For those with Jelly Bean on their Smartphones ...
My HTC smartphone has just been updated to Jelly Bean and this article helped me get started with Google Now. Not sure how useful Google Now is but for one appointment it told me to leave home earlier than I intended because there was a traffic problem on Showground Road that would delay me 6 minutes! Spooky!
Google Now on Android Jelly Bean is more than just a search feature: Jack Wallen takes a look at Google Now, a new feature that comes with Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean).
Saturday, 9 February 2013
Thursday, 7 February 2013
Buying a laptop
A great article for those considering a laptop purchase ...
I didn't see anything in this well written article that I disagreed with!
13 things you need to know to buy the perfect laptop:
In the changing world of laptops, knowing what to buy can be a complex process.
Everyone wants the best performance, but what about price? How big a screen can you get before you sacrifice portability? How many ports do you need, and what size hard drive will do the job? Do you want a hybrid? Do you need a touchscreen for Windows 8, or can you go without? Your best weapon before you go shopping is to be informed. To help, we've created this guide with a few pointers on what you'll need to consider before buying a laptop.
I didn't see anything in this well written article that I disagreed with!
13 things you need to know to buy the perfect laptop:
In the changing world of laptops, knowing what to buy can be a complex process.
Everyone wants the best performance, but what about price? How big a screen can you get before you sacrifice portability? How many ports do you need, and what size hard drive will do the job? Do you want a hybrid? Do you need a touchscreen for Windows 8, or can you go without? Your best weapon before you go shopping is to be informed. To help, we've created this guide with a few pointers on what you'll need to consider before buying a laptop.
Belkin expands WeMo
Now a remote control light switch as well ...
As anticipated, Belkin has now announced availability of an Android app compatible with their remotely controlled power socket and light switch.
Belkin expands WeMo home automation range with light switch:
Belkin has extended its WeMo home automation offerings with a new light switch that lets users to control their wired household lighting from anywhere. Revealed at CES in Las Vegas, the WeMo Light Switch takes the place of a regular light switch in your home and makes it possible to control that light switch remotely with the free dedicated WeMo app from across the room or across the world. The original WeMo Home Automation switch can be plugged into a regular power point and allows users to switch on or turn off any appliance that is plugged into the WeMo over a home wireless network or over 3G/4G.
As anticipated, Belkin has now announced availability of an Android app compatible with their remotely controlled power socket and light switch.
Belkin expands WeMo home automation range with light switch:
Belkin has extended its WeMo home automation offerings with a new light switch that lets users to control their wired household lighting from anywhere. Revealed at CES in Las Vegas, the WeMo Light Switch takes the place of a regular light switch in your home and makes it possible to control that light switch remotely with the free dedicated WeMo app from across the room or across the world. The original WeMo Home Automation switch can be plugged into a regular power point and allows users to switch on or turn off any appliance that is plugged into the WeMo over a home wireless network or over 3G/4G.
iOS, Android, or Windows 8?
Summarises pros and cons of the competing Operating Systems ...
Quite a good summary, in my opinion, although the latest Android version (Jelly Bean) is starting to make iOS look a bit dated according to many technical writers. I think it is about time that Apple updated iOS' look and feel.
Which is the superior mobile OS: iOS, Android, or Windows 8?: Donovan Colbert believes that any of the three mobile OS platforms could be best for you, depending on your needs. Do you agree?
Quite a good summary, in my opinion, although the latest Android version (Jelly Bean) is starting to make iOS look a bit dated according to many technical writers. I think it is about time that Apple updated iOS' look and feel.
Which is the superior mobile OS: iOS, Android, or Windows 8?: Donovan Colbert believes that any of the three mobile OS platforms could be best for you, depending on your needs. Do you agree?
More new File Explorer features
More detail on the new Windows 8 File Explorer ...
Continuation of the article posted on 26th January entitled Windows 8: new File Explorer.
Windows 8: More new File Explorer features: Greg Shultz shows explores and explains the contextual tabs on the new Windows 8 File Explorer Ribbon.
Continuation of the article posted on 26th January entitled Windows 8: new File Explorer.
Windows 8: More new File Explorer features: Greg Shultz shows explores and explains the contextual tabs on the new Windows 8 File Explorer Ribbon.
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
Could Microsoft win a tablet war
This article sums up many Windows Surface RT articles ...
I am not convinced that the Microsoft Windows 8 RT will really win many supporters.
Microsoft may still win the tablet war: Find out why Patrick Gray believes that Microsoft may still win the tablet war, even if its early efforts are unsuccessful.
I am not convinced that the Microsoft Windows 8 RT will really win many supporters.
Microsoft may still win the tablet war: Find out why Patrick Gray believes that Microsoft may still win the tablet war, even if its early efforts are unsuccessful.
Windows 8 Origin
So where did Windows 8 come from ...
This is for those that have nothing better to do than learn about the origins of Windows 8!
I have not yet read in detail the post referred to in this article but I have viewed the video at http://uxweek.com/2012/speakers/jensen-harris/ and can thoroughly recommend it if you have a spare hour! It does give some great insights into what Microsoft was trying to achieve with Windows 8. I just wish the Windows 8 dual interface was more intuitive.
Get the true story behind Windows 8
This is for those that have nothing better to do than learn about the origins of Windows 8!
I have not yet read in detail the post referred to in this article but I have viewed the video at http://uxweek.com/2012/speakers/jensen-harris/ and can thoroughly recommend it if you have a spare hour! It does give some great insights into what Microsoft was trying to achieve with Windows 8. I just wish the Windows 8 dual interface was more intuitive.
Get the true story behind Windows 8
Sunday, 3 February 2013
MS Office 365 Downside
Some further considerations with MS Office 365 ...
I wonder how many people will be caught out with this one just at the wrong time!
Pay-as-you-go Office 365 cripples apps if subscription expires: Microsoft's new pay-as-you-go Office 365 subscription plans differ from traditional buy-once software in one important aspect: When customers stop paying, the applications stop working.
I wonder how many people will be caught out with this one just at the wrong time!
Pay-as-you-go Office 365 cripples apps if subscription expires: Microsoft's new pay-as-you-go Office 365 subscription plans differ from traditional buy-once software in one important aspect: When customers stop paying, the applications stop working.
MS Office 2013 & Office 365
MS Office takes the ultimate gamble with consumers ....
This is a great Computerworld article that answers a lot of questions concerning the difference between the "once off" purchase of MS Office 2013 and the "annual" payment for MS Office 365. I think the prices mentioned are in US dollars so we have yet to see the Australian prices..
FAQ: Microsoft rents out Office 365: Microsoft this week launched the first two of its new pay-as-you-go subscription plans for Office. Is this the way we'll get software from now on? Or is it a gamble that could easily go awry? We've got the answers.
This is a great Computerworld article that answers a lot of questions concerning the difference between the "once off" purchase of MS Office 2013 and the "annual" payment for MS Office 365. I think the prices mentioned are in US dollars so we have yet to see the Australian prices..
FAQ: Microsoft rents out Office 365: Microsoft this week launched the first two of its new pay-as-you-go subscription plans for Office. Is this the way we'll get software from now on? Or is it a gamble that could easily go awry? We've got the answers.
Dealing with Windows 8 Mail
Vastly different from Outlook Express, Windows Mail or Live Mail ...
A major departure from its predecessors, this mail client is not going to please a lot of people! On top of this, if you want a POP Mail Client you are going to have to install your own on the Windows 8 desktop. Assuming you don't want to buy Outlook as part of MS Office, you could install a free POP Mail Client like Thunderbird or Eudora.
Dealing with Windows 8 Mail: The Mail app that arrives with Windows 8 is essentially a web mail system and has no tools to set mail rules or automate spam deletion. But can one man get by on that alone?
A major departure from its predecessors, this mail client is not going to please a lot of people! On top of this, if you want a POP Mail Client you are going to have to install your own on the Windows 8 desktop. Assuming you don't want to buy Outlook as part of MS Office, you could install a free POP Mail Client like Thunderbird or Eudora.
Dealing with Windows 8 Mail: The Mail app that arrives with Windows 8 is essentially a web mail system and has no tools to set mail rules or automate spam deletion. But can one man get by on that alone?
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