Turn Your WINDOWS 7/WINDOWS 8 Laptop Into a Wifi Hotspot (WIRELESS ROUTER)
Share your USB Modem/USB Internet Dongle to other devices using laptop or wireless PC
Connectify Hotspot is an easy-to-use software access point ( Soft AP ) or vritual router, for laptops and smartphones. With Connectify Hotspot you can share expensive airport Wi-Fi with co-workers, create a wireless hotspot in your ethernet-only hotel or dorm room, and even extend the range of your home router. Other Wi-Fi-enabled devices can see and join your Connectify hotspot just like any other Wi-Fi access point, and are kept safe and secure by password-protected WPA2 Encryption.
Step by Step Procedure:-
Connectify presents you with a very easy-to-use wizard. Click “Next”, and select the Wi-Fi device you want
to use to share your Internet connection. If you only have one adapter, this screen doesn’t show up, so jump to step three!
Note: Some adapters might not allow both connecting to a Wi-Fi network (at home, work, or in public) and sharing the Internet connection at the same time. If that’s the case, you need a secondary Wi-Fi USB adapter.
3.Hit “Next”, and enter the name of the Wi-Fi hotspot that you want to create. Below is an example.
4. Then, select the “Hotspot Mode”. If your Wi-Fi connection is capable of sharing the same Wi-Fi for both the Internet connection and the Connectify hotspot feature, make sure that “Access Point, WPA2-PSK” is selected. If you want to set another security level (for compatibility reasons), then the Internet connection needs to come in from another source like a 3G card, a cable modem or a direct LAN connection.
5. Enter a password to protect your personal Wi-Fi hotspot, and hit “Next” again. The following step of the wizard is crucial; Connectify will now ask you which Internet connection you want to share. For example, let’s use the same Wi-Fi adapter.
6. That’s it! Click “Finish”, and in a few short moments, you will be able to connect all of your Wi-Fi-enabled devices to your laptop’s own hotspot.
First things first, set up the computer that’s connected to the modem to be the HOST. All this means is that this is the computer that will be used to share the internet, not the computer that doesn’t have internet currently. To do this, go:
WINDOWS XP
1. Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.
This should show all the connections you are or have been connected to.
DO THE STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE
Step 1: Right-Click the connection you are currently using to access the internet. Click Properties. Go to the Advanced tab and check “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection”.
Step 2: Click the drop down menu and select “Wireless Network Connection“. Click OK.
Step 3: Go back to Network Connections, right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties. Click on the Wireless Networks tab.
Step 4: Click on the Advanced button, and select Computer-To-Computer (Ad-Hoc) Networks Only. Also, make sure that Automatically Connect To Non-Preferred Networks is unchecked. Close box.
Step 5: Click on the Add button, enter all the information required. Make sure Network Encryption is disabled.
Step 6: Right click the Wireless Connections icon in the bottom-right toolbar, and connect to the Wireless Connection you just created.
You've now successfully made your computer/laptop into a HOST computer in window xp operating system, and it will now act as a router for other computers/laptops to connect.
The Windows USB/DVD Download tool allows you to create a copy of your Windows 7 ISO file on a USB flash drive or a DVD.
To create a bootable DVD or USB flash drive, download the ISO file and then run the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool. Once this is done, you can install Windows 7 directly from the USB flash drive or DVD.
The ISO file contains all the Windows 7 installation files combined into a single uncompressed file. When you download the ISO file, you need to copy it to some medium in order to install Windows 7. This tool allows you to create a copy of the ISO file to a USB flash drive or a DVD. To install Windows 7 from your USB flash drive or DVD, all you need to do is insert the USB flash drive into your USB port or insert your DVD into your DVD drive and run Setup.exe from the root folder on the drive.
When you are prompted to either save the file to disk or run it, choose Run.
Follow the steps in the setup dialogs. You'll have the option to specify where to install the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool.
NOTE: You need to be an administrator on the computer you are installing the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool on. The tool requires the Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 or higher.
System requirements
Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
Pentium 233-megahertz (MHz) processor or faster (300 MHz is recommended)
50MB of free space on your hard drive
DVD-R drive or 4GB removable USB flash drive
For Windows XP users
The following applications must be installed prior to installing the tool:
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 must be installed.
