Here at groovyPost, we’d like to help you out by giving you a list of the best and most promising new Android apps released for the week. Groovy Android Apps Field Trip by Google Field Trip feeds your phone with local information for any given place. You can specify a location of your choice and get to know its history, the best places to eat, or check out the local music scene....
Android Apps Keyflow (Free) Whether you manage big or small events for a client or for your own personal gathering, Keyflow lets you create and organize guest lists on the go. Your lists are stored in the cloud and can be accessed from the web through keyflow.com. The app also lets you monitor guest check-ins. Promodoro Timer Lite (Free) Need to get something done but dreading the thought of sitting in front of the computer for hours?...
If a link to an article on a partner site is posted, you’ll be able to see richer content from that article — the first few lines of the article, the author’s name or video. The list of partners is getting larger. In this post on the Twitter blog, Breaking News, The New York Times, The San Francisco Chronicle or Der Spiegel online will have richer content. Now, a diverse and growing group of new partners like the The Wall Street Journal, Breaking News, and TIME also deliver rich content inside Tweets containing a link to the websites....
Windows Uninstaller Utility To get started, you will need to download and install the Windows Uninstaller app. Installation is straightforward following the wizard. Then all you need to do is right-click the desktop shortcut icon of the app you want to ditch and select Uninstall. There is no need to go deep through settings to uninstall items anymore. Windows Uninstaller uses the program or app’s uninstaller. So you’ll need to click through its uninstallation wizard to get rid of the app....
Verizon is calling the new service as a standalone 4th tier service that will coexist next to the other 3 speed tiers already in place. In a Press release Verizon stated that the 150/35 package is priced at “$194.99 a month when purchased with a one-year service agreement and Verizon wireline voice service.” When you consider the next closest Fios tier is only 50/20 and costs $139.95 a month, the new service option isn’t all that bad....
VideoProc is an easy to use premium video editing software that supports 4K video processing. It allows you to convert and compress video content include 4K video shot from a GoPro or Drone into formats that are supported on other devices. Converting and editing HD videos using standard video editing software uses a lot of system resources – not to mention 4K UHD content. But what is unique about VideoProc is the software uses GPU hardware acceleration to handle the size and quality of 4K videos....
Just fire up your console and you’ll see the Countdown to Mars tile under the Home section on the dashboard. Under Highlights you have several groovy options available including the free Kinect game, quiz, slideshow and videos. The coverage will begin on Sunday night at 8:30 PT / 11:30 ET. Right now, if you go into the live section, you’ll see the countdown and an awesome video of how NASA is landing the Rover....
Apple today is holding an iPhone Event at the brand-new Steve Jobs Theater on the Apple Campus and will be live streaming the keynote address. The company is expected to unveil new iPhone models, a new Apple Watch, an upgraded Apple TV, and more. The event starts at 10 AM PT (1 PM EST, 12 PM CST, 6 PM in London, and 7 PM in Paris) and here are the ways you can watch it live....
Requirements to Install MyVideoBuzz: Deployment Wizard Make sure you’ve updated Chrome or Firefox to the latest version on your computer (IE won’t work), fire up your Roku box, and launch the MyVideoBuzz Deployment Wizard. The Wizard is straight-forward, agree to the EULA and type in the IP address of your Roku. To find the IP, on your Roku go to Settings > About. Enable Roku Developer Mode Next you need to enable Developer Mode on your Roku....
What is TMI? Meaning “too much information,” TMI is typically used online or on social media as a reaction to what someone said sounded inappropriate about something personal. You could see it on Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, in a text conversation, and elsewhere. The comment served as an overload of information, a nugget of information you don’t want to hear about. Others, however, might use the term as a sarcastic response. In this case, it’s probably part of an online conversation between two good friends....
What is WBK? According to the Urban Dictionary, one would use the term WBK as “a response to indicate that whatever someone just said was obvious to a majority of people.” Additionally, the “phrasing is a play on the poor dialect that is spoken by the uneducated and ignorant.” In the most general of terms, WBK means, “I know.” The term is often used on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram....
But what is digital transformation, and can it truly transform your organization or business? The answer, in short, is yes. If it’s done right. In this article, you’ll learn the basic principles behind digital transformation, including identifying opportunities, creating a “value story” to justify the effort, and implementing correctly. What Is Digital Transformation? Digital transformation is exactly what it sounds like. It’s taking a process of any kind and transforming it into a more automated process by using digital tools that are available today....
Fixes and Workarounds for Common Issues in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update Some users are experiencing problems with Windows 10 Anniversary Update across several areas. The article is divided into sections focusing on Installation and Activation, Desktop and File Explorer, Drivers, Store, Networking, and Applications. This article is not exhaustive, but if you are experiencing a problem that you do not see a solution for, leave a message in the comments or join us on the Windows 10 Forum....
One thing you’ll notice once you start getting acclimated to Windows 10, is the fact you can pin virtually any location or item to the Start menu. On top of being renamed, Microsoft’s Groove Music has a new design and improved features in Windows 10. We showed you how to transfer your iTunes playlists to Groove Music, and now we’ll take a look at pinning your favorite playlists to the Start menu....
PlayReady PC Runtime v2.3 for Windows 8 Consumer Preview According to Microsoft: Download the 64-bit VersionDownload the 32-bit Version Windows 8 Consumer Preview Product Guide for Business According to Microsoft: If you’re an IT professional at a business, check out the Windows 8 Consumer Preview Product Guide for Business. Excerpt Provided by Microsoft Comment Name * Email * Δ Save my name and email and send me emails as new comments are made to this post....
Now with the introduction of Windows Phone 8.1, anyone can project their phone’s screen to an external display via USB or Miracast. Here’s how. Project Windows Phone 8.1 to PC First install the Project My Screen app from the Microsoft Download Center to your PC. After it’s installed you’ll find it in the Apps section of the Start screen where you can pin it to your Taskbar for easier access....
Setup To add a sender to the VIP Mail list on iPhone and iPad, click on an email from the person or organization. From there: VIP status also shows up on Mail for Mac and when using Mail on iCloud.com, if applicable. In the following example, emails from UPS now have VIP status. A gold star icon denotes each. Folder Once you assign VIP status, you can find all related emails in the VIP Mail folder....
Unfortunately, Facebook is also a major target for scammers, hackers, and con-artists. These criminals are regularly looking for security holes in your Facebook profile. Their goals range from gathering personal information about you, spamming you with malicious links, or trying to hack your Facebook account. Regardless of their goals, there are specific Facebook security settings you can lock down to make sure it’s as difficult as possible for nefarious individuals to cause you trouble....
What is Wikipedia? Wikipedia is the largest and most popular general reference site on the web. Owned and operated by the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation, the site (and its many subsites) is available in over 300 languages through various platforms, including a long list of mobile apps. Perhaps what has kept Wikipedia so popular for nearly 20 years of existence is its continued reliance on a community of volunteer contributors or so-called Wikipedians....
So, the other week, it shocked me when I heard on the Reply All podcast that a hacker had successfully phished someone using 2-step Gmail verification. This was in the episode entitled What Kind of Idiot Gets Phished? It’s a great episode, so I won’t spoil it for you by telling who the “idiot” was, but I will tell you some of the tricks they used. 1. Look alike domain names The hacker had permission from the show’s producers to try to hack the staff....
