The Benefits of Cloud Computing

Cloud computing refers to storing and accessing your data and programs through the internet, rather than your computer’s hard drive. Because everything is accessed online, there are many benefits to this process. One of the biggest advantages of cloud computing is cost efficiency. Not only can you save money on licensing fees, but overhead costs including data storage, software updates, etc., will be reduced as well. Another benefit of cloud computing is its eco-friendliness. Since the cloud is more efficient than a typical IT infrastructure and does not require as many resources to compute, it allows you to consume less power and save energy. The cloud is also easily accessible from anywhere in the world, and on virtually any device, making it very convenient to access. Because of its countless advantages, cloud computing is continuing to grow and has strong potential for the future.

Everything You Need To Know About 3D Printing

3D printing has recently changed the way we think about printing. These printers have the ability to print more than just words and pictures on a piece of paper. Believe it or not, 3D printers can print anything from hearing aids and prosthetic jaws, to meat and chocolate. 

Here's everything you should know about them:

 

What do you think about the way 3D printing has changed modern technology?

The Top 10 Trending Technologies

 Technology often seems to be advancing at a rapid pace that can difficult to keep up with from time to time. The gap between the present and future technology is quickly shrinking making it even more difficult to stay on top of it all. Here are some of the latest technologies you can expect to see around town just in time for the holidays:

1.  Sonos’ Play: 1 is its smallest and most affordable speaker yet

Ideal for any room in the house creating a 5.1 surround

sound setup in your living room beyond compare. 

 2. The U.S. Army is Building an ‘Iron Man’ Suit for Soldiers

TALOS is the army’s newest design project said to make soldiers faster, sharper and bulletproof.

3.  Lenovo Unveils its First 8-Inch Windows 8.1 Tablet

Including front and rear-facing cameras, 64GB of storage and an Intel Bay Trail-T Quad Core Processor, it’s said to be the cleanest design we have seen yet.

4. HP Chromebook 11 is a Laptop with Focus

It may be eye appealing but just make sure you stay connected to the internet because of its limited functionality without the web.

5.   Finally a charging Dock that Charges any Apple or Samsung Device- EVEN IN BULKY CASES!

               

6. Battroborg Pits Remote-Control Robots in Brutally Dun Battle

These mini Robots will have you entertained for hours. The game incorporates motion control remotes, health indicators in the form of tiny lights and an auto-pilot mode so you can just sit back and enjoy the action.

7.  Sony Unveils World’s First Full-Frame Mirror less Cameras

8. Edible Boat Powered by Your Cocktail

The fluid powered boat design is constructed with a slit in the middle allowing the fluid you use to escape. Lisa Burton discovered that the water acts like a rope that tugs edible boat forward.

9. These Glasses Let You Play in 3D Virtual Worlds

The new system is called castAR which aims to push augmented reality into the mainstream. This new system is focused around a pair of glasses that house two micro-projectors over each lens. 

10. This Smart Wheel Makes Cycling in the City a Breeze

The FlyKly Smart Wheel is a circular device that provides an electric-powered pedal to assist after you attach it to the back wheel of your bicycle. The FlyKly is compatible with iOS, Android devices and the Pebble smart watch. Does having the ability to travel up to 20 miles per hour for up to 30 miles make you rethink the reasons to go green? 

For more details go to:  www.mashable.com

Windows 8.1 Available for Preorder

Windows new OS update is now available for preorder through the company’s online store. However, the update isn’t going to be available to the public until October 18^th. Although the Windows 8.1 update is considered to be minor, it does contain a significant amount of new features its users will appreciate. The most significant of these is the return of the Start button. Along with this, the new update gives users advanced customization options, improvements to the universal search, and the ability to log in and boot directly to Desktop mode.

For a preview of the new Windows 8.1 update, visit http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/preview

Top 5 Secret iOS 7 Features

Apple’s new iOS 7 contains more than 200 new features and improvements, here are some of the best new features that you may not be aware of:

 1. View Time stamp on Messages

If you’ve ever wondered what time a specific message has arrived, you can now find out with the new update. Simply swipe from right to left in any conversation and a time stamp will appear.  

2. Make Audio-Only FaceTime Calls.

You can now call other iOS or OS X devices without having to use up your minutes, or having anyone see you. The audio-only FaceTime allows you to make calls through the FaceTime app the same way you would for a video call, just click the phone icon instead.  

3. Block Calls and Messages

You can finally get rid of spam texts and unwanted phone calls through the new iOS at the touch of a button, no more waiting on hold trying to ask your wireless provider to do it for you. If you want to block a number, just go to Settings > Phone and/or Settings > Messages, and toward the bottom you will see the Blocked section. Just tap the section to add a number to the list, if you change your mind you can always delete them from the list.

4. Change Text Size

The new update allows you to adjust the font size of your apps. To make this change go to Settings > General > Text Size and move the slider to adjust the font size. The font size changes in real time on your screen so you can easily adjust it based on your preferences.

5. Background Updates

This feature will allow all of your apps to automatically update, rather than having to manually install app updates. To enable this, go to Settings > iTunes & App Store, then switch the On/Off toggle for Automatic Downloads.