My 2014 review via WordPress

https://wordpress.com/post/54719538/448/?recap2014

Happy New Year

Happy New Year everyone!  Hope everybody has a successful new year coming in! Thanks for all of your support and feedback. 

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Calling and texting apps that can replace your phone

Hey guys, this read is for those readers, viewers, and subscribers that are looking for other options out there that replace their phone bills. Now, earlier this week I mentioned that there are data devices and services and plans that you can get today to cut your data costs.  Well there are apps out there that can cut the phone bill costs as well. Must warn you that these apps are not a full replacement which means you can't call out for emergency calls, unless you are using a smartphone or cellphones without service.  But if  you want to break a arm or leg just to keep in contact with family and friends via calls and text messages, here are some great apps that may help you cut your costs:

                                     TextNow gives you free unlimited talk and text via Wi-Fi

                  Textplus app gives you unlimited texting and you may do offers to get free minutes

Skype is a free unlimited texting and video calling app. This also allows you to buy minutes as well. So you are able to make calls via Skype as well.

Google Hangouts App is by Google and you can convert it through your regular sms messaging.  Also, hangouts let you video chat for free and you can add minutes as well to your google account also. 

All of these apps you can download on Android devices, Windows, and iOS too.  They are all free to download now.  Go ahead and check them out.

How to get Free Data For Life Part 2!

Hello everyone! Some of you all may have read my rant about free data for life once before. You should have free data and do what you want to do with it whenever! I truly believe that. There are a lot of tech companies and wireless providers who try to accomplish this goal for you all and some have failed and some succeeded. But the ones that have pushed this to almost the highest limits that they can have been Freedompop, T-Mobile, and now HP! Data and Wifi is everywhere now, dont get me wrong. But, if you are not connected at home or at work, where are you going to go? To libraries and bookstores and starbucks all the time? Im not so sure I want to do that forever. Although for some the devices you may have to pay good penny for, in the end itll be all worth it.  So, look no further, below are some images of the devices and a description for each of what they offer. You make your pick. Check after the break...

HP Stream 11 Windows Laptop includes free 4G Data.  HP.com/

                           HP Stream 8 Windows tablet includes Free 4G Data.  HP.com/

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 includes 200MB for Free 4G Data with T-Mobile. T-Mobile.com/

Samsung Galaxy S II Free 500 minutes and 200 text messages with Freedompop. Freedompop.com/

Freedompop Phonton 4G Hotspot includes 500MB of Data per month for LIFE.  Freedompop.com/

My Top 5 Cloud Drive App

Hello everyone. This is for those who freak out about all those files, photos, music and videos that have on their tablets and smartphones.  You don't want to delete them and save them on a memory card or some sort? Well here below are my TOP 5 apps to use for all these items.

Box App ( Available on Windows, Android, and iOS)

                                     DropBox App (Available on Android, iOS, and Windows)

                                    OneDrive App (Available on Windows, Android, and iOS)

                                   GoogleDrive App (Available on Android, Windows and iOS)

                                                   iCloud App (Available on Windows and iOS)

Chrome Apps on your Windows PC

                                                            Chrome Launcher

Want to experience the Chrome apps on your Windows PC? Well, you can.  In the image above shows the Chrome Launcher, which you can download now for free on the Chrome Web store.  So check it out now. Its free to download and experience the Chrome OS on your Windows PC now.

Qualcomm Snapdragon new images with LG G Flex 2?

Qualcomm released this image of what it seems to be advertising what could come in the up coming week at #CES2015 and for Intel. Also, if you look closely, it seems that this image shows of what seems to back casing of a smartphone.  From the looks of it, this could be a LG device (LG G4 or G Flex 2). Now the past year or so, we have seen LG move the buttons to back of their phones such as the G2, G Flex, and G3.  Now we also know that LG G Flex 2 will be a front runner at #CES as well. So with that being said, maybe putting two and two together and just say that the new processor from Qualcomm will be demoed in the new LG G Flex 2.  So base on the image above, what do you think that Qualcomm and Intel has in store for us @CES? All comments are welcomed.

WhatsApp is Calling!

