Google gives all comers 15 gigabytes' worth of free storage across Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Plus Photos. Not a bad chunk of space just for having a heartbeat.
Of course, more is always better, especially when you don't have to pay for it. And Google is now offering exactly that, though there are a couple small catches.
From now through Sept. 26, you have the opportunity to score an extra 10GB of Google Drive space, no extra charge.
The requirement: Install the new Quickoffice app for Android or iOS--which, incidentally, is also now free. Then sign into your Google account via that app. Presto! You get another 10GB of gratis storage.
What's the catch? First, it won't appear right away; Google says to look for the space increase "in the next few weeks." Second, this isn't a permanent bump, though it is a lengthy one: you get the freebie for the next two years.
Eh, no biggie. That's 2015's proble
Windows 8 is all about the apps, so it's important to find the best ones
for your unique needs. Unfortunately, you need to sift through a lot of
crap apps in the process, especially if you're not using a Windows 8
tablet; desktop and laptop PC users don’t need to worry about the
lion’s share of Windows 8 apps, because they're usually single-purpose
tools designed to replicate the functionality of a full PC on a mobile
device. Since you have access to a full Windows desktop you don’t need
just another way to look at photos or surf the Web—you need a way to do
those things better.
With that in mind, we’ve taken the liberty of sharing some of our
favorite Windows 8 apps in order to help you get up to speed as quickly
as possible so that you can take advantage of all that Windows 8 can
offer. Microsoft does a pretty decent job of covering your basic
computing needs with apps like Messaging, Mail, SkyDrive and Skype, but
there are a few excellent third-party apps you should download
post-haste.
Problem is, the Windows Store is still in its infancy and thus lacks a
lot of free apps for well-known services such as Twitter and Facebook;
but even though Microsoft’s digital distribution platform can’t yet
match the variety or breadth of apps available in the Apple and Google
ecosystems, it still has more than enough Windows 8 apps to make your
head spin. We sifted through dozens and dozens of the most popular
Windows 8 apps available at launch, then tested a few dozen more and
compiled this list of our favorites. While these apps may not satisfy
all your computing needs (we just couldn't find a great Twitter
management app, for example) they should help you get the most from your
Windows 8 PC.
Netflix
The Netflix app for Windows 8 is free to download and easy to use, with
an attractive tile-based interface that's intuitive to navigate on a
touchscreen. Streaming movies through the app also seems smoother than
streaming them through your browser, which is reason enough to launch
Netflix right from your Start screen.
IM+
Everyone needs a good instant messaging client, and although the Windows
8 Messaging app is functional enough, as of publication it supports
only the Windows Messenger and Facebook Chat services. That may change
in the future, but if you want to chat with all your friends right now
across disparate networks (including AIM, Facebook, GChat, ICQ, and
Jabber) Shape's IM+ app has you covered. It’s free, it supports a wide
variety of chat networks, and it lets you enable push notifications so
that you can stay on top of your social life no matter what app you’re
using.
TuneIn Radio
Over 14,000 radio stations exist in the United States, and TuneIn Radio
will let you listen to almost all of them, plus a bunch more from across
the world, for free. While you could always stream your favorite radio
station from your browser, TuneIn does a fantastic job of presenting a
huge assortment of AM/FM radio streams and podcasts in one slick app
that’s simple to navigate. The sound quality is great, playback rarely
stutters, and the TuneIn live tile displays information on what’s
currently playing. You can choose from over 70,000 talk shows, sports
broadcasts, news programs, local radio broadcasts, and podcasts.
eBay
The eBay app is beautiful, free and easy to use, but most importantly it
takes advantage of the Windows 8 Start screen in ways that make it more
useful to savvy shoppers than the standard eBay website. You can use
the app to quickly and efficiently sort through your tracked auctions
and saved eBay searches, and you can pin the Daily Deals tracker to your
Start screen to stay abreast of savings opportunities at a glance.
Microsoft Minesweeper
Windows 8 is the only version of Windows in recent memory that doesn't come
with Minesweeper preinstalled, but you can download it for free if
you’re feeling nostalgic. At its core the classic guessing gameplay of
Minesweeper is the same as it ever was, but Microsoft has updated the
Windows 8 version with a fresh coat of paint and some new features,
including an Adventure mode with traps and treasure, online
leaderboards, and the ability to log in with your Xbox Live account and
see when your friends are online or earn Minesweeper Achievements.
