VSCO Cam equips iPads for its style of mobile photo editing

<b>VSCO Cam has been a popular choice for smartphone photo edits on iOS, and more recently Android, for quite some time.</b><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUlIOwRs6vb-uwMqjYWkjjonroyPNCTfZG_vWQbTww-8zgg1lcundx-VOI-ppDi5H2KPvtOxUNrvSAOyMzQ10plFD-cDgglligdXLqsqZ6kQbw_q4OlSVN2c1qlP8iJI8_xSdF9weY3aeC/s1600/VSCO-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="VSCO Cam equips iPads for its style of mobile photo editing" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUlIOwRs6vb-uwMqjYWkjjonroyPNCTfZG_vWQbTww-8zgg1lcundx-VOI-ppDi5H2KPvtOxUNrvSAOyMzQ10plFD-cDgglligdXLqsqZ6kQbw_q4OlSVN2c1qlP8iJI8_xSdF9weY3aeC/s1600/VSCO-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="VSCO Cam equips iPads for its style of mobile photo editing" /></a></div> <div> <b><br /></b> <div> When the outfit sought to update its app for the latest version of Apple's mobile OS, it went a step further: properly equipping the iPad to be a better editing option. As a VSCO Cam user, the most useful part of version 4.0 is the Preset Gallery that allows you to view multiple filters side-by-side before making a selection. It takes advantage of the increased screen real estate too, while letting you modify, undo and view all the tweaks in a handy Edit History. There's also a new web uploader for getting your shots from a computer to a mobile device, and thanks to Sync, selected photos can be accessed across that mobile device fleet. Don't worry about downsizing in the process either: the full-res files are transferred back and forth, even massive DSLR images from Nikon's D800 and the like. Thanks to iOS 8, VSCO Cam lets you adjust manual focus, shutter speed, white balance and exposure when capturing images, similar to other photo apps for Apple devices.<br /> <br /> Don't worry Android users, that Sync feature will work on your gadgets, too. In fact, Android version 3.1 plays nice with the desktop tool, so you can get photos to your phone for easy editing. While all of the features for iPad aren't yet available on Google's mobile OS, VSCO says that some of the work has already been done (Sync, etc.). Continuing to bring the tablet experience on Android on par with releases for Apple slates is certainly priority, so hopefully that Preset Gallery makes an appearance soon. If you fancy HTC's Duo Focus feature, support for it is included in this version of VSCO Cam, too.<br /> <br /> While you won't be using the free app to make edits for that professional project, the fact that the app now plays nice with iPads means you could make some tweaks to those vacation photos from the couch on a more comfy screen. In fact, that's the sort of thing the folks at VSCO have in mind. And for more robust pro-style edits, there's film packs for Lightroom, Photoshop and Adobe Camera Raw. The company's community features got a boost as well. Grid and Journal are already a means of sharing photos and nabbing inspiration from other users, and now you can pair your snapshots with text for entires with that latter tool. Until now, Journal was only available in beta, but it's available for all users to use VSCO Cam images to tell their stories with today's release. Updates for both iOS and Android are now available via iTunes and Google Play.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div>

VSCO Cam equips iPads for its style of mobile photo editing

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Some Bank of America customers double-charged with Apple Pay

<b>Some Bank of America customers have been double-charged for purchases made with Apple Pay, the payment system Apple launched on Monday.</b><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic-S2mMd1KsRAyOvEgNaSc-AJSn7WOZ_cb0xtfIzFxl-7uIqLkCkKBcP5YjuFNSc5CI82D5zL_T8dfn3DVfIj_-Xl7iOglvLwW5A6L1BpVVsfrvI8bY-L3oWY1Sv1-VzUNOus7d3MJMdyi/s1600/Apple-Pay-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="alt" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic-S2mMd1KsRAyOvEgNaSc-AJSn7WOZ_cb0xtfIzFxl-7uIqLkCkKBcP5YjuFNSc5CI82D5zL_T8dfn3DVfIj_-Xl7iOglvLwW5A6L1BpVVsfrvI8bY-L3oWY1Sv1-VzUNOus7d3MJMdyi/s1600/Apple-Pay-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="Some Bank of America customers double-charged with Apple Pay" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some Bank of America customers double-charged with Apple Pay</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> Roughly 1,000 transactions made with Apple Pay were logged twice in customer accounts, said Tara Burke, a spokeswoman with Bank of America, which is one of the largest U.S. banks and was an Apple Pay launch partner.<br /> <br /> “We apologize for the inconvenience and are correcting the problem,” said Burke.<br /> <br /> The duplicate transactions should be removed by the end of Wednesday.<br /> <br /> Apple Pay utilizes a secure chip inside Apple’s new iPhone 6 that enables the phone to emulate an NFC (near field communications) payment card. When the Apple Pay app is loaded with a customer’s credit or debit card, payments can be made at NFC terminals by bringing the phone close to the terminal.<br /> <br /> The system is being positioned as easier and more secure than current payment cards because the card number is not passed to the retailer’s terminal. Instead, a substitute number called a token is offered to the merchant, which sends it on to the card issuer for approval.<br /> <br /> The token can only be used once, so if it’s stolen it should prove useless to cyberattackers. It’s tied to the actual card number deeper in the financial services network, further away from the retailer terminals that have been the target of so much hacking recently.<br /> <br /> Apple Pay is compatible with existing NFC payment terminals, which can be found in around 200,000 shops and taxis across the U.S.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div>

Some Bank of America customers double-charged with Apple Pay

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Microsoft Android Wear app lets you search Bing by twisting your wrist

<b>Slightly irked that you have to say "OK Google" whenever you want to use voice search on your Android Wear smartwatch? Microsoft, of all companies, is coming to your rescue.</b><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgla0O94bM9JEqaVA50TvxiuXNJrlQ7gP7JhS7gPb60YZa4XnJRJnZ3DHwIr-3KOeEY24AvSsN_KhqZkVlDH1cQEP5ZlKFdUJyvWakMEj5y9Wa306vt8w0f40b2eJCAo8dO7huq29J7Cozm/s1600/Microsoft-Android-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="alt" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgla0O94bM9JEqaVA50TvxiuXNJrlQ7gP7JhS7gPb60YZa4XnJRJnZ3DHwIr-3KOeEY24AvSsN_KhqZkVlDH1cQEP5ZlKFdUJyvWakMEj5y9Wa306vt8w0f40b2eJCAo8dO7huq29J7Cozm/s1600/Microsoft-Android-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="Microsoft Android Wear app lets you search Bing by twisting your wrist" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Microsoft Android Wear app lets you search Bing by twisting your wrist</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <div> The developer is leading a trio of experimental Android releases with Torque, an app that lets you start a Bing search just by twisting your wrist; you only have to speak when you're asking your question. You'll get optimized output for certain kinds of search results, including maps, stocks and weather.<br /> <br /> The other apps are meant solely for your phone, but they could be equally handy. Next Lock Screen puts important at the top level of your phone, including missed calls and frequently used apps; you can also change the lock screen's background depending on your location. Journeys & Notes, meanwhile, lets you write notes to share with anyone else who visits nearby, such as tips about what to eat. All three of Microsoft's latest Android apps are free, so it probably won't hurt to give them a try.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div>

Microsoft Android Wear app lets you search Bing by twisting your wrist

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<h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: blue;">Vertu Aster is a luxury smartphone with 'mid-tier' price, top-tier specs</span></h2> Since the launch of the Signature Touch, Vertu CEO Max Pogliani promised that "technology will be more a merging factor and not a differentiation point" for his phones.<br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidPm4E3vjs13ygb2ac_ra0DqAiqOlPZmvh82gbjqjnhafy34uFnND9fa3RZKuaZGZa-eyeHz2xZ4YeuNoHH2TP86pmXkW0Er28DZaZNkrusnLMIZBIBwxHl67fX042t-Zp9kGMMvcIs1hU/s1600/Vertu-Aster-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="alt" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidPm4E3vjs13ygb2ac_ra0DqAiqOlPZmvh82gbjqjnhafy34uFnND9fa3RZKuaZGZa-eyeHz2xZ4YeuNoHH2TP86pmXkW0Er28DZaZNkrusnLMIZBIBwxHl67fX042t-Zp9kGMMvcIs1hU/s1600/Vertu-Aster-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="Vertu Aster is a luxury smartphone with 'mid-tier' price, top-tier specs" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vertu Aster is a luxury smartphone with 'mid-tier' price, top-tier specs</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <div> That's literally the case with the new mid-tier Aster launched today: This titanium Android device is every bit identical to its flagship sibling device internally, just wrapped within a more contemporary and unisex design.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> We're looking at a 4.7-inch 1080p display, a 5.1-inch 117 carat sapphire screen, a 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 chipset, a 13-megapixel Hasselblad-certified main camera with twin LED flash, a 2.1-megapixel front-facing imager, 64GB of internal storage, a 2,275mAh battery, front stereo speakers, NFC, Qi wireless charging and great LTE compatibility (though no love for China, for some reason). With the specs out of the way, let's look at why this swanky phone starts from $6,900 or £4,200.</div> </div>

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Android L hits November 1, newest Nexus tablet coming mid-October

<h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: blue;">Android L hits November 1, newest Nexus tablet coming mid-October</span></h2> <b>With all the iPhone 6 hoopla, Google must be eager to get its newest Nexus devices and Android L out into the wild. If another rumor is to be believed (this time from Android Authority), we could see an HTC-built Nexus tablet by October 16 and Android L on November 1.</b><br /><br />The story behind the story: Google typically unveils its newest Nexus hardware to showcase a major Android update. Nexus phones and tablets run an unskinned version of Android, free of hardware and carrier bloat, and are free from carrier lock-ins. Google partnered with Asus on the first two generations of the Nexus 7 tablet, butall rumors indicate that this time it's HTC's turn.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMPXvrOKTN5OEYNyM9NfvY6Sbqdqc8deaO1oCQOD9Ab4FJqpzX8H7FGQatpMNKyS2js_9-9bz_iFgK-B9kmF7XslB_7mU4G36ZrMeqt0GwJsVPlWgBJKcjJvgVWosjWsSxD9CIPr-xajDy/s1600/Android-L-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="alt" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMPXvrOKTN5OEYNyM9NfvY6Sbqdqc8deaO1oCQOD9Ab4FJqpzX8H7FGQatpMNKyS2js_9-9bz_iFgK-B9kmF7XslB_7mU4G36ZrMeqt0GwJsVPlWgBJKcjJvgVWosjWsSxD9CIPr-xajDy/s1600/Android-L-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nexus tablet</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> With HTC making the newest Nexus tablet, we may soon hear more about the follow-up to the Nexus 5. Google is reportedly partnering with Motorola on a whopper of a phone, a 5.9-inch phablet codenamed Shamu. <br /><br />Google could go with an enormous device, given there are plenty of non-supersized Android phones out there, but it's hard to see something close to the Galaxy Mega held up as the latest and greatest of Android. Some rumors put the newest Nexus phone at a more modest 5.2 inches.</div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxUj-9LR2_FhO3vndwiLW3tnROeagTiPFfbkE4DFsuLnyu7rvwHVPgkv2yB_QJ0tBva974VcmQlvdTZ0BaLo0nMtCOFxq9mbjoqOXGeMQvurnpWR5CCgVjtsMvqft2XZQ4CbFcBeqM5ahW/s1600/Android-L-01-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="alt" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxUj-9LR2_FhO3vndwiLW3tnROeagTiPFfbkE4DFsuLnyu7rvwHVPgkv2yB_QJ0tBva974VcmQlvdTZ0BaLo0nMtCOFxq9mbjoqOXGeMQvurnpWR5CCgVjtsMvqft2XZQ4CbFcBeqM5ahW/s1600/Android-L-01-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Android L</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> Regardless of the specifics, we are definitely getting close to seeing how Google is going to step up its game in the face of record-setting iPhone sales. Though iOS 8's troubles could leave an opening in the minds of many who had thought about abandoning their larger Android-powered devices for the not-so-bendproof iPhone 6 Plus.<br /></div>

Android L hits November 1, newest Nexus tablet coming mid-October

Android L hits November 1, newest Nexus tablet coming mid-October With all the iPhone 6 hoopla, Google must be eager to get its newest Nex...

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Android smartwatches to sell for $30 by 2015, analyst says

<h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: blue;">Android smartwatches to sell for $30 by 2015, analyst says</span></h2> <b>The worldwide smartwatch market is poised for lift off and could gobble up 40 per cent of the consumer wristwatch market by 2016.</b><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1nq-kSCu9-XAf9nBWpfneiH6xjAkWYe1fKapRwqjmUmI99RxFfPsXFhyZEF-CRsrEYtnhR7VFPniYZuMVBF5oiKVsPjkt2DvzFfxpUfUurKestEYyH-CdPaMTI5sXgOb065PF9lLSNY-D/s1600/smartwatches-01-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="alt" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1nq-kSCu9-XAf9nBWpfneiH6xjAkWYe1fKapRwqjmUmI99RxFfPsXFhyZEF-CRsrEYtnhR7VFPniYZuMVBF5oiKVsPjkt2DvzFfxpUfUurKestEYyH-CdPaMTI5sXgOb065PF9lLSNY-D/s1600/smartwatches-01-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Android smartwatches to sell for $30 by 2015</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> That according to Gartner anlaysts, who have also predicted Android-based smartwatches could retail at an average price of $30 by 2015 as OEMs capture the consumer mass market in China and internationally.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> Gartner analysts say that nine out of the top 10 smartphone vendors have entered the wearables market to date or are about to ship a first product, while a year ago only two vendors were in that space.<br /><br />Gartner research director, Angela McIntyre, said Apple had finally unveiled its Apple Watch, which she expected to trigger more consumer interest once it starts shipping in 2015.<br /><br />“Apple introduced three smartwatch models that will sell at a wide price range, with the lowest starting at $349,” she said.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicNk8tdWiy-sfnFI7btmFTSLPYeMie4h2fpoISt0Y19YzW55usOo0BBl51LXPNNzg3oRcUWfZOj3Sq6kl1X_tUOHB82ezmxYodLjsEvb4D8c2d0oCK4GQ8P5BVLBwwbl6EQ4c-fTiWDMSd/s1600/smartwatches-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="alt" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicNk8tdWiy-sfnFI7btmFTSLPYeMie4h2fpoISt0Y19YzW55usOo0BBl51LXPNNzg3oRcUWfZOj3Sq6kl1X_tUOHB82ezmxYodLjsEvb4D8c2d0oCK4GQ8P5BVLBwwbl6EQ4c-fTiWDMSd/s1600/smartwatches-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="" /></a></div> <div> <br />“As with the iPhone, Apple’s high-price strategy for the Watch will limit its market share; yet, with its attention to design and the user interface, we believe this product will attract many users.”<br /><br />Gartner analyst, Annette Zimmerman, said the Sony Smartwatch products and the Samsung Gear were early products that received much attention in the press but less enthusiasm from consumers due to their unclear value proposition and flawed design.<br /><br /><br />The results showed that fitness wristbands and “other fitness trackers” combined are already represented in more US households than sports watches.<br /><br />There is still a lot of room for growth and the trend around the “quantified self” will drive adoption of these devices over the next few years.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid1wytwZibLSqZ2iQZYWbPBwDGbgYbnHJVK_XS7DaGkOVVlLMm1LbcB6ihULEEU5L8NcenRMSeo1XZL8QB8na-G0tBgL5ll5wtrZVxD-5DqRciuVQgDl5ZiLn-t1eHUmyLVjJ2v7MNXrah/s1600/smartwatches-03-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="alt" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid1wytwZibLSqZ2iQZYWbPBwDGbgYbnHJVK_XS7DaGkOVVlLMm1LbcB6ihULEEU5L8NcenRMSeo1XZL8QB8na-G0tBgL5ll5wtrZVxD-5DqRciuVQgDl5ZiLn-t1eHUmyLVjJ2v7MNXrah/s1600/smartwatches-03-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="" /></a></div> <div> <br />However, despite the growing interest from the market, there are several hurdles that still need to be overcome and that vendors need to consider in their products.<br /><br />In recent tests, different models of smartwatches and fitness wristbands reduced the battery life of the connected smartphone. Depending on the product and the phone this was in the range of two to eight hours of reduced usage time. Having the smartphone run for only half a day until it needs a new charge is not ideal and this is likely to put off most users who use smartphones without an exchangeable battery.<br /><br />Of the devices that were tested, the battery life could last up to five or six days.<br /><br />However, as consumers add more devices to their households the number of gadgets that need to be charged is expected to reach a point where it becomes a burden for the consumer.</div>

Android smartwatches to sell for $30 by 2015, analyst says

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Amazon refreshes Fire tablets, introduces Fire HD Kids Edition and Kindle Voyage e-reader

<h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: blue;">Amazon refreshes Fire tablets, introduces Fire HD Kids Edition and Kindle Voyage e-reader</span></h2> <b>Amazon.com is providing more bang-for-the-buck with four new Fire tablets, with prices starting as low as $99 for a Fire HD with a 6-inch screen.</b><br /><br />The company also announced a 7-inch Fire tablet for $139, and a refreshed 8.9-inch Fire HDX 8.9, which is priced at $379 for a Wi-Fi version and $479 for an LTE version. A thinner, lighter Kindle Paperwhite successor—the Kindle Voyage—was also announced.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Ah-ETncwcKgYZHvdEstwN62jNVzIg-Ll8rrxQxpDVIProqijQDTmuFqgWBnGpEFj2crjS5_ASwE-WMlsjPHa0HL1jcA_FiXv-wo2rwapsI0mazadxsDeLlrelVz-tGWaLcAAHE0gPa05/s1600/Amazon-Fire-tablets-01-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="alt" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Ah-ETncwcKgYZHvdEstwN62jNVzIg-Ll8rrxQxpDVIProqijQDTmuFqgWBnGpEFj2crjS5_ASwE-WMlsjPHa0HL1jcA_FiXv-wo2rwapsI0mazadxsDeLlrelVz-tGWaLcAAHE0gPa05/s1600/Amazon-Fire-tablets-01-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="" /></a></div> <div> <br /><div> Amazon has extended its tablet offerings as it tries to offer a range of devices through which customers can buy more products and services from its online store. Amazon already sells the Fire Phone and the Fire TV streaming media player.</div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZAA3FgFWobbR8lDHsKjPoo44aq_pvMngXhsIO5uD5a7X08r_wGrlabzzJcnf49A5n2d3blSWIeRRAmB7IlkN6g2qnVq0Y8uOWogKr_9h_eWM9zQGqaCXn4l-0tq2jSaKfyXVPozsP7FjR/s1600/Amazon-Fire-tablets-02-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="alt" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZAA3FgFWobbR8lDHsKjPoo44aq_pvMngXhsIO5uD5a7X08r_wGrlabzzJcnf49A5n2d3blSWIeRRAmB7IlkN6g2qnVq0Y8uOWogKr_9h_eWM9zQGqaCXn4l-0tq2jSaKfyXVPozsP7FjR/s1600/Amazon-Fire-tablets-02-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="The 7-inch Fire HD tablets" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 7-inch Fire HD tablets.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> For the low prices, the Fire HD tablets have strong hardware features. The tablets have quad-core processors, and front and rear cameras. The 6-inch screen can display images at 252 pixels-per-inch (ppi), while the 7-inch screen shows images at 216 ppi. Amazon also said the Fire HD tablets provide three times the graphics performance than Samsung’s entry-level Galaxy Tab 4 tablets, which have ARM’s basic Mali graphics.<br /><br />The Fire HD tablets also have Gorilla Glass displays, which reduces the chances of screens cracking or getting scratches. The rugged screen is typically available on tablets above $200.<br /><br />The budget tablets are available for preorder and will start shipping in October.</div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9GXr9ikxbS5gcyV-dXzkFNzx9U5BaRRjft4YqSuA1SYQtGbwUF1g5naKl_07Qz8tTzM5LXmmmAPPdD4a1xPM-OjoV2gL8LyQ_5vsiRhBFtPE_xZIxe4w1YqQXh_mFY7B9ziUnw0o513vS/s1600/Amazon-Fire-tablets-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="alt" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9GXr9ikxbS5gcyV-dXzkFNzx9U5BaRRjft4YqSuA1SYQtGbwUF1g5naKl_07Qz8tTzM5LXmmmAPPdD4a1xPM-OjoV2gL8LyQ_5vsiRhBFtPE_xZIxe4w1YqQXh_mFY7B9ziUnw0o513vS/s1600/Amazon-Fire-tablets-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="The Fire HDX 8.9 tablet" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Fire HDX 8.9 tablet.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> The Fire HDX—which weighs 374 grams and delivers 12 hours of battery life—has Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 805 processor, which has 70 percent faster graphics than the previous HDX tablet, Amazon said. The Snapdragon 805 operates at a clock speed of 2.5GHz and has an Adreno graphics core capable of rendering images beyond the 1080p high-definition resolution of 1920x1080 pixels.<br /><br />The HDX can display images at 339 pixels-per-inch, and will have a feature that adjusts screen brightness based on ambient light, which can be helpful when reading an ebook. Another new feature is 802.11ac Wi-Fi, which is faster than older Wi-Fi technology on the predecessor tablet.</div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRD2FWxiSave62Cu8gDVo0VrEF96c4Enw1CeMvGdofdTxBn6YX_NIZgeaggCMaRTn4FYd-Sd705GsE2kq8WfAvxl-rEGAMaSV7TVyq2w96bYEuaICEhl_3Hfk1t9aVPFA-ekyDjJykoc2D/s1600/Amazon-Fire-tablets-03-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="alt" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRD2FWxiSave62Cu8gDVo0VrEF96c4Enw1CeMvGdofdTxBn6YX_NIZgeaggCMaRTn4FYd-Sd705GsE2kq8WfAvxl-rEGAMaSV7TVyq2w96bYEuaICEhl_3Hfk1t9aVPFA-ekyDjJykoc2D/s1600/Amazon-Fire-tablets-03-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="The Fire HD Kids Edition" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Fire HD Kids Edition.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> Amazon also introduced the Fire HD Kids Edition, described as the first tablet built from the ground up on the premise that kids want a real tablet, not a toy. With a quad-core processor and HD display, Fire HD Kids Edition is priced at $149 with a 6-inch screen and $189 for the 7-inch version.<br /><br />The Kids Edition comes with a two-year guarantee that Amazon.com will replace the device if it is broken. It includes a year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited, which provides unlimited and free access to 5,000 books, movies, TV shows, educational apps, and games.<br /></div> </div>