WhatsApp is a  popular way to send messages to other smartphone users, no matter what platform they’re on – so popular, in fact, that Facebook in an effort to acquire it earlier this year. And while WhatsApp may do text messaging quite well, sometimes we crave the sort of communication you only get when speaking directly to a person. Voice call support has been expected to come to the for a while now, with early hints popping up months back, but now it looks like the pieces might finally be falling into place, as the latest Android WhatsApp release reveals just such a voice call framework. While the feature isn’t yet active, resources within the new Android that arrived the other day provide enough hints at UI structure and functionality to piece together the mock-ups you see above. The call notification and history screens are pretty standard-looking Android fare, and there also seem to be signs of call recorder functionality. At least in this build, voice calls appear to be segregated from text communication, but we don’t yet know if that’s how things will work in the final release.
This is big progress, but there’s still no clear ETA for WhatsApp’s voice mode. We’d like to believe that this new release means that it’s undergoing internal testing, but even then, testing can take months. Maybe once the developers are a little further along, we’ll hear the announcement of a formal due date, but for now, these teaser shots will just have do.
 See below after the break.

Subcribe to the new blog site for CES 2015

Hello everyone, its that time again. Yes, we are closer to another year and great new tech and cars and other cool electronics and other gadgets. So that means CES is on its way and rumors are flooding in non-stop as of right now of what we could see in the following year.  So, if you want to follow alone this journey, you can subscribe here and in the link below.  Leave comments and tell me what you all want to see come in the next year and years.

http://ces2015news.blogspot.com/

What is T-Mobile Data Stash?

A little over a week ago, T-Mobile UnCarrier 8.0 was announced.  With this announcement came with excitement.  It is called "Data Stash".  With data stash, this is simple to explain.  If you have a simple choice plan with Unlimited Talk and Text and High Data Speed of 3GB and 5GB, you will qualify for this plan.  With this being said, the way that the data stash works is that you can't over the 3GB of data or 5GB for this to work.  So for instance, if you only used 2GB of this month, next month that 1GB of data you didn't use will roll over to the new cycle. Same way with the 5GB of data.  This plan will go into effect in January 2015 of your next cycle.  So, if you have any concerns or questions, leave comments below or head on over to T-Mobile's Official website:

http://www.t-mobile.com/offer/data-stash-data-roll.html

Google Gives You A Gift of the Lord of the Rings!

Starting today, Google is giving away the 2001 HD version of the Lord of the Rings for FREE! So head to the Google Movies and TV section of your Chrome or Android device and download now! Also, what is your favorite Lord of the Rings movie?

Click the link below to get your free copy. 

https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Lord_of_the_Rings_The_Fellowship_of_the_Ring?id=rAUJN48IHXw

YouTube App Update Material Design

YouTube for Android devices finally gets the Material Design treatment. The differences are that each person's channel gets a different style of color and the look is much more appealing on the eye.  check out the  hands on video after the break...

Google Hangouts New Updates on Desktop

Google Hangouts new update for the desktop just now got better.  With the new desktop update, you can now see your dialer. You now can have a call log appear right from the app on the desktop.  You can call, text, and hangout better than ever. Check out the screen shot below and tell me what you think.  We this make you want to use the Google Hangouts app even more or just use it at all? Is Google too late to bring users to the hangouts app. Also, what more do you want to see happen with the Hangouts?  Leave comments below. You can download this web app now from the below link.  www.googlechrome.com/webstore/hangouts

Microsoft Giving away FREE ALBUMS!

Great news to tell everyone that is using the new or latest Microsoft Operating System.  Microsoft is giving away free music for the holidays! Yes, as of now you have access to some free music from various artists from Jay-Z to Maroon 5! But in order to get these great albums from these artists, you must have either Windows 8 or Windows Phone 8.  Also you would need to download the music from the Xbox Music app.  Will this help you change your mind about Microsoft? Could and Apple and Google music streaming apps lose your interest? Well, if not, hurry and go get your music, for this is a limited time offer only!  Only on Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 devices that have Xbox Music App.

Hulu is FREE for all on Android

For those of you that are using Android devices, Hulu is now free for all! Yes, well, only for consumers that are using Android devices can now watch TV shows and movies freely on their smartphones and tablets. Is this enough for you other users to join Google's ecosystem to get Hulu for free or no? Will others cut the cable cord and watch unlimited Hulu for free! Now, is the time to check out Hulu and download from the Google PlayStore.