Microsoft Image Mastering API v2 must be installed.
Using the Windows 7 USB/DVD download tool
Before you run the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool, make sure you have already purchased the Windows 7 ISO download from Microsoft Store and have downloaded the Windows 7 ISO file to your hard drive. If you have purchased Windows 7 but have not yet downloaded the ISO file, you can download the file from your Microsoft Store Account.
To make a copy of your Windows 7 ISO file:
Click the Windows START button, and click WINDOWS 7 USB/DVD DOWNLOAD TOOL in the ALL PROGRAMS list to open the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool.
In the SOURCE FILE box, type the name and path of your Windows 7 ISO file, or click BROWSE and select the file from the OPEN dialog box. Click NEXT.
Select USB DEVICE to create a copy on a USB flash drive or select DVD disk to create a copy on a DVD disk.
If you are copying the file to a USB flash drive, select your USB device in the drop-down list and click BEGIN COPYING. If you are copying the file up to a DVD, click BEGIN BURNING.
When your Windows 7 ISO file is copied onto your chosen media, install Windows 7 by moving to the root folder of your DVD or USB flash drive, and then double-click Setup.exe.
The following tips might help if you run into a problem using this tool.
The tool is requested that I install the .NET framework and Image Mastering API before I install the tool
For users running Windows XP, you must install the .NET Framework 2.0 and the Image Mastering API 2.0 before installing the tool. You can download .NET framework here and you can download the Image Mastering API here.
Please note that a restart may be required after installing the .NET framework and the Image Mastering API.
When creating a bootable USB device, I am getting an error about bootsect
To make the USB device bootable, you need to run a tool named bootsect.exe. In some cases, this tool needs to be downloaded from your Microsoft Store account. This may happen if you're trying to create a 64-bit bootable USB device from a 32-bit version of Windows. To download bootsect:
Login to your Microsoft Store account to view your purchase history
Look for your Windows 7 purchase.
Next to Windows 7, there is an "Additional download options" drop-down menu.
In the drop-down menu, select "32-bit ISO."
Right-click the link, and then save the bootsect.exe file to the location where you installed the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool (e.g. C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Apps\Windows 7 USB DVD Download Tool).
Once the file has been saved, go back to the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool to create your bootable USB device.
My USB device is not in the list of available devices
If you don't see your USB flash drive in the list of available devices, please make sure the drive is inserted in the USB port, and then click the Refresh button beside the list of available drives.
I inserted a blank DVD in my DVD-ROM drive, but the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool doesn't recognize it
If there are multiple drives on the system, the tool will select the first one that is capable of burning DVDs. If you have multiple DVD-R drives, try inserting the blank DVD into another DVD-R drive. If that doesn't help, please make sure that your disc isn't damaged and that your DVD-R drive is operational. Contact Product Support if issues continue to arise.
Inserted a blank DVD in my DVD-ROM drive, but the tool won't let me burn it
Make sure the disc isn't a dual-layer DVD disc. Currently, dual-layer discs are not supported within the tool.
Solid state storage (SSS) is a method of data storage accomplished by using
Solid State Hard Disk
integrated circuit devices to store data rather than moving magnetic or optical media. SSS is typically non-volatile and may take various forms, such as a solid state drive, solid state card or solid state module. In addition, SSS includes PATA (legacy), SATA, SAS, Fibre Channel or PCIe interface options.Solid state drives (SSD) used in the enterprise are data storage devices that use non-moving flash memory technology rather than rotating magnetic disks or optical media. SSDs are compatible with traditional hard drive interfaces, such as SATA or SAS, and have a familiar hard drive form factor, such as 3.5-, 2.5- or 1.8-inch.Both USB flash drives and SSDs use NAND flash memory. However, it’s the quality of NAND used—as well as the controller and interface involved—that separates a simple USB flash drive from an enterprise-class storage device, like those found in blade servers and external storage systems.