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5 ways to access and control your PC remotely

<h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: blue;">5 ways to access and control your PC remotely</span></h2> <b>Your PC isn't really stuck at home. You can access the desktop, your files, and even gaming horsepower on the go. You can turn on your PC from halfway around the world!</b><div> <b><br /></b>How, you ask? Let's start with catch-all remote desktop solutions before following up with more specific remote control and access tools for gaming, productivity, and more.<br /><br />01.Remote desktop<br /><br />Remote desktop software lets you access your computer and all its applications over the Internet using another device, essentially by streaming a feed of your desktop. This works from a tablet or phone, even over a cellular data network.<br /><br />To do this, you’ll need to set up a remote desktop server on the PC you want to connect to. We recommend TeamViewer for this: It’s easy to use, completely free for non-commercial use, runs on almost everything, and doesn’t require any port-forwarding or complex setup. (Be sure to set up TeamViewer for unattended access!)</div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR0yuYT0gB01ziKHHss3Dh9VxkwMJDtbhe4V5_FW9av8qJsqAatbvh48nNPGufmr4ZhO5FM4-X3ToPrDmAeTE-_87w1lRrjckHhhZzlk5K6-r_WnwG62SzbTvN9ezgSe7Ew3NEfKn5d7If/s1600/5-ways-to-access-and-control-your-PC-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="alt" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR0yuYT0gB01ziKHHss3Dh9VxkwMJDtbhe4V5_FW9av8qJsqAatbvh48nNPGufmr4ZhO5FM4-X3ToPrDmAeTE-_87w1lRrjckHhhZzlk5K6-r_WnwG62SzbTvN9ezgSe7Ew3NEfKn5d7If/s1600/5-ways-to-access-and-control-your-PC-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="alt" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Setting up TeamViewer's "Unattended access" feature</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> Parallels Access is another good, polished alternative. It really shines when accessing your desktop from a smartphone or tablet, providing a more touch-optimized interface. Unlike TeamViewer, however, Parallels Access requires a $20 yearly fee even for personal use.<br /><br />You could also skip the polished, all-in-one solutions entirely. For example, you could enable the Remote Desktop feature in professional editions of Windows and use any RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) client to connect to your PC remotely. Microsoft even offers Remote Desktop apps for Android, iPhone, and iPad. You could set up a VNC (Virtual Network Computing) server on your PC to access it in a similar way, even if you aren’t using a professional edition of Windows.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrrI3nwZPrUUCNoIPUHc26dCesz380t5N61YXGpu5p5JLofxlh2nSVEgkDAZ3qqKs-LOTJKv0Vx0PTYg0zDXr92Yx6h_s_sygSivYwSJJnK3ffVC-8wbow643mqkQ_SC1OQf7i7k06Oehr/s1600/5-ways-to-access-and-control-your-PC-05-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="alt" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrrI3nwZPrUUCNoIPUHc26dCesz380t5N61YXGpu5p5JLofxlh2nSVEgkDAZ3qqKs-LOTJKv0Vx0PTYg0zDXr92Yx6h_s_sygSivYwSJJnK3ffVC-8wbow643mqkQ_SC1OQf7i7k06Oehr/s1600/5-ways-to-access-and-control-your-PC-05-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="" /></a></div> <div> <br />These DIY services aren’t as easy to use, however. You’ll have to set up port-forwarding and dynamic DNS on your own to access them remotely. They’ll also be harder to secure, as any bot scanning your IP address from the Internet will see the services running on those ports and can attempt to break into them and compromise your PC. This isn’t a risk with services like TeamViewer or Parallels Access, which handle the authentication bits on their own central servers.