Wednesday, 31 December 2014

Horizontal elevators

Now this is something new ...
For those who already don't like elevators this adds a whole new dimension!

Horizontal, cableless elevators to enter testing in 2016 | The Verge:

Download: Malwarebytes

MalwareBytes - a long time favourite of mine ...
Download of the day: MalwarebytesFree MalwareBytes is a great start when you suspect malware may be lurking in your PC.

Download of the day: Malwarebytes | News | TechRadar:

New NBN Rollout Plans

Some updated NBN Rollout Plans ...
NBN Co, under direction of the current Government, has completed it revised "Multi Technology Mix" method of fibre rollout. Now it will be a mixture of fibre-to-the-premises and fibre-to-the-node. 

NBN releases construction plan - Computerworld:

Android Apps on a Windows PC

So you want to run Android Apps on a Windows PC ...
Checkout this tutorial and the suggested software at your own risk!

Tutorial: Google Play Store and All Apps on Your Windows PC:

Tuesday, 30 December 2014

Chrome OS adds Android apps

Chrome OS making inroads into the Google Play Store ...
androidappsonchromeThis brings the total number of apps available across Chrome OS and Android to 40.

Chrome OS gets another batch of Android applications | MobileSyrup.com:

Nokia Reveals The Android N1

Nokia soon back into consumer devices ...
Whilst Nokia is not allowed to sell smartphones until 2016 there is nothing stopping it from designing, building and selling Android tablets!

After Divorcing Microsoft, Nokia Reveals The N1, An Android Tablet Hitting China First | TechCrunch:

iOS 8 v Android Lollipop

Interesting comparison between iOS 8 and Android 5.0 ...
In the past, the two operating systems were largely distinguished by features and polish, but that has changed.Some interesting thoughts when comparing Apple's iOS 8 and Google Android 5.0.

iOS 8 v Android Lollipop: so similar, yet so far apart:

Android 5.0 Lollipop

Detailed review of Android 5.0 (Lollipop) ...
I make no apologies for this very long and detailed review of Android 5.0 (Lollipop). It is an excellent article and well worth reading if you are buying a new Android smartphone that will be running Android 5.0. This new version of Android is really quite different and this article may help you get familiar with the new OS if you are updating from a smartphone running Android 4.x.

Android 5.0 Lollipop, thoroughly reviewed | Ars Technica:

Monday, 29 December 2014

Dropbox Updates Interface

Dropbox makes file sharing easier ...
I hope that Dropbox can survive the battle between Microsoft and Google to see can offer more free cloud storage! Dropbox is good because it is so fast!

Dropbox Updates Web Interface For Easier Sharing | TechCrunch:

Chromebooks Rule Schools

Evidence that Chromebooks are getting traction at last ...
Many people really don't need a full Windows (or Mac) laptop and I really wish they would seriously consider a Chromebook.

Google’s Chromebooks Rule Schools As IDC Pegs Them As Top Sellers In K-12 | TechCrunch: