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WinPatrol PLUS Contest Ends Tonight

This is a reminder. Today’s article is here.

Entries must be received before midnight (Pacific) tonight (Thurs. June 17th) so act now!

** A Chance To Win A Valuable Prize! **

You say you don’t know about Scotty and WinPatrol? I have recommended it here before, and I’ve used it for so long I can’t remember. I consider WinPatrol one of those essential programs to have around. To enter my license giveaway drawing, please see: WinPatrol PLUS License Giveaway

Enter my current giveaway and (possibly) win!

Entries must be received before midnight (Pacific) tonight (Thurs. June 17th) so act now!

June 17, 2010 Posted by | security, software | 3 Comments

It’s Your Media, View It Anywhere*

Free Program Turns Your PC Into An Internet Media Server

I came across an program that you can download and install on your PC which allows you to “serve” (aka “stream”) your stored media (recorded shows and movies, music, jpegs, etc.) over the Internet.

orbtestAll you need is a XP, Vista, or Win7 computer (to be the “server”) and a broadband Internet connection.

Then, when you are out-and-about (“mobile”) you can ‘log in’ to your “server” (your PC) and access your stuff – from your phone, laptop, etc., and/or you can share it with others.

It is called Orb, and it is feature packed and very simple to use.

“Orb MyCasting is a free service from Orb Networks that makes it easy for consumers to remotely view and share their live and recorded home and Internet TV, music, videos, photos, podcasts, and other digital media stored on their PC, from any Internet-connected device, be it a mobile phone, PDA or laptop.  MyCasting is the opposite of broadcasting, allowing you to stream your digital media when (time), where (place), and how (device) you want it.

Orb Networks is the first company to offer a single solution for enjoying virtually all of your digital media remotely, using the devices you already own.  There is no need to choose which technology path to go down to access your media remotely; other options are cumbersome and require an additional investment in yet another “cool” technology.  Orb is free and begins with one easy download: there is no hardware or software required, and no additional time needed to catalog and categorize your digital media.  You get instant access to the digital media that’s already on your PC.  Just download Orb and start MyCasting.”

I can see lots of uses for this technology whether or not you are a “road warrior” and often away from your PC. And it’s free. The folks there at Orb Networks get a big tip of my geek hat, and I encourage you to click here and visit their website. There is a short animation which demonstrates how it works, and screenshots of the many features.
(Also, you can view their Orb FAQ.)

* Orig post: 9/22/09

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June 17, 2010 Posted by | computers, digital Video, dtv, how to, Internet, software, tech, Vista, Windows, Windows 7, XP | , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments