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forumshrew · 06-30-2013, 11:41 AM

RKW

Thank you for the info. I'm always interested in the opportunity to learn something new. I use Dropbox, Sugarsync and Box on my desktop. (different content to different places). They are the greatest addition to tech for me because no more "I'll backup later" dealio. Dropbox syncs as I'm creating and saving documents.

But I'm a strange bird when it comes to mobile devices. With my tablets I don't email or anything involving passwords. I use my desktop for all financial transactions, checking bank statements, and other financial dealings. My desktop is setup for great security and I feel confident, and secure in using it. All valuable info (tax records etc) is kept on thumb drive not on desktop or the cloud.

I know I could do more with my tablets but they are essentially for reading and study. I love my offline dictionaries, note taking capabilities, and other things I do offline. My mobile online revolves around a few apps like Yelp, the NASA app (astounding content) and others. Anyway, I've said all that to say thanks for you taking the time to offer your suggestions.

Oh, let me just plug this last app. PlayTo. With it I can stream internet content that it makes available through my Roku to my TV (no cables involved). PBS is my interest and I have access to more content through this app then if I go to their website itself. I can also stream any content from my desktop likewise. BUT the hidden gem in this is that after I start a video stream of say an hour long program or a two hour movie I can power off the tablet completely and the video will continue to stream in its entirety. Saving battery life.

06-30-2013, 11:41 AM	#6
forumshrew Member Posts: 22 Karma: 85746 Join Date: May 2012 Device: Asus Transformer	RKW Thank you for the info. I'm always interested in the opportunity to learn something new. I use Dropbox, Sugarsync and Box on my desktop. (different content to different places). They are the greatest addition to tech for me because no more "I'll backup later" dealio. Dropbox syncs as I'm creating and saving documents. But I'm a strange bird when it comes to mobile devices. With my tablets I don't email or anything involving passwords. I use my desktop for all financial transactions, checking bank statements, and other financial dealings. My desktop is setup for great security and I feel confident, and secure in using it. All valuable info (tax records etc) is kept on thumb drive not on desktop or the cloud. I know I could do more with my tablets but they are essentially for reading and study. I love my offline dictionaries, note taking capabilities, and other things I do offline. My mobile online revolves around a few apps like Yelp, the NASA app (astounding content) and others. Anyway, I've said all that to say thanks for you taking the time to offer your suggestions. Oh, let me just plug this last app. PlayTo. With it I can stream internet content that it makes available through my Roku to my TV (no cables involved). PBS is my interest and I have access to more content through this app then if I go to their website itself. I can also stream any content from my desktop likewise. BUT the hidden gem in this is that after I start a video stream of say an hour long program or a two hour movie I can power off the tablet completely and the video will continue to stream in its entirety. Saving battery life.