Monthly Archives: March 2012

The New iPad

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This week we’re unboxing The New iPad.

Anticipation has never been greater with the announcement of Apple’s newest update. The New iPad, also known as the iPad 3, boasts new features sure to make any technophile chomp at the bit.

Taking top billing as the most eagerly awaited feature is the 4G LTE service. In a head to head speed test against a wifi connection, the 4G LTE was nearly as fast, and on several occasions, was even faster. The new version seems to get a little hotter than previous release, and battery life also appears to have decreased slightly. But with the brilliant Retina screen and a camera that shoots 1080p video, the drawbacks are easily forgotten.

If you’ve got questions about the New iPad, shoot us an email at sweettips@friendlycomputers.com. And don’t forget to ask about all of our computer repair services available in your area.

Remember, Why Call A Geek When You Can Call A Friend!

Dropbox

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This week we’re looking at an app called Dropbox.

With the growing popularity of cloud computing, Dropbox is one of the most popular choices available. The app lets your store documents, videos, pictures, music and more on a virtual hard drive in the cloud. When you add new files, the app automatically updates your box on all of your devices where Dropbox is installed. When documents are modified, it instantly changes it on your other devices. You can even share your files with anyone, anywhere. If the person you’re sharing your files with doesn’t have Dropbox, you can email them a link that takes them directly to your files.

Dropbox can be downloaded at Dropbox.com. The free version gives you 2 gigabytes of storage. For $9.99 a month, or $99 a year, you get 50 gigabytes of storage space. There’s even a commercial version that provides businesses with up to 1 terabyte of storage. Dropbox works with Mac, PC, iPhone and iPad, Android and Blackberry. So no matter what you’ve got, there’s a version for you.

If you’ve got questions about Dropbox, shoot us an email at sweettips@friendlycomputers.com. And don’t forget to ask about all of our computer repair services available in your area.

Remember, Why Call A Geek When You Can Call A Friend!

Kylo TV

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Want To Lower Your Cable Bill?

When it comes to cable TV, we’re usually faced with 300+ channels of programming that we pay way too much for. A great new website can change all that.

Visit www.kylo.tv and download their free browser for your PC or Mac. Hook your computer up your TV, and presto! All the latest and greatest TV programming is just a few clicks away. Choose from your favorite networks and genres from a an easy-to-use menu. Streaming in 1080p, Kylo is perfect for your high-def ready television. Add an optional mouse, available for about $150, or control it from your mouse and keyboard. And best of all – it’s free!

Want more information about Kylo? Call Friendly Computers today for answers! And don’t forget to ask about all of our computer repair services!

Remember, Why Call A Geek When You Can Call A Friend!

Microsoft Windows 8 Consumer Preview

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With a target release date of December 2012, Microsoft Windows 8 is already creating a stir.

The sleek design of Windows 8 includes a revamped, tiled start screen. Photos, music, favorite websites, and more are all neatly organized for ease of access. A handy built-in keyboard makes the transition from desktop to tablet seamless and convenient. The new Windows Store makes it easier than ever to find the most popular titles. An integrated cloud connection transfers your personalized settings to any Windows 8 computer you sign in on. And Internet Explorer 10 is more than just a browser with edge to edge web pages.

These are just a sample of some of the new features in Windows 8. You can read more about the new operating system here, and for a limited time, download the Consumer Preview version here.

If you have any questions about Windows 8, call the experts at Friendly Computers. And don’t forget to ask about all of our computer repair services.

Remember, Why Call A Geek When You Can Call A Friend!