Technology Untangled: Apps for safe travels and finding lost phones
Today we will look at two smartphone applications that could be helpful to you this holiday season.
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Technology Untangled: Document scanning in the palm of your hand
Today we will look at an application that allows your smartphone to function as a surprisingly capable portable document scanner, capturing images of higher quality and much greater utility than a typical .JPG photo capture.
Technology Untangled: Regain some Internet privacy and anonymity
While no one should operate under the illusion that total Internet privacy is obtainable, there are at least a few things you can do to keep from being a complete open book when using the Internet.
Technology Untangled: Make sure Windows 8.1 computer can play DVD movies
Microsoft does not include DVD player software as a standard feature of Windows 8.1! Today’s article serves as both a caution and as an explanation about this DVD player issue.
Technology Untangled: Google Chromecast designed for entertainment, not business
Today we will look at an inexpensive device from Google designed to facilitate video streaming.
Technology Untangled: Windows 8.1’s good points bundled with annoyances
If you read no further than this paragraph, here is the most important advice I have to offer. Be sure to choose a laptop that has a touch-enabled screen. Windows 8.1 is clearly designed to work best with a 10-point multi-touch screen.
Technology Untangled: Transfer photos and files between devices with just a bump
Today we will look at a cross-platform application called Bump.
Technology Untangled: Versatile conference calling available with Spiderphone
Spiderphone sounds like the hotline for that imaginary masked superhero. It is, instead, a useful and inexpensive Web-assisted telephone conferencing system that makes it easy to set up and conduct multiple-caller speakerphone meetings.
Technology Untangled: GoToMyPC for iPad or Android has some shortcomings
Today’s article will look at lightening the travel load by using an iPad to remotely access your computers back at home and the office. This is accomplished with the mobile device versions of GoToMyPC.
Technology Untangled: GoPro action cam for work and summer fun
The summer vacation season is upon us, so today’s article will review a camera that you may find both useful and fun for your summer adventures. This camera is also useful for video documentation functions at work. It provides a superior video to the typical cell phone.
Technology Untangled: Display your iPad on the big screen at trial
The iPad is a convenient and useful personal device for many daily work (and play) activities. However, when it comes time to show what is on your 9.7-inch screen and share it with others, the iPad can use a little help.
Technology Untangled: App lets you use iPad as an extra PC display
Today we will look at another way to deploy an extra display by using the portable device you likely carry with you everywhere: your iPad.
Technology Untangled: Add communication flexibility to tablets and smartphones
I was looking for ways to make Wi-Fi tablets more versatile as communication tools and found several interesting applications. Today we will look at apps to turn your Wi-Fi tablet, or iPod Touch, into a push-to-talk (PTT) walkie-talkie, a device for standard SMS texting, and even a free wireless telephone.
Technology Untangled: Easy video security with Internet cloud camera
Today we will look at a simple and effective Web-based network video security camera from D-Link that makes it easy to remotely monitor your home or office over the Internet.
Technology Untangled: Send and receive large files with ease
Using attachments in email is a common and simple method for sending files. There is, however, a problem when those attachments get too large. That is because there are file size limits on most email services for both sending and receiving attachments.
Technology Untangled: easy printing from phone or tablet
Stephen Bour writes about an app that makes it easy for Android users to print from their mobile devices.
Technology Untangled: Smartphone app allows discreet recording
Stephen Bour writes about an Android application from ACLU-NJ that allows people to record encounters with police.
Technology Untangled: Samsung 7-inch tablet fills a portable niche
Today we will review the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0. The first two things that caught my attention were the low $250 price and the small 7-inch size.
Technology Untangled: Need parking or eBook? Your phone can help
With iPhones and Android smartphones, there are plenty of apps to help you navigate to where you want to go – except for that last crucial distance to an open parking spot. One of our topics in this column is a new technology that helps you find a parking spot with your smartphone. I’ll also describe how to download free eBooks.
Technology Untangled: Intel WiDi laptops provide wireless HDTV display
Stephen Bour looks at using WiDi for law firm and courtroom presentations.