1. Use Android phone as speaker for PC

Your computer can wirelessly send the music to your Android smartphone or tablet. You need to create a communication link between both devices.

The link can be created with special app on your smartphone. So, your mobile device will be a receiver, and a program on computer will be a server. Both computer and smartphone must be connected to the same network, does not matter via cable or wireless.

First, you should install SoundWire app on Android smartphone. You can find it on Google Play Store.

Then download and install the same program on your PC. It activates the server function on your computer. The program is compatible with Windows XP to Windows 10, GNU / Linux and even Raspberry Pi.

After installation, you need to start the server on your computer and application on smartphone. Then tap on the central button of SoundWire to start the search of the server running on your PC.

If the connection has been successful, you will see a status – Connected.

From that moment, everything that is played on your PC will be heard on Android smartphone. So, you can open media player of your computer, choose your favorite song and you will hear it from the speakers of your smartphone.

You can adjust the volume of the audio on a computer or using the volume controls of your smartphone.

2. Use iPhone or iPad as wireless speaker

Just like Android smartphone or tablet, you can use your iPhone or iPad as a wireless speaker for computer. It is also necessary to install app on cell phone and program on computer to create a communication between devices. In addition, both devices must be connected to the same local network.

Let’s start with installing Airfoil Speakers Touch app on iPhone, that you can find in the App Store.

Then, go to the official website Airfoil, download and install the program on your computer that activates the server functions. The program is available for Windows and MacOS systems.

When you finish the installation, start the program on your computer and open the app on your mobile device. We have finished the most difficult part!

Open Airfoil app on your phone, and it will search on audio server that you have installed on your computer. Click on it to connect.

Then, select the Source section on computer’s program, choose player you want to use, choose the music you want to listen to and start playing it.

You can control the volume of the music both from the computer and smartphone.

As you can see, it is quite easy to use smartphone as wireless speaker for computer. You can use this method if you do not have any speakers at all, or you want to listen to music in another room via Bluetooth speaker.

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First, you should remember that Android TV Box hard reset works as well as on Android smartphones. It means that all stored data is deleted from Android set-top box, including applications, settings, movies, etc. Hard reset restores factory firmware version with a standart set of applications.

Now, let’s look at how to perform Android TV Box hard reset. We will do a reset on one of the most popular set-top boxes – Android TV Box CS918 (aka – Q7).

Android TV Box hard reset: Method 1

1. Open the main screen or application menu, then go to “Settings”. Here you need to select “Backup & reset“. Further, if you want to save important data, start the process “Backup data”. You need to connect to Wi-Fi and enter Google account details.
2. Now the most important thing – select “Factory Data Reset” option. Read the warning, and then click on “Reset data”.
3. Android TV Box will be turned off. You shouldn’t press buttons or disconnect device from outlet. Wait until the process hard reset will be completed. A few minutes later, your Android set-top box reboots and turns on.

Android TV Box hard reset: Method 2

If you cannot get into the settings menu, Android TV box glows blue and image does not appear on TV screen, then you can perform hard reset using Reset button.

1. First, you should take the device in your hands. Look closely at the set-top box from all sides to find the reset button. Look the manual where it is located. The reset button on Android TV Box CS918 is located on the bottom.
2. Press and hold reset button. Now you need to disconnect the power cable from Android TV Box, at that time continue to hold down reset button.
3. After a couple of seconds, connect power cable again and press power button on the front panel of set-top box.
4. If you did everything correctly, the TV screen will flash (now you can release reset button). Then you will see android logo or something like that on TV screen.
5. Recovery menu appears. You can use remote control or keyboard to select Wipe Data / Factory reset. Then press OK on the remote control or Enter key on your keyboard. The next window select Yes – delete all user data.
6. After a few seconds the first menu appears again, you need to select Reboot system now. Wait a few minutes until the system is fully rebooted.

That’s all! Android TV box hard reset was successfully done.

