An important update to Google Maps app for Mobiles ...
Not sure I liked this update at first but I have got used to it now! I recently tried a "turn by turn directions" comparison between my Tom Tom and Google Maps. I found that the Tom Tom was still much better as it gave clearer instructions, more warning and all street names. I found that Google Maps treated a roundabout as a left, then a right turn - it did not tell you which exit to take!
Google Revamps Android Maps App, Drops Latitude | News & Opinion | PCMag.com:
An increasingly common task ...
Identical functionality to this Wi-Fi File Transfer app is also included in my favourite Android file manager called File Expert. Nevertheless this is a great "how-to" article using this standalone Android app.
Transfer files between your Android tablet and PC using Wi-Fi - TechRepublic:
Interesting thoughts regarding Android and Chrome ...
A blend of Android OS and Chrome OS sometime in the future - who knows?
Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie: Chromed-Out Jelly Beans Anyone? | sidhtech:
Microsoft is in a difficult position with Windows RT ...
The Haswell chips from Intel could really "put the cat amongst the pigeons"! Microsoft went down the ARM route to get tablet styled battery life. They may not have needed to do this at all!
What's next for Windows RT? - TechRepublic:
Computer Talks on Community Radio Alive 90.5 FM ...
Since January 2013, I have been a regular guest on the local Community radio station, Alive 90.5 FM. These sessions have been during Tony Jenkins' Morning Magazine each Thursday morning. Currently there are 27 podcasts on varying topics at the link below. The podcasts range from 15 to 30 minutes.
Check it out! Comments welcome!
http://alive905.com.au/listen/listen-again/computer-talk/
Beware fake emails - as always, be suspicious ...
Phishing attempts using fake emails are nothing new but they still manage to catch lots of people entering personal data into a website they got to by clicking on a link in a fake email.
Fake emails on the rise, warns Telstra - spam, email security, Telstra - Computerworld:
4G Status of the four Australian Mobile carriers ...
Probably only of interest to keen mobile users but, nevertheless, a very good article. Personally I am enjoying the additional capacity on Telstra's 3G network as more and more users migrate to 4G!
UPDATED: 4G in Australia: The state of the nation - 4g, Australia, coverage, optus, mobile, Telstra, Vodafone Hutchison Australia - Computerworld:
Don't get taken for a ride with this piece of malware ...
Examples of "ransomware" surface from time to time in various guises but this one is using ACMA and AFP logos to convince you that it is genuine.
ACMA issues ransomware warning - online security, scam, AFP (Australian federal police), ransomware, ACMA - Computerworld:
LG's current offering in 55" Smart TVs ...
After our CNet videos on Smart TVs this is a good example of what is on offer from LG.
http://techguide.com.au/reviews/televisions/1913-lg-55la7400-smart-tv-review
Pure Android software on top HTC phone hardware ...
This Google Play Edition (GPE) HTC phone is not running the HTC Sense software but is loaded with pure "unadulterated" Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. It appears that both HTC and Samsung will have GPE versions for Android purists who want non of the clutter that normally comes with manufacturer's own flavour of the Android software. This allows these phones to get the very latest Android software updates as soon as they are publicly available from Google.
HTC One Google Play Edition Review - Watch CNET's Video Review:
Not sure I liked this update at first but I have got used to it now! I recently tried a "turn by turn directions" comparison between my Tom Tom and Google Maps. I found that the Tom Tom was still much better as it gave clearer instructions, more warning and all street names. I found that Google Maps treated a roundabout as a left, then a right turn - it did not tell you which exit to take!
The Haswell chips from Intel could really "put the cat amongst the pigeons"! Microsoft went down the ARM route to get tablet styled battery life. They may not have needed to do this at all!
Phishing attempts using fake emails are nothing new but they still manage to catch lots of people entering personal data into a website they got to by clicking on a link in a fake email.
Examples of "ransomware" surface from time to time in various guises but this one is using ACMA and AFP logos to convince you that it is genuine.
After our CNet videos on Smart TVs this is a good example of what is on offer from LG.