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Wireless Presentation from iPad2

bermandt — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:51:19 +0000

Last post I shared how fun is using Cloud computing on my daily work and this time I will share the wireless presentation from iPad2.

My job is web design.I do have to present my progress work to my client.When I did presentation usually I connected my Macbook Pro to LCD projector or big flat panel display.

Since I had iPad2, I just wonder how to setup wireless presentation from it.I want my presentation on iPad2 appears on LCD projector or big flat panel display.I know it can be done,because I saw Steve Jobs do wireless mirroring from iPad on his presentation.

I check on Google and I found a video in YouTube that wireless mirorring is possible with iOS 5 and additional hardware which is Apple TV.

The Apple TV has only HDMI output not VGA output.Regular LCD projector usually equipped with VGA input.So iOS5 and Apple TV are great solution for home or my own office, but it hardly to setup when I’m at my client’s office.

So I search for another solution to have wireless presentation from iPad2.Then I found a blog that give tutorial about it.

This time I don’t need iOS 5 and Apple TV. All I need is my Macbook Pro connect to LCD projector and send mirroring display from my iPad2. Off course I need same WIFI network on both iPad2 and Macbook Pro.

Definitely it needs jailbroken iPad to create wireless mirroring without Apple TV.Fortunately my iPad2 iOS was 4.33 version.Same version that www.jailbreakme.com alow to do untheter jailbreak.I was amazed how can them jailbreak my iPad 2 with only one slide button.Thanks to Commex and team.

As the blog tutorial, I installed Veency from Cydia on my iPad2 and it’s free.The blog suggested to install open source application named the Chicken of the VNC on my Macbook Pro.

After that I check IP address on my iPad2, type it on the Chicken of the VNC, press connect and press Accept on iPad2… and voila … I have wireless mirroring from my iPad2 to Macbook Pro.I also success to projected the iPad2 screen to LCD monitor trough my Macbook Pro.

I knew it doesn’t run smoothly compare to the wireless mirroring using Apple TV. It lag when I play my keynote presentation. Keynote animation become lagging. But since my presentation mostly for viewing website from Safari browser then it’s enough for me.

Now I can make ‘WOW’ presentation, standing at center of my audience.Pretend as I am Steve Jobs presenting keynote from my iPad2 to LCD projector through my Macbok Pro wirelessly.

On my experience it’s better if I don’t depend on my client WIFI network because so many user on their office.So I always bring my portable WIFI router to create my own hotspot.

I found another application that better than the Chicken of the VNC. You can purchase JollysFastVNC Home in the App store on your Mac.It easier to make full screen and exit the full screen view of my iPad2 using JollysFastVNC Home compare to the Chicken of the VNC.

Sometimes wireless mirroring doesn’t appears exact the same screen. There is many tiny black spot on the mirroring image on the screen.Usually I re-install Veency on my Ipad2 and everything will be ok again.

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A Fun Cloud Computing

bermandt — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 19:19:48 +0000

I started enjoying Cloud Computing since I had iPad 2 on last July.For mobile device such iPad, Cloud Computing become essential.It’s definitely help you more productive.

There are many apps that utilize Cloud Computing. For storage are Dropbox, SugarSync, Uploadingit and Box.But my favorite is Dropbox because so many apps has option to sync the file to Dropbox.It seems Dropbox become standard for Cloud Storage.Also you can join referral programme to increase your Dropbox space by invite your friend to use Dropbox. My account now become 4.5GB from 2GB when I joined. It’s all free.

Another fun app is Evernote. Taking notes at meeting is fun on iPad.During meeting I can take photo and insert to my note.I can even record my meeting conversation directly from Evernote.My client didn’t know the meeting is recorded. On meeting Evernote keep syncing to the Cloud,and later I can carry on to create Minutes of Meeting more detail on my iMac at the office.

Before I use iPad usually I write things to do on my agenda or desk calendar on my table.But now I’m using Wunderlist HD app.It’s very easy to write things to do on my iMac and automatically sync to my iPad and Macbook Pro.It’s paperless, go green !

