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Improved Mobile Computing between Apple iPad iPhone and Microsoft Software

So you received a new iPad or iPhone as a gift.  You’ve spent a good portion of your time playing with it, loading up all sorts of wonderful aps from the Apple App Store, and guess what, you really love it!. You might even have taught yourself how to sync all your devices using iCloud! Life is good… right?  Well so you thought, at least until you tried to figure out how to use some of your most important Microsoft Office applications while traveling.

You painfully discover that if you need to use Microsoft MS Word, Excel, or PowerPoint or any of the MS Office suite back at the office, you’re are going to have a big problem using your new iPad mini, iPad Retina or iPhone5 to produce work using Windows based applications. In fact now you might also be thinking I sure wish this gift was a Microsoft Surface tablet instead!  Well now, that’s water under bridge. After all, you don’t look a gift horse in the mouth do you?  So then just what IS the best approach and strategy to use your new iPad and iPhone on the road and still get the work done you need on the Microsoft Office Suite?

Solving this cross application platform problem is not as simple as downloading a free app or even a single paid for app for that matter.  More that likely you probably already discovered that sad fact!  Trust us, we have tried almost every editor and application out there.  None provide a one stop solution. At most you may be able to READ a file but not edit it. However we did some research and in doing so discovered and tested a clever way of using a few strategic apps together, most of them free, alongside a powerful PC utility coupled with free cloud based resources (no, not iCloud). If you set these up correctly the combination of these small applications provided below will allow you to work “on the go” across both your Apple Devices AND your PC based desktop / laptop seamlessly and without spending a whole lot of extra money!

This review will help answer these questions:

1. How can I use a free PC based cloud service like Dropbox or Google Drive to share files across devices? (Between Apple and Windows PC computers)

2. How do I edit and save a file in MS Word, PowerPoint or Excel on-the-go with my Apple Device and still be able to edit that same file on my PC when I get to the home or office?

3. How to edit work in Microsoft Word .docx .ppt or .xls file using and iPad so that it can still be edited on a PC?

4. How to backup files on your Apple Devices and synchronize them with your PC Desktop so that the files are always CURRENT across all of your iPhone, iPad and also PC Windows based computers?

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Cucusoft iPhone / iTouch / iPod to PC Computer Transfer is an easy to use iPod / iPhone utility designed to help you backup all your files from your iPod  /iPhone / iTouch. Recover lost or missing music or backup and restore all of your iPod / iPhone / iTouch content; including your favorite songs, videos, photos, Play Lists and more. If you have any iPod / iPhone device, this software is a ‘must have’ utility to keep your iPod / iPhone safe.

Features:

  • * Top-rated iPod transfer software – Easy and simple to use, powerful as well.
  • * Supports all iPod / iPhone / iTouch models.
  • * Auto-scans your iPod / iPhone devices.
  • * Auto-searches by Album/Artist/Genre/Type.
  • * Simple to install and operate.
  • * Advanced settings supports Backup Folder Rule.
  • * Index by Album/Artist/Genre/Type.
  • * Easily and quickly backup your songs, videos, photos, playlists, podcasts and more from your iTouch / iPhone / iPod to any folder on your PC.
  • * Supports manage iPhone / iTouch / iPod content, import and export files between devices and computer.
  • * Supports not only iPod / iPod Nano / iPod shuffle, also iPhone and iTouch.
  • * Supports play media file directly in our program without third party player.
  • * Supports manage your iPod device on any computer.
  • * Supports transfer photos from iPhone / iTouch / iPod to computer.
  • * Supports locate music or video by album/artist/genre easily.
  • * Supports multiple languages. (English, Spanish, Deutsch, Japanese, Chinese…)
  • * Good value for money.

See more awesome products from CuCuSoft for iPhone, iPad, iPod, and other Apple products on their website!  This is one of the top software alternative vendors for Apple based software utility solutions.

 

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 If you think your PC has been slowing down, maybe its time for a free diagnostic computer health scan to give you some idea of just what is going on. RegCure PRO is now out and they are offering a free online diagnostic scan. You can feel confident by the way because ParetoLogic is a certified Microsoft Partner. RegCure PRO is fully automated to help you get your PC back up to the speeds you fully expected from it when you purchased it! It cleans up old files and registry errors that significantly slow your PC down over time.