Today’s SSDs are different from hard drives when it comes to data storage.SSDs are sophisticated storage devices that use non-moving memory chips, mostly non-volatile NAND flash, instead of the rotating magnetic disks found in hard drives. Hard drives can take the data directly from the host and write it tothe rotating media. In contrast, SSDs can’t write a single bit of information without first erasing and then rewriting very large blocks of data at one time (also referred to as P/E).Because SSDs and hard drives have different strengths in terms of efficiency, they complement each other and can co-exist. SSDs deliver ultra-fast randomdata access (inputs-outputs per second, or IOPS, performance), low power consumption, small size and high physical resilience (due to no moving parts)—but they cost more. Hard drives provide fast sequential data access with high capacity, endurance and reliability at a much lower price.
A process known as Wear-leveling is used by an SSD controller to maximize the life of the flash memory. This technique levels the wear across all blocks by distributing data writes across the flash memory devices.
Solid state hard drives (SSDs) store data through the use of semi-conductors. Though they can cost substantially more than your traditional magnetic hard drive, they offer a few advantages:
Lower Power Consumption - SSDs consume less power because they have no moving parts. This attribute makes them less susceptible to physical shock and latency.
Faster Data Access - In normal situations, data is written and read from random locations on the disk. The lack of moving parts in SSDs cuts down on random read and write latency functions.
Increased Reliability - While the point can be argued, the lack of moving components makes SSDs less susceptible to head crash. They store, read and write information slightly differently than magnetic hard drives. For this reason, they are less susceptible to the problems magnetic hardware experience.
SOLID STATE HARD DISK DRIVE (SSD)
What are the challenges facing SSD?
There are three primary concerns impacting SSD adoption in the enterprise:
Endurance and reliability, a lack of industry standards, and high cost.
Endurance/Reliability Concerns
SSDs wear out over time. NAND flash memory can only be written a certain
number of times to each block (or cell). SLC memory generally sustains 50,000 program/erase (P/E) cycles, while MLC memory is generally ten times less at 5000 cycles. Once a block (or cell) is written to its limit, the block starts to forget what is stored and data corruption can occur. Seagate is actively developing techniques such as wear leveling algorithms to address endurance and reliability concerns.
Lack of Standards
SSDs store data differently than hard drives; therefore the time-tested and fieldproven industry standards used by hard drives do not equally apply when working with NAND flash technology. Seagate is actively leading SSS industry standards development through organizations such as JEDEC and SNIA to advance SSD adoption in the enterprise.
High Cost
To date, the cost of SLCmemory is roughly three times higher than MLC memory due to two factors. First, MLC NAND stores two bits of data per cell and can provide twice the storage per square millimeter of silicon (the main cost of the memory). Second, the volume of MLC is roughly 90 percent of all NAND flash, further increasing the economies of scale in its production.Today, manufacturing facilities (fabs) are primarily focused on building MLC memory. Significant investment is needed to re-calibrate or build fabs that are designed to meet the quality, consistency and support levels required in the enterprise. Fabs are expensive and sophisticated operations.
Solid State Hard Drive Development
Solid state hard drives were first developed over 40 years ago; however, until recently SSDs were prohibitively expensive for the average consumer, making it impossible for computer manufacturers to include SSDs in their products. The surge in mobile computing devices has created a demand for solid state hard drives, leading tech companies to focus on developing low-cost, high-quality flash-based memory devices. As a result, solid state hard drives are now affordable and readily available, making them a good alternative to traditional hard disk drives (HDDs).Most solid state hard drives use high-density NAND type flash memory, the same type of memory that is common in SD data cards and portable USB drives. The first mass-produced computer to use a solid state hard drive was the MacBook Air, an ultra-portable laptop introduced by Apple in 2008. Since then other manufacturers have begun including SSDs in their products, allowing them to build faster, lighter machines that are mobile-friendly. Consumers can now choose from a wide variety of replacement solid state hard drives that can be used to upgrade an existing hard drive or for use as an external data storage device.
How To Choose a Solid State Hard Drive
To upgrade your existing mechanical hard drive to a solid state drive, check both the dimensions and connectivity of your system. Most computers use a standard SATA cable hard drive interface, however, some require an ATA drive cable (also known as IDE or PATA). 2.5" is the most common solid state hard drive measurement, while some systems use either a 1.8" or a 3.5" drive. Adapters are readily available that allow 2.5" drives to be mounted in a standard desktop 3.5" hard drive bay. Once you know the size and interface type you need, consider how much actual data storage space you need on your hard drive. Thanks to the emergence of cloud-based computing and external drives, onboard hard drive capacities have been shrinking. At the bare minimum, choose a SSD that can comfortably accommodate your operating system along with some other software. For most users, a 60GB hard drive is the absolute minimum, while a 120GB drive will allow some room for data and additional programs.
