tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70253541295199478712024-02-20T17:55:25.835-08:00TekBehrTekBehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15032682057376918225noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025354129519947871.post-88781531610998103322014-04-24T20:08:00.001-07:002014-04-24T20:08:26.373-07:00Office Alternatives For iPadIf you need to create and edit various documents that you can later view and edit in Microsoft Office, this story will be helpful: <br />
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TekBehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15032682057376918225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025354129519947871.post-3398794947142014472013-11-04T21:26:00.001-08:002013-11-04T21:26:53.162-08:0012 Must Have iPad Apps For NewbiesOk, there is now the iPad Air, iOS 7, and maybe some new users, so here is a link to an updated list of iPad Apps: http://www.networkworld.com/slideshow/127127/12-must-have-ipad-apps-for-newbies.html?source=NWWNLE_nlt_afterdark_2013-11-04#slide14TekBehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15032682057376918225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025354129519947871.post-28865436878360932492013-02-11T12:40:00.004-08:002013-02-11T12:40:47.897-08:00Can I Draw, Paint and Brush on an iPad or iPhone?<b>Can I Draw, Paint and Brush on an iPad or iPhone?</b><br /><br /><br />Want to draw and paint on your iPad or iPhone? <br />Looking for a "paint brush" like stylus?<br />
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<br />Recently I found myself chatting with a friend online about whether or not they should buy a refurbished Android tablet that was on sale online? Here is the bulk of our conversation.<br />
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<br /><b>My friend:</b><br />Soooo Groupon has a special for the tablet I want, like 75% off, but it is refurbished, should I still go for it?<br /><br /><b>Another friend: </b><br />Does it come with a warranty?<br /><br /><b>Me: </b><br />Oh, just get an iPad. Have you not heard about the security issues with Android tablets and phones? If you do get an Android, make sure you get anti malware and antivirus software for it! Besides, there are over 750,000 apps for iPhones and iPads. You get what you pay for. . I've had my first gen iPad fit several years now. Sure I would live to get the latest model, but that's not in the budget right now. I have friends who cannot find various apps to run on the particular Android tablet like the Kindle Fire. Don't buy it because it's a cheap tablet, buy it because it has the software you want to run, and will Di what you need it to do today, right out of the box, and not because it MIGHT have that software eventually. <br /><br />Have you read the story I posted this morning on how the ACLU is moving to sue Google and various Android phone makers for not making the OS more secure? Here is the link to the ACLU story: <a href="http://m.networkworld.com/news/2013/020413-aclu-takes-wireless-carriers-to-266408.html?source=NWWNLE_nlt_security_2013-02-11">http://m.networkworld.com/news/2013/020413-aclu-takes-wireless-carriers-to-266408.html?source=NWWNLE_nlt_security_2013-02-11</a> <br /><br /><b>My friend: </b><br />It is the Samsung Galaxy, the new one. It has a lot of things on it that I need that the iPad does not (surprisingly). I am no sure about a warranty.<br /><br /><b>Me: </b><br />AND, if you have an iPhone, all apps you have already purchased can be installed for free on your iPad. <br /><br /><b>Another friend: </b><br />I say iPad... I have iPad and an Android and I will always choose the iPad. What are u looking for that the iPad doesn't have<br /><br /><b>My friend: </b><br />Yeah, that is why I liked the Samsung, I tried them both, and it worked better for me. And I don't think you can use stylists on the iPad can you?<br /><br />The split screen, some of the apps, the drawing WITH the stylist, I need that for makeup and sketches.<br /><br /><b>Another friend: </b><br />Tell apple to get in it lol<br /><br /><b>Me: </b><br />Hmmmm. Drawing on top if photos? I use The Brushes app (like a scaled down Adobe Photoshop, it's pixel based). Want an app that is more like Adobe Illustrator that is object based? I use the Inkpad app. I guess you were not aware of those. You might want to check my early posts in my blog at <a href="http://tekbehr.com/">http://tekbehr.com</a> look for the list of apps.<br /><br />Why is a split screen so important on a screen that is under 10"? <br /><br /><b>My friend: </b><br />It is not drawing on top of photos, it is just sketching, and split screen to drag and drop and also to look at something on one screen and be able to keep it up to draw in the other.<br /><br /><b>Me: </b><br />Yes both the Brushes app and the Inkpad apps have multiple layers, so you could paint several versions of different makeup color screens on top of the same photo. And you can easily email the images from inside these apps. <br /><br /><b>Me: </b><br />These are lots if different styli too. There is one that is an actual 'paint brush' from <a href="http://nomadbrush.com/">http://Nomadbrush.com</a>. It is actually quite amazing and there are several different brush tips you can get. If you really want emulate brush techniques. . Something else a number of people do not realize is that the touch screens and sensitivity are different on different tablets. Try it out first in person before you buy. <br /><br /><b>My friend: </b><br />Yeah, that is why I liked the Samsung, I tried them both, and it worked better for me. And I don't think you can use stylists on the iPad can you?