There have been excellent reviews on this particular software so we thought you would like to know that it is now released. The following excerpt below from ParetoLogic, a Microsoft software partner, explains some new features of this excellent PC speed optimizer utility. Its simple and easy to install and run.  The free demo below will let you know if there are issues with your PC that need clean up. The software is fully automated to fix those issues for you with one click. No computer knowledge is needed to run it!  (This software will NOT run on an Apple PC… it is designed for Microsoft Windows users only…)

Your chance to upgrade to RegCure Pro!

RegCure Pro Has Arrived!

Upgrade to RegCure Pro today and make your computer faster and more stable

Like RegCure, RegCure Pro is an easy-to-use way to boost your computer’s speed and performance. Featuring a suite of performance-enhancing tools, RegCure Pro thoroughly cleans your computer’s registry – and a whole lot more:

- Removes viruses and spyware
- Sweeps away confidential information and unwanted files
- Optimizes your computer’s memory
- Manages the hidden processes on your PC
- Fixes system errors and crashes

The best way to upgrade to RegCure Pro is with a free scan. This will help you determine the health level of your computer. After a scan, with just a click of a button, you can upgrade to RegCure Pro and get your PC back to running like new!

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Q. Why Does Your PC Freeze? Corruption errors within your registry keys, registry classes, and registry settings are the most common causes of the dreaded PC-freeze. Q. How Can You Stop It From Freezing? RegCure is just what the doctor ordered, keeping your registries clean, up-to-date, and organized – ensuring your PC apps are always running on perfect time.    THIS MONTH’S FREE TRIAL PROMOTION !! COMPARE IT WITH PC HEALTH ADVISOR

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Top Rated Accessory Software for iPod / iPhone / iPad and iTunes

Some of our readers have asked us to recommend a review of popular, reliable and user friendly software applications and services for expanding the power and use of your iPod, iPhone, and iPad. Especially as it relates to iTunes software and managing music to get the most out of your Apple products.  We have recently been provided with a short list of some excellent software from an email newsletter recently published over at Rockbridge Reviews. We have reprinted it here with their permission.

We hope you fine the information and links useful… especially to help you get the most out of your “i” investments!

 

 
 

 
Software Review:  iTunes / iPod Software
December, 2011
Greetings and a Happy Holiday Season from the staff at Rockbridge Downloads and Reviews.

In this Winter Edition of our newsletter we will focus on specialty software for use with your iPod, iPad or iPhone related to music storage and management.

A number of our customers have asked if we could research and recommend additional accessory software related to iTunes. We know that iTunes can be problematic because of its complexity and its focus on purchasing products exclusively from the Apple iTunes Store. Given the requests we have received to review select iTunes related software, we thought this newsletter issue would be perfect opportunity to do just that for the holidays.

In this holiday edition we are  focusing on some of the better software products available which we believe based on reader feedback can improve your overall experience when using your iPod, iPhone and iPad and other smart phones /devices.  

The links below will take you to the software vendors home pages where you can take advantage of any special discounts, free trials and more detailed information to help you make up your own mind if the software titles below might be of value to you or a friend…   Thanks for enrolling and being part of our registered member community. Be sure to stop by Rockbridge Downloads to take advantage of discount coupons on additional software titles.

Enjoy and Happy Holidays — staff at Rockbridge Software Services

 
 
 
 

 
iPod, iPad and iPhone Accessory Software
 

 

Media Widget

Transfer Your Music Seamlessly
MediaWidget is an easy to use iPhone & iPod transfer utility designed to help you get your iPod contents off of any iPhone & iPod and back into iTunes, or from your iTunes onto your iPod. This software is the quickest and easiest way to transfer all of your music, videos, photos, podcasts, and more from your iPod to your PC!  I  Now it also includes iPad  support !  

MediaWidget is an easy to use iPod utility designed to help you get more out of your iPod. Recover lost or missing music, backup and restore all of your iPod content, play music on your PC directly from your iPod, and that’s not all.

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Stellar Phoenix iPod Data Recovery 

This software recovers damaged or deleted data from your corrupted or crashed iPod.

