To save a remote desktop link for regular use on your thin client, follow the video below:-
Saving an RDP Shortcut on a Thin Client
Ask an Expert: Zune Setup, Windows Phone 7
Laura asks…
How do I setup my Zune player?
How do I completely setup my Zune player? How can I get certain files from my laptop to the Zune and certain files from my Zune to my laptop? I have the users guide, but there is just so much to read, I have read most of it, but I am not totally sure about, well, anything for that matter! Any help from anyone would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks a lot!!
Matt NJ answers:
1. Download and install the correct version of the software for your computer.
2. Follow the onscreen prompts. At some point you will be prompted to set up your monitored folders. Decide if you want to do it then or later. If you do it then the default setting for Zune monitored folders is My Music, My Videos, My Pictures, and the Zune folder that is located in the My Music folder plus one other location where it loads the sample files.
3. If you decide to set up the monitored folders later this is how you do it. While the program is open click on settings>collection. This is where you see the monitored folders. You will see how to add or remove them once you are there. Decide if you want it to sync automatically or let you choose.
4. Leave your Zune connected until the little battery in the bottom right corner of the device is green. You can add stuff to your Zune while it charges.
5, Zune will scan the monitored folders for music, pictures, and videos.
Here you wil find info on the audio formats Zune supports:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928191/en-us
Zune recognizes several video formats but I have found wmv to be the easiest to sync. As for pictures the only format it supports is jpeg.
Here you wil find info on the audio formats Zune supports:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928191/en-us
Zune recognizes several video formats but I have found wmv to be the easiest to sync. As for pictures the only format it supports is jpeg.
6. You can also add music from cds. Just put the cd in the tray and open the Zune program. Give it a sec to realize the cd is there then click on disc. If you see the music listed then you can rip it.
7, You will need a converter for videos and DVDs. Most videos you download will be in flv format. Some will be in avi. There may be other formats to. If you use mpeg-4 your Zune will probably convert it. Do a search for Zune converters. Some are free some are low cost. You can’t use videos you bought online from any other source besides Zune Marketplace unless you use a program that strips DRM. On the other hand you can use most music you buy online. Just burn them to a cd and rip them into Zune.
As long as you remember to put files in the monitored folders the Zune program will find them. Then you can sync to your Zune.
Jenny asks…
were could i buy a zune setup cd?
were could i buy a zune setup cd?
Matt NJ answers:
There doesn’t exist a zune cd, it’s all online. Just download the software for free off zune.net
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Change Keyboard Settings Terminal Server, Thin Client
If you are having problems with your keyboard setting when connecting to a Terminal Server from a thin client you need to check the thin client has the correct regional settings, follow the video below to set them to the correct region:-
Asus Tablet, iPad Alternative Released Soon
Asus have announced this week that they joining the craze being set by giants like Apple, HTC and many more, By developing there own tablet for release this year.
Although Asus haven’t yet given a release date they have said it will be out this year, and like many of the tablets currently available on the market the “ASUS EP90” has features like :
10.1-inch WSVGA IPS With Toughened Glass – For Extra Durability
Up to 8 hours Battery Life
2 Cameras 1 on the front and 1 on the back
Wireless : 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR
Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) Platform
and much more
But the real question is how will it compare with the iPad?
Well the processor on the iPad is Dual Core, but sadly the processor within the EP90 is not Dual Core.
The iPad comes with a 3G Option (Extra Cost) and there is no 3G option on the EP90.
The battery Life of the EP90 is as much as 2 hours less than that of its Apple Counterpart
Samsung Galaxy Tab vs iPad Differences
So which to buy, the 7″ Galaxy Tab running Android, or the 10″ iPad, here is a quick guide to the differences:-
Size, Weight and Display:
iPad 242x189x13.4mm and 680g – Screen 10″ and 768*1024
Galaxy Tab 190x120x11.9mm x 380g – Screen 7″ and 600*1024
Verdict:-
If you are traveliing, then the smaller and lighter (half the weight!) Smasung Galaxy Tab has to be the winner, if you need a larger screen, go for the iPad.
Connectivity:
Most people go for the standard WiFi only iPad, the 3g ones are just too expensive, here is a list of the extra connectivity things the Samsung does that the iPad doesn’t, makes phone calls, sends SMS and MMS, has Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity and HSDPA (7.2mbps internet via a SIM card) oh and finally a GPS receiver.
Verdict:-
No competiton here, the Samsung Galaxy has everything missing from the iPad (plus a camera)
Storage:-
The iPad has no expansion slots so you have to choose 16,32 or 64gb when you purchase one, the Galaxy tab allows you to add a Micro SD Card, so you can add cards of upto 32gb as you need, making the standard model have 48gb of space with a card.
Verdict:-
Again the iPad loosing out offering no options or flexibility.
Battery Life
iPad 10hours, Samsung 7hours.
Verdict:-
the iPad wins here, but that isnt surprising as it is twice the weight, a much beefier battery lurks under the cover.
