April 24th, 2013
Tablets are quickly becoming an important device for many business owners and managers. While they are useful, there are some drawbacks, especially with Android tablets. The biggest is that many don't have a mobile data connection which means you have to rely on Wi-Fi to be online. Did you know that if you have a mobile device with a data connection, you can share it with your tablet through a process called tethering?
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'Note to self: Check with Internet provider about updating connection speed.' How many times have you found yourself making mental notes like these only to forget them by the time you've arrived at the office? Many people find that it helps to write these reminders and notes down. If you have an Android tablet, why not write the note on there? There are some great apps that can help you.
If you were to ask business owners or managers the number one program they use on a regular basis, many would probably say the spreadsheet. This versatile program helps managers and owners keep track of various information but some spreadsheets can reach such massive sizes that they become unwieldy. Excel has a function that can help you easily pull data from a large spreadsheet - the pivot table. While useful, the pivot table isn't perfect and will usually require a some formatting.
When it comes to choice, most people are of two viewpoints: Less is more, and more is better. These two perspectives can be transferred over to mobile platforms. Those who want less choice could chose Apple devices, while those who want more choice could go with Android. Those who pick Android will have likely heard of the Nexus line and wondered what exactly it is, and why some treat it as so special.
Myths have always been a part of human culture, and can be found in nearly every aspect of life, including the computer. One of the larger computer-based myths revolves around malware, more specifically the virus. Many users are familiar with the concept but have a tough time distinguishing between what is true and what isn't. Are you one of them?
Think back to the last time you received an important email, only to be confused or unsure of what exactly the sender wanted. Emails like these have become near commonplace, and can negatively influence our productivity. There are a number of things you can do to mitigate this however, the most important revolves around writing good emails.
Christmas is less than two months away, that means companies had better get their products out the door in time for the festive rush. Google is no exception, and has scheduled an event for October 29. Word on the street is that they will introduce a new tablet, among other things. This will likely have many professionals jumping to introduce a tablet into their business system. However, it’s worth pausing for a moment and thinking if a tablet is a good fit.
When teaching English as a Second Language, the easiest way to teach students new vocabulary and synonyms is through the use of a mind map. The main word is put in the center of the page and linked to other similar words, so students can see the relationships. Mind maps can also be used to help you come up with ideas or map business relations and are a very versatile tool. You can extend this versatility by digitizing them through the use of apps for Android tablets.
Android, Google’s mobile operating system, is a popular OS installed on a staggering number of devices. Most Android users prefer its openness and the ability to customize nearly every feature. This openness does come at a price however and criminals are seemingly able to get malware onto the tablets and phones far more easily than with other mobile OSs. This has been made evident recently.
In early July, Google’s new tablet-the Nexus 7-went on sale. The tablet, using a new version of the Android OS, is widely believed to be one of the first true competitors to the iPad, and to this point, the reviews of the tablet have been largely positive. Because of this, and the low price, small businesses now have a truly viable tablet. As with anything new, there’s a learning curve when it comes to navigation using a touch screen though.