Comparison of SSDs with memory cards
While both memory cards and most SSDs use flash memory, they serve very different markets and purposes. Each has a number of different attributes which are optimized and adjusted to best meet the needs of particular users. Some of these characteristics include power consumption, performance, size, and reliability.
SSDs were originally designed for use in a computer system. The first units were intended to replace or augment hard disk drives, so the operating system recognized them as a hard drive. Originally, solid state drives were even shaped and mounted in the computer like hard drives. Later SSDs became smaller and more compact, eventually developing their own unique form factors. The SSD was designed to be installed permanently inside a computer.
In contrast, memory cards (such as Secure Digital (SD), CompactFlash (CF) and many others) were originally designed for digital cameras and later found their way into cell phones, gaming devices, GPS units, etc. Most memory cards are physically smaller than SSDs, and designed to be inserted and removed repeatedly.There are adapters which enable some memory cards to interface to a computer, allowing use as an SSD, but they are not intended to be the primary storage device in the computer. The typical CompactFlash card interface is three to four times slower than an SSD. As memory cards are not designed to tolerate the amount of reading and writing which occurs during typical computer use, their data may get damaged unless special procedures are taken to reduce the wear on the card to a minimum.
Data recovery and secure deletion
Solid state drives have set new challenges for data recovery companies, as the way of storing data is much more non-linear and complex than that of hard disk drives.The strategy the drive operates by internally can largely vary between manufacturers and, the TRIM command zeroes the whole range of a deleted file. Wear leveling also means that the physical address of the data and the address exposed to the operating system are different.
As for secure deletion of data, using the ATA Secure Erase command is recommended, as the drive itself knows the most effective method to truly reset its data. A program such as Parted Magic can be used for this purpose.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Solid State Drive vs Hard Drive
Within the past several years, Solid State Disk Drives have become a popular alternative to the standard hard drive. They are completely silent, less prone to mechanical malfunction and are able to write and rewrite data at more than 50 times the speed of the standard hard drive.
For those considering a switch from a standard hard drive to an SSD, there are several advantages and disadvantages for you to consider:
Advantages to Using a Solid State Hard Disk
The speed of an SSD is not constrained by its parts, because there are no moving parts to a Solid State Drive.
Only a series of wires that moves at the speed of electricity.
Many SSD require lower power and produce less heat, resulting in a decrease in electrical usage and a longer lifespan, especially in laptops that are prone to overheating.
Because there is no disk to spin, a Solid State Disk Drive can start up over 25 times faster than the standard hard drive.
There is no noise, except in the case of the higher capacity storage spaces that tend to have cooling fans attached.
Both flash and DRAM Solid State Drives run at faster speeds than hard drives and continue to run at those speeds regardless of the amount of data being accessed.
Any physical occurrences, such as vibration, high movements or temperature fluctuations, do not affect SSDs to the same degree because there are no moving parts to break.
Disadvantages to Using a Solid State Hard Disk
The Solid State Disk price per gigabyte is much higher than hard drives, so an upgrade to the same GB capacity can incur some considerable costs.
While they are able to withstand movement, they are vulnerable to power loss and electrical/magnetic currents much in the same way as flash cards.
Currently there are very few large capacity SSD models, though this is expected to change drastically over the course of the next few years.
Flash SSD have limited write cycles. It is estimated that these write cycles will last until long after the computer is still being used, it is possible that some files could use write cycles often enough that it affects the owner/user.
Despite requiring less power, many SSD still use more power than the standard hard drive, especially when idle. This can cause laptop batteries to use up more quickly.
Solid State Drives have a variety of benefits, especially for businesses and those that use their laptops regularly. Still, SSD are not for everyone, and some people may still prefer to use the standard hard drive until the capacity, power usage and write cycle lifespan has increase on the available Solid State Hard Disks. It is estimated, however, that these changes will occur sooner rather than later.