<br /><br />You can access your PC’s files on the go, too. To avoid mucking through a remote desktop session, your best bet is an easy-to-use remote control solution with an integrated file-transfer option.<br /><br />In TeamViewer, just select "file transfer" while connecting to a remote computer with TeamViewer, and you’ll be able to access all the files on your PC’s hard drive or upload files to your remote PC from your current device. The Android, iPad, and iPhone apps also have file-transfer support, so you can download files from your PC to your smartphone or tablet. (Parallels Access doesn’t support direct file transfers.)<br /><br />02.IAN LAMONT<br /><br />Keep remote file access simple with Dropbox or another cloud storage service.<br /><br />The average PC user will probably want to stick with a cloud storage service instead of a remote file access solution. Place your files into a service like Dropbox, OneDrive, orGoogle Drive and they’ll sync online. You can then access them from anywhere via your web browser, the service’s mobile app, or its syncing client.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTLHQXud-QcCqwt9GpMOxCAQZWmNuFUi5niNxMEsVw8EmbxK65ikLVnH397vwWGKjJHG2DwtgoPXV32cPa7V9LhzspEf3w1ULLQJvKRJPjsYBBOAE37a8acJ0JyIKi7RrpG9uimXD3LW1S/s1600/5-ways-to-access-and-control-your-PC-02-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="alt" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTLHQXud-QcCqwt9GpMOxCAQZWmNuFUi5niNxMEsVw8EmbxK65ikLVnH397vwWGKjJHG2DwtgoPXV32cPa7V9LhzspEf3w1ULLQJvKRJPjsYBBOAE37a8acJ0JyIKi7RrpG9uimXD3LW1S/s1600/5-ways-to-access-and-control-your-PC-02-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div> <br />The upside is that your remote PC doesn’t have to be powered on. The downside is that you're limited by the amount of storage the service provides. If you’re worried about storing sensitive files online, you can always encrypt files before storing them in the cloud.<br /><br />Microsoft Office users can save documents to Microsoft’s free OneDrive cloud storage service, then access the Office Online website in a web browser to view and even edit the documents from wherever you are. Office Online is completely free. OneDrive is integrated into Windows 8.1 and is available as a free download for previous versions of Windows.<br /><br />The Office Mobile applications for iPhone, Android, and Windows Phone also allow you to view and edit Office documents stored in your OneDrive account for free. Office for iPad provides a more powerful editing experience on the iPad, but note that all the mobile apps require an Office 365 subscription for editing (viewing is free).<br /><br />03.Office for iPad.<br /><br />Microsoft Office isn’t the only game in town. Google Docs is completely free, runs in a web browser on your PC, and allows you to edit your Google Docs or Microsoft Office documents from anywhere via a web browser or mobile apps.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyBVqq0Cy0C0mSqDkz96wVqUwkXJPPx2_eF-THO0apnLbPL_BboTyIyQqcbKz8xUivrXSHGj9G2ldti9x6S_VtNmCLSajL6DFs2gR6OBC02aH7APGV_kDbcsp1uCgnaRVfipH7VNAej4Qc/s1600/5-ways-to-access-and-control-your-PC-02-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="alt" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyBVqq0Cy0C0mSqDkz96wVqUwkXJPPx2_eF-THO0apnLbPL_BboTyIyQqcbKz8xUivrXSHGj9G2ldti9x6S_VtNmCLSajL6DFs2gR6OBC02aH7APGV_kDbcsp1uCgnaRVfipH7VNAej4Qc/s1600/5-ways-to-access-and-control-your-PC-02-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="" /></a></div> <div> <br />PCs have long supported a feature known as Wake-on-LAN. When Wake-on-LAN is enabled on a PC, the PC’s network interface listens for a specially formed packet, even while the computer is powered off, hibernating, or in sleep mode. When the computer receives the packet, it powers on.<br /><br />You could take advantage of Wake-on-LAN to turn on your PC over the Internet. This would allow you to leave your PC off except when you want to access its desktop or files remotely.