<br /><br /><b>Me: </b><br />LOL WHERE do you get your info? Fox news? Any stylus will work on any touch screen! Provided the stylus is designed to work on a touch screen - you can't just grab and use a ballpoint pen. <br /><br />The Brushes app sounds like just the thing you are looking for. You can drop one or several photos into one layer, say 2 copies of the same photo side by side. Then add a new layer to draw on one of the photos so you can see and print the Before and After images in one email able or printable document. <br /><br />And did I mention that you can hit Play and watch Brushes start from the beginning and "draw" every single stoke as an animation? VERY SLICK!<br /><br />And when you buy an Apple iPad or iPhone you will get a 1 year warranty, which you can buy an extended warranty as well. But if you have any questions or issues, you can just bring it right into any Apple Store and they will help you for FREE. Can you get that kind of service on any of the Android tablets?<br /><br />And call me silly, but if there are already "refurbished" units of the latest Galaxy, I have to ask why did the previous owner return it?<br /><br />With the Brushes app for your particular use, you do not have to start with a photo and draw on top of it, you can start with a blank document. But fir some of the garden designing I have done, it is great to be able to take a photo, then sketch on top of the photo. You can always delete the photo later, but it will make getting your proportions correct very easy.<br /><br />I would think that taking someone's photo on an iPad, then sketching in what you think their makeover will look like, and then show the customer right there, would be quite impressive. When you show them the before image and the makeover image, they will quickly get what you are talking about. <br /><br />And yes, if you need to do a lot of keyboard typing, there are many bluetooth enabled keyboards you can buy to use with an iPad or iPhone.<br /><br /><br />So, yes. You can paint or draw on your iPad or iPhone, with a paint brush stylus, as well as most any other styli that are designed to work with touch screen devices.TekBehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15032682057376918225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025354129519947871.post-57085859446585047462012-11-29T07:11:00.001-08:002012-11-29T07:12:23.715-08:00Korg Releases iPolysix for iPad and iPad miniKorg has released the iPolysix for iPad and iPad mini - http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2012/11/26/korg-ipolysix-brings-classic-polysix-synth-to-ipad/#more-45346TekBehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15032682057376918225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025354129519947871.post-3215440124288810582012-11-29T05:43:00.001-08:002012-11-29T05:43:08.478-08:0015 Best iPad Apps For NewbiesNetwork World magazine recently posted a list of apps for newbies: http://www.networkworld.com/slideshow/75017/15-best-ipad-apps-for-newbies-2012.html?source=NWWNLE_nlt_daily_am_2012-11-29TekBehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15032682057376918225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025354129519947871.post-17762061053977492212012-08-22T18:44:00.000-07:002012-08-22T18:44:01.819-07:00Quark releases DesignPad for iPadThis looks very interesting. I just downloaded it and have. It had a chance to use it, yet. But if you do design work like create brochures and posters, and have an iPad, you should consider grabbing this app while it is free! Read more at MacWorld here: http://www.macworld.com/article/1168240/hands_on_with_quark_designpad.html#lsrc.nl_mwnws_h_crawl.TekBehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15032682057376918225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025354129519947871.post-45413924457257619302012-07-09T14:08:00.001-07:002012-07-09T14:08:42.200-07:00How the iPad is helping ScientistsThis a nice article that references several apps of interest o scientists. I continue to be intrigued by how different people are using iPads and iPhones. Check out the article here: http://www.macworld.com/article/1167594/how_the_ipad_helps_scientists_do_their_jobs.html#lsrc.nl_mwnws_h_crawlTekBehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15032682057376918225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025354129519947871.post-69923260571634743262012-05-10T10:00:00.000-07:002012-05-10T10:00:03.938-07:00Need to find lost iTunes tracks, try MashduoThis Mac OS app allows you to find out what iTunes tracks may be missing from your library, say if you have moved your library from one computer to another. Check out this review: http://www.macworld.com/article/1166678/mashduo_quickly_compares_itunes_libraries.html#lsrc.nl_mwgems_h_crawlTekBehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15032682057376918225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025354129519947871.post-3366395293214203382012-05-10T09:15:00.001-07:002012-05-10T09:15:15.216-07:0015 iPads Apps for IT Support StaffCheck out this list of IT centric iPad apps for desktop and network support professionals: http://www.networkworld.com/slideshow/46435?source=NWWNLE_nlt_daily_am_2012-05-10#slide1TekBehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15032682057376918225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025354129519947871.post-2718371201373566552012-03-16T18:35:00.000-07:002012-03-16T18:35:22.808-07:00Beginners List of iPad Apps - and other iOS devicesI have purchased, use and recommend the following apps, especially for new users that might want to use their iPad for many types of activities and functions that people use a laptop for. With over 500,000 apps in the Apple App Store and over 100,00 specifically for iPad, this list should help you get started having fun and using your device in ways you might not have considered possible.<br />