A
tablet PC is a wireless, portable personal computer with a touch screen
interface. The tablet is typically smaller than a notebook computer but larger
than a smartphone. The most common kind of tablet is the slate style, like
Apple's iPad or Microsoft's Surface computer. Tablets have electronics
integrated into the touch screen unit and lack a hardware keyboard. However,
external keyboards are available for slate style tablets. Some keyboards also
function as docks for the devices.
The
technology behind the Tablet PC is no doubt a result of the best and latest
things which has made the use of the PC similar to that of a notebook. The user
can easily open the PC, start it and begin his respective works of writing,
recording, capturing photographs, sending and receiving mails etc. Mouse is not
used in this computer as there are alternatives to the mouse that replaces the
previous with far better effect. Instead of the mouse there is a touch pad in
the Tablet PC which can be controlled with the help of the fingertips.
The
advantages of these Tablet PCs are many in which we can name firstly the
portability and easy surfing. Anywhere, whether it is a garden, a beach, a room
or while transporting, the use of the Tablet PCs cannot be prevented by any
external factor. For this reason day by day these PCs are gaining a huge
popularity and admiration among people.
The
Tablet PCs are very small in size and can be termed as the smallest invention
in the field of the computers. The use of the fingertips or a digital pen is
the main attraction in this computer. The manual of this computer is designed
in a way to be used by any type of user. Whether a child or an adult, everyone
can take good advantage of the Tablet PCs.
Other
facilities that can be called very often regarding the Tablet PCs are that
these have a high memory capacity to keep all data intact. The storage capacity
in the hard disk is huge, very technically designed for a trouble free mobile
computing and a digitizer screen that is compatible to the Tablet PC. There are
facilities of attaching an extra keyboard and mouse too if required. Thus these
can be used extensively at home if the situation arises that the computer has
to be used for hours. Usually the Tablet PC are capable of using for a long
time, still it is better to be cautious and avoid using them for long periods.
Other
styles of tablets:
Convertible Tablet
A convertible tablet normally has a
display that rotates 180 degrees and can be folded to close, screen up, over
the integrated keyboard.
Convertible models PC is much like a laptop. In fact, at first glance you
would be hard pressed to see any different at all. The main difference,
however, is the convertible's capability to turn the screen 180 degrees and
close on top of the keyboard with the screen facing up. In this position, the
convertible functions just like a Tablet PC by responding to the touch of a
finger or stylus. The convertible comes packed with all the conveniences and
functionality of a laptop computer, with the sharing and presentation power of
a Tablet PC. The one downside of the convertible, compared to other types of
Tablet PCs, is that with a full-size keyboard, the convertible has a little
more weight and bulk.
Slate:The slate Tablet PC was designed to be lightweight, sleek
and extremely portable. The slate looks very similar to an enlarged version of
a PDA. Slates are fairly powerful PC computers with a high level of
functionality. To interact with a slate, simply drag, tap and loop a finger or
a stylus across the screen. Without the burden of an attached keyboard, the
slate is perfect for frequent transportation. However, the slate does have
several ports, including several USB ports to connect a keyboard, mouse, external
hard drives, etc. In addition, the slate has the capacity to connect to a
monitor or data projector, making it convenient for presentation and sharing
purposes.
A hybrid tablet, sometimes referred to as
a convertible or hybrid notebook, is like a regular notebook but with a
removable display that functions independently as a slate.
A rugged tablet is a slate like model
that is considered to withstand rough handling and extreme conditions. Rugged
tablets are usually encased in a protective shell and have shock-protected hard
drives.They are very functional
computers for a person who needs to conduct research or work out in the field,
where accidents are more likely to happen.
The
idea of tablet computing is mostly recognized to Alan Kay of Xerox, who
sketched out the idea in 1971. The first broadly sold tablet computer was Apple
Computer's Newton, which was not a commercial achievement. Technological developments
in battery life, display resolution, handwriting recognition software, larger
memory, and wireless Internet access have since made tablets a feasible computing
option.
Typical
functions of tablet computers:
Wireless mobile
browser functions using 2G,3G,4G or WiFi
E-mail and social
media devices (typically with integration apps to bring all feeds into the same
view)
Prospective cell
phone functions (Messaging, video calling, speakerphone or headset cellphone
uses)
GPS navigation
Camera functions,
photo and video viewing and editing
E-book reading
(including electronic versions of periodicals)
Downloadable apps
(games, education, utilities)
Handy media player
function
Weigh around one or
two pounds (0.5 - 1 kilogram)
Battery life of three
to twelve hours depending on usage.