 

No More paying for EIPs or high phone plans

I have come to realization that  we as Americans or just people in general are paying too much for Data plans, phone plans, and smartphones and other devices in general. No matter how you look at it. The carriers will all say "You cant beat our deals" or "We have the number 1 plans". That is their job. That is what they are to say to us and you as customers. But when you look at what you are paying for, rather its the plan, accessories, and the phone or tablet itself, we are paying a pretty penny for all we have. For anyone to say that it is worth every dollar spent, you are kidding yourselves. Now I know some might not be paying a lot due to being on someone else plan such as a family plan or on a second line with someone. Thats fine, that ok. Now do you think you are really getting a bang for your buck? How many people really call others to even have calling as unlimited for that. Yeah, sure some text others than call or even use social sites to communicate. So with this all being in consideration, is unlimited everything even worth the price people and consumers are paying? Who is on their phones and data plan tablets all day and night?  Who is using their devices to watch movies, tv, music, gaming all day and night for the unlimited to be unlimited? You cant say you are. Because, well, you have to eat, sleep, and you know the rest.  With most people, 1GB inst enough to survive off of if you have no wifi in your location or destination.  But is $10 plus per 1GB  of data really worth the extra cash out for your satisfaction compared to free wifi? This we can write a book on or even a novel. Data Plans are just over rated and carriers throttle the data.  So you are really not even getting Unlimited like you think when it comes to data. You see slow downs and wonder why you are unable to continue to watch your favorite movie or tv show or Youtube video in a smoothly matter. But why spend so much money on phone plans, when there is a lot stores and retailers and food places that allow you to use free Wi-fi? Today you really can't beat free Wi-Fi. There are lot companies creating apps where you talk, text, and video chat for Free via Wifi. Plus, you are still able to do all the things you want and love without compromising anything. This is just something to be thinking about as we head into 2105.  Now, for paying extra for overpriced smartphones and tablets. EIPs will definitely take your money as well. Even when a carrier says $0 down, there is still something you have to pay for. Rather its taxes or the activation fee. Don't expect to leave the stores thinking its all FREE.  You are only free when you don't have to pay for it all and not even down the road or the next months and so on. So if you have the money to spare for that flagship or prepaid phone, then do it. Pay it out upfront. Don't wait til you have to owe something. If so, hope you are trying to sell the device to get your hard earn money back.  But they all will in the end do the things you will want them to do. Rather its a flagship device or low end. Like I said, majority of people and consumers just, text, watch videos, and social network. If that is the case, you would just use Wi-fi, instead of spending hundreds of dollars on a monthly plan you either are stuck in for 2 years. Pay as you go might be a safe bet for anyone now and or just using wifi hotspots such as At&t, Clear, and Freedompop for connectivity. But when it said and done, more money in the pockets when ditch the 2 year plans and monthly fees and EIPs. I am done with it all. My phone and laptop does everything I need it to do for me without the payments. If anything the pay as you go route at its lowest rate and i mean lowest rate is how I would go. Only because Im around so much Wi-Fi, there is no need for me to be spending even $40 a month on a decent plan. That the fact, I have family and friends that are not as hip to me as they should be. I'll get you all on board. With the apps and programs I use, Wifi would be my best bet.  How about you? What do you all think about all of this mentioned of above? Is it making any sense? Did it hit home? If not now, it will later.

LG G Flex Year-End Review

LG G Flex 2013/2014 Gen 1

Hello everybody, this year is almost over. How time has flown by. For that being said, we must not forget what the year has brought us. This year we seen some amazing things happen in the tech industry, from larger phones, to smaller and thinner tablets, to drones, to robots, to wearables, to 5K displayed monitors and TVs. 2014 has been a great successful year for technology and 2015 should be even better.  But, before we say goodbye to 2014 and hello to 2015, lets take a look back at one of the most underrated and most innovative  smartphone for 2014. This smartphone is no other than the LG G Flex.

