I am reviewing this app just because I love it. From time to time I would search for apps that would enable me to stream audio from my PC to my iPad, but all I could find were apps that played media (like video/audio files) remotely. What I needed, however, was playback of system sound - whatever it is at given moment - on my iPad. In other words I needed an app that would send any audio that is played on my PC to my iPad. And after a long search I have found it - it's called "AirPhones" - an iPhone app (that also works on iPad) and that requires server side on PC or Mac. You might think: why the heck...


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Yes, Windows 8 works on iPad, including multi touch gestures. After getting the app (see link at the end of this review) and after installing streamer software on Windows 8, your iPad discovers Windows 8 and you can start. Of course, you need to enter secret security code to start. Here is the control bar and how it works. While mostly you will use the on–screen keyboard of Windows 8 for text entry, sometimes you will prefer the iOS-side keyboard. What you get is full Windows 8 touch experience, including multi touch and various edge gestures. You can also try the Windows...


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Imagine leaving home. You're going to be gone a few weeks, a few months, or perhaps this is a permanent move. Now imagine being able to continue reading your hometown paper, no matter where you are. PressReader offers you the full newspaper experience on your tablet (and across multiple platforms). PressReader provides access to over 2,200 full-content newspapers and magazines from 97 countries in 54 languages. While my current local paper is not included, I found the newspapers from the last 4 cities I lived in the US, and all those from out of the US. Do you enjoy reading newspapers...


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Episode 123 Saturday June 16, 2012 Apple  No rumors! WWDC - new Macs and iOS 6 along with Moutain Lion - this year's WWDC seemed to return focus on developers, highlighting specs of new Macs New retina display 15" MacBook Pro iOS 6 Features: No more Google Maps - Apple Maps (Edward says: TomTom turn by turn!!!) Flyover - hah! Multiple signatures in Mail Add images/video from compose window of Mail Facebook integration Improved Spotlight Search New Download banner New Emojo (only visible on iOS 6 devices) Clock app - finally allows you to choose any song...


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Initially I thought that this app is only about Mac computers but no, it's about iOS devices and in fact, about all devices and (some) software of Apple too! (more...)


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We are now on the verge of the 3rd major phase of smartphone wars. Episode 3 if you like, or as I like to call it, Smartphone War 3. Let's take a short look back and let's predict what will be going on in smartphones in the next few years - after all how well one can predict is a primary measure of intelligence. Smartphone War 1 Before Smartphone War 1 started, Nokia-controlled Symbian (a mobile OS that originated from British EPOC mobile OS for PDAs) had the dominant market share. And as you can see from this graph, Microsoft's mobile operating system had a comfortable second or third...


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Convertcast Episode 90 September 20, 2011   Special Guest: Diana McDonough Windows 8 Metro Are they nuts? http://www.extremetech.com/computing/96249-5-deal-breaking-flaws-in-windows-8 Multitasking? Tablets vs desktop/laptop/notebook/netbook - The "No Compromise" computing experience, or is it? (Why would MS want to kill the desktop computer?) All the users with big 48" monitors aren't going to get close enough to touch them. Is this truly just Windows 7 with a touch interface front end? Jerry's experience with Mac lockups, Hard reboots, and finally Time...


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As a somewhat serious artist, I was excited when I was offered a promo code for ArtRage on my Mac. But it didn't take me long to realize that with only a MacBook, I couldn't get the kind of control I needed. ArtRage needs a mouse, or some kind of input device other than the trackpad found on a Mac. But my interest in working with this app was on high alert, so I headed over to iTunes, and bought it for my iPad. And wow! The iPad's screen gives you the kind of control that you miss on a trackpad, and being able to zoom and scroll gives you the detail necessary - cause this is serious art, not just...


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Convertcast Episode 84 July 26, 2011 Woodchuck cider FTW! Grandma...granny...WTH Thoughts on Lion Scrolling Launchpad v Mission Control Lion bugs iOS 5 beta 4 OTA update Words With Friends strategies HP Palm Veer - how small is it?! Follow Jerry on Twitter Follow Alli on Twitter Call the Just Another Geek Site Google Voice number, and leave us a message! (304) 884-JAGS (5247) Download the episode directly here. Subscribe via iTunes. Add our RSS podcast feed. http://www.mediafly.com/Podcasts/Feeds/ConvertCast


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I was recently asked to take a look at the new PureBeats in-ear headset from PureGear. Not being one to turn down an accessory, I readily agreed. They are advertised as being a low cost alternative to DiddyBeats, and while the suggested retail price is $49.99, I have seen them online for as low as $14.94 at getyourtech.com. But whether you buy at the high end or the low end, if you want a great in-ear experience, the PureBeats can't be beat. When I first opened the box and removed the PureBeats, I was surprised at the flat cord. I knew the plastic coating was to help keep them tangle-free,...


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