With an inexpensive USB OTG adapter, you can connect things like keyboards, USB hard drives, and even gaming controllers to your Android phone or tablet.

Just drag your mouse over to the Android screen and start controlling your mobile device. Sharing the keyboard and mouse is not the only cool trick this app has up its sleeve.

Use these Android and PC software recommendations to work more efficiently, keep your phone safe, or interact more quickly with your multimedia files.

If you're looking for a way to do a full backup of your non-rooted Android device, Jack Wallen illustrates how to manage this process with the Android SDK.

How to tell if your Android phone or tablet supports USB On-The-Go Can you plug external devices into your smartphone? A simple app answers the question, potentially saving you both time and money.