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• Hard reset deletes all data from iPod Touch 5^th gen, so you should make a backup.
• Before we begin you need to know that after hard reset you need to have Wi-Fi access point or iTunes on computer with Internet access.
• Also iPod must be charged; if it has less than 100% charge, it is better to connect iPod to the charger.

I am ready to perform hard reset iPod Touch 5th gen.

Hard reset iPod Touch 5th gen

1. Go to the standard application “Settings”.
2. Then select “General” section.
3. At the bottom is “Reset” section. Here we see several types of hard reset. We will look at the first 2

iPod Touch 5th gen: Reset All settings

1. The first option is “Reset All Settings”. It is very handy thing when you want to clear all iPod settings without losing data.
2. Click the button “Reset all settings”, and notification appears:

• Are you sure you want to continue? This will reset all settings. No data or media will be deleted.

3. Confirm the reset with few more clicks. The full process reset iPod Touch 5th gen lasts less than a minute. After its completion iPod will have default settings, but applications, music, photos, videos and contacts will not be deleted.

iPod Touch 5th gen: Erase All content and Settings

1. The second option is “Erase All Content and Settings“. It allows you to not only reset iPod settings but also erase all data from your device. You can use this option when selling or donation your iPod.
2. If you want to delete all data from iPod Touch 5^th gen, then press the button “Erase All Content and Settings”. You will see the warning:

• Are you sure you want to continue? This will delete all media and data, and reset all settings.

3. Click the button “Erase iPod” a couple of times. Your iPod will be turned off and after 2 minuted turns on again. Sometimes the hard reset process lasts longer, it depends on the model and number of files on player.

After hard reset iPod Touch 5th gen you should activate music player. For this you need an internet (Wi-Fi or iTunes on a computer with Internet access). It is required for connecting to Apple servers. Then iPod Touch 5^th gen suggested me: Set up as a new iPod, or restore from a backup. After completion of all stages of activation I get a clean empty iPod. I tried to find something, but there’s nothing left, hard reset iPod Touch 5th gen removes all data.

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We offer several ways to perform hard reset PS3 Slim, depending on the complexity of the problem.

Simple reset PS3 Slim

Simple reset or reboot – it’s just a turn off and turn on PS3 Slim. As you know, simple errors are solved with most common reboot, and PS3 Slim is no exception.

To reboot PS3 Slim, you need to press and hold the Power button for a few seconds. You will hear a beep and the power indicator will be colored in red.

Wait a little time, and then turn on gaming console by pressing the power button or button on the controller.

Hard reset PS3 Slim

If you have a serious problem with gaming console, then you need to perform hard reset PS3 Slim. Follow these steps:

1. Turn off PS3 Slim. To do this, press the power button and hold for as long as you hear a sound signal.
2. Now press and hold the power button again to turn on the console. You will hear a sound signal about turning on, but you do not release the power button, continue to hold. You will hear another signal, if to be exact, a double signal.
3. Once you hear it, immediately release the power button.
4. After a while, the image appears on TV.
5. Next, you need to make a reset without loss of data through settings menu.

So, such way you can perform hard reset PS3 Slim and restore gaming console.

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Chinese company Lenovo has grown in less than 30 years from a small start-up that created an adapter for printing characters on the IBM PC to a global leader in the manufacture of PCs, the second largest manufacturer of tablets and the third manufacturer of smartphones.

Lenovo Moto Z

The main latest news from Lenovo is the flagship Moto Z with modules. LG G5 modules are more compact, but modules for Moto Z closer to real life.  In addition, when you connect modules the smartphone becomes a little thicker, but not longer, as in the case of LG G5.

Even without these modules Moto Z have several advantages: a record thickness (5.2 mm) or unbreakable display.

• Display: 5.5 inch QHD resolution (2560×1440), AMOLED;
• Processor: Snapdragon 820 – 4 cores with a frequency of 2.2 GHz;
• Memory: 4 GB RAM and 64 GB of non-volatile memory, support for microSD memory cards up to 2TB;
• Battery: 3500 mAh;
• OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow;
• Camera: The main 21-MP camera with optical image stabilization system, front – 5-megapixel.

