What is a smart pen?

A smart pen is basically a pen that contains a camera, an audio recorder, and a built-in computer that enables users to record, save, and upload data. Livescibe Smartpens currently dominate the market with their main product: The Pulse Smart Pen. That said, since it’s built on an open Java platform, eager and talented developers have access to the source code they need to perfect or expand the design. And with the recent release of an enhanced model called the Echo Smartpen, we’re likely to see even more new and exciting developments in the near future.

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How does it work?

There’s an infrared camera at the tip of the pen that records what you write. Using special paper that employs a dot positioning system, the pattern of uniquely printed microdots are what allows the camera to follow and record the strokes of your writing. What’s more, there are controls at the bottom of the page that enable its audio features. To activate audio recording, you simply tap the “on” button using your smart pen. To transfer your notes and audio to your computer, you place the pen in its cradle and connect it to your machine. Once the data is uploaded, you can refer to your notes and audio tracks from your computer.

Why do I need it?

For reporters or students in particular, the recording feature can be really helpful. Once enabled, not only does the pen record the audio around you while you write, but it also aligns these audio recordings with what you’ve written at the time. So, for example, suppose you return to your notes later in the day and find that the meaning is unclear. All you have to do is tap on the confusing section of your notes and the audio will play back what was said (in this case, by the professor or in class) at the time you took those notes.

Visit the Livescribe website and you’ll find a growing community of people who have already begun to share their class notes, recipes, or the drawings they’ve created. Accompanied by audio, you’ll hear stories unfold beside these mini animations. If nothing else, it certainly opens the door to new possibilities of creative expression. What will yours be?

One of the main selling points of BlueStacks is its appeal to parents, for when their child wants to take their phone to play games all day. With BlueStacks you can set up your child’s favorite smartphone games on the computer — so that you can have control over your phone once more.

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How it Works
The first step is to download and install the BlueStacks App Player from the BlueStacks website onto your computer. Once you’ve done that, download AppCast for BlueStacks (formerly known as BlueStacks Cloud Connect) from the Google Play store. The App Player and AppCast will essentially communicate to one another through the Cloud, and will allow you to download your smartphone apps onto your computer. BlueStacks works well with most apps — another one of its selling points. Try your favorites out to see which ones work best on your computer.

The downside to this application is that it won’t sync your current game data from your phone to your PC — you’ll have to start over on your computer. (However, this issue may be resolved with future updates of the App Player.) Think of this positively: this is a good option if you want to further test your skill at a particular game, all from the comfort of playing on your computer.

So, how does playing your favorite smartphone games on your PC actually work? You’ll be able to use your keyboard to mimic some of the functions of playing the game on your phone, if you don’t have a touch screen computer. Many apps are able to support a game controller through BlueStacks to make the gaming experience even better.

PSafe Total Windows
The only way to see if BlueStacks fits your needs is to download it and give it a trial run. But before you download it, make sure your computer is running smoothly so that you can get the most use out of the BlueStacks App Player. PSafe Total Windows will ensure that your PC is running at an optimal speed — which will help your apps to run even faster. In addition, PSafe Total Windows will clean your disk space and remove unnecessary files, and protect your computer from malware and viruses.