Tag Archives: iPad

Windows 8 on my iPad

Posted on March 10, 2012 by

Sort of. Thanks to Splashtop streamer and the iPad mobile client. I was a little frustrated as all my existing RDP clients on my iPad (Logmein, VNC RDP, etc. would only show me a black desktop). I ask the Splashtop … Continue reading →

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iOS 5 Notifications

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

I really like that Apple has changed the notification model. It kinda/sorta works in this first beta. Facebook and Twitter seem to be real slow in even native notifications, which may be part of the problem. I have seen mail … Continue reading →

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Airplay for Windows Media Center

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

It had to happen, and I’m glad it did. Thomas Pleasance has produced a nifty add-on for Windows Media Center that allows AirPlay from an iPad to Windows Media Center. It is currently at beta 1 stage and is documented … Continue reading →

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Dock an app group folder on your iPad

Posted on April 18, 2011 by

A quick tip for those of you that haven’t figured this out yet. First, you can drag any individual app icon to the dock so that it shows on every screen, But did you know that you can also drag … Continue reading →

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WX Channel iPad App Interacts with TV While You Watch

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

I’ve just had a game changing entertainment experience. I love watching shows in HD about nature, geography, especially those that feature striking photography that adds to my knowledge of the physical world around me. The Weather Channel has launched a … Continue reading →

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Xfinity for iPad VOD Streaming Launches

Posted on February 2, 2011 by

Quality Video on Demand content (as opposed to live streaming of on air shows which may be coming down the road), including HBO, Cinemax, Stars, and a few other networks is now available for Comcast customers. It’s really a ton … Continue reading →

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HP ePrint is disappointing

Posted on November 26, 2010 by

When my older low end downstairs printer needed all ink cartridges replaced at the same time, I realized that buying a new printer would actually be cheaper. HP has been trumpeting its latest crop of ink jet printers that feature … Continue reading →

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Comcast Xfinity iPad App is Amazing

Posted on November 21, 2010 by

If you are a Comcast customer, have a compatible DVR and an iPad (or iPhone), you have access to a free app in the iTunes store that is definitely a game changer. I’ve used myDVR on my iPxx devices to … Continue reading →

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Windows 7 Play To/DLNA Streams to iPhone/iPad

Posted on November 2, 2010 by

Yes, you read that correctly. The iPxxx devices don’t natively support DLNA functionality, which rules out using Windows 7 Play To”, so I decided to see what could be done, at least as a proof of concept, to try to … Continue reading →

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Connecting an IP Camera to WMC, iPhones and iPads

Posted on October 10, 2010 by

Motivated by the upcoming yearly Halloween onslaught of youngsters and the not so young about to come through my condo complex, I started thinking about how to integrate an Internet capable surveillance camera with my connected home and devices. I’m … Continue reading →

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