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Android vs iPhone

2011-09-12T01:38:00.000-07:00

Google and Apple have pretty much dominated the smart phone market. Google with their Android and Apple with their iPhone. Both the Android and the iPhone have their strengths and weaknesses.

The iPhone has the largest number of applications that you can download. The iPhone has a simple interface with little room for customization. The iPhone also does not have a card slot for upgrading the memory so when you pick a memory capacity for the iPhone you will have to stick with it.

The Android has a lot of rooms for customization and a lot of different phones that you can have Android on. Unlike the iPhone with which you are stick with one model. The market is smaller than that of the iPhones'.

The iPhone and Android both have their strengths and weaknesses, so decide which phone is best for your liking and needs.

100 pushups app

2011-09-10T19:21:00.000-07:00

Want to be able to do 100 push ups?

The app 'Hundred Pushups' can help you reach that goal. I tried the app and went from 20 to 60 push ups, and I am only on week 3. When you tap on the app for the first time it makes you do a test which determines what level you are at. Then the program calculates the number of push ups for each set you have to do. This program will get you up to 100 push ups within 6 weeks. It keeps track of how far and how many push ups you did. The app is available both for the iPhone And android.

-J

No Netflix Available?

2011-08-06T00:16:00.000-07:00

Can't access sites such as Netflix or Hulu because of the country or region you live in? Don't use those slow proxies.

Tor browser is a good proxy don't get me wrong, but for streaming videos or downloading you need a fast Internet connection. VPNs (virtual private network) provide a fast Internet connection that tricks the website or server into thinking that you are in a region that allows you to view the website. To learn more about how VPNs work click on this link: Learn more about VPNs

Also I found a great website that lists a number of VPN services (starting from $5). It allows you to compare and choose the best one for your needs. Compare VPNs

Sorry, Netflix is not available in you country :(

Thanks for reading this post, please subscribe and recommend this site to others. -J

Can't Get On Blocked Websites?

2011-08-02T01:20:00.000-07:00

When I go to school and get on the computer it bums me out that I can't get on Blogger. Stupid website blockers get in the way of my fun. I tried everything from proxies to the program Ultra Surf, but the software keeps on blocking my website. One day I'm talking to a friend about my problem and he says to try this software called...
Tor Browser. So he hands me his flash drive and I copy it over to mine and then click on the program. I wait for a minute while the program hacks through the site blocker and then Firefox pops open and I'm free to surf any website I like.

Tor Browser Screenshot

I went on the website for more research and here is what the program does:
The software protects you by bouncing your communications around a distributed network of relays run by volunteers all around the world: it prevents somebody watching your Internet connection from learning what sites you visit, it prevents the sites you visit from learning your physical location, and it lets you access sites which are blocked.

I recommend this program to everyone wanting to access their blocked sites and for security reasons also.
You can download the program from this link: Download Tor Browser

Kindles or Nooks?

2011-07-29T17:25:00.000-07:00

Kindle ($189 3G Version)

Nook ($165)

Kindles or Nooks? In this review I will evaluate each device and give some good things and bad things about each and come up with a final conclusion. What makes these devices different from tablets such as the ipad and the thrive? Well, these ebook readers offer eink technology which allows the user to read for long period without eye straining. It also allows the reader to read without any glare. Ebook readers are mainly for reading and tablets such as the ipad are used for other things too.

Kindles the ebook reader by amazon are unique because they offer free 3g wireless Internet for a lifetime. It also has the kindle store which offers books at a discounted price or even free books. The battery life lasts up to two months and it weighs 8.5 ounces (lighter than a paperback). What i did not really like was the keyboard. The keyboard keys seemed really small and hard to press, but that is my opinion.

Nooks, by Barnes and Noble, are (the newest model) touchscreen. I find that the touch screen is easier to navigate with than the keyboard. The nook also offers two months of battery life. The nook, however, is 8 ounces and that is lighter than the kindle. The nook is also a lot smaller than the kindle, which makes it ultra portable. One huge flaw that the nook does not have is that it does not have the free 3g Internet. It is only WiFi capable.

The Kindle and Nook both have its strengths and weaknesses, but in conclusion I would say that I would get the Nook because I like to have an ebook reader that is portable and light. I just wished they had free 3g on the nook. Thank you for reading and please pass the word about this blog. -J

Wii vs. Playstation vs. Xbox

2011-07-27T19:23:00.000-07:00

Day two of my blog! A couple views, but I guess some blogs start off really slow. I encourage people to get involved such as taking the poll on the right and making some comments on the post. You can ask your questions and I will answer them. Any tips, questions, or con Please recommend this site to others, I really want to get this blog started. Today in this post I will be comparing the games systems and give some pros and cons and name some unique attributes they have.

Wii (Starting at $147)

Wii

With the recent Play Station Move and the Xbox Kinnect, the Wii is not that unique anymore except for their special line of Nintendo games such as Super Smash Bros, Zelda, and Mario Kart. One bad thing about the Wii is that it does not have a DVD player. I recommend this console for young kids and for those who like the Nintendo Games.

Xbox 360 (Starting at $200)

Xbox 360

The Xbox 360 is a unique game console. It is the only console you have to pay to play online ($50 per year). It has some unique games particularly Halo. I do not like having to pay to play online but with its unique brand of games make the Xbox 360 worth it.

Playstation 3 (Starting at $300)

Play Station 3

The most expensive of the three, but with being able to play most of the Xbox 360 games and free online play, makes this a good choice. With graphics better than the wii this console is for those hardcore gamers. However, this console is the more expanse than the other two.

All three consoles are unique in their own way, none are better than the other they are just different. I recommend the Wii for kids, Xbox and Playstation for the more hardcore gamers. Thank you for reading this post and be sure to comment on and recommend this blog . -J

My Favorite Tablet

2011-07-26T18:35:00.000-07:00

Toshiba Thrive (starting at $429)

With the release of the Ipad, the technology market is heading towards a new device, the tablet. I have been looking for a tablet that could be worthy of my purchasing and finally found one....
The Toshiba Thrive.
With a starting price of $429, this tablet has the qualities you want.

5mp rear and 2mp front cameras
2 dual-core mobile processor
Stereo speakers with Toshiba sound enchantments
full usb and sd slot
interchangeable rubber backside for ergonomic comfort
user -replaceable lithium battery

What really makes this tablet unique is that it you can change the battery without sending it to the manufacturer. Also it has an interchangeable rubber backside that comes in different colors so you can have your own unique tablet. Another plus is that the thrive has a plastic cover that covers the usb and other slots to protect it from dust and other objects from getting in. Some users may complain of the chrome piece covering the front camera and the thickness and weight of the tablet. Even with these flaws, the Toshiba Thrive is a one of a kind. For more specs or if you want to order it online click on the following link: Toshiba Thrive . Thank you for taking your time to read this post. This is my first post so please be understanding. Please spread the word about this blog as more posts are coming. Thank you -J