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- Pages for word processing, <br />
- Keynote for creating electronic slide presentations, <br />
- Numbers if you need to create a spreadsheet, <br />
- GoodReader for handling PDFs and a wide range of other documents and email attachments - this app is very handy for downloading and storing documents such as transit maps or PDF brochures and countless other reference documents so you only download them once), <br />
- Brushes (pixel-based painting), <br />
- InkPad (vector-based drawing), <br />
- iPhoto for editing your photos, <br />
- Video Camera and iMovie for editing videos you record on your device and to add credits and transitions between video clips, <br />
- Facebook if you use this social networking site, <br />
- iBooks, Kindle for iPad, and Kobo for reading your favorite books, or Audiobooks for listening to them, <br />
- Netflix if you subscribe to their service,<br />
- Dish Network for iPad is great for setting you DVR to record your favorite shows and movies, especially when you are away from home, <br />
- Zillow is great for checking real estate values where ever you may be and wonder how much that property is worth, <br />
- Elevation for when you want to know how high above sea level are you, <br />
IFeltThat is good for people who want to know if they just felt an earthquake or not - where ever you might be,<br />
- Star Walk for stargazing - the ability to aim your device at a given point in the sky to find out what you are looking at and get infomation about celestial objects is very slick - and the soundtrack is great for stargazing,<br />
- iDJ for creating your own music mixes of your library, even if you are not looking to be a club DJ, the ability to create your own play lists and customize each transition between songs if wonderful!<br />
- TWC - The Weather Channel app for iPad provides great weather updates with video and interactive radar maps,<br />
- eBay for iPad if you shop eBay this is a must,<br />
- GarageBand and Music Studio are 2 very good apps for composing music,<br />
- Bloom is A fun interactive app for creating or listening to ambient music Brian Eno style,<br />
- SkyFire (web browser that will play flash videos on your iPad), <br />
- Pandora if you use this service for streaming music over the Internet,<br />
- The Fliq apps (has a better note app, and can import data from the Palm OS devices), <br />
- UrbanSpoon for finding some place to eat - whatever you are in the mood for, <br />
- AKAI Synthstation, iMS20 and iElectribe for a professional synthesizers with a sequencer recording, <br />
- Magic Window for a gorgeous clock, <br />
- iBird - I have iBird West for the west coast, but they offer other editions, <br />
- Flight Control is a game for practice landing multiple aircraft, <br />
- Fluidity is a fun simple visual painting app, <br />
- Fotopedia National Parks - Fotopedia has a whole collection of interaction photo books of gorgeous images from stunning locations around the globe and the collection continues to grow - some are even free, <br />
- Touch Hockey a fun interactive air hockey game for the iPad<br />
- Osmos HD is a somewhat psychedelic game - try it, <br />
- If Found - just in case you loose or misplace your device, <br />
- Find iPhone - just in case you loose or misplace your device and want to know exactly where it is and wipe it clean! <br />
- Particle Pad is another fun visual toy, <br />
- GameForCats - can also be fun for humans, <br />
- iHurricane HD if you need the latest info on hurricanes.<br />
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This list is in no particular order, as i finally sat down to put it together when another friend of mine bought the new IPad. This list should be more than enough to get you started with enjoying your new iPad and realizing some of its full potential.TekBehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15032682057376918225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025354129519947871.post-66882013795776771472011-12-26T21:29:00.000-08:002011-12-26T21:32:44.189-08:00Fifty Essential Apps for iOS - from MacWorld MagazineFifty essential apps for iOS - from MacWorld Magazine<br />
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It is very interesting to see how all sorts of different people are using iOS devices like the iPad to work differently.TekBehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15032682057376918225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025354129519947871.post-144827802308011002011-07-27T14:58:00.000-07:002011-07-27T16:56:21.402-07:00WelcomeI have resisted starting any sort of a blog, but after a number of my friends asked about what apps theyshouldd get for their new Apple iPad, I figured it would be best to list them here. I am no expert, but have been doing technical support for over 30 years, along with being a musician (for hobby and therapy).TekBehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15032682057376918225noreply@blogger.com1