Monthly Archives: November 2012
iTunes 11
Finally iTunes 11 is here 🙂 with faster, easier and cleaner interface.
Completely redesigned. For your viewing, listening, browsing, and shopping pleasure.
link to download iTunes 11 from apple.com
link to DigitalTrends article: “Apple finally launches iTunes 11”
iTunes 11_image credit: apple store
Cool Holiday Gifts Ideas – Part 1
Do you need an idea for a holiday gift? why not a cool hi-tech gadget?
- Â Samsung GalaxyNote II ( video: Samsung Galaxy Note II vs. Apple iPhone 5 – part 1)
- Samsung Galaxy S3Â – for those who would like to check the “torture test” video
- iPhone 5 – another “torture test” video (guess what happened?!)
- MacBook Air – in case you think about this laptop – here is a very dramatic “torture test” video
Things You Should Do Before Giving Away Your Old Phone, Tablet, Computer
Do you have old smartphone, tablet or laptop? Are you planing to change your device soon? Do you know what to do with the old device? In case you want to get rid of the old device or give it away – make sure to clean all data first.
Backup your files/data, Secure format, re-install an OS, De-authorise DRM purchase – all of that might sound complicated. Makeuseof published 2 articles on that topic. They shared step-by-step guides what applications to use and how to clean your device before you give it away:
#1 “4 Things You Must Do When Selling or Giving Away Your Old Computer, Phone or Tablet”
#2 “Are you Selling Your Android? Here’s How to Wipe It Squeaky Clean”
How to Sync Your Portable Devices?
Thank you everyone for participating in Devices SIG 2nd meeting. Dr. Leon Chapman, Bob Crawford and Larry Laursen shared tips on how to sync portable devices such as: iPhones/iPads, Android, Kindle.
Here you can check the Step-by-Step tutorial (presentation that was provided during the SIG meeting):
See you at the 3rd SIG meeting!
Mobile Applications for You
I just found the list of 10 mobile apps you might use to control your laptop. Here is the link to Mashable.com article: “10 Mobile Apps to Control Your Laptop”
- Xtralogic Remote Desktop Client
- Gmote
- Intel Pair and Share
- iTeleport
- Flash Remote
- LogMeln
- Splashtop
- Keynote Remote
- Slideshow Remote
- Logitech Touch Mouse
Another list of useful applications, this time for iPad:
Nexus 4 and No-Contract?
The Nexus 4 is being offered cheaply and without a contract directly through the Google Play store, in an effort to set you free from the carrier’s stranglehold.
Freedom from Google? No more 2-yr mobile contracts?
Would you like to know more about Google Nexus 4 smartphone, here’s an article published by DigitalTrends.com: “With the Nexus 4, Google tries to bypass carriers again”
iPad at the Office [Video]
Don’t be surprised to see the iPad instead of receptionist at the office.
Reception Manager iPad platform uses a kiosk-mounted iPad + application to connect visitors to company employees.
Here’s a video how it work?
Here is an article by Tuaw.com: “iPad could replace your office receptionist”
Here is the link to the Reception Messenger website (in case you want more information regarding the application)
Person who shared the information about Reception Messenger: Nancy Collins – Thank you!
iOS 6 vs. Jelly Bean
Video review of iOS 6 (iPhone 5) vs. Jelly Bean (smartphones with Android operation system)
AT&T and Free 5GB Cloud-Storage
Is AT&T your mobile provider? Do you own iOS or Android device? Good news, there is a new application available via AT&T.
AT&T Locker – new application available for iOS and Android devices allows you to store, sync and share your photos, videos and documents in one safe, convenient place. The first 5GB of storage is free but you can upgrade to 30GB for $3.99/month or 100GB for $9.99/month.
more information regarding new web-based application: Engadget.com or TUAW.com
*Link to TUAW.com article regarding AT&T locker application was shared by Nancy Collins – Thank you!
Devices SIG 