Monthly Archives: June 2012

Google Reveals Its New Tablet

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Google has officially thrown down the gauntlet with the announcement of their new tablet, the Nexus 7.

The Nexus 7, named after its 7” screen, is the first tablet of its size. Smaller than both the iPad and Microsoft’s Surface, the tablet weighs in at just 12 ounces, and is only 3/8 of an inch thick.

Google’s new tablet will run Android 4.1, which promises to be a more streamlined, smoother operating system than previous versions. The tablet has only one camera, but there are many other features that set the Nexus 7 apart. Integrated Bluetooth, voice search, and preloaded Google products are just a few.

The Nexus 7 will come in 8 and 16 gig versions, and is priced at $199 and $249 respectively. For a complete overview of the Google’s new tablet, be sure to check out this week’s Sweet Tips & Tricks.

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Move Over iPad – Something New Is About To Surface!

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Microsoft released preliminary details about its new tablet last week.

Surface is the software giant’s first foray into the tablet arena. At the keynote event in Los Angeles, observers were given a brief glimpse of some of the features of the upcoming tablet. A USB 3.0 port, Micro SD slot, and an integrated kick stand were just a few of the attributes that has the technology crowd buzzing.

Other details about the Surface included a body constructed of Vapor MG, a new magnesium alloy developed by Microsoft. Two versions of the Surface will be available, with slight variations in thickness, processing power, and operating systems.

Watch this week’s Sweet Tip for all the latest information on Microsoft’s Surface. If you have questions about the new tablet, be sure to send us an email at sweettips@friendlycomputers.com. Ask about our full range of computer repair services available in your area.

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What’s up with TiVo

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What’s up with TiVo?
TiVo, everybody’s favorite time shifting, commercial skipping, set top box, is about to bring live TV to your iDevices.
When TiVo released their app last year, there was a lot of disappointment because people not only wanted to control their TV, but they also wanted to watch live TV.
Well, that’s all about to change; TiVo will be updating their app later this year to allow for live streaming.
Watch this week’s Sweet Tip to learn more about it.
Have any questions about TiVo streaming? Just drop us a line at sweettips@friendlycomputers.com. And don’t forget to ask about all of our computer repair services available in your area.
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Access Your Computer From Anywhere

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How many times have you been away from your home or office and need some information on your computer? With Log Me In, getting access to that information has never been easier. And it’s free!

Log Me In is secure, web based program that gives you instant access to your PC or Mac when you’re on the go. Log Me In creates a virtual tunnel to your computer so that you can access your email, your photos, your documents, or anything else stored on your hard drive.

With versions available for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android, Log Me In is a robust solution for just about every user. There are several versions available to suit any need.

Be sure to watch this week’s Sweet Tip to learn more about Log Me In.

And as always, if you have any questions about Log Me In, send us an email at sweettips@friendlycomputers.com And don’t forget to ask about the repair services available in your area.

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