The LG G Flex was really worth breaking the bank for in many ways consumers know. The LG G Flex has some specs that you would say is outdated such as the Snapdragon 801 processor, 2GB of Ram, 32 GB of internal memory (No SD card slot included) and the 720p display.  But it had came with some great features, but to others, they might not be as impressed with theses at all. For some wouldnt understand why these features would be an advantage over the other smartphones on the market.  These features include a self-healing back that can take the minimum scratches from knives, keys, etc.  It will in time heal itself. Like others have called it "The Wolverine" of smartphones.  Another key feature to this phone is the "Flexible" screen. Unlike the bengates we have seen from iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, this phone was meant to bend back and forward. This phone can actually bend out of place and return to its normal state without cracking the screen. The screen is a POLED display, which means its plastic-based OLED.  Also, another great feature is that it is one of the first smartphones to have a full curved display. Now Samsung did try to do the same with their answer of the Galaxy Round, but it just wasn't as successful as the LG G Flex.  The Galaxy Round was just a pure gimmick. For it not being as successful, it never seen the light in the US. These key features are what makes the G Flex stand out from the crowd. It also similar to the LG G2 in many ways then others. The 6inch screen display gives it the true definition of what a phablet should be. You also can use the phone in landscape mode as well. Watching videos, movies, and gaming on this device, you would see why I love the curved screen so much. It gives a better experience overall for any user. Another great feature that is also found on the Galaxy Note series is the Dual Window features. Not just any dual windows.  You have Slide Aside, and Q slide. These will allow you to multitask even faster and better.  The battery life on this device (depending on how you use it) is once again underrated because of the phone itself.  At times, I am able to even get out about 18 hours on one full charge plus heavy usage. But this varies from user to user and if rather or not you are running a lot of apps in the background of your device.  This phone also has a 13MP camera and 2,1 front facing camera as well. This phone also shoots recording videos in 4K. Just like the Galaxy Note 4 and Note 3, with LG G Flex, you are able to take notes on phone using the memo app and a standard stylus, So, for anyone who thought that you werent able to share or take notes, well LG has allowed you to do that.  So from what you have just read should be more than enough to ask for in a smartphone if you ask me.  But there are still some cons but less than you would have guessed.  So below are the pros and cons of this device.

PROS: The pros are that the curve display gives you a better viewing angle when watching videos and playing games.  The battery life is outstanding, giving you up to at least a full day of usage.  The self-healing coat on the back of the phone self-heals minor scratches.  The dual window features giving you more room for multitasking.  The snapdragon 801 is still a good processor with great performance and speed in the phone.

CONS: The cons may turn you away from this phone if you are use to the NORM of things. For one, this phone does not have a removable battery. If phone gets damaged, you will need to replace it. Another con you might not like is that it lacks a micro SD card slot for expandable memory. But it comes standard with 32GB of internal. For some, that would be all you need. Then if you have a lot of photos, videos, music, and documents, there are applications you can download to store them all on.  Another con that a lot of consumers and  tech reviewers complained about was the 720p display.  Now for this, I really wouldn't say its a con unless you were already using a phone or tablet with 1080p or higher display resolution, then you might see the difference.  But with G Flex, you can enhance the brightness and display mode. If you don't like the Standard Mode of display, switching the display to Vivid Mode will enhance the quality of the picture on screen. You will see the difference from there. Must remind that this may affect your battery life as well. Final con I have seen is that the phone will randomly restart itself at times. This happens often at times. Some have said it has to do with apps or even software issues. But not even LG has come out and said anything about this issue with the G Flex. But pretty sure this may be fixed in the future or next Gen G Flex. (hinting). 

In the end, if you are a person that wants to look cool and stand out from the normal crowd of users with smartphones, then this will be the phone for you.  It is also a good tablet replacement as well. So you wouldn't need to carry too many devices with you at once.  If you dont mind losing out on a SD card slot, then 32GB of internal should be good enough. But if not, like mentioned above, there applications such as Box, OneDrive, GoogleDrive, and Dropbox, that will allow you to store your files and documents. The battery life is what I really love the 2nd most about this phone.  I have seen so many people constantly are charging their phones up within hours. So I do give it 5 stars on battery life. The phone in hand and holding it up to ear is perfectly fit. Not to mentioned that you aree able to use LGs wearable accessories with the phone as well such as Lifeband Touch, the bluetooth Tone pro, and the LG G Watch. You won't disappointed in that at all. This smartphone did change the game and has other phone companies on Edge, literally. 

Need a Tablet? T-Mobile has got you covered!

ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 7

Hello readers, viewers, and subscribers. Looking for a decent tablet to read on, surf the web, check emails and other minor things on? Well, as of right now and for a limited time offer, T-Mobile is giving customers a free Tablet on them! Yes! You can get a free tablet today, if you add a qualifying data plan to your account.  This tablet in the image above is the Alcatel OneTouch pop 7. Some of you all might have owned a Alcatel OneTouch Fierce or Evolve. Well now you can check out the Alcatel tablet as well. This device will come with built-in Wifi and 4G connectivity so you can stay connected where ever you go.  It has 1.3 Dual processor and a 7 inch display for your viewing pleasures.  So if you are interested in this device and want to know more information about it, you can head now to your local T-Mobile store or check online for availability. I'll leave you the link below.  

http://www.t-mobile.com/internet-devices/alcatel-onetouch-pop-7.html

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Happy Thanksgiving to all! From itechuout.blogspot.com and iTechUOutGuy 

Leave comments below and let me know how did you spend your thanksgiving and what are you thankful for.

