Mobile Phones and Me » Utilities http://telapps.org Mobile Phones and More Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:40:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Everyone Should Get Their Head in the Cloud http://telapps.org/productivity/everyone-should-get-their-head-in-the-cloud/ http://telapps.org/productivity/everyone-should-get-their-head-in-the-cloud/#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:54:51 +0000 Curt http://telapps.org/?p=927 Years ago I first heard the term “cloud storage”.  When it first appeared on the scene it seemed as if it would just be a flash in the pan buzz word.  Fast forward 5 or so years and I now realize I couldn’t have been more wrong.  Not only is the cloud real, it is amazing.  Now instead of having all of our files and information anchored to a desktop or semi-portable on a laptop or storage device, you can have complete access no matter where you happen to be.

I can now say that I have fully embraced cloud storage and so have you, even if you don’t realize it.  Email, ITunes, and even your Amazon.com Kindle books all live in the cloud.   They are all wonderful services, but they also bring an entirely new set of problems.  The companies that run those services spend a great deal of time and money keeping their services apart from the others.  Obviously that isn’t the best solution for someone who wants to seamlessly transition from file to file, meaning you should have your own solution.

In my opinion users should take it upon themselves to find an independent solution to keep their files.  By securing your own cloud storage so you will be able to have business documents, personal files and entertainment.  I took this step earlier this year and I couldn’t be happier.  Now I have the ability to access all of my stuff no matter where I am, as long as I have internet access.  I can also take solace in knowing my all of my files are safe because the provider I chose offers top notch security.  The best part is, although cost was secondary to quality on my list of priorities zipcloud is also affordable.  Now I am sure you will want to check out your own zipcloud reviews but here are some of the features they offer.

Here are some of the features zipcloud offers:

  • File Versioning
  • 24/7 Tech Support
  • Multiple Device Sync Capability
  • Moneyback Anytime
  • 100% Automated Backup Service
  • Unlimited Storage
  • 14 Day Free Trial
  • Heavy Encryption Software

If you would like to read more about the services they offer you should click over to check out actual zipcloud reviews. That site offers not only a summary of services, but also comparisons of how they stack up to other cloud storage companies.

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Spb Online Smartphone is an application which combines Mobile TV, radio, news, weather and online games into one handy application. For years SPB has been one of the major players in smartphone applications. With this newest entry they have succeeded in coming up with a suite of products that covers all the bases. Previously applications of this quality were available only to providers but now they are offering it to end users. Here is a list of features included and with the limited time I had to play around with it SPB has really impressed.

If you are anything like me and like to load up your phone with all sorts of gadgets, this set of applications may very well be your holy grail.

Features:

  • TV: IP-TV with usability optimized for mobile devices
  • Fast channel switching
  • Picture-in-picture
  • Integrated TV guide
  • On-screen controls
  • Radio: Hundreds radio stations
  • Finger friendly interface
  • Built in radio stations catalog
  • Real time radio streaming
  • Online Games: Casual multiplayer online games
  • Play with real people
  • Multilingual chat
  • Easy to play casual games
  • No configuration — just play
  • Checkers, Hexagon, and Reversi as default games
  • News: Full text news on your device
  • Offline reading with pictures
  • Article thumbnails
  • Catalog of 10000+ best news channels
  • Full RSS, Atom support
  • Weather: Detailed weather forecast for multiple cities
  • 5 days weather forecast
  • Up to 10 cities
  • Detailed morning/day/evening information

Minimum Requirements:

  • Windows Mobile 5.0 for Smartphone, Windows Mobile 6 or 6.1 Standard device
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If you are the type of person who constantly worries about possible iPhone security holes I have the ultimate solution for you. In the new 2.1 firmware update there is a new feature that all but ensures that your information is only viewed by people you want to see that information. There is now an option that allows you to completely wipe all of the data on your iPhone after 10 failed attempts at inputting your password.

To enable this nifty new function go to Settings, General, Passcode. You will see anew option at the bottom of the screen that says “Erase Data”. If you toggle the erase data setting to on your iPhone will completely wipe all of the data after 10 failed passcode attempts. Personally this is a bit too Mission Impossible for my liking but some people may have use for such extreme measures. Just be careful that you aren’t the type of person who routinely leaves their phone lying around or you risk having your data wiped by a noisy little brother.

]]> http://telapps.org/utilities/the-last-word-in-iphone-security/feed/ 0 eWallet 6.1.2 Professional Edition http://telapps.org/utilities/ewallet-612-professional-edition/ http://telapps.org/utilities/ewallet-612-professional-edition/#comments Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:35:08 +0000 Curt http://telapps.org/?p=132 Just as the name suggests eWallet Professional by Ilium Software is an electronic wallet. eWallet is a smartphone application that provides convenient and secure storage of important personal information. eWallet allows you to store credit cards, pin numbers, passwords and much more on your smartphone.

eWallet allows you to to customize the information in order to organize your ewallet however you choose. You are free to create multiple wallets, uses nested categories, as well as set hidden fields and personalized backgrounds. You can also create shortcuts so you can access your most used information quickly. You may ask if all of this information is dangerous to have on your phone, but rest assured it is encrypted with 256bit government level encryption while also providing the added security of lock out protection and always on password protection.

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