The world's most mobile debate: Part 1

  Everyon's wondering how android and ios, square off well, I'm going to dig a little deeper than that, and go to the development of android and ios, to start off this debate. I've decided to start with a simple square off Of ios and android's services:

With google's android you certainly are spoiled for choice, with developers flocking to android, And software manufacturers practically lining up at the door to make more and more phones it's amazing apple, with just 1 current phone, the iphone 4s can even hold its ground. I mean Google already monopolizes the search engine market, with roots dug deep enough into almost everything you can never get rid of it, and now it's dominating the phone market. With the recent update to android market, now It's dipping its toes into the music market, with enticing offer such as free music, I can't even remember when itunes was the best. Now this is just my point of view, I personally like Google more because I like to have an open phone, that I can access without a special program, which my frustration with the iphone/ipod software, ( and is also why I tip my hat to the openiboot project.)

 Now on the apple side of things, I think I am the only person to ever "Break" their ipod, and I don't mean crash a few times, I mean not working at all. Which is a great achievement, Apple has built the most closed, least customizable, least resource hungry mobile OS. But, it's closed nature will be it's downfall. Needing everything to go through itunes, and only playing apple's video formats is utterly annoying, as my ipod will try to sync everything I have done since my last hook up to the computer, when all I want to do is to put 1 new song I bought on itunes on it, come on apple!

The apps are what has kept it going so long, Google's android market allows anyone to make an app, with very loose regulations, while apple always checks the quality of its apps, overall this leads to a better app browsing experience. So for services, It is like this:

Google:  Music:3/5, Apps: 4/5 and computer connectivity:5/5

apple:  Music:5/5, Apps: 5/5 and computer connectivity:2/5

leaving apple the winner....until next time.

-a rambling of a techie

 

Social mayhem

  "You have a friend request from ___________" is a common message on Facebook. What isn't common is that request being sent by a robot. Throughout the past few weeks "socialbots" have been silently getting over 250, that's right 250 gigabytes of data! It's unbelievable that all of facebook's affected users and, more amazingly facebook itself didn't realize this. The programmers of these "bots" were a group of Canadian users at the university of British Columbia. It's amazing though that just over 25% percent of the targeted users accepted, not suspicious at all about receiving a friend request from someone they've never heard of.
      This is a sad thing though because, all these people put almost every aspect of their personal life out for the world to see. I mean the social bots collected 250 gb's worth of data including real phone numbers, email addresses, web links, passwords, and precious memories. Even though this was just a project, if this was a real harmful, potentially malicious virus, it would still go basically undected, only 20% of the bots were detected and the others where eventually taken off. What I mean to say is:"Be careful what you put out there, cause' it may end up on a server somewhere in a hackers lab.

"Can I be your friend"

5 best websites for learning about technology

Chances are are, if you're interested in technology this website will not suffice your needs, so here is a list of websites that will feed your craving for technology:


1.gizmodo: A website that goes above and beyond to provide you with all your needs.


2.cnet tech: Another website I think is great at providing you with all the newest tech news.


3.Eweek The website managed by the publishers of one of the top tech magazines.


4.Pc world Another website I get most of my Tech news from,simple to view and very user-friendly.


5.Engadget A website that simply offers you alot of Tech news.








Gizmodo:
   Every time I load up this website, I am simply amazed at how much news they can fit on your screen, be it your computer, tablet or smartphone. Every hour or so another story is posted, and the speed at which you can look at this myriad of information amazes me too.
This website is #1 because it's the trustiest tech news site I've seen.


Cnet Tech:
   Cnet, one of the top internet news providers, had a great idea a while back: to create a website to provide tech fans with what they wanted. The "idea" soon became one of the leading tech sites. I love this site because it simply rocks! What I mean to say is that in 5 minutes you will know everything you need to know about what you are interested in.




Eweek:
 I love this website as much as I love the magazine they publish. They are spectacular at taking the most complicated news and compressing it down into a nice easy-to-swallow pill.
I especially love how much they can put on one page, and the content is so interesting you will find alot more than what you were looking for.


PcWorld:
  Though the name is misleading, they deal in every aspect of technology from satellites being launched to the simple household television, in the middle taking about pc's. I found though that it does tend to make alot of the things published on their website hard to read, (well not really, but you know what I mean.) Still, it is a nice website for learning about new technology and getting the latest tech news.


Engadget:
 Engadget is a website hosted by AOL, the search engine provider, among other things. It has a messy feel to it but never fails to amaze me at how quickly it responds to any story on the topic of technology. I always wonder how they work around the clock, as you can never find the same things on their homepage day-to-day,it is a very good website in general.