Ambient light and
proximity sensors
History
of tablets
Tablet
pc computers are derivate of many different technologies and ideas from the
past. A digitizer or graphic tablet with handwriting text recognition was
presented back in 1956 as a replacement for keyboard. The concept of tablet pc
is also related to pen computing, where pen or stylus is used as a user
interface instead of mouse or keyboard.
One
of tablet predecessors was PDA device, a handheld personal computer used for
taking notes and storing data like phone numbers. These devices date into 1980
when Psion launched its first PDA model. The idea was taken by Apple with its
Newton and by US Robotics with Palm Pilot. Revolutionary idea and products were
way ahead its time and they sank into history almost unperceived.
Next
major step was introduction of special Microsoft XP windows OS named Windows XP
Tablet PC edition in 2001. This edition incorporated support for pen-sensitive
screen and handwriting. Microsoft's contribution is also the name "Tablet
PC" as this was the first time it was used. Various attempts from
different companies were made since then.
Tablet
Computers Offer Different Sizes and Styles for Different Types of Customers
Plenty
of computer users have made a successful transition from laptop, notebook, or
desktop computers to lighter and more versatile tablet computers. In fact, a
boom from the Software Development Times indicates that nearly a third of all
American adults own a tablet computer or e-reader. The statistic is not really
that surprising considering the number of uses a tablet computer brings to the
table.
Though,
finding the right tablet PC for a given user is not a one-size-fits-all
shopping capability. Some tablets are not really tablets all; they are just
tricked out electronic readers running modified versions of operating systems
(think Kindle Fire and Nook Color). Still, not all tablet computers are created
the same either, which is another reason why users should pay close attention
before forking over some hard earned cash for something that could turn out to
be a coaster in a few months.
One
of the first things shoppers need to consider is content. A tablet is only as
good as the content it can display. Obviously, users who have a ton of iTunes
content are going to want to consider the Apple iPad, because that content is
pretty much trapped on Apple devices. In a similar move, anyone with an
extensive Barnes & Noble electronic book collection will probably want to
avoid the Kindle Fire, because there is not yet a Nook app for the Fire (though
that could always change). In short, users should take a few minutes or hours
to make sure their Netflix accounts, Hulu accounts, Amazon Video on Demand
content, eBooks, movies, and music presently in their library will be of use on
the new tablet.
Another
cool story of some tablet computers is the ability to video conference or video
chat (Apple users call it "Face Time") with friends and family in
different locations. Obviously, tablet computers without a front facing camera
offer no ability to use any of the video chatting services. Therefore, shoppers
who think the technology would be fun to try should shop accordingly.
Expandability
and capacity are also issues for some tablet computer owners. The size of the
storage usually has an impact on price (which is why the iPads come in
different sizes), but many tablets offer the chance to expand capacity with an
SD card (the electronic readers usually favor this type of expansion). Of
course, any tablet computer with a USB port is fair game for USB memory device
as well.
In
short, the world of tablet computers can offer something for everyone, but it
can also offer different things to different people. Even going so far as to
make a list of what activities are demanded out of the device can help shoppers
not overspend and get the unit that fits them perfectly atleast for now.
Making
Multimedia in a World of Tablet Computers
Tablet
computers are the major up comers in the customer and enterprise technology
industry. In the past, tablet computers were commonly altered laptops with
swivel screens and a large keyboard. There was no touch interface, lightweight
options, or wifi. That has changed as today's tablets have no keyboard attached
(except a virtual one) and are operated using a purely touch-screen interface.
Multimedia designers and developers must aware of the special abilities of
these devices, especially when considering the user interface, as they will not
be able to rely on the old tried-and-true mouse and keyboard.
While
the quest for a popular tablet had overwhelmed computer companies for years,
the technology had never quite been there. Now, with smaller processors, LCD
screens, and solid-state drives, tablets are finally a reality. Unfortunately,
while the technology for tablet computers is widely available, they still
aren't as capable as their big brother laptop machines. The tablet's
limitations will have a decisive impact on multimedia and what one can
accomplish on the platform.
