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Tuesday, 16 April 2013

Control Your PC from a Mobile Device - PC Monitor



Monitor a Laptop or Desktop PC from a Mobile Device



All it takes to get started is a smartphone or tablet, a data plan, the right app, and a few PCs in need of some love and attention.


by Marco Chiappetta - originally published at PC World Magazine 


If you are still wasting time trudging over to PCs to perform routine maintenance on them, check for software updates, and power them down at night, you haven't gotten with the program. Here's how to check on your PCs from anywhere, and save your business both time and money.





Get started: A number of remote PC management utilities are available, but we'll focus on an excellent tool called PC Monitor (www.mobilepcmonitor.com), which is free for three PCs. It works with Android, iOS, and Windows Phone OSs, as well as with Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux.


Install PC Monitor: Installing and configuring PC Monitor requires just a few steps, and the default setup options should be sufficient. Install the appropriate application on each system that you want to monitor.


The first time you launch the PC Monitor Manager, it will prompt you to create an account for connecting your PCs to your mobile devices (or for monitoring the systems via the Web). At your first login, enter a computer name and a group name for the system.



Customize your counters: To configure a custom monitor or counter (for CPU use, say), click the System tab, and work your way through the tabs in the pane: General, Services, Network, and so on. The Schedule Tasks tab lets you enable the monitor simply by ticking a task. Under the Performance Counters tab in the System pane, you can set up custom counters based on criteria that you specify.


Set up notification alerts: To get the most from PC Monitor and to have it notify you the moment something critical occurs, click the program's Notifications tab, and then click through the tabs in the resulting Notifications pane, enabling appropriate alerts as you go. These alerts may include when the computer starts up or shuts down, when particular users sign on, when someone plugs in a removable drive, or when a processor begins to overheat. More advanced notification options may require you to set up rules manually.




PC Monitor (Image Courtesy PC Monitor)


Grab the PC Monitor mobile app: After installing the PC Monitor app on the relevant PCs, you must install and configure the companion mobile app on your mobile devices.


Select a PC: Upon signing in to PC Monitor, you should see a list of your systems. Tap a system name in the list to bring up an overview of the system.


Monitor your PC from your couch: If you've enabled notifications already, all that remains is to explore the mobile app for monitoring and managing your systems. PC Monitor will send alerts if necessary, but the mobile app also provides real-time data.


After you tap a system name in the left pane of the app, the right pane will become populated with system details and buttons for performing various tasks, including such options as opening a command prompt, checking for OS updates, and restarting the monitored system. In addition, you can use the PC Monitor mobile app to send messages back to the associated desktop PC, if you want to alert the PC's user.


After the application is installed on a system, the PC Monitor service runs in the background. During our testing, the service rarely, if ever, consumed a detectable amount of CPU time, and it used no more than 44MB of RAM.


Sunday, 3 June 2012

Top 45 Free Apps for your iPad


Top 45 Free Apps for your iPad
Apps for the iPad tend to go for a higher price than their iPhone counterparts, but here we listed all free apps. Install them all, and you will be well on the way to an excellent tablet mobility computer experience.

SOCIAL NETWORKING APPS

TwetDeck for iPad

It may not support social networks such as Facebook or services having location-based facility inside like Foursquare app, but TweetDeck supports respectably Twitter reader with an intuitive interface and accurate geo-tagging options.

Saturday, 2 June 2012

How to Google 2-Steps Verification - Sync With Google Authenticator App

 

google authGoogle 2-steps verification gives you a total security on all Google apps & services  like Gmail, YouTube, Google Play Store and many other services, by sending you a six digits verification code on your phone or on Google Authenticator app - available for Android, Apple and BlackBerry. This six digit code should be input whenever you log-in to your Google account for verification after you turned on the 2-steps verification.

Besides that, if you are going to log-in and you can�t receive a verification code or you don�t have any device � Google Authenticator app installed on: Google alternatively gives you 10 more backup verification codes � you can put them in your wallet or save them to a file on your computer. You can use them when you have no mobile coverage.