Lenovo PHAB2 Pro

Lenovo also launched the world’s first smartphone PHAB2 Pro with support for technology Project Tango.

Satellite navigation helps us not get lost in the street, but does not work in the rooms, and most indoor-positioning technology requires a variety of equipment tags and beacons that are difficult and expensive. Huge prospects are opened for Project Tango and games with augmented reality. In addition, the platform can be used for interior design, produce measurement of premises, etc.

Lenovo PHAB2 Pro is equipped with a camera with a fisheye-lens (tracks the movement), ToF-camera and infrared sensors. ToF-camera (Time of flight) operates on the principle of radar: it illuminates the scene and captures the time elapsed until the moment when the reflected light falls back into the camera.

Lenovo sneakers

Besides smartphones Lenovo demonstrated the concept of “smart” sneakers called Lenovo Smart Shoes. The gadget has the support of cloud services, as well as monitoring functions and analysis of data on the physical performance of the owner. In addition, Lenovo Smart Shoes equipped with GPS-sensor and can even determine a person’s mood.

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Lenovo Snowman is a classic example of a home wireless camera for remote shooting and monitoring indoor and etc. The functionality of Lenovo Snowman can be compared with Xiaomi Small Ants 2. However, it should be noted that Lenovo Snowman is two times cheaper than Xiaomi camera, and Lenovo offers one-year subscription to the cloud storage.

Features Lenovo Snowman IP-camera

So, what Lenovo can offer for a modest $ 30?

The design Lenovo Snowman resembles the well-known drone BB-8 from the seventh films of saga “Star Wars”. A kind of “head” of camera is fixed on the basis of the spherical magnetic, so it can move 360 ​​degrees. Thus, all objects in the field of view will be recorded on video.

The camera Lenovo Snowman may be mounted on any surface, thanks to a flat base. The camera module is only 2 megapixels, however, it can record in maximum resolution of 1080p at 15 frames/sec. Of course, Lenovo Snowman supports Micro SD memory cards up to 128GB.

Next to the camera lens, there are 8 different sensors that are responsible for movement tracking, identification of faces, etc. Also do not forget about the night vision sensor. Lenovo Snowman has Wi-Fi, so it can send notifications to your smartphone. According to the developers of camera it is very easy to set up and further work.

Specifications Lenovo Snowman:

• Hi3518E processor
• 64MB RAM LPDDR2
• 16 MB of internal memory
• Support Micro SD card slot (up to 128GB)
• 2-megapixel camera (SC2035 sensor, f / 2.0, focal length of 2.6 mm, 1 / 2,7 CMOS)
• horizontal viewing angle of 102 degrees
• viewing angle of 140 degrees vertically
• video recording at a resolution of 1280×720 pixels 25 frames / sec (H.264 codec)
• the use of cloud storage
• interfaces: Wi-Fi, Micro USB (for power)
• built-in microphone
• infrared sensor consists of a red and a color filter
• DC power supply 5V 1,5A
• Dimensions: 95 (H) x 62 (length of the stand) x 46 (width of the stand) x 57 (diameter of the “heads”) mm.

Currently Lenovo is held a crowdfunding campaign, and if it will collect the necessary amount of money – camera Lenovo Snowman will go on sale at a price $ 30. During the official sale price Lenovo Snowman will be increased to $ 44.

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Heated and cooled collar for human

On the island of Taiwan it is very hot in early June: the temperature reaches 40 degrees Celsius. Logically, people had the idea to create a wearable gadget that cools the neck of its owner.

Form factor surprises: it is a collar, which must be connected to an external battery. For example, if you connect collar to Xiaomi battery 10000 mAh it will work for 4 hours. If you turn on the cooling mode, the minimum available temperature will be 15 degrees. You can also activate heating mode, which provides the temperature from +25 to +35.

360-degrees сamera for smartphones

Another amazing thing that we found at the exhibition Computex 2016 is a tiny camera with a viewing angle of 360 degrees. It should be noted that it works only with smartphone: you need to connect camera to the microUSB connector of your smartphone.

Despite its modest size, the camera records video in Full HD relosution. The developers are doing a special emphasis on the fact that their camera is much smaller than comparable cameras from large companies LG and Samsung.

Battery, which can pierce or cut

If you try to cut or to pierce a lithium-ion battery, it will ignite. But Taiwanese developers have a solution. They brought to the exhibition Computex 2016 a special battery with which you can do anything – to cut, pierce, drop. At the same time it will continue to work!

Developers said that it is a perfect battery for sensors in smart clothes. Already, Taiwanese managed to make a belt with a capacity of 1500 mAh and a pair of insoles, each with 500 mAh.

Emergency phone for iPhone owners

Taiwanese developers have their own interesting approach to the problem of quickly discharged iPhone. Instead external batteries, they offer a special case with a pocket in which to insert a small phone-dialer.

Emergency phone has a very simple set of functions only calls and SMS. But the gadget is working for more than 3 days of talk time.

Stereo camera for smartphones

Another compact module with the camera allows you to turn your smartphone into a stereo camera. You need to connect a little thing to USB, and you can start to record 3D video-in a special supplement.

Then put your smartphone in Google Cardboard or other suitable virtual reality device and enjoy your movies.

It’s not all the amazing gadgets that we met at Computex 2016, but definitely one of the most memorable.

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1. Smart bracelet W5

Smart bracelet W5 is one of the cheapest bracelet on our list. It does not have Bluetooth, and it does not need a smartphone for synchronization. At about the price in US $9.9 fitness bracelet W5 is able to measure steps and display time on LED display (which Xiaomi Mi Band does not have).

It has a nice minimalist design and several colors: blue, green, orange and others. In addition, W5 can count steps, measure the distance traveled and calories, to synchronize with computer, the bracelet sends data via a special application that can be installed from the manufacturer’s website.

2. Bracelet TW64

TW64 also costs about $ 10. It is already equipped with a monochrome display that can display not only time but also other data about your activity.

Tracker TW64 is equipped with Bluetooth 4.0, so that it connects to the smartphone (it is possible to sync with iOS 6.1 or higher and Android 4.3 or higher), and can notify you of incoming calls and SMS, passed steps, calories burned and have the function of smart alarm clock.

3. Mario Sport Tracker

Smart fitness bracelet with playful name Mario Sport Tracker looks like Xiaomi Mi Band. It consists of a silicone strap and metal tracker with LED backlight. Fitness bracelet has protection IP32 and different strap colors: black, red, blue, green and yellow.

Its autonomy is about 3 months, and the bracelet can count steps, distance and calories, as well as act as a smart alarm clock. The bracelet can be connected to smartphones with Android 4.3 / iOS 7.0 and above.

4. Musical fitness bracelet

Watch Style Music Speaker is a music accessory that has the form of watches and can play music from your smartphone and memory TF-card.

This bracelet has autonomy to 48 hours and is available in few color variations. With this bracelet, you can answer calls with your smartphone via Bluetooth.

5. Futuristic Bracelet Kadingle F1

The bracelet has an unusual design, and supports Bluetooth 4.0. On its front face is a touch control area. Autonomy Kadingle F1 is about 30 days, while it can measure the distance traveled, sleep sensor, call notification from your smartphone, and you can swim with it, since it is not afraid of moisture.

6. Smart bracelet M105

Bracelet M105 has a small OLED display and can serve as a sports accessories and watches. These watches support the following devices: iPhone 4S / 5 / 5S / 5C, iPad 3 / Mini / Air, Nexus 4/5/7, Samsung S3 / S4 / Note 3. They can work up to 16 days to record data about your activity and synchronize with your smartphone to transfer them to a special application.

Autonomy is about 100 hours. It has blue, yellow, red and black straps. The price is about $15.