By the why, I am writing this blog entry on my iPad using Evernote in my bed next to my sleeping son. Since I’m not comfortable using Wordpress mobile on iPad, so I jump to my Macbook Pro and copy paste my Evernote to Wordpress and publish it.

For next I’m thinking to have my own Cloud Storage. It’s better to have the best cloud storage for security reason.

Enjoy a fun Cloud Computing.

Novatel Wireless MiFi 2352, the Mobile Personal Hotspot

bermandt — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:52:42 +0000

I have been using Linksys Wireless router to share broadband connection from my cable modem.It was fun to have personal hotspot at my home. I can share the connection to desktop, laptop and mobile phone.

My Linksys is fixed router and only available at my home, if you wanna have hotspot everywhere you go, have to purchase a device something like Novatel Wireless MiFi 2352.

With MiFi 2352 you can create personal virtual office with your co-workers while have meeting in cafe or wherever you go. Also you can easily swap and transfer files with built-in microSDHC slot providing expandable storage capacity of up to 16GB.

The MiFi 2353 is very easy to use, simply insert the SIM card and push on the button. You can share up to five WiFi enabled device simultaneously.

On one time charging you can use MiFi 2352 up to 4 hours.

Novatel Wireless boasts MiFi 2352 can give you up to 7.2 Mbps download and up to 5.76 Mbps upload on HSPA networks.You have to choose the best broadband to get the ultimate speed.

It will better if you subscribe the unlimited data plan. You can choose the broadband offers that match to your needs.

Note : If you live in UK, you can read broadband reviews here.

Now you can have Novatel Wireless MiFi 2352 (Black) on sale for $294.99.

You can watch this video to have an idea how easy to setup MiFi 2352, the mobile personal hotspot from Novatel Wireless.
Click here to view the embedded video.

Product Page , Datasheet (PDF)

NETGEAR WNR2000 : Live Parental Control for Safety

jenne — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:47:43 +0000

Are you a parent who need to control your children from the dangerous effect from internet? Today life is easier for parents, because we have live parental control.

Live Parental Controls is an excellent solution for keeping your family safe online, but like all Web filtering tools, it isn’t perfect. NETGEAR reminds you there’s no substitute for keeping the family computer in a common area and in plain sight where you can monitor the Web sites your kids are visiting, and taking caution when visiting Web sites requesting personal or financial information.

NETGEAR had announced the release of Live Parental Controls, a comprehensive Web-filtering feature it has developed in collaboration with OpenDNS that makes the Internet safer, faster and more reliable, to integrate its technology into select wireless router and gateway products.

It has a remote management from mobile devices and highly flexible settings, different than other parental control solutions. Live Parental Control able to filtering unsafe and inappropriate websites on all internet which is connecting via router for more than 50 categories of content.

Rather than install and manage parental control software applications on individual computers and other Internet-connected devices, customers set the rules on the router, which can be managed remotely. And these powerful network-based parental controls not only protect personal computers but also mobile wireless devices such as the PSP™ and iPod Touch™, and gaming consoles such as the Wii™.

Any parents should make internet filtering when they get a computer or other internet enable devices, it brings peace to parents’ heart and mind that their children are not seeing something bad and inappropriate for their age.

Live Parental Controls are immediately available on new NETGEAR WNR2000 Wireless-N Router.Installation is made simple by following the instructions on the Smart Wizard installation CD included with the product.

NETGEAR WNR2000 Wireless-N Router is one year back warranty and the price is a great deal considering the new webfilter, it costs about $108.00 $99.99.

Press Release

D-Link NetCams, Remotely Monitor Your Home and Office Anytime-Anywhere

bermandt — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:41:48 +0000

D-link recently announced to began shipping a network camera that allows users to remotely monitor live streaming video through the company’s new www.mydlink.com portal.

