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Archive for October, 2011
Manage Files And Documents On Your Android Phone
Oct 24th
Your phone can be a work station on the go thanks to a variety of professional grade mobile apps from the android market. Documents can be created, viewed and edited right from your phone. Managing your documents has never been easier and engaging than using the apps which are easy to get and handle.
File Management
Files can be moved on to, off and around your android phone. The first step is to connect your device to a PC via USB cable and mount it as a drive. Next, go to the android notification area and select ‘USB connected’ then tap mount. Go through your SD card to explore, create folders and drag files around. You can even transfer items to and from your PC and the phone. With this method you can have most of your important files on to your phone and that way you can have them with you every where you go.
The Many Wonderful Things About The Online World
Oct 17th
There are many ways to get on the internet nowadays; you do not even need to be at home or on a computer in order to do it. Of course, the classic way to get on the internet still works, hooking into a modem from your desk top and surfing the net, however it’s by no means the simplest and most convenient way to surf the net.
If you have any internet ready devices in your house, you know that you have to go wireless and at the very least you are going to want a wireless modem in your home. This way, any devices that are able to go online thru WiFi, can be used in your home without needing to plug something in. Most devices have a wireless feature, including game consoles, cell phones and tablets.
Of course you aren’t restricted to these items and some of these items such as the phones and tablets don’t even need WiFi. They’re able to run off of the same networks as your phone does, however offer the entire internet on a portable device that does not need to find a hotspot. Another great thing that they do is if you do find a hotspot, they can run off of WiFi and save your air minutes and run even faster. WiFi runs faster and downloads are even more rapid than 3G or 4G. 4G is not even available in all markets yet, mostly limited to bigger cities and large population centers.
The Top 5 Android Navigation Apps
Oct 13th
Whether you’re a travel junkie or just one of those unfortunate individuals whose inner navigation system is skewed, Android navigation apps are here to save the day. Have you ever found yourself suddenly lost in an unfamiliar area of the city or unable to locate an unfamiliar destination? Stopping to ask for directions isn’t the safest choice. Take one of these apps along when you leave home and you’ll have no trouble finding your way back.
Google Maps
Google Maps is probably the best known navigation app anywhere. The fact that it provides free voice-guided GPS makes it an easy choice. If you aren’t lost but are looking for a place to eat, shop or find entertainment, Google Places will help you get there. Get recommendations for places to try and those to avoid. Apply your own place ratings for others to view. Google Latitude makes it possible to find friends on the map and to check in at places.