7. Meizu Bong 2P

Meizu Bong 2P is the most important competitor to Xiaomi Mi Band. The tracker has a ceramic body, and with the help of silicone strap is attached to the arm. It has several colors (not to be confused with the colors of straps), and can also unlock Meizu devices.

The bracelet has not yet gone on sale, but as soon as it comes we’ll tell you about it in detail.

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And if the problem with a keyboard can be solved with purchase the brand Apple accessory, however to connect mouse by Wi-Fi is not so simple. As a rule, many people advise to make jailbreak and connect mouse. However, not everyone wants to make jailbreak. We know one way how you can connect a mouse to iPad without jailbreak. Dock station DoBox can help you.

So you can connect any peripheral devices, including mouse. The mouse connects to the tablet wirelessly.

In addition, you do not need to install additional software or jailbreak. After connecting the mouse, on the tablet screen appears a familiar arrowhead. The left mouse button can make “tap”, the right – to replace the button “Home” and scroll wheel allows to scroll the page.

In fact, DoBox can convert the tablet into laptop. You can decide yourself how to use your tablet. As you know, Apple iPad has a good battery life, so it can compete with any laptop. We think dock station DoBox will find its buyers.

In addition, DoBox has built-in battery, and it can be used as wireless router. You can connect microSDHC card to the tablet, and play music or video content.

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Google I / O 2016: date and place

The date is already confirmed, Google I/O 2016 will take place between 18 and 20 May at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Montan View, San Francisco.

What will we see at Google I/O 2016?

Android N

We have already written a great article about new operating system Android N. Speaking briefly, we are waiting for new notifications menu, quick settings menu and other features.

Virtual reality

There are two main rumors about virtual reality projects related to Google.

The first one talks about a new virtual reality glasses that will compete with Samsung Gear VR. Google has already launched its affordable Cardboard glasses, but this year could launch a more serious device with lenses and improved sensors.

The second rumor says that Google intends to improve Android for virtual reality applications. Whatever it means, we expect that virtual reality will soon become part of our lives.

Chrome OS

Chrome OS may become the center of attention at Google I/O 2016. The latest rumors suggest a complete unification with Android, portable and mobile merger would create an experience never seen before.

The representative of Google have denied these rumors, however it is well known that both systems have long been in talks. In addition, the lines between hardware devices are increasingly blurred, Pixel C, for example, is more netbook than previous tablets Google, so it’s not unreasonable to think that Google is working on something new.

Android Wear

Modern smartwatches work almost without the help of smartphones but what is expected of them is still a mystery. Google could announce further improvements in voice control, more gesture controls and perhaps new devices.

In addition, we know that Android Wear is compatible with iOS since 2015, so we should not be surprised if this year Android Wear will be compatibility with Windows Phone.

Internet of Things

When Google purchased Nest for $3.2 billion in 2014, they were interested in expanding the market of Internet of things.

In 2015, Google took a step in this direction when it announced its Project Brillo – an operating system designed to facilitate the development of specific applications for this sector.

Also in 2015 Google launched OnHub: a pair of router solutions for Wi-Fi that produced in collaboration with Asus TP-Link and in order to provide better and faster Internet access.

In other words, Google has three main pillars to provide solutions for future new internet technologies: Nest, new devices, routers and its own operating system.

Project Ara

We’ve been listening to Project Ara modular phone Google since 2013, but we are still waiting for its release. In 2015, the company expected to launch a trial version but the project was delayed and eventually launch was canceled.

The official Twitter page of Project Ara confirmed that device will go on sale in 2016 somewhere in the United States. We expect more details of this project in Google I/O 2016.

Nexus 7 (2016)

7-inch tablet Google, Nexus 7, was launched for the first time in 2012 with the collaboration of ASUS. The latest rumors suggest the return of tablet in 2016 with new friend of Google – Huawei.

It is expected that Nexus 7 (2016) will have a metal body and a lower price than Pixel C, while the screen remains the same size – 7 inches.

New messaging application

Some rumors suggest that Montan View giant plans to launch a new messaging application. The main difference from other messengers on the market is artificial intelligence that uses bots to answer questions.

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