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Friday, December 14, 2012

Six of the Best Inventions of 2012

Take A look At Some Of The Most Amazing Inventions Of 2012-

Self-inflating tires. We couldn’t help but cheer when these were created — it’s about time, right? These Goodyear tires are self-inflated by an internal pressure regulator that automatically activates when the tire pressure is low. The regulator lets air flow into a pumping tube. As the wheel spins, the flattened part of the tire squeezes air from the tube into the tire by way of an inlet valve. When the air pressure returns to optimal level, the regulator closes — and the driver never knows it happened!
Tesla Model S. In the world of electric vehicles, the Tesla Model S is leading the pack. Described by Time magazine as a four-door sedan that “has the lines of a Jaguar,” this sleek model comes complete with touchscreen controls that handle everything from the built-in GPS to the car’s suspension. One charge gives it enough power to drive for 265 miles. Who’s up for a road trip?

The Curiosity Rover. The Mars landing was arguably one of the most talked about events of the year, and the Curiosity Rover played a huge part in the story. The one-ton Mars car is roughly the size of an SUV and comes equipped with a host of scientific equipment, enabling a wide range of data collection as the rover explores Mars for the next two years.

Indoor clouds. Dutch artist Berndnaut Smilde developed a way to create indoor clouds — pretty amazing, right? The impressive feat requires the perfect balance of temperature, humidity and lighting. Once the room is ready, Smilde uses a fog machine to summon the cloud, which lasts for a few minutes before dissipating.

Google Glass. These days, a tech or invention list isn’t complete without Google. The company made big news earlier this year when they unveiled Google Glass, a computer that’s built into the frame of a pair of glasses. The device purports to make augmented reality a part of our daily lives. The glasses aren’t cheap ($1,500), but the price tag just might be worth it for a look (no pun intended) into the future.

The Deepsea Challenger Submarine. Designed by filmmaker James Cameron, this impressive piece of machinery can withstand 1,000 atmospheres of pressure — think of it as three SUVs sitting on your toe (ouch!). The 24-foot-long Deepsea Challenger reached the oceans’ deepest point (7 miles below the surface) in March and comes equipped with digital 3-D cameras to document its surroundings.

Saturday, December 8, 2012

How to Transfer Files Via WiFi From PC to Android (Wireless)

In today’s lesson, we will show you how to easily transfer files between Android and your computer. Best of all, we’ll show you how to transfer the files via WiFi without the hassle of having to look for a USB cable or removing the SD card from your Droid. You can follow along on the lesson via the Video tutorial or scroll down to the bottom for the Step-by-Step instructions.



There’s a lot of different ways to get files to/from your Android device to your computer. But I’ve been searching for the easiest method possible, so that I could teach users of all levels how to do it in a matter of minutes. Luckily, I was able to find a great app that makes transferring files between Android and your computer extremely simple. The app is WebSharingLite [Market Link] and it allows you to connect your Android device and computer together via the WiFi network in your home and/or office. There is no set up needed, just run the WebSharingLite app and it tells you exactly what to enter into any web browser’s URL bar to get there. You’ll then be able to upload/download whatever files you need. File sharing on Android has never been simpler than this! Take a look at the video tutorial below and let us know if you have any questions!

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Go to the Android Market
  2. Search for “WebSharingLite” app
  3. Install the “WebSharingLite” app by NextApp, Inc. 
  4. Launch the App and click on the Start button at the bottom left
  5. WebSharing will then be activated and you can go to your PC and type in the URL displayed on the screen into your web browser. If prompted, enter the password listed on the screen.
  6. That’s it! Start transferring the files you need! 

WebSharingLite not working properly for your device? Try this other great app that is very similar: Wifi File Explorer [Market Link]
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