  Well that's it for now, come back next time for another exciting post.

Top 5 FREE Apps to Customize Android

Hi there, in today's post we will be covering 5 free apps to customize Android with. Even if you yourself don't own an Android device, chances are you do know someone who does. The apps are here,listed in order:

1. Adw.launcher-A homescreen replacement application.
2. Launcher7-Another homescreen replacement app designed to look like Windows phone 7
3.  maxelus.net live wallpapers-By far the best collection of live wallpapers available for Android.
4. Widgetsoid-The most customizable collection of widgets Known to Android!
5. Dolphin Browser Hd-An internet browser that performs  10 times better than the stock android browser.

 Adw.launcher

After reading some reviews about this app I decided to try it out on my Lg optimus T after downloading the app,I pressed my homescreen key and a message popped up asking me which app to launch as a homescreen,I selected Adw.launcher and upon doing so was absorbed into the wonderful world of Adw. Upon your irst launch I suggest messing around with the settings until your android phone is as you like. I also suggest getting some theme's such as the Sense theme. For free,this app performs amazingly,(even though it sometimes might lag slightly)







Launcher 7
  While I was trawling the android market,this app caught my eye, boasting it was the best windows phone 7 clone out there. I immediately downloaded it and in turn was immediately impressed. Second only to Adw this launcher makes your Device more efficient and easy to use. With a little tweaking you'll even be able to run your widgets on that mosaic of app tiles. The only non-pleasing aspect to this app was the need to keep scrolling down your list of tiles if you add to many tiles to your homescreen.







Maxelus.net wallpapers
 This free live wallpaper creating company is amazing at what they do. Every live wallpaper I have downloaded from this company has made my eyes dance a jig with joy. I never immagined  live wallpapers this beautiful.












Widgetsoid
 When I discovered this app I was looking for widgets that I could customize and make my own. That was exactly what widgetsoid was. Simply put It let me have any switch and indicator I wanted on my phone in any combo I wanted. Once you have widgetsoid you will never download a pre-made switch\indicator again.

 









Dolphin Browser Hd
 I have long been looking for a browser better than the stock one that comes with Android.Dolphin browseris the best one I have found yet. It is amazingly easy to navigate and feels like browsing with a real computer,overallit delivered speed,ease of use, and power.






























 Using these apps separately will make your phone awesome,using them together will make it better than any other android device.


 

Installing Ubuntu Linux using wubi

Hi there, chances are, if your reading this blog, you either just accidentally clicked

 On it, or you’re your Interested in technology. I have good news if you’re either. This blog will discuss the many different aspescts of technology in a simple and user friendly style

Ok so have any of you ever heard of linux? If you have, then good for you,

This will be easier for you to understand. But don’t worry if you haven’t.

I’ll explain what it is:

Ok, linux in a nutshell,

*A series of different operating systems like windows and Mac.

*usually free software, add-ons, and updates.

*usually not very user friendly.

Ok now, out of the hundreds of different linux Os’s out there

Today we will be taking a look at Ubuntu linux and an easy way to install

It on Windows xp, vista, and 7. It will not work if you already have

A different version of linux on your computer or your using a Mac.

Ubuntu Linux:

*Ubuntu linux was originally a part of another linux Os Called Debian.

*It uses the gnome 3 gui (guided user interface)

*It has mostly free software with few commercial programs, Though the

Amount of Ubuntu compatible programs is growing

*Compatible with most keyboards, mice, game controllers or other accessories.

*Very responsive

*secure and easily customizable gui.

Now you’re probably thinking “I want this on my computer”

Well, if you are then here is a fast and safe way to do it.

*WARNING*

Ask permission before installing, I am not responsible for anything that

Happens to your Pc.

Using “Wubi” to install Ubuntu.

*1 find the Ubuntu Linux Website.

*2Type in Wubi on the search bar.

*3 Once you find the newest version of Wubi, download

It,

*4 Wubi should now be on your desktop. (make sure there’s room)

*5 Click on it and it should load.

*6 Once it is loaded do not mess with the settings and click install.

*7 Now click restart, and when your pc restarts, follow the onscreen instructions and select Ubuntu and it should either take you to another menu or load Ubuntu. If the first just press the spacebar. (every time you reboot Ubuntu will be there.)

*8 Now just follow the setup instructions and start using Ubuntu.

*9 you can get software from the “synaptic” or “Ubuntu package manager” software.

(internet connection required)

*If you don’t like Ubuntu, just boot up in windows open Wubi and uninstall Ubuntu.

Hope this helps! leave your experience with Ubuntu (if you installed it) in the comments.

Here's a link to the ubuntu website