After turning on the 2-steps verification - you can use both ways either text messaging or Google Authenticator app to get a six digit verification code for logging into Google services.

Lets how to turn on the Google 2-steps verification on step by step:-

1. You must have a Google account � already verified by a text message or by a voice call with your cell phone or a landline number.

2. Go to www.google.com and Sign-in with your current Email address and Password.

3. After log-in to your Google account, on the upper right corner � click on your profile picture, and click Account, here you can see all your Account information on the that page.

4. Inside �Security� tab (showing on left side-bar) you will find �2-steps verification� text with an Edit button on the right side (as shown in the picture below) click on Edit. You will prompt for Password again, just type your Password and Sign-in again. Its only for verification this time.

Step-4

5. Now here is the Setup starts. Click on Start Setup to go to next step.

Step-5

6.  The next step is to input your phone number you want to connect with Google services, and choose an option how you want to get a verification code for the next step (Step 7), and click Send Code (the Send Code button is not shown in this picture, but you can find it down the page).

Step-6

7. A text message will be sent from Google to your cell or landline number (you entered in the Step 6) including a six digit verification code. Enter that verification code in the box (as shown below) and click Verify (as the Verify button not shown in the picture again, same like in Step 6).

Step-7

8. On this step Google will ask you if you trust this computer? Trusted computers only asked for verification code once every 30 days. So if this is your single and Personal Computer, you can remain with ticked-mark on this option and click Next, incase this is not your Personal Computer, or you cannot trust on this computer, click in the check box to remove the tick-mark, an option will pop-pup for verification again, and select the option I don�t trust this computer and than click Confirm. All done you have successfully turned on the 2-steps verification for Google services, and from now every time you enter a password to log-in to any Google service, you will get a verification code on your phone number via text message.

In the next step (Step 9), see how to access your Google Account with Google Authenticator app.

Step-8

9. All the previous steps were about to how to enable 2-steps verification on Google services? In this step we will show you how to download Google Authenticator app on your Android, Apple or BlackBerry device, and how to use it with Google 2-steps verification?

First of all download any barcode read for your device. Now download Google Authenticator app for your device from the links given below and install it on your device:

Google Authenticator for Android

version 2.1 or later

Google Authenticator for Apple

iPhone iOS 3.1.3 or later

**Google Authenticator for BlackBerry

OS 4.5 - 6.0

Google Play Store

App Store

blackberry app world

**The Google Authenticator for BlackBerry Download link was not found the time we were publishing this article.

After installing the Google Authenticator app for your device, and completing the 2-steps verification process, its time to use Google Authenticator for log-in to Google account.

For Android Users Only:

10. The further steps are the same for all three platforms Android, iOS and BlackBerry. The only difference in-between is use of Google Authenticator app on your device. We will focus on Android app at the moment.

After completing the Step-8 you will referred to this page shown below. Here at the top you will see your phone number with a green tick mark on the left side, which means your phone number is successfully connected with Google services for 2-step verification.

To connect your account with Google Authenticator app � open the app on your device, and tap on Add Account. You will find two option to add an account to Google Authenticator, �Scan Barcode� and �Add account manually�, select �Scan Barcode� and the Barcode scanner app will starts. (we have tested ZXING TEAM Barcode Scanner for Android device).

Step-10

To �manage application-specific passwords�, see the video clip below:

how to manage application-specific passwords using Google 2-step verification.

11. Now on your computer, click on Android (as shown in the image below), it will open another page includes a Barcode. Scan the barcode with your barcode scanner (which was turned on in previous step) and you will find your account in Google Authenticator app on your device, and a 6 digit verification code will appear on your device, put that code in that page down below (as shown in the image below), and click Verify.

Step-11

Its all done and you successfully connect your Google Authenticator app with your Google account. I personally recommend that way to use Google more securely and personally.

This verification code is changing every 30 seconds on Google Authenticator app, which makes your Google account more and more secure. The amazing feature about Google Authenticator app is that its not required any internet connection to update the verification code online, and it totally works in offline mode. You can add more than one account in a single Google Authenticator app.

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Thanks.

The PC Supporter Team.