Key Features:

  • Recovers music files, video files, pod casts, audio books, graphic files and documents.
  • Quick recovery of deleted files – in perfect condition.
  • Restores the playlist in the same order as before recovery.
  • Compatible with all generations of iPod classic, iPod Mini, iPod Shuffle, iPod Nano and iPod Touch.
  • Universal Binary Application

 

Perfect Alternative to iTunes Software

Manage a movie / music library from 100 to 100,000+ audio/video files and playlists*; whether Rock, Classical, Audiobooks, or Podcasts; Movies, Home videos, or TV shows; whether they are located on your hard drive, CDs, or a network. Organize, browse, or search music by Genre, Artist, Year, Rating, etc., and never waste your time trying to find the files you know you have.

MediaMonkey is the movie and music organizer for our readers who are  serious music collectors.

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“Jail Break” Unlock features in your iPhone

These folks have designed a tutorial that absolutely any iPhone owner can use – regardless of technical background. You need absolutely no previous knowledge of these products to perform a “Jailbreak and Unlock” thanks to their excellent tutorial “How to unlock the iPhone” tutorial series which includes a support subscription that we think sets these folks apart from all others. Here is a link for INSTANT access to their home page below for more information.

Save HUNDREDS in roaming charges when you are out of country. Save THOUSANDS over the life of your phone by using the tips and tricks taught in this tutorial. Stop wasting your money by being tied in to one cell phone carrier and join the hundreds of thousands of users who have enjoyed the freedom of unlocking their iPhone.

More Information / Developer’s Homepage


You can find other reviews of excellent software products in the software category at Rockbridge Downloads and our sister publication Rockbridge Reviews. If you are not a registered member, feel free to do so on our website. Registration is free and we offer significant discounts on first release software from such top name vendors as Microsoft, Pareto Logic, Electronic Arts and many others…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

- Reprinted with permission from Rockbridge Reviews Newsletter

You can investigate and learn more details from the More Information / Developer’s Homepage links. There is also a reprint of an article submitted here at ZZ News and Reviews about Media Monkey as an iTunes alternative if you want to evaluate a more advanced and user friendly alternative to iTunes software for your Apple and Android devices!

Registry Cleaner Reviews – Registry Repair Made Easy!

The best registry cleaner software programs are designed specifically to speed up your PC and stop error messages. They do this by scanning the Windows registry and removing broken or obsolete registry entries.

This article is aimed at providing you information in a registry cleaner review so that you can make an informed decision when deciding on which registry repair tool tol use.

The registry is an important part of your PC, and you should only use the best products when dealing with it. (Failure to follow directions by removing registry keys without knowing what you are doing can cause your computer to fail on boot up. Always make a backup BEFORE using any PC registry cleaner for the first time.)

Registry cleaners are a great maintenance tool for your PC. The registry is like the central nervous system of your PC, and problems with the registry can bring even the most robust computer to its knees. Even small registry errors can cause your PC to stop running normally.

About 99% of the time, the reason that computer performance decreases and errors become more prevalent is because of software not hardware problems. That is, problems arising from your operating system (i.e. Windows) and all the programs that are installed on your computer. The remaining 1% of the time, it’s due to a malfunctioning part of your hardware.

Cleaning and optimizing the Windows registry is a good place to start. For more information about what the registry is and how and why it should be cleaned, see our Registry Repair FAQ.

However, computer errors and poor performance can also be the result of a number of other issues including a fragmented hard drive, too many junk files and unnecessary programs running in the background.

ALL IN ONE SOLUTIONS:  We have found that an all-in-one suite of tools like PC Health Advisor which addresses all these problem-areas costs virtually the same as a ‘normal’ registry cleaner is a great value.

STAND ALONE SOLUTIONS: However for specialty work in your registry, products like RegCure are superior.  Both “all-in-one” and “Stand Alone” work great but one is more focused on a particular area of your PC’s health than the other. There are usually additional benefits to this. More in depth diagnosis and clean up for one.

Note: If you’re sure you only want a simple registry cleaner, consult our review below for help finding the right one.

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These services are affordable and are worth checking out if you don’t have any online method of monitoring your website’s uptime. They are excellent if you want to be alerted on your cell phone or Blackberry if your site ever goes down…

Here is some additional information taken from their website…

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  • You can use their service to automatically send email to your provider during downtime, to request for a reboot or any additional investigation.
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Rockbridge Monitoring provides:   Website monitoring, web server monitoring & server monitoring from worldwide locations.  Receive downtime alerts via SMS & Email directed right to your cell phone or any of your key email account(s).

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