Industrial Engineering Education: splashtop os

<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Home" src="http://web.splashtop.com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/products/remote_logo.png" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I usually discuss free resources on this site, but occasionally mention some things that cost money. Today is one of those days.<br /><br />In July, I purchased an <a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2011/07/hp-touchpad-review.html">HP TouchPad</a> as my first tablet (mainly because I have had a <a href="http://h41112.www4.hp.com/promo/webos/us/en/why-webos.html">webOS</a> <a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2010/02/review-palm-pre-and-pixi.html">smartphone</a> for a while). It's a great tablet and does some great things. However, I just got a new app that changes everything. (I also installed it on my Android smartphone - very cool to control and use a computer on your smartphone).<br /><br /><a href="http://www.splashtop.com/remote">Splashtop Remote</a> is an app that allows you to connect your device to another computer through the internet. I was able to see my laptop's desktop, access all of my files and all of the software on it. I was even able to watch a DVD that was in the laptop's DVD player on my tablet. I was even using Chrome to browse the web. It is a really useful app. Your device truly becomes a new device. You can use it to access Flash based websites on your iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad also.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://rookery9.aviary.com.s3.amazonaws.com/10038000/10038149_d286_625x625.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="131" src="http://rookery9.aviary.com.s3.amazonaws.com/10038000/10038149_d286_625x625.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />It is available for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, and webOS. You can access any Windows or Mac computer that has the free Streamer application installed. The computer you are accessing has to be turned on, or have a wake-on-LAN feature.<br /><br />This means that you can access any of your files or software from your mobile device which is extremely useful for teachers and students. It also means that you could use your mobile device to control your computer. Your mobile device now became a remote control for your computer, presentation, etc.<br /><br />The apps vary in price ($2 - $5) based on what device you are purchasing them for.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.splashtop.com/">Splashtop</a> also has some other great products, including the two listed below.<br /><br /><a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2011/03/splashtop-os-free-fast-loading-chromium.html">Splashtop OS</a> - quick loading, web browser OS that works great on Netbooks. It's free and I use it on my netbook and love it. It basically turns your laptop or netbook into a Chromium book.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.splashtop.com/remote/touchpad">Splashtop TouchPad</a> - remote control your computer using your iPhone or iPod touch.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Note - I did not receive any compensation for this article. I just really like the app and wanted to share it.<br /><br /><br /><br />

Splashtop Remote - not free, but very useful (and awesome)

I usually discuss free resources on this site, but occasionally mention some things that cost money. Today is one of those days. In July, I ...

<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Home" src="http://web.splashtop.com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/products/OS_logo.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.splashtop.com/os">Splashtop OS</a> is a free, Linux based operating system that allows fast startup and access to the internet. I equate it to <a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2010/12/google-chrome-os-great-idea-for.html">Chrome OS</a>. It is based on Chromium, the same system <a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2010/01/google-chrome-web-browser-revisited.html">Chrome</a> is based on, and actually looks similar too. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It is pre-installed on many netbooks from Acer, Asus, HP, Dell, Lenovo, and more as a quick start OS that can run as a dual-boot option with Windows. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The download is only 2MB, but then when you run that file it downloads a 350MB file and then runs the installer. I installed it on my <a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2009/06/acer-one-netbook-review.html">Acer Aspire One Netbook</a> last night. Once it installed, I restarted the computer and after the start screen for the Bios, it gives me the option to start Windows or <a href="http://www.splashtop.com/os">Splashtop OS</a>. I selected <a href="http://www.splashtop.com/os">Splashtop OS</a> and it finished the install and started. The first start was a bit slower, but the second startup of <a href="http://www.splashtop.com/os">Splashtop OS</a> was much, much faster than starting Windows (took about 90 sec to start up completely. Windows takes much longer.)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It looks very similar to <a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2010/12/google-chrome-os-great-idea-for.html">Chrome OS</a>. It opens to a browser window. It defaults to Bing search, but you can change that to Google, Yahoo, and a few others. I changed mine to Google.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The start page and browser are just like Chrome. The omnibox is there, as are extensions and the new tab page has a link to <a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore?hl=en-US">Chrome apps and extensions</a>, shows recent and most visited pages, and has a search box. Adobe Flash is pre-nstalled and works well. I was able to access all of the websites that I wanted to last night. I will continue testing and using it and update any issues. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiepA4KdBNdNo9b5kQoDwv4AHCYGkuW8XweJ9OOctDc-3IsiE9rkYFOMVswiA6JidK7-Zm67nB6tnMVyvJUTzIwYcYmvN1zMG2QnzkyumfC0H2UjzagLC6Vk3g4hZXz5_b6tPDJWXbhXE/s1600/splashtop+os.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiepA4KdBNdNo9b5kQoDwv4AHCYGkuW8XweJ9OOctDc-3IsiE9rkYFOMVswiA6JidK7-Zm67nB6tnMVyvJUTzIwYcYmvN1zMG2QnzkyumfC0H2UjzagLC6Vk3g4hZXz5_b6tPDJWXbhXE/s400/splashtop+os.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It doesn't affect any of your Windows settings or files either. Downloaded files while in Splashtop OS </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">You can import your existing Windows bookmarks and Wi-Fi settings from Windows into Splashtop OS. There is a status bar that allows you to check the status of network connections, battery and power supply, volume, and the configuration panel. You can also quickly exit Splashtop and boot to Windows at any time.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I love <a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2010/12/google-chrome-os-great-idea-for.html">Chrome OS</a> because it is so fast and <a href="http://www.splashtop.com/os">Splashtop OS</a> offers the same fast start up and operation. This is definitely useful on any computer, especially a notebook or netbook, for fast access to the internet. As more and more people work in the cloud, they only need access to the internet. Splashtop OS allows you to have quick access to the internet without waiting for Windows to boot up. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This would also be a great option for schools (just like <a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2010/12/google-chrome-os-great-idea-for.html">Chrome OS</a> is). Students can quickly start up a computer and get online. They can use all of the great Web 2.0 tools and not affect the computer itself. Their files and work are all in the cloud, all of the apps they need are free, and there is no software or other installs needed. It makes startup and shutdown of the computers faster, leaving more time for students to actually use the computers for learning. It can also be used on older computers as it runs faster than Windows, making the older computers seem newer. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Check it out.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div>

Splashtop OS - free, fast loading, Chromium based OS

Splashtop OS is a free, Linux based operating system that allows fast startup and access to the internet. I equate it to Chrome OS . It is ...