Wednesday, 29 February 2012

Apple is ready to Birth iPad 3 | What�s Changed

Apple to unveil iPad 3 on March 7 in San Francisco: confirmed. By Andrew Couts | Digital Trends.

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Apple has sent our invitations to its iPad 3 event, to be held on March 07. Event venue is Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco.

The invitation includes the words, �We have something you really have to see. And touch.� Well known for its enigmatic invitations, Apple is likely alluding to the next generation iPad�s new screen, which is expected to have twice the resolution of the iPad 2.

 

Is there no home button included? | CNET / Apple

No home button was in picture that was an invitation card or a first look picture from Apple received to CNET . The simplest explanation here is that it's a photo of (what is presumably) an iPad 2 on its side, something that's not that much of a stretch given that the iPad's been designed to work the same no matter which end is down.

What changes are expected in the new Apple iPad 3

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Siri?

Last year, Apple introduced Siri to the iPhone 4S. So far, the technology isn�t running on any of the company�s other products. However, chances are that Apple will be bringing Siri to the iPad 3 as it starts to roll out the feature across its product line. I�m sure you�re awfully excited to hear that.

Retina Display?

Apple�s Retina Display is wildly popular on the iPhone and iPod Touch. But the time has come for Apple to deliver the same feature to the iPad. After all, Retina Displays really are the future of screen technology, and not to bring it to its flagship mobile product would be a mistake on Apple�s part.

4G support?

One of the things missing in the iPad 2 is 4G connectivity. In order to connect to the Web when you�re away from a WiFi signal, you�ll need to connect to 3G. And as you know, 3G is so 2010. It would be awfully nice if Apple offers up 4G in the iPad 3 and finally matches the many competitors that are already offering the technology.

Tuesday, 7 February 2012

10 �WOW� Gadgets of the Year



This year�s CES had some �WOW� gadgets inside, & top ten of which are reviewed below for your info. But Ultrabooks and clever cameras were will represented. Complete guide about these gadgets described here.



Nikon D4 | Digital SLR Camera



Nikon-D4-back Photo Nikon has announced the D4 (Digital SLR Camera), a full frame 16 Mega Pixel camera with a �4,799 only camera price tagged. This pro-camera improves on the speed and accuracy of its predecessors, with better image quality and low-light capability. Full HD recording and a multitude of new features have been added to the gadget. Accordingly, it�s clad in magnesium alloy to keep the gadget at bay. The camera has slots for both CompactFlash and the ultra-fast XQD memory format, and can back up between the two. Wireless modules, and extended ISO range, plus a 51-point autofocus all features.


�4,799 inc VAT (body only) | www.nikon.co.uk




Canon PowerShot G1 X | Digital Camera



Canon G1 X Camera Model Canon introduced G1 X, a 14.3 Mega Pixel Digital Compact Camera with a 288mm wide-angle lens. The aperture ranges from f2.8 to f16, while a huge 18.8x14mm CMOS sensor dwarfs that of APS-C and Micro Four Third models. It also allows for faster continuous shooting and full HD video capture. The ability to continuously autofocus while shooting video, plus 14bit RAW image support, distinguish the PowerShot from its rivals.


�699 inc VAT | www.canon.co.uk


Kodak EasyShare M215 | Digital Camera



Kodak-M215 EasyShare-wireless-capability Kodak launched a 14 Mega Pixel (as small as a Credit Size) camera weighs just 105g, but it packs in a lot of technology inside. It sports 26mm wide angle lens with a 5x optical zoom, and comes with Kodak EasyShare software onboard. A self portrait mode is included, and there�s a tiny mirror on the camera�s front so you can fix your hair. Smart capture and face-recognition technology are included. The Kodak M215 supports 720p full HD video recording, and can convert into still images. A 2.5in LCD aids composition and playback.