D-Link released two models, the new DCS-1100 Mydlink-enabled wired network camera feature easy installation and setup, mobile 3G and Web monitoring, 16x digital zoom, motion detection, integrated microphone and multiple profiles. The DCS-1100 connects to the home or small business network via a standard network cable, while the DCS-1130 connects using 802.11n Wi-Fi with WPS support.

With 3GPP mobile surveillance, users can view a live feed from the cameras using a 3G-enabled cell phone, PDA or any compatible RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) device. Users are offered a flexible and convenient way to remotely monitor their homes or offices in real time from anywhere within a customer’s mobile network by simply using a common 3GPP-compatible player on the mobile device.

Mydlink-enabled products let users with high-speed Internet, a home network and a PC quickly and easily install and monitor compatible home networking devices. The groundbreaking mydlink portal takes the work out of activation and management of devices by offering the following user experience:

To add Mydlink-enabled products to the mydlink portal users follow these steps.
Simply plug the camera into your router and start Setup which is as easy as 1-2-3.
1. Run the Installation Wizard and follow the on-screen prompts.
2. Log on to mydlink.com from anywhere you can access the Internet.
3. Start managing your mydlink-enabled device(s).
Unfortunately mydlink.com currently only requires computer running Microsoft Windows 2000 or above with IE6.0 or above with access to the internet.

For advanced users that want more out of their camera, the DCS-1130 also comes with D-Link D-ViewCam management software. D-ViewCam comes with a host of features including the ability to record directly from the camera to a local hard drive, trigger motion detection, set recording schedules, set e-mail alert notifications, and even support for up to 32 cameras.

Now you can own D-Link DCS-1100 Mydlink-enabled Network Camera on sale for $179.99 $143.99 or D-Link DCS-1130 Mydlink-enabled Wireless Network Camera on sale for $219.99 $176.19.

Don’t let any bad condition happen.Now you can remotely monitor your home and your office anytime-anywhere through D-link Netcams.

See more pictures of D-link netcams

Press Release, DCS-1100 Product Page , DCS-1130 Product Page via DailyWireless

LG Showcased the World’s First LTE USB Modem at CommunicAsia 2009

bermandt — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:50:39 +0000

Recently at CommunicAsia LG demonstrated the world’s first handset modem chip based on Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology. It is nearly 10 times faster than the fastest 3G HSDPA handsets available today and LG showed how this chip can be used to simultaneously download four HD-quality videos and play them back in real-time.

Actually this was not the first time LG showed off the LTE USB modem. Nortel already utilized LG LTE USB modem for its LTE solution demo at Mobile World Congress 2009 in February.

Watch this video to have idea how smooth the HD video streaming using LG USB LTE modem at MWC 2009
Click here to view the embedded video.

Press Release Via mobil

Share Your Internet Connection Wirelessly Without Router : Either from Mac,Windows Vista or XP

bermandt — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:11:19 +0000

Now there are many home users with always-on Internet connections such as DSL and cable modems. In another situation it could be like you’re in a hotel room with your MacBook and your roommate’s got a laptop PC and there’s only one Ethernet jack? If you have an iPhone or other Wi-Fi enabled device ?

What do you do? Get to sharing the internet love, that’s what you do !

Sharing internet connection wirelessly might seem like a much smarter alternative than using an expensive wireless router, but it does have a couple of disadvantages:

If the computer connected to the Internet is shut down, all computers that are part of the ad hoc network lose their Internet access.
To connect to the Internet, one computer always needs a wired network connection.

There is two options sharing the internet wirelessly either from Mac or Windows. Actually three options because I want to shared both from Windows Vista and XP.

To keep it short, here’s what you need to do …

From MacBook

1.In System Preferences, go to Sharing and on the Internet tab, click the source (Built-in Ethernet) and the way the other computer will connect (for wifi, AirPort). Then click the Start button.

This’ll set up a wireless connection between your Mac and the PC, and the PC will be able to surf on it via your wired Mac.

2. If you don’t want settings that might interfere with the sharing, just turns out that “Personal Web Sharing” has to be enabled as well on the Services tab.

