What would it take to use my Touchpad as I do my laptop? Right now it seems to be the Browser, at least for the most part. Here is a list we can work on, and/or discuss.
Printing (can't seem to print to my wireless Brother printer)
Browser (can't access some games on Facebook)
Internet Home Page (maybe some user selected content like news, sports, weather, entertainment, etc.)
Home server access (for backups and streaming other content)
There are probably some things here I can get help with, but does anyone else see the same limitations of a tablet?
Would Windows 8 solve any of these things?
Is the USB link to a PC/Laptop the only access to tablet content?
Splashtop is very cool, but a little clunky when in actual use, and it requires the pc/laptop to be on.
This is a question type thread, but also to just discuss related chat.
Ubuntu.
Sent from my very "non-stock" TP.
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So, I am going to set up a desktop at home to use as a media server of sorts. Basically, I just want to be able to stream music and movies and whatnot to my TF from the PC at home while I'm at work. What is a good app to do this sharing? There user to be one that indexed the files on the PC, then it had an app for Android and iPhone that allower you to stream that content remotely. Something like that (can't remember the name) is what I'm looking for. Speceifically, a free solution to do this...
Now for the second part of the question. I'll need to be able to remote into this PC from work as well. I'd like to avoid using dydns or anything like that, and avoid port forwarding on the router since it's a PITA, however I will not have a static IP on this PC, so the IP WILL change. What I'm looking for is something like LogMeIn.com that has a little app that runs on the PC and allows connection to itself even when the IP changes. However, as above, I need a free solution. The LogMeIn app is just too expensive.
Any ideas?
And... Thanks
Not sure about the streaming, (in fact I think it fails), but PocketCloud is great to remotely control your Mac or PC from your tablet (I love it); and it's free.
DynDNS or a service (not free) like LogMeIn are your only options for a rotating IP.
sassafras
Pocketcloud Pro has a way of finding dynamic IP addresses using your gmail account. It's not a free app, but it was on sale pretty recently, might still be.
Hi,
I'm in the process of building a Server, and I still haven't decided which OS to choose. My main concern is the compatibility with my Windows Phone 7 (Htc Mozart).
These are my options:
-Windows Server 2008 R2 (Free, as I'm a student)
-Windows Home Server 2011 (Dirt cheap nowadays)
The problem is, I can't seem to find a way to access not only my media, but also my Documents on my phone.
Ideally, what I would want is a Server that would stream my Music & Video directly into my Zune Hub, show my Pictures into my Pictures Hub, and let me see my Word/Excel/PPT/PDF files on my Office Hub.
What is the best way to do this?
WHS 2011 has a connector for Music, Videos & Pictures, but nothing for documents. On the other hand, WS2008R2 has no connector, but I can install Sharepoint and have my Documents on my phone.
Phone is running Mango (Skydrive's working fine, but I want more than 25GB, and I want control over my HDD's)
(Please disregard local LAN streaming, either of the two servers can do this perfectly. The decision will be based solely on the Phone compatibiliy).
For a home server solution you can go with the official WP7 application from MS or a 3rd party one WHS Phone. With the latter I can access txt files (only ones I have to test) which open in IE for some reason. You can try contacting the dev at whsphone.com and see what he has planned for future versions.
I See that he is planning a WHS 2011 version (the current one doesn't satisfy my needs).
Also, it doesn't integrate with Zune or Picture or Office hubs... I might give it a try when it comes out.
There is some integration with the Pictures hub, you can share directly to your home server from there. Hit up the dev and see what he has in store.
I installed TVersity on my WHS2011 and installed MyMedia WP7. Works like a hose, and transcodes .mkv files on the fly.
You're not going to get any app that will integrate the songs and videos into the Zune hub, nor pictures into the Picture hub unless MS does it at the lower level to integrate with WHS. Even their current app can't do it. I wish there was a way too.
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There is some integration with the Pictures hub, you can share directly to your home server from there. Hit up the dev and see what he has in store.
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I haven't seen anything that will pull down pics into the Pictures hub. All that the MS WHS Phone app will do is allow one to upload a pic to the WHS.
Hello,
I'm looking to extend my music collection available on my device by streaming from my PC, either on my home network or on other WiFi networks. 3G is generally not up to the job, so I'm not interested in that.
I did a quick google and found a program called JukeFly, but it's not available in my region, and I can't find it on Marketplace. Is there a way to get JukeFly on my device?
I know that I can add music to my SkyDrive, but this is only accessible through the Office Hub, so is a bit clunky to access and I presume I'll be limited to opening one track at a time.
I've come across Media Buddy, which works with Windows Media Centre, but I'm really looking for something that will at least appear in the Applications list in Zune on my device.
Anyone got any clever solutions?
Thanks
When you're at home you could use a DLNA app.
Or you could install TVersity Server (it's for free) on your PC and then download and install either myMedia WP7 or TVersity Remote on your device. Works like a charm for me.
Streaming from your PC to WP7
There is an app in the marketplace called Tonido. It is really good at what its for. It reminds me of orb before it got screwed up, but tonido you should enjoy
Does anyone know why are wifi hdd's limited to just media and won't transfer regular files?
WiFi hard disk drive...? What is that?
Amazon search shows....
http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Satellite-Wireless-External-STBF500101/dp/B004Z0S7K6/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1349809845&sr=8-5&keywords=WiFi+hard+disk+drive
I've been reading internet sites for ages trying to find out what protocol these use for accessing the filesystem over wifi (for instance, do they use SMB?) and for all my searching, it appears that you can't! All you can do is watch videos on the device through their proprietary app or a web browser, to access their crappy web interface. No direct filesystem access, no SMB, no copying or editing files on it, and (probably) no opening videos in your preferred video player app.
