Do you want to easily stream videos from your PC to your apple device ? Here is a way to do so through Air Video.

There is a free version as well as a paid version for just $2.99, which frankly is not a lot considering what you can do with it. In the free version you are limited to viewing certain number of folders or so.

It will convert video formats that can’t be played on your device to an iPhone friendly format. It can convert the more widely used containers like mp4, MOV, AVI, MPEG, DIVX, FLV…etc. Keep in mind that DRM protected videos and Propriety codecs are not supported.

Install Air Video Server

The first thing we need to do is download and install the free Air Video Server software to your computer (link below). Install as normal accepting the defaults. Continue Reading ->

You are no doubt reading this article because you have a new phone Android brilliant, but there’s just one problem: you’re so addicted that the battery is running out on a daily basis. Instead of putting the phone down, we will maximize the battery life.

Saving the life of the battery is not rocket science, the general principle is to get rid of what is draining the battery the most, and attitude to other things that you should use, but maybe you can change a little. Keep reading for the full explanation.

Use the built-in screen using the battery

There is a screen built into Android that most casual users probably do not even know, and can tell you exactly what is killing your battery. Head to Settings -> About Phone -> Using the battery to see what has been killing your battery life.

From this screen, you can usually see what apps are the worst offenders, and you will probably notice that the biggest problem—at least, the biggest one that we can fix—is actually the backlight on the phone. Personally I’d prefer to talk less to other humans, but that isn’t always an option!

Note: on my phone, I’ve already configured the backlight to not be very bright—normally that number would be a lot higher.

Adjust the Backlight to be Less Bright

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Last week we saw a huge hype over governments planning to ban BlackBerry’s Internet Services. (Saudi Arabia announces ban) It started with United Arab Emirates announcing  a ban over all the internet services (which is still due in October) and Saudi Arabia following suite by placing a nation wide ban on the IM. The ban did come into effect this Friday, but whether the ban was fully implemented or not, it is yet to be confirmed. There have been mixed reports of people still having access to the IM services. But it seems now it is all over as a deal has almost been finalized between RIM and Saudi Telecom Operators.

The Ban

The Ban came into effect in Saudi Arabia on Friday the 6th. However there was a great deal of confusion as some could people still access the IM Services. However it seems that the ban was lifted four hours later as many people, whose IM services were being barred, were able to use it again. This however has not been confirmed by the Telecom authorities. However it has been learned that RIM and Saudi Telecom has reached a deal.

An official with one of Saudi Arabia’s three licensed mobile operators told AFP news agency: “A deal has been virtually reached and we are in the process of adding the final touches.”

Deal ?

The details have not been released but it is widely believed that a server Continue Reading ->

Wouldn’t be easier if you could control your PC from your bed. You do not need Infrared Receivers/USB Gadgets and remotes for this purpose. Instead all you need is your iPhone or iPod Touch and a wifi connection to your PC.

What You Need:

• PC (The Software is available for Windows, Mac and Linux. This tutorial covers Windows)
• PC HippoVNC server software. (Linux users can use the included VNC server software)
• HippoRemote Lite app. (Available from the Apple App Store)
• A WiFi router.

Installing the HippoVNC Server

Download the free HippoVNC Server file. (Link Included at the bottom). Choose a folder to extract the file.

And run the WinVNC.exe file.

You may get a Security Warning. Click Allow Access. Continue Reading ->

Do you want to run video files on the phone, but the device only supports 3GP files? We’ll show you how to convert video files to popular 3GP mobile phone video format with Pazera Free Video to 3GP Converter.

Download Pazera Free Video to convert 3GP (download link below.) It will allow you to convert popular video files (AVI, MPEG, MP4, FLV, MKV, MOV) to work on your cellphone.  You just need to unzip the download folder and double-click videoto3gp.exe file to run the application.

To add video files, click the Add files button.

Browse for your file.. Continue Reading ->

Win a Free iPad – United States, Canada and United Kingdom Only

Want to win a free iPad ? Here is a iPad Give away. No it is not by House of Tech. It is a by a survey program which asks you to sign up for some offers. You don’t have to really accept any offers to enter the Draw.

All you have to do is enter you email address in the draw. There are two competitions and each is only open to residents of United States,Canada andUnited Kingdom respectively. If you are from any other country, then please do not bother signing up. It is going to be useless when you win and they cant ship it to you.

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Win a Free iPad (United States Residents ONLY)
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Win a Free iPad or 1 of 5 iPod Touches (United Kingdom Residents ONLY)
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