons To Text
A while ago in Gmail, the action buttons at the top of Gmail were changed to display “icons only” by default. If you want to change the icons back to buttons with text labels, then here is how.
Fix Corrupt User Profile When Chrome Won’t Start
If you can’t start your Google Chrome browser, your browser user profile may be corrupted. The solution here can get Chrome working again, and protect your Chrome bookmarks in case this happens again.
Fix For Windows Live Writer: Temporary Post Used For Theme Detection
In Windows Live Writer, the desktop blog writing program, WordPress users may see a theme detection error. When updating the offline blog theme, a temporary post shows up in your blog’s RSS feed. A solution is here.
Skype for Windows Phone App: Features, Requirements, Certified Phones
Now users can make Skype voice and video calls from their Windows Phones, with the official Skype for Windows Phone app’s release. See features, requirements, and a list of compatible Skype Certified phones.
Skype Voice Calls & Video Calls Now Available For Windows Phone Users
The Skype for Windows Phone beta app is now available for Windows Phone. See details here on supported features, unsupported features, system requirements, and Skype certified phones.
Stop Flash From Crashing In Google Chrome
If there is a Flash plug-in conflict in Google Chrome, users may see constant error messages about Flash crashing: “The following plug-in has crashed: Shockwave Flash”. A solution follows.
Facebook Won’t Add Friends To Existing Friend Lists
With recent changes in Facebook, some users may have the rare problem where you cannot add a friend to an existing friend list. Facebook will show the friend as added, but your changes are not saved. A basic solution is given here.