<br /><br />This can be done in two separate ways. You could forward the appropriate ports from your home router to the computer running on your local network, and then use a specialized software program to send the “Wake-on-LAN” packet to your home IP address.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSAMaC5Z9MehqSSiVlstUaWrI0v6MUB4GGqXFy181s9Lgja9Ve4e16c8W1I4aA-y8rQNEuv5r09bk4GgWwH5vd1P_Mg5BXj2emOK1WeOckXGcSOC9_nf-QVBgfjSct5AyLL-YoKhlCn-gn/s1600/5-ways-to-access-and-control-your-PC-05-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="alt" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSAMaC5Z9MehqSSiVlstUaWrI0v6MUB4GGqXFy181s9Lgja9Ve4e16c8W1I4aA-y8rQNEuv5r09bk4GgWwH5vd1P_Mg5BXj2emOK1WeOckXGcSOC9_nf-QVBgfjSct5AyLL-YoKhlCn-gn/s1600/5-ways-to-access-and-control-your-PC-05-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="" /></a></div> <div> <br />Or, you could use a special software application that sits inside your local network. When it receives the signal, it sends the Wake-on-LAN packet to a computer on the same local network. TeamViewer (once again) offers this feature, allowing you to send Wake-on-LAN packets to other computers on your local network if one PC with TeamViewer enabled is powered on. TeamViewer has a complete guide to setting up Wake-on-LAN, from configuring the BIOS and network adapter to Windows and your home router. Much of the process is similar even if you’re not using TeamViewer, although you’ll need a mobile or desktop application that can send the Wake-on-LAN packets for you if you’re opting not to use TeamViewer. The latest version of Parallels Access offers this feature, too.<br /><br />When you’re done being productive, you can also use your computer’s graphics card’s power to play games when you’re away from it. Steam’s killer in-home streaming feature allows you to stream games running on your gaming PC to other Windows, Linux, or Mac computers on your home network. You could try to stream games when you're out of the house by connecting your PC to a VPN server running on your home network… but even if you tricked Steam into streaming over the Internet that way, performance wouldn’t be great.<br /><br />05.JARED NEWMAN<br /><br />Nvidia's GameStream feature lets you stream games from your PC and play them on your Shield handheld or tablet.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOqkX_gKaQFpcQZlYu6lm21KlZTsKfRLhezNYqEP-W7tIieFghIOuNjwqBWa8orSTpce_T3Vchni1uNbBOhBR1kJyTLy7orZO5mhS4BV8eCkywT3Jl-Kh7hI_Y-GLonJPVohb4Ynarosrv/s1600/5-ways-to-access-and-control-your-PC-04-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="alt" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOqkX_gKaQFpcQZlYu6lm21KlZTsKfRLhezNYqEP-W7tIieFghIOuNjwqBWa8orSTpce_T3Vchni1uNbBOhBR1kJyTLy7orZO5mhS4BV8eCkywT3Jl-Kh7hI_Y-GLonJPVohb4Ynarosrv/s1600/5-ways-to-access-and-control-your-PC-04-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="" /></a></div> <div> <br />Nvidia also offers its own GameStream feature, which only works with recent Nvidia graphics cards. Unlike Steam’s streaming feature, Nvidia does allow you to access your home PC and stream games from it over the Internet, although this feature is in beta. The problem here is that this feature can stream games only to an Nvidia Shield handheld console or the Shield tablet. You can connect your Shield to a television and stream to a larger screen, but you need the Shield hardware to act as a receiver.<br /><br />The mobile revolution may be marching on, but the PC is still important to many users' lives. Remote control is one area where the right tools let PCs, smartphones, and tablets be more powerful by working together.<br /></div>

5 ways to access and control your PC remotely

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