How would you change the 13-inch, mid-2013 MacBook Air?

<b>Meet the new boss, broadly the same as the old boss. Except this variation of Apple'sthin-and-light mobile PC was packing Haswell, Intel's power-sipping wonder chip, capable of giving the 2013 MBA its 12-plus-hour battery life and nippy speed.</b><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNTtczuYJFOTk0z20sD3ddDdFRBp06d0GxoS1ebYvrAs112G7ykWQv7_P6nSxmDok7fJZuoJp-te5G8Jho-29Hr3IAjn0rXMcdtzOOuYw9HIw7jtYK9_tDlHZF49f1Gam1ylXoj5Xdv07P/s1600/MacBook-Air-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="MacBook Air" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNTtczuYJFOTk0z20sD3ddDdFRBp06d0GxoS1ebYvrAs112G7ykWQv7_P6nSxmDok7fJZuoJp-te5G8Jho-29Hr3IAjn0rXMcdtzOOuYw9HIw7jtYK9_tDlHZF49f1Gam1ylXoj5Xdv07P/s1600/MacBook-Air-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="MacBook Air" /></a></div> <div> <b><br /></b> <div> When we sat this down in front of Tim Stevens' hands, his only grip was that the device was lacking a retina display, although we're probably still a year or two away from that taking place. Still, we imagine plenty of you out there picked up one of these devices, so why not hop on the forum and tell us if you'd have taken a MacBook Air with a four-hour battery life in exchange for some pixel-dense goodness.</div> </div>

How would you change the 13-inch, mid-2013 MacBook Air?

Meet the new boss, broadly the same as the old boss. Except this variation of Apple'sthin-and-light mobile PC was packing Haswell, Intel's power-sipping wonder chip, capable of giving the 2013 MBA its 12-plus-hour battery life and nippy speed. When we sat this down in front of Tim Stevens' hands, hi…

Read more »

Will.i.am's Puls wristband has its own 3G, support from AT&T

<b>Will.i.am has just revealed the Puls at Dreamforce 2014, a smartwatch that doesn't need to be tethered to a phone to send texts, emails or make and take phone calls. </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/AVvXsEhzCHmOGSCzZRao2beVsGgRmxa8YvjLgu3fl-7z6UC59FUJsxagJZSuaSALABggccP_UEvfMcBo3xwOnNUUs67f5Vkc1xCYCDr0iuB29maqOx4Z-5Vd_Oll9xWxL2cRWwM7J89QgIcT2-ty/s1600/Will.i.am-Puls-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/AVvXsEhzCHmOGSCzZRao2beVsGgRmxa8YvjLgu3fl-7z6UC59FUJsxagJZSuaSALABggccP_UEvfMcBo3xwOnNUUs67f5Vkc1xCYCDr0iuB29maqOx4Z-5Vd_Oll9xWxL2cRWwM7J89QgIcT2-ty/s1600/Will.i.am-Puls-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="Will.i.am's Puls wristband has its own 3G, support from AT&T" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Will.i.am's Puls wristband has its own 3G, support from AT&T</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <div> In fact, Will kept saying it's not a watch, because smartwatches don't typically come with SIM cards, which the Puls does have (it presumably shares your phone number), along with speakers and a touchscreen display that curves along with its body, making the device look more like a cuff than a traditional watch. The Puls (a product out his wearable tech company, i.am+) has 16GB of storage onboard, 1GB of RAM, GPS, a battery that goes around the bracelet, pedometer and accelerometer, all powered by an Android-based platform and a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. It connects to the internet not only via WiFi, but also via 3G, which means it has carrier partners: the Puls works with AT&T in the US and O2 in the UK.<br /> <br /> As we've mentioned in the past, the watch comes with a music streaming service baked into it. It also has a voice assistant (another Siri rival, if you will) that can remind you to call people or of an event, wake you up, among other tasks similar programs can do, as well as a fitness app that monitors your workouts. Other than the watch itself, Will.i.am and his team have also designed accessories to go it: a jacket with battery packs that can charge the Puls so long as it touches the sleeve (each jacket can provide two-and-a-half days of power), and a backpack with speakers that also weighs you and tells you how many steps you've taken in a day. The musician/entrepreneur didn't mention how much the Puls and its accessories will cost, but the wristband itself will be available this holiday season in select AT&T stores.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div>

Will.i.am's Puls wristband has its own 3G, support from AT&T

Will.i.am has just revealed the Puls at Dreamforce 2014, a smartwatch that doesn't need to be tethered to a phone to send texts, emails or make and take phone calls.  Will.i.am's Puls wristband has its own 3G, support from AT&T In fact, Will kept saying it's not a watch, because smartwatches don't t…

