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Try dragging a program window to the right side of your computer's monitor to see what I mean. The window should appear on the TV. You can easily drag programs back and forth between the two. The upside to this is you can drag the browser playing your video to your TV and make it full screen. However, you can still use your computer for other tasks. Still, if you want to duplicate the display instead, right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution. Select your TV from the monitor icons and under Multiple Displays, choose Duplicate Displays. Hit Apply and the screens will switch to duplicate mode. Streaming online video is a great alternative to paying for expensive cable. Here are some ways to go about it.
Up to four people can use one camera, so you can have others help you with the monitoring. You can control multiple cameras as well, so you aren't limited to watching one room in your mom's house. Technology can help with many medical conditions. Here are some others that you might find interesting.
Transfer data to the new iPadJane of Indianapolis, IN, listens to my national radio show on WIBC 93.1 FM. After reading my coverage about the launch of the new iPad this week, she ordered a 4G version of the tablet. She wants to know how she can transfer apps and other data from her iPad 2 to the new iPad when it arrives. You're going to love your new iPad, Jane. It was smart to pay an extra $130 for ultra-fast 4G speeds for Web browsing, streaming and downloads. There are two ways - both easy - to transfer everything from your iPad 2 to the new iPad. If you're an iCloud user, the first step is to back up your iPad 2. Go to Settings>> iCloud>>Storage & Backup and choose Back Up Now. When you go through Setup Assistant on the new iPad, choose Restore from iCloud Backup. After the new iPad restarts, all your settings, apps and content will appear. You can also backup and restore with iTunes. Plug your iPad 2 into the computer and open iTunes. It should sync automatically - click Sync if it doesn't. After the sync is complete, unplug the iPad 2 and plug in your new iPad. Choose the Restore from Backup option. All your settings and content will be restored. One last thing, Jane: if you have a current 3G data plan, contact your carrier for help getting your plan transferred to the new iPad. Here are a few more ideas that will help you enjoy your new iPad.
Don't miss any more of my hot picks; get all my free newsletters in your inbox. >> Rookie Rundown: The start to your digital lifeOrganize your media collectionAndrew from Dickson, TN, listens to my national radio show on WWTN 99.7 FM. He is a media junkie with a huge collection of DVDs, CDs, Blu-rays, MP3 and video games. He wants a program to help him catalogue and organize his collection. It would be nice if it included a barcode scanner. Sounds like quite a project, Andrew. Fortunately, there is software around that can help. I would take a look at Data Crow. It helps you organize virtually any media type in an easy-to-use fashion. Although it doesn't include a barcode scanner, it does link to Amazon, IMDB and other media-centric sites. Just type in the title of a movie, book or music album and Data Crow will find and fill in the information for you. It can scan your hard drive and pull information from MP3s and video files, as well as detect your installed software for its catalogue. If you want it to do more, and you have some time and know-how, you can write new modules for non-media collections such as stamps or baseball cards. While the program is easy to use, installing it might require a bit of extra work on some systems. You'll need to have Java installed, for example. I recommend reading through Data Crow's FAQ for more information on installing, upgrading and using the program. If you don't mind an online solution, check out GuruLib. This online catalog system handles all your media, similar to Data Crow. However, it can read information from a barcode scanner, if you have one. Alternatively, you can use a webcam or smartphone pictures to scan in your media. Both services are free, so don't hesitate to test them out before you decide. The growth of digital media makes it easier, and cheaper, than ever to build a library of content. Here are some media sources you should check out.
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Killer Tip: Protect your kids on home InternetHeavy on the technical sideQuestion:I have two teenagers with Android phones that connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi. Also on the home network is another Android, a BlackBerry, four Windows 7 computers, an HP tablet, a Kindle Fire and a Roku box. I would like to configure my entire network to filter what sites the kids can visit. Plus, I would like a hidden log that shows what sites the kids visit and who they talk to. Yes, I sound like a total control freak, but I recently found they were messaging people I don't know and that they've never met in person. They've also been visiting some sites I don't want them to visit. I'm a programmer, so I know the value of the Internet as a tool, but I worry about my kids' safety. Please help, Kim! Answer:I don't blame you for being concerned, Donna. The Internet can be a scary place for your kids to wander. It's only natural to want to control their access to keep them safe. Before I discuss ways to do that, I want to remind you, and all parents, to talk to your kids about Internet safety. Pretty soon your kids will be moving out and going off to college. You want to train them to make good decisions even when you're not around to monitor them. Explain why you're concerned and why their behavior might be dangerous. Read this tip for ideas on what to discuss and how to approach the topic. Of course, that's only one part of the solution. You do need to enforce the rules you've established. Fortunately, I can tell you how to do that. Read on for the programs and services I recommend for keeping your kids safe online. >> Joke:You can always count on me to make you smileTim: Did you hear Apple launched "the new iPad"?
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