Clock
Jujuba Software's app does what it says on the tin, placing a live tile
on your Start screen that shows the time. You might be wondering why
you'd need an app to do such a simple thing; surprisingly, in Windows 8,
Microsoft actually failed to include an option for users to see what
time it is without pulling up the Charms bar to display the system
clock. The Clock app is a free, simple alternative for anyone who wants
the convenience of being able to check the time at a glance without
pulling up a menu, and you can also use it to set a timer, run a
stopwatch, or set alarms for yourself.
SmartGlass
Microsoft's SmartGlass functions as a second screen for your Xbox 360,
keeping track of what you’re watching or playing and offering
complementary information such as Achievement charts and additional
video content. You can also use your PC as a remote control for your
Xbox 360, launching videos or games on your HDTV from within SmartGlass.
In addition, the app allows you to track real-time stats while watching
sports, queue up songs in a dance game, or check your in-game GPS while
racing against your friends in a motocross title. SmartGlass has been
available in the Store for some time now, but Microsoft is updating the
app with a bevy of new features to accompany the Windows 8 launch.
StumbleUpon
Whether you’re an avid Stumbler or a first-time user, consider adding
the StumbleUpon app to your new Start screen. StumbleUpon is a fantastic
way to discover new and interesting things online, and the Windows 8
app makes it even easier to stumble upon your next favorite video or
article by updating the live tile with websites tailored to match your
tastes. Installing the Windows 8 StumbleUpon app will also allow you to
share websites, audio, and video with StumbleUpon via the Share Charm.
It's a great tool for injecting a little serendipity into your online
existence, and it's completely free to use.
HowStuffWorks
The HowStuffWorks Windows 8 app basically bundles all the excellent
articles, videos and podcasts from the HowStuffWorks website into a
package and plops it down on your Start screen with a live tile that
updates you whenever there's something new to check out. The app itself
has a few peccadilloes (the tiles look cramped together and the podcasts
don't keep playing when you switch to another app) that suggest it was
rushed out to hit the Windows 8 launch date, but HowStuffWorks is still a
fantastic free app that deserves a permanent spot on your Start screen.
MovieGuide
Zühlke Engineering's MovieGuide app, a handy tool for movie nuts,
combines the film trivia of IMDb, the variety of trailers on YouTube,
and the list-making feature of Flixster into a single app. Some of the
information on films and actors (especially the more obscure ones) is
sourced from Wikipedia and can be a little anemic, but the beautiful
design and easy discovery paths more than make up for that. Seasoned
cinemagoers can probably skip this app, but it's perfect for budding
film buffs.
Android Smartphone enable us to lock our Phone in two ways(password and pattern) to protect our privacy.No matter which method you are using,it will be troublesome for you to unlock the phone if you can't remember the password or pattern.Now let's figure how to unlock your Android phone.
You need to keep type After you forget the pattern lock or password until the phone prompts with ‘forgot password’ or ‘forgot pattern’.Forgot password has to be clicked when prompted. It will show you a new page, which the user is required to enter Google account details along with password. This accounts is the one your device has been registered with Google. So users have to be connected with a network. After successful verification of details, the phone allow you to reset pattern again.
Actually,things may not run smooth like this.If you forget the account?Then you will have to hard reset your Android phone.Well then you need to hard reset your phone, which will delete all your settings and apps on your phone, except for SD card data
Here are the specific steps to hard reset your Android phone:
1 Shut down your phone.It doesn't matter whether your phone is locked or not when you want to power of your phone.
2 Hold down the Volume Up and Power button simultaneously.For this step,different Android device may go different.Optional:For other phones try holding down the Volume down button and power button or Vol down+Up.
Some examples"
Nexus 7: Volume Up + Volume Down + Power
Samsung Galaxy S3: Volume Up + Home + Power
Motorola Droid X: Home + Power
For others,if you get no idea,you can search at Google.
3 Continue holding the Volume Up and Power buttons until you find the the phones logo screen exits.
4 When the phone’s logo screen is displayed, release the Power button but continue holding the Volume button until the Android System Recovery shows.That's a key step.
5 So here comes the Android System Recovery menu,select the wipe data/factory reset option.with the volume keys and tap the Power button to activate it.
6 Once you have chosen the factory reset option, you will see a confirmation screen. Highlight the Yes delete all user data option and touch the Home button to select it.
7 The process of wiping the phone should only take a few seconds and when it is finished, you will be returned to the Android System Recovery menu.
8 Highlight and select the reboot system now option
9 You phone will now reboot back into normal mode.And you can enter your phone without password or pattern now.
This is a referred video tutorial for LG.But the steps go almost the same for other Android devices.
For the hard reset for Android,you won't be worried if you often forget your phone password or pattern.But in the same time,it costs your time on this,which is may be somewhat difficult for common Android users.So you'd better pick up an easy remembering password or pattern.