Toshiba Camileo Z100 | Digital camcorders



Toshiba-Camileo-Z100-Full-HD-3D-Camcorder The latest Digital camcorder introduced in this year CES, Toshiba�s latest Camileo video camera offers full HD video capture at 30fps. A pair of 5Mp CMOS sensors enable it to shoot 3D footage, where an 8x zoom is available. the 2.8in touchscreen offers glasses free previews. The Z100 has a 120x digital zoom in 2d mode, with which it can capture 16 Mega pixel still images. Electronic image stabilization is built in. The user interface has been rethought for this latest model, and a Pause button added for use during recording. Toshiba Camileo Upload software is onboard.


Price to be come| www.toshiba.co.uk


Canon Legria HF-R series | Digital camcorders



canon-legria-hf-r36 Canon blasts with this cool Photography gadget during the CES event, as their Digital camcorder Canon Legria HF-R series having a wireless connectivity to send and share photos to a storage drive or iOS device over Wi-Fi. They extend the Wi-Fi connectivity to the HF-R series only. Key features of the camcorder Legria HF-R36 include Mpeg4 support, optical image stabilization, a 51x digital zoom, cinematic filters and face detection. the camcorder offers 38 scene modes and comes with Story Creator software for easy storyboarding of your resulting footage.


Price to be come| www.canon.co.uk


HP Spectre | Ultrabook



hp-envy-14-spectre-ces-0 Ultrabooks were popular at CES, but HP was the only manufacturer to launch a see-through model. This glass-clad ultraportable has a 14in display, besting the 13in screens of most other Ultrabooks we�ve seen. It also sports near-filed communications. HP has managed to squeeze this screen into a chassis that would normally accommodate only a 13.3in display. There�s also a multitouch trackpad, a choice of 4GB or 8GB of RAM, a 128GB or 256GB SSD and Intel Core i5 or i7 ultra-low-voltage processors. A mini DisplayPort and a USB 3.0 port feature, as do 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1. HP says users can expect a battery life of nine hours between charges.


$1,399 | www.hp.com/uk


 DELL XPS 13 | Ultrabook



Ultrabook DELL XPS 13 Dell has introduced their first Ultrabook with 13.3in screen XPS 13, that pays more than a passing resemblance to Apple�s MacBook Air. Aimed at business users, the laptop is 6mm thick, offers an eight hour battery life and weighs 1.35kg. Dell says the 13in laptop is effectively the same overall size as a 11in laptop, and offers as much processing power as a standard laptop, despite its slim dimensions. Smart Connect technology built into the motherboard allows software updates to proceed in standby mode. Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 CPUs, 4GB of DDR3 RAM and SSD configurations of up to 256GB are cited by Dell.



Quaduro QuadPad 3G Plus | Tablet



Quaduro QuadPad 3G Plus For business persons, Quaduro�s 12in screen Quadro should provide the convenience of a familiar Windows interface and the ability to access all their Windows programs and documents on a highly portable device. Specifications include a 1280x800 pixel capacitive touchscreen, a 1.6GHz Inter Mobile D510 CPU, 250GB of storage, two USB 2.0 ports and 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi. Bluetooth is an option extra, but Quaduro provides for 3G and WLAN Networks.


From �500 inc VAT | www.quaduro.com/en


Orange Tahiti | Tablet



Orange Tahiti Tablet Mobile operator Orange is introducing a 3G Android tablet. Its 7in screen Tahiti will cost you �25 a month for two years, following an initial payment of �69. The contract includes 1GB of peak and 1GB of off-peak 3G web access per month. a �41 a month contract that bundles an Orange San Francisco Android smartphone is also posited. The Tahiti tablet runs Android Honeycomb from a 1.2GHz dual core Qualcomm 8260 processor and 512MB of RAM. It has 8GB of onboard storage, a 5 Mega pixel camera, a capacitive touchscreen and a GPS compass.


From �69 on a �25/month contract | www.orange.co.uk


Sony Xperia Ion | Smartphone



Sony Xperia Ion Sony used CES to unveil the first smarpthone to escape its Sony Ericsson branding. The Xperia Ion is a 12 Mega pixel smart cameraphone that can shoot 1080i full HD video. the Android 2.3 phone has a 4.6in touchscreen and sports a 720p secondary camera. Designed as an entertainment gadget, the phone has a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, and HDMI port, and offers Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity.


Price to be come | www.sony.co.uk

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