Read more »

iOS 8 review: Some overdue updates, but well worth the wait

<h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: blue;">iOS 8 review: Some overdue updates, but well worth the wait</span></h2> <b>Out with the old, in with the new. That was the theme of last year's iOS update, known as iOS 7, which ushered in a flat new design.</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/AVvXsEhDljRuwJ1VrGwSt_5wNZiU7SNI9hMIfzowV9TIVIrt_78HukZhlE3GnzyXJvvQFobxFj4jVluw1Me8qpAqui0as3ZZ14lo14kK_5c3BNXra_f8Hmlum_FUo1R2nZuq8lNFZsc2ZkPuksJi/s1600/iOS-8-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/AVvXsEhDljRuwJ1VrGwSt_5wNZiU7SNI9hMIfzowV9TIVIrt_78HukZhlE3GnzyXJvvQFobxFj4jVluw1Me8qpAqui0as3ZZ14lo14kK_5c3BNXra_f8Hmlum_FUo1R2nZuq8lNFZsc2ZkPuksJi/s1600/iOS-8-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">iOS 8 Some overdue updates, but well worth the wait</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <div> Although Apple threw in some new functionality as well, it was clear the company was mainly focused on giving its mobile OS a face-lift and setting the stage for future updates -- the first of which is coming out tomorrow. iOS 8 builds on last year's software with a plethora of new features, including third-party keyboards, camera controls, widgets, home automation, health and fitness tools and the ability to interact with other apps. (Yes, it's hard to believe these are just arriving on iOS.) Here's what to expect.<br /> <br /> <b>PROS</b><br /> <br /> • Apps can now interact with other apps<br /> <br /> • Support for third-party keyboards<br /> <br /> • Manual camera controls<br /> <br /> • Continuity lets you easily move between devices<br /> <br /> • Family Sharing <br /> <br /> • Actionable notifications<br /> <br /> <b>CONS</b><br /> <br /> • "Hey Siri" command only works when phone is plugged in<br /> <br /> • iCloud Drive files should be easier to access<br /> <br /> • Developers still can't touch Control Center<br /> <br /> • Few improvements to Apple Maps</div> </div>

iOS 8 review: Some overdue updates, but well worth the wait

iOS 8 review: Some overdue updates, but well worth the wait Out with the old, in with the new. That was the theme of last year's iOS update, known as iOS 7, which ushered in a flat new design. iOS 8 Some overdue updates, but well worth the wait Although Apple threw in some new functionality as well…

Read more »

Uber defiant in face of new legal challenge

<h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: blue;">Uber defiant in face of new legal challenge</span></h2> <b>Uber is pushing back against the latest legal challenge to its business, saying accusations against it and its competitors are inaccurate and need correcting.</b><br /> <br /> The district attorneys for San Francisco and Los Angeles sent letters this week to Uber, Lyft and Sidecar claiming they’ve engaged in unlawful business practices. The letters, based on a joint investigation by the attorneys’ offices, take aim at several issues, chiefly the companies’ policies around driver background checks.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYTwb4GfxkvjUksRRTnIvKX0vG-kyfha_sjUBsAeJYuGRr4sIqtrisfFZuauY1oMga4joZ_rw4aNbU3gjZJwK-cgzQktG0l6v1iEHxwWyYnuQAIa5mA41dYSULfbIShf3LYFWwBU0kI0fu/s1600/Uber-defiant-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/AVvXsEjYTwb4GfxkvjUksRRTnIvKX0vG-kyfha_sjUBsAeJYuGRr4sIqtrisfFZuauY1oMga4joZ_rw4aNbU3gjZJwK-cgzQktG0l6v1iEHxwWyYnuQAIa5mA41dYSULfbIShf3LYFWwBU0kI0fu/s1600/Uber-defiant-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="" /></a></div> <div> <br /> The checks don’t go far enough and aren’t as thorough as the companies claim, the district attorneys (DAs) allege. Sidecar, for instance, has misled consumers by saying it screens out drivers who have ever committed driving violations, sexual assaults and other offenses, according to its letter from the DAs, seen by IDG News Service. Similar letters were sent to Uber and Lyft, said a source with knowledge of the matter.<br /> <br /> Uber says the claims are false. “The district attorneys have made numerous inaccurate assertions that we will correct and discuss with them,” an Uber spokeswoman said. “Ridesharing is unequivocally supported by the California legislature, the California Public Utilities Commission, the governor, local jurisdictions across the state and millions of Californians,” she added.<br /> <br /> A car with Lyft's recognizable pink mustache.<br /> <br /> Lyft and Sidecar also said they would work with the district attorneys to address the issues. “Sidecar is strongly committed to safety for both riders and drivers,” the company said.<br /> <br /> Uber’s stated policies on background checks include county, federal and multi-state checks—but they only go back seven years, which is the maximum allowable under California law, the firm says on its website.<br /> <br /> The checks apparently haven’t stopped bad things from happening. In Orlando, an Uber driver was recently charged with battery after putting his hand inside a female passenger’s blouse, according to a local news report. And in Washington, D.C., an Uber rider this past summer says he was kidnapped by his driver, as reported in The Washington Post.<br /> <br /> The ride-sharing companies have faced legal challenges, caps on the number of cars they can operate and outright bans in many areas they operate. Uber’s legality in Germany has gone back and forth over unresolved questions of safety and insurance.<br /> <br /> In California, “We value innovation and new modes of providing service to the public; however, we need to make sure that the safety and well-being of consumers are adequately protected in the process,” said San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon on Friday.<br /> <br /> The district attorneys also say new services from all three firms that allow customers to car pool to split costs are illegal under California law, which forbids transportation companies from charging multiple people for the same ride. The California Public Utilities Commission has also challenged the services.<br /> <br /> San Francisco’s Gascon and LA District Attorney Jackie Lacey said in the letter they’d like to meet with the firms by Oct. 8. Barring that, their offices are prepared to take legal action including injunctive relief and civil penalties.</div>