3. If you don’t want everyone else in the hallway sucking down your bandwidth, click the “Airport Options” button to set a password on your ad-hoc network, before you hit the start button.

You could do this to your Mac mini also.

From Windows Vista Laptop PC

This following setup in order to connect an iPhone wirelessly.
1. Make sure your laptop has built-in WIFI adapter or your USB/PCMCIA wireless network adapter is enabled.
2. Open the Networks and Sharing Center. Under Tasks (left), choose Manage Wireless Networks.

3. In the Manage Wireless Networks window, click Add.

4. Choose “Create an ad hoc network”. Press Next on the next page.

5. On the next page, enter a Network Name of your choice (as “iPhoneNetwork”). This is the network you’ll connect to from your iPhone. Choose WEP for Security Type (you can also choose “No Authentication (Open)”, but this way anyone in your ad hoc wireless network range can connect to your laptop.) Enter a Security Key as instructed, check “Save this network” and click Next.

6. You should get the “Your iPhoneNetwork is ready to use”. Before pressing Close, click on “Turn on Internet Connection sharing”.

7. Select your Local Area Network internet connection you usually use to connect to the internet and press Next. The next page should say “Internet connection sharing is enabled.” Press Close.

Now, your ad hoc network is ready.

The second step is connecting your iPhone to the “iPhoneNetwork” ad hoc wireless network.
1. From your iPhone, open Settings. Choose Wi-Fi.

2. Click on “iPhoneNetwork” and enter the password you defined earlier (Security Key), then press Join. It take you back to the previous screen but with the “iPhoneNetwork” checked.

3. On your notebook, you should see the “Set Network Location” screen. Choose Home or Work, no big deal.

You should open Safari browser and connect directly to the internet. Connect to Google or something to make sure that everything’s fine. And, yes, it’s a little buggy – you’ll sometimes have to do it over and over again!

Now you can access iTunes store or even download/update your iPhone applications directly without needing to do that on iTunes.

From Windows XP Laptop PC

1. Make sure your laptop has built-in WIFI adapter or your USB/PCMCIA wireless network adapter is enabled.
2. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

3. Under Pick a category, click Network and Internet Connections.

4. Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Network Connections.

5. Right-click your wireless network connection, and then click Properties.

6. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box, click the Wireless Networks tab.

7. On the Wireless Networks tab, under Preferred networks, click Add.

8. In the Wireless network properties dialog box, on the Association tab, type the name of your ad hoc wireless network in Network name (SSID) box (shown in step 10). For example, you could name your wireless network MyHomeNetwork.

9. Clear the The key is provided for me automatically check box and select the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network check box.

10. Create a 13-digit password and type it in both the Network key and Confirm network key boxes. For the best security, include letters, numbers, and punctuation. Then click OK.

11.Click OK again to save your changes.

Now, your ad hoc network is ready.The second step is to set up additional computers.

If the computer you want to add to your network does not have built-in wireless network support, install a wireless network adapter.

Windows XP automatically detects the new adapter and notifies you that it found a wireless network.

Now connect your computer to your wireless network

Note: These steps apply only if you’re using Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). If you haven’t installed SP2, visit Microsoft Update to install it before connecting to the ad hoc network.

1.Right-click the Wireless Network icon in the lower right corner of your screen, and then click View Available Wireless Networks.

Note: If you run into any problems, consult the documentation that came with your network adapter.

2.The Wireless Network Connection window appears and displays your wireless network listed with the SSID you chose. If you don’t see your network, click Refresh Network List in the upper left corner. Click your network, and then click Connect in the lower right corner.

3. Windows XP prompts you to enter a key. Type your encryption key in both the Network key and Confirm network key boxes, and then click Connect.

Windows XP shows its progress as it connects to your network. After you’re connected, you can close the Wireless Network Connection window.Repeat these three steps on each computer that you want to connect to your ad hoc wireless network.

Now you’re ready to browse the Web wirelessly, from any computer you add to your home network.

Enjoy !