To actually access the files on the thing, you have to plug in to the USB port.
I'd always assumed that a "Wifi hard drive" meant you could access the drive over wifi, connecting to it like a Windows share.
It looks very much like this isn't the case. Somebody please tell me wifi hard drives aren't this useless!
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I've been reading internet sites for ages trying to find out what protocol these use for accessing the filesystem over wifi (for instance, do they use SMB?) and for all my searching, it appears that you can't! All you can do is watch videos on the device through their proprietary app or a web browser, to access their crappy web interface. No direct filesystem access, no SMB, no copying or editing files on it, and (probably) no opening videos in your preferred video player app.
To actually access the files on the thing, you have to plug in to the USB port.
I'd always assumed that a "Wifi hard drive" meant you could access the drive over wifi, connecting to it like a Windows share.
It looks very much like this isn't the case. Somebody please tell me wifi hard drives aren't this useless!
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I've been wondering same thing also. I truly hope they are more capable.
Upon further investigation I've found various "hacks" or "modifications" to enable SMB support on some of these drives:
http://www.tools4movies.com/2012/07/seagate-goflex-satellite-wifi-samba-modification/
http://www.hackseagatesatellite.com/wordpress/welcome/
Not that I necessarily recommend modifying a device, but if you find yourself burdened with such a limited device you may as well try and make something of it. Just don't blame me - or XDA - if something goes wrong.
If you were able to do something like this, dear OP, you would be able to connect to the drive using an SMB-compatible file manager, available from the play store such as ES File Explorer (though I quite like AndroXplorer).
MercuryStar said:
I've been reading internet sites for ages trying to find out what protocol these use for accessing the filesystem over wifi (for instance, do they use SMB?) and for all my searching, it appears that you can't! All you can do is watch videos on the device through their proprietary app or a web browser, to access their crappy web interface. No direct filesystem access, no SMB, no copying or editing files on it, and (probably) no opening videos in your preferred video player app.
To actually access the files on the thing, you have to plug in to the USB port.
I'd always assumed that a "Wifi hard drive" meant you could access the drive over wifi, connecting to it like a Windows share.
It looks very much like this isn't the case. Somebody please tell me wifi hard drives aren't this useless!
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I bought one of the goflex wifi hdd and returned it because in my opinion they are that useless.
I find the goflex satellite drive quite useful, although I only got it for streaming videos to my tablet. Did my research and knew this going in.
If anyone is wondering, it uses a UPNP protocol, I only use their own app for setting password etc. I use either BubbleUPNP or Media House UPNP (kinda of like Mizuu in using a good Gui with movie poster art, but with some network support).
May hack it at some point though as would like to be able to write files to the drive from my Android devices.
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Looking at the tutorial for installing SMB, it seems extremely easy and I think I might just buy one of those drives and do that. It will take 15 minutes and once done you get a great portable drive that does nnot require USB connectivity.
Szadzik said:
Looking at the tutorial for installing SMB, it seems extremely easy and I think I might just buy one of those drives and do that. It will take 15 minutes and once done you get a great portable drive that does nnot require USB connectivity.
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If you do please keep us informed.
Hi. New to XDA! Lurking for some time, but registered to tell you this. Crawled through all other MediaLink posts, but none were relevant, or had any answers/tips for further exploration. Well. This also has nothing to do with any phones, for now. Only htc media link hd, a pc, and a tv.
I'm really starting to see the potential of the Media Link HD.
First and foremost, it allows HTC One devices, and other phones, as well, (gsIII, pureview 808, google it to connect to the tv with a simple gesture to mirror or stream content.
What I am starting to discover is, it is possible to connect your PC to the tv with the Media Link as well. (My TV has no internet connection or DLNA natively, so the Media Link is all i have to help me share to my TV.) Pictures, videos and music can ie. be sent to the tv via Windows' "Play To"-function, where Windows Media Player uses the device to stream content. So the Media Link works as a generic DLNA DMR, Digital Media Receiver (i think). Try it out!
I was just wondering if you guys have had other experiences, or knew any other programs that can take advantage of the Media Link, preferrably using a browser to stream online web content, or maybe stream the whole desktop? I'm not buying another receiver or the like, now that I have the Media Link.
I've tried Twonky, and it works with MLHD! - but they have a certain 'media library' you can choose from, not use it everywhere on the web. They have an extension for IE that will let you share to your tv. They had a firefox extension, but sadly that doesn't work anymore. Imma try out XBMC and Serviio (Tried a bunch of other programs, Tversity, tvmobili, plex, mezzmo, mediatomb, universal media server, couldn't get it to work), but as i try stuff out I can update this thread with more results if you want.
Let me know what you guys have found out! And just ask me if i have missed something, and you don't understand anything of what i say..
regards from Denmark
Alright, so after having tried about 20+ programs, I've found something that works well so far!
J.River Media center works as a digital media controller right now on the computer - it sees the Media Link HD and lists it. Now I have to figure out the program, because it's filled with features, and it's very overwhelming. Anyway, I'm watching Youtube videos from the web on Windows, through JRiver, then through Media Link, to the tv - wirelessly! Talk about having a cheap wireless setup
I'll post here again if i find something more simple and easy to use.
But for now, using PlayTo for local files, and JRiver for (some) online content (though it also plays local files) is good enough for me.
As before, feel free to buy in with suggestions if you know anything.
Now, at least i know what DLNA types there are.
DMS - server - hosts content.
DMC - controller - finds content on DMS and sends it to a DMR or a DMP.
DMR - renderer - receives content, but is not able to browse content on DMS (i think)
DMP - player - receives content, and is able to browse the DMS.
So far so good. Again, ask me if anything seems odd here..