Uber defiant in face of new legal challenge

Uber defiant in face of new legal challenge Uber is pushing back against the latest legal challenge to its business, saying accusations against it and its competitors are inaccurate and need correcting. The district attorneys for San Francisco and Los Angeles sent letters this week to Uber, Lyft an…

Read more »

Apple says iPhone 6 and 6 Plus bending Complaint Number Less than 10

<h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: blue;">Apple says iPhone 6 and 6 Plus bending Complaint Number Less than 10</span></h2> <b>Apple responded to the various reports of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus bending, saying it was "extremely rare", and that in fact, only nine of all customers who have purchased the equipment for complained so far. It would probably be more than nine of 10 million have been sold so far. </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/AVvXsEhvLG6jDAm0mdWN6rWW1OQkCL8sqyC6t-M8fpsyiN4Wi2vuauteLKYErCXv8K7eUtGJmieiwoRyc89h-DX0Z21uYYbLh3ZkHBN9AKOSrjSAMjEWnzeJ8-QLBl4dMvRDrmRLkMcVE0muVPI_/s1600/iphone-6-plus-iphone-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/AVvXsEhvLG6jDAm0mdWN6rWW1OQkCL8sqyC6t-M8fpsyiN4Wi2vuauteLKYErCXv8K7eUtGJmieiwoRyc89h-DX0Z21uYYbLh3ZkHBN9AKOSrjSAMjEWnzeJ8-QLBl4dMvRDrmRLkMcVE0muVPI_/s1600/iphone-6-plus-iphone-01-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">iPhone 6 and 6 Plus</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <div> TechCrunch notes that Apple under normal use, the problem is rare, it is contrary to hit YouTube video demonstration showing the use of deliberately distorting their devices in special circumstances artificial . Since the first report appeared mostly in the article on the website forum Apple enthusiasts, others of which have contributed Wireless Mat Honan went ahead and note that their equipment has a slightly deformed.<br /> <br /> Apple also added that the latest iPhone is built with "insert steel / titanium" to "reinforce stress positions," and that they use the "strongest glass in the industry" to prevent any such problems description. In addition to using the high quality material, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus also underwent extensive testing to ensure they can withstand bending, sitting, twisting and other types of stress, even during prolonged , throughout the design and development of them. The type of test standards in the industry, and can be seen directly from TechCrunch trongvideo shot on location at the laboratory facilities of Nokia in 2008.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixCGm5oNVyTN0shB91uoHWps4AQIpO8-Ekvi7D6NpaSCMai1MnRM6sjlTNVNeOt2eLgzddv66JLg6-HrmWZTHKAwXjuh55dis9Z7umf084oactJDGAiaZjeuhOr5AnkG-GyXxS9LamajXI/s1600/iphone-6-plus-iphone-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/AVvXsEixCGm5oNVyTN0shB91uoHWps4AQIpO8-Ekvi7D6NpaSCMai1MnRM6sjlTNVNeOt2eLgzddv66JLg6-HrmWZTHKAwXjuh55dis9Z7umf084oactJDGAiaZjeuhOr5AnkG-GyXxS9LamajXI/s1600/iphone-6-plus-iphone-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="" /></a></div> <div> <br /> Echo chamber that is the blogosphere technology may have contributed to this problem blowing disproportionately, often occurs when a new ship hardware problems and a small but noticeable to light. Apple has faced similar turmoil in the past, especially around the bend with its devices since they switched to metal box, but this one particularly large amplification.</div> </div>