HP Envy 15 x360 Convertible PC Review

HP Envy 15 x360 Convertible PC

I truly am a HP fan or fanboy I guess you can say.  I   have been using HP PCs since I can remember. My parents bought me my very first HP PC desktop when I was in the 9th grade. But I also used Dell PCs as well in my late high school years and early college days too. My 9-5 was the same way as well, Dell and HP.  It is really hard to choose which tech computer company is better to pick products from. But hey, they both are amazing at the laptops and desktops.  Just wanted to give you a little history of my experiences with HP PCs before we get to the main event.  Now lets talk about this beast of a product.  The HP Envy 15 X360 Convertible PC.

The HP Envy 15 X360 Convertible PC is a 2 in 1 PC.  It is a laptop and it is a tablet as well.  It can flip back 360 degrees. This means you will be able to use it as a tablet. Then you when you need the keyboard, you bring the screen back to its normal set.  But that not all it can be used for.  It has other modes as well. These modes are tent mode, entertainment mode, productivity mode, and presentation mode. This will all be shown in a video demo coming soon. So the real reason you all want to read about this is what  it comes with. So frist, lets talk about the specs.

SPECS.

The HP Envy 15 X360 Convertible PC has a 15.6 FULL HD Touchscreen display.  This screen is also huge in tablet mode.  Also comes with a HD web cam that records in 720p.  The screen resolution is 1920X1080.  Which means in other words the screen is in 1080p HD.  Now I know that is not the most powerful resolution, but te 1080p should be standard  by now, as we have smartphones that can display 2K res and TVs with 4K and 5K monitors like iMac and Dells.  But the 1080p on a laptop and tablet are still great for viewing web, movies, Youtube, and etc.  This has a 4th generation Intel Core of i5 processor (1.7 GHz).  But it can boost up to 2.4 GHz of turbo.  It has 750 GB of Hard Drive space.  This should be more than enough memory to the basic user needs. It also has 8GB of RAM for speed.  This is pretty good for multi tasking and casual gaming and watching videos. You shouldn't any lags at all.  This comes with full Windows 8.1 and 64 bit. Definitely would recommend 64-bit to anyone.  So you are able to get the best out of Windows 8.1.  It has WLAN and Bluetooth, and also has Touchscreen and multitouch enabled.  There are also 3 USB ports, 1 2.0 USB and 2 3.0 USB ports, an HDMI port, a full SD card slot, a microphone,headphone jack, a volume rocker on the side, and a standard ETHER net port.  One more thing, the keyboard has a LED backlit light on the inside. So you are able to type in dim lighting. Cool, huh?

FEATURES

It has 360 degrees of versatility. Its designed to stand out from the crowd.  Work in notebook mode, watch in stand mode, play in tent mode and go in tablet mode.  HP Control Zone Trackpad.  This will allow you to navigate Windows 8.1 with ease. This product will also allow you to use Office 365 for free 30 day trial, Mcafee anti-virus for free 30 days and HP Cloud.

NOTEBOOK MODE

TABLET STAND MODE

360 DEGREES

TENT MODE 

PROS

The good things about this PC is that it has more than enough memory and power for any user.  The keyboard feels great when typing. The touchscreen is very responsive and you can even use a stylus on it to write and draw things with.  The sound quality is amazing, forgot to mention that it has beatsaudio by Dre. So you get incredible sound when it comes to media.  The trackpad is cool. You can do a lot of commands with it.  The 360 degrees is just great, so many ways you can use this PC. Last thing, the price! Now if you not able to buy a Surface Pro 3, which they both pretty much do the same thing, this device cost $799.99 in Best Buy and $799.99 at HP.om

CONS

Now there are a few minor set backs.  But what device doesn't have any at all?  The battery life. I didnt mention the battery life at all. Well the reason being is because on a heavy usage without the plug, you will only get 3 hours! The most hours I got without it being charged up is about 5-6 hours on light usage. That means only surfing the web or checking emails and reading in tablet mode, doing school work, etc. It does get a little uncomfortable holding in tablet mode as this device weighs 5.5 pounds. It is pretty heavy in tablet mode. Also somewhat of HPs design with this device especially it looks uneven and not level off right like Lenovo's Yoga Pro device is. But to be honest, it really doesn't bother me as much.  If you are worried about the keyboard being damaged when having it in tablet mode, it's best if you place the device on an even surface or flat table. In tablet mode, you won't have to worry about the keys setting something off because the keyboard will turn off.  One more thing, you are a hardcore gamer, that likes playing call of duty and Halo or Gears of War, this device won't be able to run those games efficiently. But the Windows games and Xbox Live games play just fine. Like Fifa 15 and Halo Assault and Asphalt 8.

CONCLUSION

In the end, this device will get any task done. Whether you have it in tablet mode, notebook mode. Whatever you want it to do, it will do. Maybe even better. Looking at the Macbook? Well can that allow you to write and use to apps at the same time? Can it turn into a tablet as well? I think you all know what this convertible is able to do by now.  I love this device. While I only had it for only about a week, I have been getting the most attention since I made the switch to a Hybrid PC.  Any questions or concerns, leave a comment below. Thanks  Video review coming soon.

Video:

Windows Store Is Down!

Hello everyone, for all of you that are trying to access or download or even install windows store apps, the store is having some issues. You are not alone.  The Microsoft Windows Store servers are down as this has been mentioned online hours ago. From recent reports disclosures, this is only affecting Windows 8, RT, 8.1 and 10. No one has mentioned anything about the windows phone app store being down. There is nothing users can do but wait on Microsoft to come up with a solution to fix this mix up. Hopefully it wasn't hacked or breached. The thought of it sounds likely, but not confirming on that.  So, everyone, be patient and hang on tight. But if you want to be on the safe side and take measures, change the passwords as well. Just in case. Thanks for coming by and taking a look.

The Truth About Facebook Messenger App

Facebook App itself has now grown to over 1 billion downloads on the playstore! My goodness, that is a lot of downloads for an application, but at the same time not surprised if you consider how many people using the app or even log into Facebook. But Facebook has it good times and its bad times. It was suppose to be a social network that you could communicate with your fellow classmates and alumnis. But that wasn't enough as it attracts your family members and friends, colleagues and associates. Then it spread out to grow businesses and even hollywood. So facebook has a lot going for itself as people stopped using MySpace. What a joke! Right? Well, actually no. But you some people use it for good and some use it just for pure evil. Shame on you guys. While others use facebook to communicate with loved ones and close friends far away.  Facebook isn't that bad at all. So why are people hating Facebook nowadays so much? Is it due to all the new updates and changes and increasing of users? Well, maybe. But one thing for sure people are hatred towards is the Facebook Messenger app! Just not too long ago the CEO of Facebook change the messenger app and made it become a stand alone application to download. So while on the actual Facebook application for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, you wont be able to message anyone on facebook unless you are using the stand alone messenger app. For that reason there has been an increasing amount of users downloading it on to their device. Now this app is at half of billion downloads. But this isnt the point. The purpose of this happening is because this app is suppose to be another option of messaging and calling and communicating with the people you want to talk and text to. It is also a free texting app that won't take minutes or force you to pay extra if your rate plan goes over from texting with your regular phone message system. You can picture message with it, you send audio messages and even sticker messages, to show how you feel about something. There is even a option for group chatting if you are into that. Invite only people you want to share your messages with. For those of you who don’t know, Google and Microsoft has their own messenger apps too. They are called Skype and Hangouts. They all pretty much doing the same things now. So why are there so many users and people being frustrated and confused of about what the purpose of using this messenger app? Why are there so many people angry, mad, and upset? I have no idea or clue to the confusion. But you all want to know the truth? I just told you why. Oh, that the CEO probably is trying to take over the world through Facebook. Now could this happen? Well in the internet world and mobile, possibly. Never say never. So, to end this on a good note, the Facebook messenger app is exactly just that, a messenger app. There nothing crazy fancy about it. But if you think otherwise and can prove me your points? Feel free to leave a comment below. Thanks.

Why I am Switching To Just One Main Device For Everything

Hello readers, viewers, subscribers, and followers.  This is my rant on why I am not going to be using anymore basic or low budget devices from now on. I believe I should've stopped this a while ago sometime.  Using 3 tablets that don't run full power of a laptop or PC with great processors and speed and great performances is not a easy task to carry 3 devices around and try using them all in between time for certain things. When I can trade them all in and pinch in a few hundred dollars to get a PC or 2 in 1 device I truly need and that will last me a long time. Approximately anywhere between 4-6 years. The laptop I had been using was only 2GB of RAM and 250GB of Hard drive disk and had it for exactly 4 years! No matter what Ive done to it, it just keeps getting slower and slower and slower. At the time now using an Toshiba Encore 2 10.1 Windows 8.1 with Bing, it has only 1GB of Ram and 32GB internal memory which in reality it is only 25GB but could extend external memory up to a 128GB SD card. But for what this device is worth, I was only able to use basic usage, like watching YouTube, playing casual windows gaming, surfing the web, and of course using Office 365 and such.  But for gaming as Ashphalt 8, you won't be able to play this game on this device as it requires 2GB of RAM. Geez! Not all tablets are even at 2GB of RAM yet. iPad Air 2 just now booted up to 2GB of RAM, while the Google HTC NEXUS 9 is at 2GB of RAM, but that even low for Google or even Android tablets which have been on the market for over 3 years now. But the Toshiba Encore 2 was ok for just basic functions and it is a good affordable Windows 8 tablet with Bing. But just dont expect to do anything powerful on this device. Now on to the iPad Mini.  The iPad Mini is just a great feel in the hands and it is easy to hold and carry in one hand.  My issues with the iPad Mini is that there is no customization, low Ram, no expansion for external memory except for iCloud and Google Drive, and all the bugs and errors with iOS8! I really don't like my experiences with using the iPad. It has been just a headache.  All the lags and stutters and apps closing out on  me. Just a pain with it. The iPad apps take up a lot of memory. Using only 16GB will only leave you with just 12GB plus that horrible 1GB of RAM. But at first Steve Jobs said that the iPad only needed 1GB of RAM. I believed that at first until last year when Tim Cook and Apple announced the 128GB model which cost about thousand bucks. The price alone really isn't worth it, unless you are a Sheep and true Apple fanboy, then go for it.  But even with the changes and enhancements of the new iOS 8 and even the new released of the iPad Air 2, I really can't say that people can be truly productive and work just from the iPad, not even 80% of the time. So the iPad isn't able to do it all.  Now last  but not least, the Galaxy Tab 4.  The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 is really a great looking tablet.  It really is. It is slim, sleek, a decent back cover, the display really sticks out due to the AMOLED, and decent performance. The speeds to me are a little slow. Due to it being a Google Android tablet device, there is lag and even apps forced closed and just stops all at once from working. Once again I come across with a device with low storage and RAM. While I am able to play some decent gaming and watching movies and music, this device also has slow downs and disappointments for me. So, I'm just going to stop playing around with the low budget. For some reason tablets still have a long way off on being a replacement for the laptops and desktops. To some it may be able to pass for a replacement, but for others, not so great. As for me, well I now just see that what I need is way more than just some tablet with only my basic needs but I want something that I can push to its limits. I already push these devices off the edge, no notes with them either. That is an inside joke. So with tablets and PCs, it will matter what you use. Forget about the pricing and think about what is important and fits your needs the best.  So by the end of the week, I will have an update on what I am going to go with as my one main PC or tablet or hybrid device for a while.  Stay tuned.  Subscribe to my blogspot so you can keep up to date on news and information as I bring it here.  Thanks for your viewing and reading.

Microsoft Bing Rewards You

Hello everyone, hi again. Welcome to the wonderful world of the World Wide Web! It has began to expand and soar to new heights! Now, for some may see it as good and some may see it as bad. But there will always be something good to come out of it. Today, I discuss with you all about Microsofts search engine Bing. Bing will be the next big thing after using Google search engine. It may not be number 1 or ever become number 1, but there is a lot of good that comes out of using Bing. Bing will reward you with prizes! Yes, you can earn free gifts and prizes for using 

Microsoft search engine to surf the web and research topics and things you love the most. This is a tactic that Microsoft using to bring users to search and earn. So in many ways then others, you can say Microsoft is giving back and to others are being paid to surf the web using Bing. Maybe they are on to something with this strategy. I don't know about you, but I'm taking my talents and use 

Microsoft search engine Bing. As in the words of the NBA player Lebron James  rant in 2010 when joining the Miami Heat. So I ask you all, have you bing yet? If not, I would seriously consider doing so if you are on the Internet all the time and surfing the web. To me, life can get better when you are being paid to search the web. If you are interested in using bing and signing up to earn rewards, go to www.bing.com/rewards 

Free data for life

For more than several months now I have experimented with this company called Freedompop. Freedompop is company under the Sprint's Network. This company is great for its cheap prices for home hotspots and on the go hotspots wifi devices. They even sell smartphones and tablets as well for a reasonable price. Now, what so different and special about Freedompop? They are the first company to give the world FREE Data for Life! Yes! You read right, free data for life. Not only free data, but with the smartphones, they offer you free texting and calling for life as well! Yes, this too. With either of your choices, whether it's the free data for life or the free minutes and texting for life, you can't go wrong with either one of these choices or decisions you choose. So what does the free data mean? On monthly, the data given is 500 MB per month for free! Now to some, that's not a lot but to others this may take them very far. So while you feel you maybe second guessing yourself, they do give you free offers to add on extra data for free. Yes, there are ways to add more data per month to the already free for life 500 mb per month. You can download apps, share data with friends, refer family and friends to the company and sign up to free offers. Now for the smartphone deal, with the free minutes and texts, you are given 200 minutes and 500 text per month, free for life. Now, I know you are saying "that's not enough!" and that maybe so to some as well. But just like with the offers of data, you too can share and download to add on minutes and text for free as well. As they are many companies and many offers with these calling and texting apps, you must ask yourself "which one should I pick?" For me, I'll go with Freedompop. Just picture your life without having ever pay for a phone bill or data plan ever again! So if you are very interested in this plan or freedom of data movement, click the link below.

Freedompop home site: 

www.freedompop.com/

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook 10.1 Available Now

                                              Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook 10.1

Barnes and Noble is now releasing the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook 10.1 today.  It is just about the same as the 7.0 version which was released a couple of months ago.  The only differences is with the 10.1 display is that the tablet will be in full HD display and the external memory extends to 64GB of SD micro card.  But for some consumers, this Nook tablet can still be a steal and one to snatch. While the Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK  is a pure Samsung tablet and device, Barnes and Noble brings to you a whole new Nook experience including the new Nook UI and $200 FREE Content to start your library with. Also you will be able to check out Samsung's App store include and the Google Play Store will also be included. That is a lot app stores to choose apps, books, magazines, and movies and games from! Not to mention the Nook store itself.  This is a lot to take into consideration.  As far as pricing for the Galaxy Tab 4 Nook 10.1, you are looking at $299.99. That might be actually cheaper than the retailers are selling the regular Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 for.  With Barnes and Noble you can get 10% off using your membership. So make sure you check and see for more details.  Hands-On video and review coming soon.  Check out this device specs and features at www.bn.com/

Box App for Android iOS blackberry and Windows

Box allows you to put everything on it in a few clicks.  It has native apps for iPhone, iPad, android, windows phone, and even blackberry. Also using their mobile site you can work with your files on any device.

 

With Box, you can upload and backup photos, videos, and files from your mobile device to Box. You can view your content with their high fidelity preview option. You are able to view over 100 types of files. That is a lot of different types of files to preview if you ask me.  The app will allow you to search and organize faster with its built in search. It also allows you to organize your photos, files, and videos with ease.  Box will give allow you to save files for offline access and have them available when you don't have Internet connection.

 

As we all know that sharing is caring, Box reminds us of this when it comes to sharing with friends, family, and colleagues. This application allows us to share photos, videos, and files right from our phones and tablets.  You can easily send a photo or video or even a whole folder just by emailing a link from within the app.  You keeps you up to date and connected when there is a new file added or updated an existing file. It also will allow you to invite people to collaborate on whole folders and give feedback by adding comments.

 

Using Box Onecloud partner apps, these will allow you to do even more with all your files you have stored on Box. You can open Box files to easily edit, annotate, e-sign, present and more right from your phone or tablet.  You can use over 1,000 apps that are integrated with Box. You will also be able to save files back to Box to keep all your files in one place. Box mobile apps offers a variety range of security features such as application passcode, permissions for sharing links and more. So all of your information is protected.

 

Having this app on your phone or tablet, you can take your files anywhere you go. You can even access Box on the web from your computer and install Box Sync to automatically sync files from your desktop to your Box account. 

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