May 21 2013
iPhone vs Android usability
I have used both latest iPhone IOS 5 and Android 4.2 cell phones for business.
I purchase an Android phone to take camping so I don’t accidentally wreak my over priced iPhone.
Visual:
The androids have a much larger screen 4.5″ to 5″ vs the narrow iPhone 4″ (same as 3.5″) and is easier to read.
The androids have a much larger screen 4.5″ to 5″ vs the narrow iPhone 4″ (same as 3.5″) and is easier to read.
The android also lacks the iPhone any screen zoom capability. It is very handy with small text and the smaller screen.
Apps: There are apps you can not get on an iPhone because Apple restricts them, such as WI-Fi scanners for signal levels etc.
Working with text.
The android downfall is it copy paste function and lack of an undo on typing.
The android downfall is it copy paste function and lack of an undo on typing.
You can not just copy  text in any app and then paste it like an iPhone. ie phone numbers.
Apps: The iPhone apps tend to be more refined than android, some are just the same as Android
Backup to restore or replace a phone:
The iPhone had a simple backup, iTunes. It will backup everything.
The android only back’s up data. You have to reinstall all your apps one at a time from your Google  playstore account.
The iPhone had a simple backup, iTunes. It will backup everything.
The android only back’s up data. You have to reinstall all your apps one at a time from your Google  playstore account.
Summary:
If you are a very non technology person the iPhone is easier to use and backup is a simple one stop solution.
If you want a larger screen or on a budget, then Android is the way to go.
I personally prefer the iPhone system but hope that soon Apple will make a wider screen iPhone and lower the price.
If you are a very non technology person the iPhone is easier to use and backup is a simple one stop solution.
If you want a larger screen or on a budget, then Android is the way to go.
I personally prefer the iPhone system but hope that soon Apple will make a wider screen iPhone and lower the price.
Smart phones should not cost more than laptops!
Sep 9 2015
Symantec Endpoint Antivirus Microsoft patch/fix
Microsoft recently released a critical SSL security update in August 2015 that has stopped Symantec Endpoint Antivirus from connecting to the cloud management console. Your antivirus is still working but it’s state is not being reported and you are unable to open Endpoint. It is import to install the patch below and fix this issue.
If you have a GREY question mark over the Endpoint icon bottom right tray, then you need the patch below that Microsoft just released in September 2015.
This Fix/patch below was released as a non-critical update so it won’t be automatically installed. You have to manually install it. There are 2 options below.
Option 1:
Login as Admin or Administrator and then click on the link below to download the patch, then install it. Note: You cannot install it as a standard user!
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=48736
Option 2:
Note: Endpoint reporting to the cloud console is important as it will email you if there is security risk or the Antivirus has stopped working.
Dean Bennett (C.E.T.)
Compu-tek Computer services
By Dean • Uncategorized