The
most popular tablet computer on the market today is the Apple iPad. With
upwards of 25 million+ units sold in its first 2 years, the iPad is the
trend-setter in the explosive wave of tablets that has has ht the consumer
computing markets. One of the most talked about problem with the iPad, however,
is its inability to run Adobe Flash and the Java runtime environment, a major
set-back to many multimedia designers. Adobe is solving the problem for
multimedia developers by announcing that they have decided to kill Flash for
portable devices, and have stopped development on future Flash players on
phones and tablets. Flash creators will have to think twice before creating
Flash applications for the web, or even creating standalone Flash programs, if
they expect their creations to be viewed on a tablet device. The only way to create
apps or to make rich internet media for the iPad, as of today, is through a
complex programming language such as Objective C, or by learning web design
with HTML5 and Javascript. Many designers who are unfamiliar with programming
and HTML will find this a major obstacle for developing multimedia on the iPad.
The
multimedia designers of tomorrow are going to have to adapt to whatever
technologies are just around the bend. App developers for cell phones are
already feeling the pinch of developing for multiple platforms that require
different multimedia and technology skills. Designers will be able to continue
to use the skills already in popular use, such as Photoshop, Flash, 3D
animation, and video, but they will also increasingly need to have some knowledge,
maybe even a great deal of knowledge, of programming to make themselves useful
and flexible in a variety of environments. Designers may need to consider
obtaining at least a basic knowledge of programming in a popular
object-oriented language such as C++ or Java. Perhaps the best strategy is to
begin learning HTML5, which is ubiquitous on almost all tablet computers. That
way, whichever tablet winds up with the the greatest market share, multimedia
creators will be ready to adapt to the platforms that become popular in the
coming years.
Tablet
computing is quickly changing the way the world obtains and interacts with
multimedia. If the iPad is any indicator, there is a definite demand for tablet
computing. With their ease of use, their portability, and their ability to
handle complex user interfaces, tablets could become a multimedia creator's
dream. Unfortunately it is a technology still in its infancy and there are a
lot of questions for multimedia creators about the future of tablet computing.
Instructions:-Configure
Your Tablet PC for Easy Use
Turn on your Tablet PC and log into your user account.
If you own a convertible Tablet PC or have an external
keyboard connected to your slate Tablet PC, you can use it just as you would
use a laptop or desktop computer. You must, however, calibrate your Tablet PC
so that you can use your pen with it.
Launch the "Tablet and Pen Settings" menu from
inside the Control Panel. You can indicate whether you are right-handed or
left-handed. You will need to calibrate your Tablet PC for both landscape and
portrait modes.
Launch the program in Microsoft Office that you want to
use on your Tablet PC. You can use Microsoft Word to create and edit documents.
You can keep your notes organized in Microsoft OneNote.
Bring your digital pen close to the text field in which
you want to enter text. Click on the icon that appears for the Input Panel.
Using the Input Panel, you can have your handwriting converted to electronic
text.
Correct any mistakes that the handwriting recognition
software makes. The Tablet PC's best guess at what you intended to write will
appear below each written word. If there was a mistake, you can click on the
mistake and replace the mistake with the correct word.
Download the Tablet PC Experience Pack from the Microsoft
website (see Resources below). This free software includes tools that allow you
to write or draw directly on your desktop, easily copy images on your screen
and access your media files from your Tablet PC.
Browse third-party software applications that provide
additional functionality on your Tablet PC (see Resources below).
You can find tools for work, such as calculators and
dictionaries, as well as diversions.
Advantages
Advantages of tablets pc compared to notebooks are their
size and weight. Due to their portability, they are very practical and can be
used while sitting in sofa, lying in bed or walking around. With a size of a
book and special ereader application they can replace this traditional reading
source.
Disadvantages
Hardware especially screen is prone to damage as they are
carried around and used in various situations and environments. Compared to
other personal computers as notebooks and PC's they have weaker capabilities.
Especially video with its low resolution is a drawback comparing it to its big
brothers. Minimalist ergonomic can be a tradeoff regarding typing experience.
Traditional keyboard with wrist rest is much more comfortable.