Apple says iPhone 6 and 6 Plus bending Complaint Number Less than 10

Apple says iPhone 6 and 6 Plus bending Complaint Number Less than 10 Apple responded to the various reports of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus bending, saying it was "extremely rare", and that in fact, only nine of all customers who have purchased the equipment for complained so far. It would probably be m…

Read more »

Apple iPad Air 2: What we expect for the release date, specs and price of the next iPad

<h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: blue;">Apple iPad Air 2: What we expect for the release date, specs and price of the next iPad</span></h2> <b>Now that the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are real products, speculation about Apple's other overdue devices are getting more traction in the rumor mill.</b><div> <b><br /></b>A refresh to the Apple iPad is expected before the arrival of the gift-giving holiday seasons, along with some new Mac computers, and an updated iPad Air and iPad Mini are on the short list of predictions.</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/AVvXsEjYGD9HktZZtyA6gLSoQ3inFgD74tl1rik38_FnvTYSeVF_THp2gwy51ADlcQhR_QsVl4v1gbzEikSq5mdn-7VuQJCbcpxzuwgwidsuQwLnAJT-TRsCD8JKx2FK7ECumYfOScvmUZRkGapz/s1600/ipad-2-air-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/AVvXsEjYGD9HktZZtyA6gLSoQ3inFgD74tl1rik38_FnvTYSeVF_THp2gwy51ADlcQhR_QsVl4v1gbzEikSq5mdn-7VuQJCbcpxzuwgwidsuQwLnAJT-TRsCD8JKx2FK7ECumYfOScvmUZRkGapz/s1600/ipad-2-air-02-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Apple iPad Air 2</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> The Cupertino, Calif., company hasn't revealed details of when an announcement for the next generation of iPads will happen, but lately there have been hints at an October release date. Apple has a consistent history of refreshing its tablet line-up during the fall, so the presumption of an October date falls in line with the company's MO.</div> <div> <br />At this point, nothing is for certain, but there are a few safe bets on what we can expect to see. The upcoming iPads will run iOS 8 and Apple is expected to add a Touch ID sensor, an A8 processor, and possibly NFC capabilities, all of which can be found on the new iPhones. However, more details on new features remain purely speculative.</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/AVvXsEiycbAKhyphenhyphen6iupzMhl34GJdGKzLRyHSjGpjXPDYY7pjS5iDUYjgXpqLCzJeMFQoC6Xl9PNicUYc37lRfNJjia328o8CGIaDlkh9TxFMk7NNa0SOL_vZOg8aL8hf4Z6saHbd94N6oJrfez21S/s1600/ipad-2-air-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/AVvXsEiycbAKhyphenhyphen6iupzMhl34GJdGKzLRyHSjGpjXPDYY7pjS5iDUYjgXpqLCzJeMFQoC6Xl9PNicUYc37lRfNJjia328o8CGIaDlkh9TxFMk7NNa0SOL_vZOg8aL8hf4Z6saHbd94N6oJrfez21S/s1600/ipad-2-air-tech24h.blogspot.com.jpg" title="" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There are rumors about a 12.9-inch iPad</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> On the iPhones, Apple doubled the available capacity at the top two price points (64GB and 128GB for the price of last year's 32GB and 64GB models, respectively). Currently, for the 64GB and 128GB models, the Apple iPad Air is priced at $699 and $799, respectively. If Apple replicates its game plan, that would make those prices could drop to $599 and $699. It would be a welcome sight, since anexpandable storage option is highly unlikely, but it's unclear if we'll get that.<br /><br />There are dubious rumors surrounding the announcement of a super-sized 12.9-inch Apple iPad, however, the gossip points towards a 2015 release. Extra large tablets haven't exactly caught on, with Toshiba and Samsung being two of the most recent manufacturers to attempt to tackle the task, but Apple's strong following might catch on to the flailing trend.</div>

Apple iPad Air 2: What we expect for the release date, specs and price of the next iPad

Apple iPad Air 2: What we expect for the release date, specs and price of the next iPad Now that the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are real products, speculation about Apple's other overdue devices are getting more traction in the rumor mill. A refresh to the Apple iPad is expected before the arrival of the …

Read more »

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

5 ways to access and control your PC remotely 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! How, you ask? Let's start with catch-all remote desktop solutions before following u…

Read more »