Via Lifehacker ,AlaaShaker’s Weblog, Microsoft

Nokia SU8W Wireless Keyboard : A Perfect Gift for SMS Addict

bermandt — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:57:02 +0000

If you mostly utilize message (SMS) with your cellphone just like me.Probably you should think to own Nokia SU8W Wireless keyboard.

The Wireless keyboard application enables you to use wireless keyboards to enter text to your Nokia. Writing SMS, email and notes becomes a breeze with the help of a full-size keyboard.
This foldable keyboard connects to your phone via Bluetooth, and is compatible with all of the newest handsets, even up to the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic! It’s lightweight, full size QWERTY keyboard. Power on/off key plus automatic power-off when folded.

Fortunately it has short-cut keys for messaging and main application menu of compatible phone like Contacts, Messaging, and others.

In addition it equipped with 3 LED’s representing: Power on/off, wireless connection status, battery status also powered by 2 x AAA batteries.

You can download software for the SU8W here, if it’s not already pre-loaded on your phone.

Watch video how you can use Nokia SU8W with Nokia N95 for gaming here.

Now you can own Nokia SU8W Wireless Keyboard on sale for $149.00 $57.52

Via Symbian Guru

Nokia CS-10, The First Nokia USB HSPA Modem [Video]

bermandt — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:11:46 +0000

Reuter reported that Nokia will start to ship its first Internet stick in early 2009, aiming to benefit from its know-how and experience in developing 3G technologies as told by Tapio Markki, vice president for hardware platform components at Nokia.

“Leveraging these capabilities, we believe we are well-positioned to become one of the winning providers for HSPA modem solutions. The market for HSPA modems is expected to grow very rapidly during the coming years” Tapio Markki, vice president for hardware platform components, Nokia

The USB HSPA modem that will ship in early 2009, presumably the Nokia Internet Stick CS-10 that launched last week at Nokia World 2008 in Barcelona, Spain.

How to use it ? Simply insert your SIM card into your stick, plug it into your computer, and start surfing.

Nokia boast that Nokia CS-10 can get internet download speeds up to 7.2 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2.0 Mbps.It’s connectivity wide range from 3G HSPA : 850/2100MHz and GSM : 850/ 900/1800/1900 MHz. Compatible with Windows XP and Vista,Mac OS 10.4 and 10.5.

Nokia declined to comment on the price of the device — which uses HSPA, a super-fast 3G technology — saying it would be sold mostly through operators and bundled with services.

There is video footage from SymbianGuru “Accessories at Nokia World 2008″. Hope you can have an idea about Nokia CS-10 Internet Stick.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Product Page Via SymbianGuru , Slashgear

Imation Wireless Projection Link : For Your Wireless Presentation

bermandt — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:37:41 +0000

You have important meeting. Everything is under control, powerpoint’s presentation material, laptop,projector. At this time, presentation have to be done in client’s office. While set up the presentation room, unfortunately you forget to bring VGA cable to connect laptop and projector.You were lucky that your client lend the VGA cable.

Recently Imation released the Imation Wireless Projection Link, creates an instant WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) video connection from any notebook PC to a projector within 30 ft. range.The Imation Wireless Projection Link’s zero-install option eliminates the need for any software. While the optional driver installation enables additional features such as extended desktop and enhanced video support

There is another advantage of Imation Wireless Projection Link. It also helpfull if you do presentation from the Mac, you don’t have to use DVI-to-VGA converter. Just plug-in, do presentation and get audience’s applause.

You can own Imation Wireless Projection Link from Imation Online store

Spesifications :

Operating Systems : Windows Vista, Windows XP SP2, Mac OS X 10.4 and above.
Minimum PC Requirements : 1 GHz processor or above, 1GB RAM, 50MB free disk space
Projector Resolution Support : 800×600 (SVGA), 1024×768 (XGA), 1280×1028 (SXGA)
Range : Up to 30ft (9 M)
Size (LxWxH) : 5.04″ x 3.5″ x 1.83″

Product Page , Leaflet PDF Via EverythingUSB

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