Camera
Simple, the iPad doesnt have one, the Galaxy has 2 (front and rear for vidoe calling), and a flash.
Performance and Useability
In terms of processor the 2 machines are very similar with 1ghz processors, the Samsung has double the RAM at 512mb vs 256mb on the iPad.
Operating systems are similar in design and features, the App store for apple is way ahead with 250,000 apps although nothing like this number are for the iPad, most are for the iPhone. The android market place is currently running at around 70,000 apps and also crucially supports Flash Player 10.1, again lacking in the iPad.
Verdict:-
Difficult one here, think this one is a draw.
Overall Thoughts:
I have now owned both, and for me the Galaxy Tab is a clear winner, it does everything and more the iPad did, after owning an iPad for 3 months, i made a list of the things i needed in a new tablet, a built in sim card for data roaming, sms features, gps postioning, flash player support, memory card support, a bit smaller (i found the iPad a bit big to carry around on the train) and finally a camera. The Samsung Galaxy Tab does all that.
I ruled out the Galaxy tab as I could not find one for less that £450, having found one for £330, for me there really is only 1 machine to have!
Hitachi CP-X440 Projector Reset Filter Hours
To reset the filter clean hours on a Hitachi CP-X440 or CP-X445, using the remote simply go to the menu, under options highlight the hour counter for the filter then press and hold the reset button on the remote for more than 3 seconds. A warning will appear then you can reset the filter timer.
Check your Backup Right Now
I have seen a couple more people loose a load of important data this week, they just didnt have a backup at all, so if you haven’t got something setup, then do it right now, if you have something, then check it is running and is up to date right now….
Someone has just lost 10 years worth of family pictures!
Samsung Omnia Updates Suspended Windows Phone 7
Microsoft have confirmed that there has been an issue:-
“We’ve identified a technical issue with the Windows Phone update process that impacts a small number of Samsung phones. We’re working to correct the problem as quickly as possible. But as a precaution, we’ve briefly suspended updates to Samsung phones.”
Read more: http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/microsoft-suspends-windows-phone-7-update-for-samsung-omnia-7-50002904/#ixzz1Es45Oqxi
Windows 7 Phone WiFi Tethering USB
The new Windows 7 phones apparantly don’t support tethering, possibly due to increased pressure from the phone companies, who want to sell Dongles on seperate plans?
Here is a way to enable it on a Samsung Omnia 7:-
1) dial ##634# on your keypad then press Call. You’ll go into the Diagnosis Menu with a number keypad.
2) enter *#7284# and a Micro USB Test dialogue will appear, make sure you have setup Zune with wireless sync first, otherwise Zune stops working.
3) find out the dial-up connection settings with your carrier. and create a “dial-up” modem on your PC, It will usually be something like this:-
Dial number: *99***#
Username: guest
Password: guest
5 minute review of Windows 7 Phones
I have been a Windows mobile user for the last 5 years, i haven’t really had a choice due to the systems we use at work, which were written to run on Windows phones, i did try an iPhone and an Android phone last year, but was not impressed. When T-Mobile called me and said i was due an upgrade I ordered a new Samsung Omnia Windows 7 phone right away, and after it arrived I was initially super impressed with the look and feel of the all new windows phone, my love for the new phone was however very short lived, as there seems to be a whole load of essential features that have been removed….i can’t see why they would have done this…
The good things:
Touch interface, Facebook integration,camera, multiple Exchange account support, full Office 2010 features, all the social media features.
The not so great things:
Battery life, if you use it heavily it only just does a day, and that’s with a new battery.
Screen lock, you need a password after each screen lock, even if you last used it 10 seconds ago, it is just plain annoying!
The bad things and features removed from Win 6.5
When replying to an email, there is no option to edit the senders reply, this has always been there and is essential to the email system we use.
Schedule on Activesync removed, it Syncs all the time, even through the night! The option to only have it sync during the working week 8am-6pm for example has been removed.
The dialer doesn’t integrate with the phonebook, dialing the first few digits of a number in Windows Mobile 6.5 prompts you with a list of similar matching numbers, this feature has been removed in Windows 7 phones and yet is something that was used every time i made a call in Windows Mobile 6.5
USB Drive; you cant plug it in and have it appear as a storage device anymore!
WiFi sharing, no more sharing your phone as WiFi hotspot (wireless tethering)
Conclusion:
The phone hardware from Samsung is great, it gets an A+, as for Windows 7 Phone Edition, well, i am very confused, they seem to have added a whole load of nice interface features, and then removed all the nice finishing touch features from Windows Mobile 6.5 at the same time, the result is a very disappointed ex 6.5 user. The mobile smart phone competition is at its peak, super competitive with a whole load of truly amazing new devices coming out all the time, such as the iPhone4, Windows 7 Phone, in my opinion, in a nutshell isn’t up to much.
The press seems to be full of stories of Microsoft accepting these issues and there are rumors of a “massive” Windows 7 Phone update released in early 2011 to address many of the issues i have mentioned above. I will wait to see if this actually arrives anytime soon, watch this space!